Sears 917.258552 - Manual (Page 5)

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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AERATOR promotes deep root grovrth for a healthy lawn, Ta-^
pered 2,5-inch steel spikes maunted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at dose intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penelratton.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permansx containers hold
30-gatlori plastic bags.
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover
protective mat and dolly. ’
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soli to allow mois­
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.
EASY OIL DRAfN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
-FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping'’ on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pufl-behfnd attachments at once,
such as Sweepers, dethatchers, aeratore (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments). ’
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chances of “scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so
equipped,
MULCH RAKl/DETHATCHER ioosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface foreasy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefulto prepare bare areasforseeding. Available for front
or rear mounting. HfGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades. For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible
mowers. See “MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND PEET let you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tight drum holds upto 390 lbs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLAOE for snow removal only. 14-Inch high, 46-inch wide
‘ bade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handies
powdery and v/et/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at
tractor seal. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for
automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand
has adjustabte spray pattern. For applying herbicides Insecti­
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill­
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for qranular de­
icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves,
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in
lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch
Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for
cfethatching, aerating, hilling...without tools.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steol
frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshieid offers 360 degree
visibility. Hinged metai doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry. Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer. Optional accessories include; tinted/
tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top. ’
VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves. ,
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications
Uses (1) 55 !b. weight.
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WHEEL WitGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.