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Engine, Maintenance, Performance – Sears 917.252714 User Manual

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.

Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

BLADES

BELTS

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PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help

you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model.

Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy

attaching and detaching.

AERATOR

promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta­

pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration.

BAGGER

lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a

healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold

30-gallon 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 soil 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 DRAIN 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 2or3pull-behind attachments at once,

such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (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 RAKE/DETHATCHER

loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front

or rear mounting.

HIGH 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 FEET

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

diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 lbs. of weight. Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum.

SNOW BLADE

for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide

blade 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 handles

powdery and wet/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 seat. (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 adjustable 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 granular 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

dethatching, 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 steel

frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged metal 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 lb. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS

for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow removal or dozing heavy materials.