Sears 917.252541 Automobile User Manual


 
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ACC RI AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessoriesand 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
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MAINTENANCE
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offersa wide variety of attachments thatfit your tractor Manyofthese are listedbelow with brief explanations ofhow they can help
you This listwas current at the timeof 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 attacl_ments do not require addi_iom._lhitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicateo,_ar :!are designed for easy
attaching and detaching
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy iawn 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 tets you coilecl grass clippings and ]eaves lora
healthier, neater looking fawn Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon pfastic 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 doily
CORING AERATOR takes smali plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath, 24
hardened steel coring tips t 50 Ib 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 2 or 3 pull-behind atfachments at once,
such as sweepers dethatchers aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments)
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides ot the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so
equipped
MULCH RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves tolawn surface tor easy pickup Twenty spring fine
teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available Ior front
or rear mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide palh and
tosses thatch into large hopper Mounts behind tractor
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you
mutch, 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 sudace. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tig!_t drum holds up to390 Ibs. of weight Rd,unded
edges prevent harm to _ud Adjustable scraper.automatically
cleans drum
SNOW BLADE forsnow remova! only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
blade clears 424nch patl_when angted leftor 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. Drumqype auger handies
powdery and web'heavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 64nch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to50 Ieet. Lift controlled at
tractor seat, (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight )
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric to!!or 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, insectF
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, Ierlilizing, and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreader's are also uselu! tot granular de-
icers and sand
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves
TILLER has 5hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue Tifler has its own built-in
lilt and depth control system anddoes NOT require asleeve hitch
Fits any iawn,yard or garden tractor Simply hook up tothe tractor
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for
delhatching, 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 piastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree
visibility Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry Remove vinyt 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 tightfor mounting on cab top
VACS forpowedul 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 tot diawbar for snow removal appfications
Uses (1) 55 Ib weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials