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Craftsman 917.255890 User Manual

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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These acceesodes and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Seam offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle. Many of these are listed belowwith bdef explanations of howthey can
help you. This listwas current atthe timeof publication;however,itmay change infuture years- more attachments may be added,changes
may be made inthese attachments, or some may nolonger be available orfit your model. Contact your nearest Sears store for the
accessories and attachments that are available for your unit.
Most of these attachments do not require additional hitchesor conversion kits(those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippingsand leaves.
LAWN VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grassclippingsand
leaves. Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety ofsizes available.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tight drum holds upto390 Ibs. ofweight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also usefulfor granular de-
icers and sand.
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soilto allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.
AERATOR promotes deep rootgrowth for a healthy lawn. Ta-
pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soilat close intervalsto let moisture soak in.
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soiland flipsthatchand
matted leavesto lawn surface foreasy pickup. Twentyspring tine
teeth. Usefulto prepare bare areas forseeding. Available for front
or rear mounting.
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for
automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot
spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying
herbicides, insecticides,fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.
SNOWTH ROWER has40-inchswath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractorseat. 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10to 50 feet. Liftcontrolled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weight.)
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty;closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smoothride, outstanding traction.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal ordozing heavy materials. (55 Ibs.each.)
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop;clear plasticwindshieldoffers360 degree
visibility. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry. Remove vinyl and windshieldsfor use as sun protector
in summer. (Catalog only.)
Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield withhand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution lightfor mounting on cab top. (Catalog only.)
TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of
Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light
weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable,
stain/tear/puncture resistant,willnot shrink orstretch). (Catalog
only.)
TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and
compost garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch
diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines. Tills 30-inch path.
(Requires sleeve hitch.)
TILLER has5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate,and compost garden residue. Tiller has itsown 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!
DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel. 48
inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled.
Master lift control lever for operator ease. Spring trip for snow
removal on uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow
ground contour. Reversible, replaceable scraper bar. (Use with
tire chains, wheel weights or rear drawbar weight.)
FRONT END LOADER system includes double wide rear tires,
rear weight box, and hydraulically operated 5.26 cu.ft, bucket.
(Catalog only.)
REAR BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from ddver's seat.
Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading.
Reverses for snow plowing. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares groundfor
seeding, helps weed control. Steel frame holds 5 adjustable
sweeps. Adjusts vertically,horizontally. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
Optional accessory for cultivator: steel furrow opener for wider
openings for potatoes,corn, and other deep-seeded crops.
PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow. Crank
adjustment controls depth, 3-posiUon yoke sets width. Heavy
steel landslide for straight furrowing. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of4 steel blades that anglefrom 10
to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide. Can hook 2 units in tandem.
(Requires sleeve hitch.)
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.
Can be mounted onfront oftractorfor plowingapplications. Uses
(1) 55 lb. weight.
SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system. Single pin
couples/uncouples.
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Craftsman 917.255890 Specifications

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BrandCraftsman
Model917.255890
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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