Sears 917.25597 - Manual (Page 5)

ACCESSORIES AMD ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor
ENGINE
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.
LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves
LAWN VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and
leaves.. Wand attachment to pick up debris In harddo-reach
places.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available,
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.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill­
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de­
icers and sand,
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 ib, capacity weight tray,
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.
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,
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-voll 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.
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wel/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, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weight)
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction,
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials (55 lbs each )
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 and windshields for use as sun protector
in summer, (Catalog only.)
Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/iempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-voif amber
caution light for 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, will not shrink or stretch), (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 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
Fils any lawn, yard, or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the
tractor drawbar and gol
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.)
REAR BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver’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 ground for
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-position yoke sets width. Heavy
steel landslide for straight furrowing. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10
to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide. Can hook 2 units in tandem
(Requires sleeve hitch.)
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applicalions
Can be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications, Uses
(1) 55 !b„ weight. ,
SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system SIngie pin
coupies/uncouples.