Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 247.28881

The Craftsman 247.28881 is a lawn tractor produced by MTD for Craftsman (a part of Sears) during 2011-2012. It belongs to the LT 1500 Series and features a 17.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Silver 31C707 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. The tractor has a 7-speed gear transmission (MTD Transmatic) with 7 forward and reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and disc brakes. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 5 cut positions and a 1.5 to 4 inch cut height range. The rear tires are sized 20x8x8. The electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The original price was approximately $1,050 in 2012. Variants include a California emissions model 247.28883.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model247.28881

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 247.28881

Engine
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton Silver 31C707
Power (gross)17.5 hp (13.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SeriesLT 1500 Series
Steeringmanual
Variants247.28883 (California emissions)
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMTD
Original price$1,050 (2012)
Operator stationOpen operator station. Low-back seat with single adjustment point.
Production years2011 - 2012
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade
42" Mower deck42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) cut height, 5 cut positions
Transmission
Typegear
Gears7 forward and reverse
DescriptionSeven-position speed lever and forward-reverse lever. Gears may be shifted on the move using the clutch/brake pedal depressed part way. Tractor must be stopped to shift change direction.
TransmissionMTD Transmatic
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8x8