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
| Cooling | air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton Silver 31C707 |
| Power (gross) | 17.5 hp (13.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Series | LT 1500 Series |
| Steering | manual |
| Variants | 247.28883 (California emissions) |
| Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
| Manufacturer | MTD |
| Original price | $1,050 (2012) |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Low-back seat with single adjustment point. |
| Production years | 2011 - 2012 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade |
| 42" Mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) cut height, 5 cut positions |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 forward and reverse |
| Description | Seven-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. |
| Transmission | MTD Transmatic |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 20x8x8 |
|---|
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