Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 247.28882

The Craftsman 247.28882 is a 2013 lawn tractor from the LT 1500 Series built by MTD and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 11.7 hp Zongshen 420cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 7-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has a manual steering system and an open operator station. It includes a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering 5 cutting positions with a cut height range of 1.5 to 4 inches. The tractor weighs 500 lbs and has a wheelbase of 35 inches. It uses 15x6x6 front tires and 20x8x8 rear tires. The PTO is an independent mid PTO with a manual clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The original price was $1,250 in 2013.
Power11 hp
Founded42" deck
Model247.28882

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 247.28882

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelZongshen 4P90HU
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder 2-valve
Fuel tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)
SparkplugF6RTC
Air cleanerpaper and foam elements
Bore/Stroke3.543x2.598 inches (90 x 66 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement420 cc (25.63 ci)
Power (gross)11.7 hp (8.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Overview
Power11.7 hp
SeriesLT 1500 Series
CategoryLawn tractor
Production2013
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMTD
Original price$1,250 in 2013
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen
Attachments
BeltMTD 954-04060B
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions5
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deckmid-mount Craftsman
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears7 forward and reverse
ModelMTD 918-04566
DescriptionShift-on-the-move seven-speed transmission with forward-reverse control. Combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped to shift direction.
Dimensions & Tires
Width47 inches (119 cm)
Height35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length70 inches (177 cm)
Rear tire20x8x8
Wheelbase35 inches (88 cm)
Front tire15x6x6
Shipping weight500 lbs (226 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Mid PTOindependent