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.
Craftsman 247.28882lawn tractor2013MTD11.7 hpZongshen engine7-speed transmission42 inch mower deck
Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 247.28882
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Zongshen 4P90HU
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder 2-valve
Fuel tank:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Sparkplug:F6RTC
Air cleaner:paper and foam elements
Bore/Stroke:3.543x2.598 inches (90 x 66 mm)
Fuel system:carburetor
Displacement:420 cc (25.63 ci)
Power (gross):11.7 hp (8.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:50 h
Overview
Power:11.7 hp
Series:LT 1500 Series
Category:Lawn tractor
Production:2013
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:MTD
Original price:$1,250 in 2013
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Mechanical
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open
Attachments
Belt:MTD 954-04060B
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cut positions:5
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)
42" Mower deck:mid-mount Craftsman
Transmission
Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:7 forward and reverse
Model:MTD 918-04566
Description:Shift-on-the-move seven-speed transmission with forward-reverse control. Combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped to shift direction.
Dimensions & Tires
Width:47 inches (119 cm)
Height:35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length:70 inches (177 cm)
Rear tire:20x8x8
Wheelbase:35 inches (88 cm)
Front tire:15x6x6
Shipping weight:500 lbs (226 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutch:manual
Mid PTO:independent
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