Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 247.28885

The Craftsman 247.28885 is a lawn tractor produced from 2011 to 2013 as part of the LT 2000 Series by MTD and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton Gold 331877 540cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven variator transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor includes a 46-inch mid-mount mower deck with 5 cutting positions and a manual lift. It has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6 front and 20x8x8 rear, an independent mid PTO with pulley type, and a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. The serial number is located on the top of the fender deck below the seat. The original price was approximately $1,300 in 2012.
Power21 hp
Founded46" deck
Model247.28885

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 247.28885

Engine
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
SparkplugChampion RC12YC
Bore/Stroke3.70x3.06 inches (94 x 78 mm)
Displacement540 cc (32.95 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton Gold 331877
Power (gross)21 hp (15.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Fuel tank capacity1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SeriesLT 2000 Series
Steeringmanual
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerMTD
Original price$1,300 in 2012
Operator stationOpen operator station. Medium-back seat with sliding adjustment.
Production years2011 - 2013
Variants
California emissions247.98886
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck46" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions5
Cutting width46 inches (116 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven variator
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ControlFoot-pedal speed control with forward/reverse shift lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift direction.
TransmissionMTD AutoDrive
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire20x8x8
Front tire15x6
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number decal on the top of the fender deck, below the seat.