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Craftsman 502.25415

The Craftsman 502.25415 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1989 by Murray and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features an 11 horsepower single-cylinder gasoline engine with a 1 gallon fuel tank, an 8-speed friction disc transmission with 8 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower weighs 299 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.0 front and 16x6.5 rear. It includes a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 30 inches and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 4.0 inches. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground. Originally priced at $1,499 in 1989, this model is a classic example of a mid-size riding lawn mower from the late 1980s.
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Power11 hp
Founded30" deck
Model502.25415

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.25415

Engine

Type:11HP 1-cyl gasoline
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Power (gross):11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts:12
Cylinder count:1-cylinder

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Years made:1987 - 1989
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Murray
Original price:$1,499 in 1989

References

Books:Craftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1987, by Sears; Craftsman Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1988, by Sears; Craftsman Lawn and Garden Riding Equipment and Attachments published in 1989, by Sears; Home, Hardware, Auto and Leisure Catalog published in 1989, by Sears

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 4.0 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck:30" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width:37 inches (93 cm)

Transmission

Type:friction disc
Gears:8 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Length:57 inches (144 cm)
Weight:299 lbs (135 kg)
Rear tire:16x6.5
Front tire:11x4.0