Craftsman 502.25602

The Craftsman 502.25602 is a riding lawn mower built by Murray and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) in 1978. It features a 6 horsepower, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft gasoline engine with a manual recoil starter. The mower has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive machine with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs 248 lbs (112 kg) and rides on 10x3.50 front tires and 12.5x3.50 rear tires. It comes equipped with a 25-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering 7 cut positions with a cutting height range from 1.875 to 3.875 inches (4 to 9 cm). Originally priced at $389 in 1978, this model is referenced in Sears' 1978 Home Improvement and Spring/Summer catalogs.