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Craftsman 502.25606

The Craftsman 502.25606 is a riding lawn mower built by Murray and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) in 1978. It features an 8 horsepower, 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 0.75 gallon fuel tank. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs 283 lbs and rides on 10x3.50 front tires and 13x5.0 rear tires. It comes equipped with a 25-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering 5 cutting positions with cut heights from 1.875 to 3.875 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Originally priced at $669 in 1978, this model is referenced in the 1978 Home Improvement Catalog by Sears.
Craftsman 502.25606Murray riding lawn mower1978 lawn tractor8HP engine5-speed transmission25 inch mower deck
Power8 hp
Founded25" deck
Model502.25606

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.25606

Engine

Type:8HP 1-cyl gasoline
Power:8 hp
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Power metric:6.0 kW
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Year:1978
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Murray
Original price:$669 in 1978

References

Catalog:Home Improvement Catalog published in 1978, by Sears

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.875 to 3.875 inch (4 to 9 cm)
Mower deck:25" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions:5
Cutting width:25 inches (63 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed:5-speed gear

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:283 lbs (128 kg)
Rear tire:13x5.0
Front tire:10x3.50