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Craftsman 502.25608

Craftsman 502.25608 tractor
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The Craftsman 502.25608 is a 1978 riding lawn mower built by Murray and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 10 horsepower single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel manual steering. The mower weighs 303 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 11x4.0 front and 15x6.0 rear. It includes a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering 7 cutting positions with cut heights from 1.875 to 3.875 inches. The mower has an open operator station and uses a 12-volt negative ground electrical system. Originally priced at $749 in 1978, it was featured in the Spring/Summer Sears catalog that year.
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Power10 hp
Founded36" deck
Model502.25608

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 502.25608

Engine

Type:10HP 1-cyl gasoline
Power:10 hp
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:1 gal (3.8 L)
Power metric:7.5 kW
Starter volts:12

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Year:1978
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Murray
Original price:$749 in 1978

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

References

Catalog:Spring/Summer Catalog published in 1978, by Sears

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Craftsman
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.875 to 3.875 inch (4 to 9 cm)
Mower deck:36" mid-mount mower deck
Cut positions:7
Cutting width:36 inches (91 cm)
Overall width:51 inches (129 cm)

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Tires

Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:51 inches (129 cm)
Weight:303 lbs (137 kg)
Rear tire:15x6.0
Front tire:11x4.0
Shipping weight:303 lbs (137 kg)