Craftsman 502.25608

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.