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Craftsman LT1500 Lawn Tractor

The Craftsman LT1500 lawn tractor was manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The Craftsman LT1500 is powered by 30.5 cu.in (500 cc) Briggs and Stratton 31C707 single cylinder OHV air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum output power of 17.5 hp (13 kW), or 25.6 cu.in (420 cc) Zongshen 4P90HU 4-cycle single cylinder 2-valve gasoline engine with a max power of 11.7 hp (8.7 kW).

The Craftsman LT1500 is fitted with four transmissions: Hydro-Gear belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, 7x7 MTD Transmatic gear transmission, 7x1 Shift-On-The-Go gear transmission, and 6x1 belt-driven gear transmission.

The maximum forward speed - 5.5 mph (8.8 km/h), max. reverse speed - 2.7 mph (4.3 km/h). The Craftsman LT1500 lawn tractor was equipped with a manual steering system, disc brakes, 15x6.00-6 front tires, and 18x9.50-8 or 20x8.00-8 rear tires. The wheel base is 35 inches (880 mm). The tractor is compatible with a 42" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (37-100 mm) and mechanical lift system.

Briggs and Stratton Engine
Engine Model Briggs and Stratton 31C707
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 30.5 (500)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.56 (91.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 3.06 (78.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 17.5 (13.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3300
Idle Speed, rpm 1750
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Cylinder Bore Type Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Splash
Air Cleaner Dual element
Cooling System Forced air
Ignition System Electronic
Spark Plug Type Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.03 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) 0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.13)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.18)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.51 (1.42)

Zongshen Engine
Engine Model Zongshen 4P90HU
Engine Type 4-cycle single cylinder 2-valve vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 25.6 (420)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.54 (90.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 2.60 (66.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 11.7 (8.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3300
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Splash
Air Cleaner Paper and foam elements
Cooling System Forced air
Ignition System Electronic
Spark Plug Type F6RTC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.03 (0.76)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 1.5 (5.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.6 (1.5)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery Voltage, Volts 12
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type Independent
PTO Clutch Manual
PTO Speed, rpm 2200


Standard Transmission
Transmission Model Hydro-Gear
Transmission Type Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.7 (4.3)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Type Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type 6F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 6
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 1.7 (2.7)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model MTD Transmatic
Transmission Type Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type 7F/7R
Number of Forward Gears 7
Number of Reverse Gears 7
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.3 (8.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 5.2 (8.3)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Shift-On-The-Go
Transmission Type Gear
Gearbox Type 7F/1R
Number of Forward Gears 7
Number of Reverse Gears 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 2.0 (3.2)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual
Brakes Type Disc
Front Tire Size 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size 18x9.50-8
Rear Tire Size 20x8.00-8

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 35 (880)
Length, in (mm) 70 (1770)
Height, in (mm) 35.5 (895)
Overall Width, in (mm) 47 (1190)
Weight, lb (kg) 501 (227)

42" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) 52 (1300)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (37-100)
Cut positions 5
Drive System Belt
Lift System Mechanical

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