Lawn Chief 30501
The Lawn Chief 30501 is a tractor produced by Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 290 lbs 131 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 7 hp / 5.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
290 lbs
131 kg
Overview
![]() | 1982
Riding lawn mowerMurray built
Riding lawn mower
Murray built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Lawn Chief |
Manufacturer | Murray |
Riding lawn mower | |
Lawn Chief 30501 Engine | |
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7HP 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Lawn Chief 30501 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 290 lbs
131 kg |
Front tire | 10.00x3.50 |
Rear tire | 15.00x6.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Tractors and Rear Engine Riders published in 1982, by Lawn Chief |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 7 hp
5.2 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Lawn Chief 30501 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 10.00x3.50 |
Lawn/turf rear | 15.00x6.00 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 290 lbs
131 kg |
Attachments
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Murray |
1-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 30501.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 30501 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Lawn Chief Lawn Tractors Lawn Chief 30501.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)5.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)7.1 PS
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