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Craftsman 131.8838

The Craftsman 131.8838 is a 1959 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features a 4 hp Tecumseh V40B 180cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a 1-speed belt-driven gear with 1 forward and reverse gear, directly engaged without a clutch. The mower has 3x2 2WD drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a 24-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade for cutting.
Power4 hp
Founded24" deck
Model131.8838
Craftsman 131.8838 tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.8838

Engine
ModelTecumseh V40B
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke2.50x2.50 inches (64 x 64 mm)
Displacement180 cc (11.04 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Power (gross)4 hp (3.0 kW)
Mechanical
Drive3x2 2WD
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Year1959
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades1-blade
Mower deck24" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width24 inches (60 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse
ClutchThere is no clutch on the 131.8838, the transmission is directly engaged when shifting.
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended

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