Craftsman 131.9621

The Craftsman 131.9621 is a 1969 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 5 hp Tecumseh V50 199cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a 1-speed transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and weighs 167 lbs (75 kg). It rides on lawn/turf tires sized 8.25x2.75 front and 9.00x3.25 rear. The mower includes a 24-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade, manual lift, and adjustable cut height from 1.75 to 3.25 inches across 4 positions. Originally priced at $175 in 1969, it is part of a series including the 131.9620 model from 1968.