Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.96235

The Craftsman 131.96235 is a 1971 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 5 hp 199cc single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a belt-driven transmission with one forward and reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering with an open operator station. It weighs 164 lbs and measures 47.25 inches in length and 34.625 inches in height at the steering wheel. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 8.25x2.75 front and 9.00x3.25 rear. The mower includes a 24-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering 4 cutting positions and a cut height range of 1.75 to 3.25 inches.

Power5 hp

Founded24" deck

Model131.96235

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.96235

Engine

Type	gasoline
Power	5 hp (3.7 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Displacement	199 cc (12.2 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Overview

Type	Riding lawn mower
Year	1971
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$195 in 1971

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

References

Catalogs	Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1972, by Sears; Spring through Summer Catalog published in 1972, by Sears

Attachments

Type	mid-mount Craftsman
Blade	1-blade with manual lift
Cut height	1.75 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Cut positions	4
Cutting width	24 inches (60 cm)
Overall width	26 inches (66 cm)

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