The Craftsman 131.9636 is a lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears) during 1975-1976. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor weighs 404 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00 front and 18x9.50 rear. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade. The original price was $689 in 1976.
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Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.9636
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Tecumseh VM80
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.06x2.53 inches (78 x 64 mm)
Displacement:305 cc (18.65 ci)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Variants
131.9633:recoil-start
131.9636:electric start
131.9637:rear-discharge
Electrical
Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Years made:1975 - 1976
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Roper
Original price:$689 in 1976
References
Catalogs:Fall Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1975, by Sears; Spring Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1975, by Sears; Suburban, Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1976, by Sears