Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.9637

The Craftsman 131.9637 is a 1976 lawn tractor built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric starter and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. It weighs 404 lbs (183 kg) and has lawn/turf tires sized 15x6 front and 18x9.5 rear. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 36 inches (91 cm) and cut height from 1.5 to 3.5 inches (3 to 8 cm). Variants include models 9636 (side-discharge) and 9637 (rear-discharge).
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model131.9637

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.9637

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh VM80
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.06x2.53 inches (78 x 64 mm)
Displacement305 cc (18.65 ci)
Starter volts12
Overview
TypeLawn tractor
Year1976
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$639 in 1976
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Rear tire18x9.5
Front tire15x6
Shipping weight404 lbs (183 kg)
Height (steering wheel)40 inches (101 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width36 inches (91 cm)
Overall width37 inches (93 cm)
36" Mower deck36" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse