Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.9646

The Craftsman 131.9646 is a lawn tractor produced from 1969 to 1972 by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh 245cc 1-cylinder air-cooled 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 has an open operator station and weighs 390 lbs (176 kg). It rides on 11.00x4 front tires and 14.00x5.5 rear tires. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, offering 5 cut positions with a cutting height range of 1.75 to 3.25 inches. The original price was $550 in 1970.

Power7 hp

Founded32" deck

Model131.9646

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.9646

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Tecumseh
Power	7 hp (5.2 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.75x2.531 inches (70 x 64 mm)
Displacement	245 cc (15 ci)
Starter volts	12

Overview

Type	Lawn tractor
Notes	Roper built
Distributor	Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$550 in 1970
Production years	1969 - 1972

Variants

131.9641	recoil start
131.9646	electric start

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Attachments

Blades	2-blade with manual lift
Cut height	1.75 to 3.25 inch (4 to 8 cm)
Mower deck	32" mid-mount Craftsman
Cut positions	5
Cutting width	32 inches (81 cm)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

1969	131.96460 (model code)
1970	131.96461 (model code)
1971	131.96465 (model code)
1972	131.96467 (model code)

Dimensions & Tires

Width	36.5 inches (92 cm)
Length	54.25 inches (137 cm)
Rear tire	14.00x5.5
Front tire	11.00x4
Shipping weight	390 lbs (176 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	32.5 inches (82 cm)