Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.96901

The Craftsman 131.96901 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1975 to 1976 by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 5 hp Tecumseh VH50 197cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start, a belt-driven transmission with 1 forward and reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and adjustable cutting height. It weighs 240 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 10x2.75 front and 12.5x3.5 rear. The original price was $289 in 1976.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model131.96901

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.96901

Tires
Rear tire12.5x3.5
Front tire10x2.75
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelTecumseh VH50
Power5 hp (3.7 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Bore/Stroke2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement197 cc (12.02 ci)
Starter typemanual recoil
Overview
TypeRiding lawn mower
DistributorCraftsman (a part of Sears)
ManufacturerRoper
Original price$289 in 1976
Production years1975 - 1976
Dimensions
Height38 inches (96 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Shipping weight240 lbs (108 kg)
Attachments
Typemid-mount Craftsman, 1-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Mower deck26" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width40 inches (101 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears1 forward and reverse