Craftsman lawn tractors

Craftsman 131.96911

The Craftsman 131.96911 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 single-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a manual recoil starter. The mower has a belt-driven transmission with 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse. It weighs 260 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 10.5x3.5 front and 12.5x3.5 rear. The mower deck is a 26-inch mid-mount Craftsman with a single blade and manual lift, offering a cutting width of 26 inches and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 2.75 inches. The operator station is open with manual steering and two-wheel drive.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model131.96911

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.96911

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$389 in 1976
Production years1975 - 1976
Dimensions
Height38 inches (96 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Rear tire12.5x3.5
Front tire10.5x3.5
Shipping weight260 lbs (117 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
Blade1-blade with manual lift
Cut height1.5 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Mower deck26" mid-mount Craftsman
Cutting width26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width40 inches (101 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse