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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.
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Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model131.96911

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Craftsman 131.96911

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Tecumseh VH50
Power:5 hp (3.7 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Bore/Stroke:2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement:197 cc (12.02 ci)
Starter type:manual recoil

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Distributor:Craftsman (a part of Sears)
Manufacturer:Roper
Original price:$389 in 1976
Production years:1975 - 1976

Dimensions

Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:60 inches (152 cm)
Rear tire:12.5x3.5
Front tire:10.5x3.5
Shipping weight:260 lbs (117 kg)

Mechanical

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

Attachments

Blade:1-blade with manual lift
Cut height:1.5 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Mower deck:26" mid-mount Craftsman
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)
Overall width:40 inches (101 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse