Craftsman 131.96931

The Craftsman 131.96931 is a 1976 riding lawn mower built by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh 245cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.5 gallon fuel tank. The mower has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower weighs 315 lbs and measures 60 inches in length and 38 inches in height. It rides on 11x4 front tires and 13.5 rear tires. The mower includes a 26-inch mid-mount Craftsman mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, offering a cutting height range of 1.5 to 2.75 inches. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground. Original price was $569 in 1976.