Craftsman 131.9694

The Craftsman 131.9694 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1974 to 1975 by Roper and distributed by Craftsman, a part of Sears. It features a 7 horsepower Tecumseh 245cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.5 gallon fuel tank. The mower has a 3-speed belt-driven transmission with 3 forward gears and 1 reverse. It weighs 346 lbs and has dimensions of 57 inches length, 37 inches width, and 38 inches height. The mower rides on 10.5x3.5 front tires and 12.5x4.10 rear tires. It includes a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, manual lift, and 5 cut positions ranging from 1.5 to 3.0 inches. The mower is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Originally priced at $469 in 1975, it is a classic example of a mid-1970s riding lawn mower.