Snapper lawn tractors
Snapper 301215
The Snapper 301215 is a 1996 riding lawn mower from the 15 Series, built in McDonough, Georgia, USA. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Tires are 4.10x3.50 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck with a 1-blade manual lift and a 36" front-mount blade with manual lift and angle. Electrical system has a 12 volt battery with 140 CCA and 3 amp charging. The mower is noted for its legendary quality.
Power12 hp
Founded30" deck
Model301215
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 301215
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 280000 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 cc (28.4 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 140 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996 |
| Series | 15 Series |
| Built in | McDonough, Georgia, USA |
References
| Book | Legendary Quality published in 1996, by Snapper |
|---|
Attachments
| 36" Blade | Snapper front-mount |
|---|---|
| 36" Blade Lift | manual-lift |
| 36" Blade Angle | manual-angle |
| 36" Blade Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| 30" Mower deck Type | mid-mount Snapper |
| 30" Mower deck Blade | 1-blade with manual lift |
| 30" Mower deck Drive | belt |
| 30" Mower deck Cut height | 1.50 to 4.00 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| 30" Mower deck Cut positions | 6 |
| 30" Mower deck Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | friction disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 4.10x3.50 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Location | Mid PTO |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |