Snapper lawn tractors

Snapper 301216BE SR1230

The Snapper 301216BE SR1230 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1997 to 1998 as part of the 16 Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-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, drum brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch. The mower weighs 354 lbs (160 kg) and rides on 4.10x3.50 front tires and 16x6.50-8 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 140 CCA battery and 3 amp charging. Attachments include a 30" mid-mount mower deck with 6 cut positions and a 36" front-mount blade.
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Model301216BE SR1230

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 301216BE SR1230

Engine
Typegasoline
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.75 gal (6.6 L)
Air cleanerdual dry element
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement465 cc (28.4 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Weight354 lbs (160 kg)
Rear tire16x6.50-8
Front tire4.10x3.50
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA140
Battery volts12
Charging amps3
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDrum brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRiding lawn mower
Series16 Series
ManufacturerSnapper
Years produced1997 - 1998
Attachments
Blade36" front-mount Snapper blade, 36 inches width (91 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deck30 inches (76 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Snapper, 1-blade, cut height 1.50 to 4.25 inch (3 to 10 cm), 6 cut positions
Transmission
Type5-speed friction disc
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchmanual
LocationMid PTO