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Snapper 304R

The Snapper 304R is a riding lawn mower produced from 1963 to 1965 as part of the Comet Series. It features a 4 hp Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft design. The transmission is a 5-speed friction disc with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It weighs 310 lbs and measures 59 inches in length. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade, offering a cutting width of 30 inches and adjustable cut height from 1 to 4 inches. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 304R

Engine

Power:4 hp (3.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Manufacturer:Briggs & Stratton
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Length:59 inches (149 cm)
Weight:310 lbs (140 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Series:Comet Series
Years made:1963 - 1965
Original price:$370 in 1965

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Snapper
Blades:1-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Mower deck:30" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width:34 inches (86 cm)

Transmission

Type:friction disc
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse