Snapper lawn tractors
Snapper 305X
The Snapper 305X is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1971 as part of the Comet Series by Snapper. It features a 5 hp 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a manual recoil starter on the 305X variant and an electric starter on the 305XS variant. The transmission is a 5-speed friction disc with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. The electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 305X
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Power | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| 305X Starter | manual recoil |
| 305XS Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 305X | manual start |
|---|---|
| 305XS | electric start |
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 |
| Manufacturer | Snapper |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
Attachments
| Blades | 1-blade |
|---|---|
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount Snapper |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | friction disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |