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Snapper 3081

The Snapper 3081 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1974 to 1978 as part of the Comet Series. It features an 8 hp engine option from Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh, a 5-speed friction disc transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower includes a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and weighs between 334 and 371 pounds depending on the model variant. It runs on a 12-volt electrical system with a negative ground.
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Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model3081

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Snapper 3081

Tires

Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Front tire:4.10/3.50-4

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
3081 Starter:manual recoil
Displacement:318 cc (19.44 ci)
3081S Starter:electric
3081W Starter:manual recoil
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
3081WS Starter:electric
Engine options:8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Tecumseh 1-cyl gasoline
Tecumseh engine:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Tecumseh Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Briggs & Stratton model:190702

Dimensions

Height:38 inches (96 cm)
Length:62 inches (157 cm)
Weight 3081:334 lbs (151 kg)
Weight 3081S:371 lbs (168 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Series:Comet Series
Original price:$615 in 1975
Years produced:1974 - 1978

Attachments

Blades:1-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Mower deck:30" mid-mount Snapper
Cut positions:7
Cutting width:30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width:42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type:friction disc
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

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