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Snapper LT12 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Snapper LT-12
Tractor Type ................... Lawn tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1986-1988
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Blade

Snapper LT12 Engine

Engine Model ................... Briggs and Stratton 404437
Engine Type ................... 4-cycle twin cylinder horizontal-shaft air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ................... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................... 40.1 (655)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.48 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................... 2.16 (55.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................... 12.5 (9.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ................... 1200-1400
Fuel System ................... Carburetor
Governor Type ................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ................... Pressure lube
Air Cleaner ................... Dry with foam precleaner
Spark Plug Gap ................... Champion J8
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.030 (0.76)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.007-0.009 (0.18-0.23)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................... 1.3 (4.7)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................... 1.75 (1.70)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................... 12
Charging System Rating, Amps ................... 16
Starter Type ................... Electric
Number of Batteries ................... 1
Electric Ground ................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type ................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ................... Electro-magnetic
Rear PTO Speed, rpm ................... 2800

Snapper LT12 Transmission

Transmission Model ................... Dual Range (Hi-Lo)
Transmission Type ................... Shaft-driven disc
Gearbox Type ................... 12F/2R, 6F/1R gears in 2 ranges
Number of Forward Gears ................... 12
Number of Reverse Gears ................... 2
Ground Speed, mph (kph) ................... 0.6-5.5 (1.0-8.8)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................... Front steer
Steering System ................... Manual
Brakes Type ................... Drum and band
Front Tire Size ................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ................... 18x6.50-8

Snapper LT12 Attachments

33" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades ................... 1
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 33 (830)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.0-5.0 (25-127)
Deck Drive ................... Belt
Lift System ................... Mechanical

41" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Number of Blades ................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 41 (1035)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.0-5.0 (25-127)
Deck Drive ................... Belt
Lift System ................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Angle ................... Manual