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Snapper LT145H38DBV Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Snapper LT145H38DBV
Tractor Type ................... Lawn tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1997-1999
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck, Blade, Snowblower

Snapper LT145H38DBV Engine

Engine Model ................... Briggs and Stratton 287707
Engine Type ................... 4-cycle single cylinder L-head vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................... 28.4 (465)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.44 (87.3)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ................... 3.06 (77.7)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................... 14.5 (10.8)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ................... 1750
Cylinder Bore Type ................... Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type ................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ................... Float
Fuel Pump ................... Pulse type
Governor Type ................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ................... Full pressure/Oil slinger
Air Cleaner ................... Paper filter with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System ................... Forced air
Ignition System ................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ................... Champion RJ19LM
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.03 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.010-0.014 (0.25-0.36)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ................... 0.009-0.011 (0.23-0.28)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................... 2.0 (7.6)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................... 1.51 (1.42)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................... 12
Starter Type ................... Electric
Number of Batteries ................... 1
Battery, CCA ................... 165
Electric Ground ................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type ................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ................... Mechanical
Front PTO Speed, rpm ................... 3000

Snapper LT145H38DBV Transmission

Transmission Model ................... Tuff Torq K55
Transmission Type ................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ................... Infinite
Drive Train ................... Transaxle with foot-controlled variable speed drive
Brake Type ................... Single, external disc brake with friction pucks
Transaxle Capacity, qts (L) ................... 2.1 (2.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................... 5.8 (9.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................... 4.5 (7.2)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................... Front steer
Steering System ................... Manual
Brakes Type ................... Disc
Front Tire Size ................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ................... 18x8.50-8

Snapper LT145H38DBV Attachments

38" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.25-3.75 (32-95)
Cut Positions ................... 6
Deck Drive ................... Belt
Lift System ................... Mechanical

38" Snowblower

Snowblower Type ................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) ................... 38 (960)
Lift System ................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type ................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ................... 36 (910)
Lift System ................... Mechanical
Angle ................... Manual