Snapper 1650

The Snapper 1650 is a garden tractor model manufactured from 1979 to 1984 by Snapper in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Snapper 1650 is equipped with a 588 cc (35.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 95.3 mm (3.75 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse (2-range) gears.

The Snapper 1650 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K341 gasoline engine which produces 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
• Manual steering
• Disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Category 0 (optional) with 294 kg (648 lbs) of maximum lift capacity
• Independent (optional) front PTO with 2,000 rpm
• Independent rear PTO

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Snapper 1650
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1979-1984
Factory	Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Width	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Wheel base	1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Weight	1650: 390 kg (860 lbs) 1650A: 430 kg (948 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	K341
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	588 cm3, (35.9 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	95.3 mm X 82.6 mm (3.75 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Eaton
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Speed	Forward: 17.7 kmh (11.0 mph) Reverse: 12.9 kmh (8.0 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	0 (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	294 kg (648 lbs)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–
Rear PTO type	Independent (optional)
Rear PTO speed	2,000 rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	–
Charging amps	–
Battery	12V

Attachments

Snapper 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Snapper 48″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Snapper 48″ front-mount snow blade
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)