25 Year Old SNAPPER Riding Lawnmower RESTORATION. Will it Mow our Yard?

[@TheJmich2001]

Always had Snappers in our fleet. Great machines.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I'm impressed it mows our hills and it's fairly easy to work on. Thanks for watching!

[@Maybe1Someday]

I like these snappers big time. The older the better. I had an early 2000's Snapper, still kicking myself I sold it. Ill get another one in the future

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I haven't had one before this one. Overall pretty nice and easy to work on.

[@budsodalsky]

Thank you man, just maintenance, not a lot of fluff thanks for the straight forward video and cutting out the fluff

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I try. I talk too much often but I usually end up cutting 90% of it lol.

[@budsodalsky]

@@biblesbulliesbogies1143 Praise Jesus! Jesus Please Come Quickly!

[@lomni02]

i have a 1986 33inch 11hp still mows well

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

That's awesome! They don't make things like they used to. Thanks for watching!

[@bradfordhughes4533]

I've had my 28inch snapper for about25yrs haveonly had the blade belt brrak that's it not bad for 25yrs still running strong .😊😊

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

@@bradfordhughes4533 that's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

I worked 43 years AT the Snapper plant, one suggestion, if you make you fuel line a little longer you then can pull the tank OUT of the bracket & set beside the tire upright when you set the mower on the bumpers, this way it doesn't matter how full the tank is and less chance of the fuel flooding the engine

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

Good tip, thank you!

[@BG-pd6os]

Nice machine, I have 2 Snappers a 28 inch Hi Vac, and a regular deck 30 inch. I eventually replaced both engines with B@S 13.5 hp Intek motors.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

It's almost time to start using them again here. Another few weeks probably.

[@BG-pd6os]

I like the rear Tires, what kind of shape are the motors in?@@biblesbulliesbogies1143

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

@BG-pd6os overall pretty good. I did some work to it for maintenance but nothing major was needed. I'll check it over again before this season starts.

[@BG-pd6os]

My 28 INCH had a 9hp Briggs like yours, i replaced it with a 13.5 HP Intek, if you need a new motor, I know where 5 are!@@biblesbulliesbogies1143

[@krowbar23]

Thats nice mower 😊😊

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

@@krowbar23 thanks for watching!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Too bad Snapper doesn't produce the Rear Engine Rider anymore. My granddad had an old mid 80s Snapper mower until the late 90s when he replaced it with a cheap Murray lawn tractor. My dad got to borrow the Snapper back in the 80s to mow his lawn before he bought his first mower in 1989. Those old Snappers are tough mowers.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

@MarkMeadows90 agreed, so far mine has been doing great. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

42:38 The WHY you ask about in filling instructions of the differential is because when you SEE the "00" grease coming OUT of the bottom hole then when the mower is set level then the complete differential internal parts are sufficiently covered with the grease, some UNLEARNED or refuse to follow directions fill the case till the lube comes out of the top hole and in doing so that OVERFILLS the case

[@k9under]

DO you know the last year snapper use bike handlebars on their riders ?

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

No I don't. This is the only one I've owned.

[@joebenjamin9840]

Looks good! Where did you get new front tires from. Mine is going to need some soon.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I just ordered online. Don't remember where from but quite a few places have them.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

35:30 You DON'T use "gear oil" the rear end & chain case was NOT designed for "liquid" type lube, the tolerances are too wide even with NEW parts to keep "gear oil" inside, it WILL LEAK OUT and your internal parts will be destroyed.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

Ok thank you!

[@dukegurl1990]

what is the belt size? Great video!

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I believe the belt is 72.25" but it would be best to look up your stock number to ensure you're getting the correct size for your mower. Thanks for watching!

[@janmcrae8895]

The part that the tire is screwed into, seems to be missing a plug at the end. All the grease was in the cap. Do i need to replace the triangular part replaced

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

The cap should be covering a grease point, I don't believe there is another plug or cap.

[@janmcrae8895]

@@biblesbulliesbogies1143 thank

[@carlmchaney8632]

What is the belt number for that mower

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I'm not sure anymore but you can look them up based off the serial number of your mower.

[@DogDaze66]

Where did you see that gear lube reference?

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

I learned a lot from Jim Jackson's channel so that might be where from.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@biblesbulliesbogies1143 There is a good bit of misinformation on his channel, he treats all Snappers the same and they are NOT, that's why BEWARE of a channel that works on them that doesn't tell you the Model / Series that they are working on.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@biblesbulliesbogies1143 Use ONLY "00" grease, that's what the mower was designed to us, the tolerances are too large with the mating parts of the differential case & primary chain case to use "Liquid Lube" , we ONLY used "00" at the factory in testing & the results were superb, the "liquids" RUN OFF the internal parts.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

Thank you, I used 00 grease.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

FYI: If the differential case was dry, COMPLETELY EMPTY like for a rebuild, the factory states it should take 24 OZ. and for the Chain Case it requires 2 OZ Max

[@jaynewbold8155]

Where is the fuse please

[@jaynewbold8155]

They say it’s in the holder where is that

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

@jaynewbold8155 what fuse are you referring to?

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@jaynewbold8155 LOOK at the Operators Manual or Parts Manual for YOUR Model / Series they are different

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

MAY be my ears but it sounds like yours is idling to high!

[@John-gj1jr]

That sure is a beautiful little girl to be exposing her to pit bulls. Not gonna argue the point, there's just too much evidence if you dare look. I implore you to do something, for her sake, and your peace of mind.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

@John-gj1jr I don't have any pitbulls. These are American Bullies, significantly different temperaments. Thanks for watching!

[@John-gj1jr]

@@biblesbulliesbogies1143 Thank you for pointing that out. I will research this further. Btw, I have 3 RER Snappers and enjoyed seeing your work.

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

So far it's been a good little mower. We have a lot of bumps and hills but it gets the job done.

[@AlfredPriestley-v5y]

I've got a 33inch and it's in great shape and I had only gave a hundred and fifty dollars for it and it is like new great machines even if my top machines is the vintage cub cadets the 100 series we have got three and three 124s and three 122s all 60s era made in Chicago by international harvest or company back in the 80s

[@biblesbulliesbogies1143]

Great to hear and thanks for watching!