Replacing a Snapper RER deck belt (at the new house!)

Link to belt needed for this mower (OEM is best) Snapper 1-8236
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Finally got settled enough at the new house to start working on stuff. First up is replacing the deck belt on my Snapper RER after it shredded while cutting grass a few weeks ago. A pretty easy job overall.

[@FatInAllTheRightPlaces]

Man was mine a pain in the ass to get the belt off the back pulley! But for a free tractor that runs and cuts, I can't complain to much because I could be push mowing 😂, thanks for the input

[@johnnywright5802]

Thanks for the information, I need to replace my belt on my old snapper.

[@knighthawk86855]

Those snappers are my favorite all around tractor, hands down, easy to work on, easy to use, and they last forever.

[@myrtbryant924]

I agree. Mine is about a 1985 8hp and it runs and cuts almost like a new one.

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@myrtbryant924 What is the model number ??

[@tcmits3699]

The most important trait, cheap as heck to purchase used. Great mowers

[@alssmallengines]

Great job Ellis! & Good to see you back! Those old Snapper's are so easy to work on & fun to mow with 👍

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Thanks Alan, I enjoy how easy these Snappers are to operate and work on. It's a good backup rider and the bagger is a big plus as long as the belt doesn't wear out on it prematurely.

[@sawmill9392]

When engaging the blade lever, slowly push it forward and not quickly, is the proper method, thanks for the video.

[@philliphall5198]

Look back at your beginning 😊 Came a long way in to full time now

[@cherokeefiddler]

Congrats on the new digs! It will be nice to be able to work inside when needed and to have new territory to sell to. And of course, closer to the beach!

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Thank you! Yes it is nice to have a garage for sure, and a little closer to the beach too which is nice.

[@aturner2080]

I have mower just liuke yours motor locked up around 2009. i put it in storage for two years then went to snapper place and bought new motor. Been using it ever since. Those mowers were built to last easy to lift up to take blade off and sharpen.

[@michaelcanty3996]

The key to getting that cover off is to lower the deck all the way down. It comes off with ease after that.

[@porcupineparty8598]

It's not a perfect video but you did help a lot of people out! Thank you sir!

[@EllisMowersandmore]

This was one of my early videos nearly 5 years ago so I hope I've improved some since then, thanks for watching!

[@porcupineparty8598]

@@EllisMowersandmore I was just repeating what you said in the video! I am definitely not knocking you, sir! I thank you and very much appreciate your help with this video! Thanks again!

[@porcupineparty8598]

@@EllisMowersandmore You did a far better job with this video than I could have. I know how difficult making videos can be!

[@drfalcon4102]

Congrads on the new pad

[@bleachmultiverse]

good work man I enjoy working on these too have a few of them too lol

[@simonwelch560]

That looks perfect for mowers etc. Lots of potential as well I'd say.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Much better than my other place and looking forward to continuing the mower business with the space.

[@bronzechicken4437]

Welcome back my friend, I've been selling like crazy, I've kept a fair number for video projects since I haven't made any sadly. That hurricane tanked my sales though, and I've got a Bolens riding mower I'd love to get rid of for $250ish.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Thank you, we have had a very wet end of July and August so stuff still seems to be selling around here too. Hopefully you can sell the Bolens before the season is out.

[@bronzechicken4437]

I hope so too. I got a Honda HRR216 that needs front wheels and brackets too I had listed several weeks, people didn't want it at all but it sure cuts smooth, it's the best cutting machine I've ever seen outside of a newer model Troy Bilt.

[@knighthawk86855]

I just talked about one of these, snappers, and I'm picking one up, along with a power washer, and a keystart push mower tonight all for 50 bucks.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Not a bad deal!

[@stellarproductions8888]

You might remember a very loyal fan. KZbin destroyed her and she was eventually reborn from the stars. But it took 2-years before she could return. And now as stellar as I can be, I shall be watching your video's once again. I am sure you've grown a lot in these years. Do you still buy your mowers wholesale from Walmart on pallets? Keep in mind, I have a 2-year gap, so its like discovering you all over again, sort of. I've most certainly missed you.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Welcome back! I couldn't get any Walmart mowers last year and have shifted to do push and riding mowers and the riders have really taken off!

[@victoryfirst2878]

My neighbor took and changed to a larger idler pulley to get the correct adjustment without using the collar clamp.

[@dalemcburney2628]

There's a brake on the spindle right below the big pulley

[@knighthawk86855]

The vibration is from the long length of belt not much you can do about that it's normal, if the deck is vibrating then you need to sharpen the blade and balance it, like I said clean the deck up b4 you put the cover on and grease it good.

[@knighthawk86855]

You get a chance, blow out off that debris off that deck and oil and grease everything while your in there.

[@DEATHCOMETH4U]

thanks friend

[@knighthawk86855]

Welcome back.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Would you be able to tell me what model rider this Snapper is Ellis ??? I love Snappers also.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

No clue, it has been nearly 4 years since I have owned this mower.

[@knighthawk86855]

The reason why the blade takes as long as it does to slow down is because your missing the blade brake, that comes on when you disengage the blade engager.... It's like a push mower brake on the flywheel.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

I had another one of these a few years ago that was around the same age that didn't have a blade brake either. Did they even put blade brakes on them back in the 80s?

[@knighthawk86855]

@@EllisMowersandmore yeah now you mention it I don't think they had a blade brake.... Guess what I just picked up a snapper rider very good condition a lot newer then this one, and it has a 14hp briggs on it.... A working pressure washer... And a older keystart toro rear dive mag deck mower all for 50 bucks, can't pass up a deal like that, guy was making room for his new zero turn Hustler, it was coming today, so got some great stuff to work on.

[@timblaes7028]

It does have a blade brake, just needs to be adjusted.

[@abovethefrey3681]

Thank you sir Date: 7/21/2022 Day: Thursday Time: 4:34pm East coast Place: home office

[@MrTbanks2834]

Hey by any chance you know it the belt size is a 1/2 x 70

[@EllisMowersandmore]

I'm sorry I do not but if you search Snapper 33" deck belt you should get it. It's the same for the 28" and 30" deck in this application.

[@rg1599]

Isn’t that a belt tensioner below the big pulley?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Big pulley, then tensioner and then a fixed pulley the same size.

[@ramtek2702]

I have a mower much like this one. I'd like to buy a proper manual but I cannot find an I.D. tag anywhere. Do you know the model or series number of this one?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Your ID tag should be on the frame rail by the engine if it is still on there. I no longer have the mower so I'm unsure of model number. You should be able to go onto Snapper's website to find a manual for a similar mower.

[@ramtek2702]

@@EllisMowersandmore There's no I.d. plate where you suggest or anywhere else. The Snapper website is a dead end.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

@@ramtek2702 I see, model number needed on the website. Best thing I can suggest is look for "Snapper rear engine rider manual" in a Google search and find one that looks similar to the one you have. They don't vary much from the 1980s up to around 2010.

[@ramtek2702]

@@EllisMowersandmore I'm way ahead of you. The only distinguishing feature I can find is that my mower has a right foot brake pedal. Seems to be very rare but so far I am unable to associate any numbers with that feature.

[@alw7799]

Mybe tighten blade brake pulley a little bit.

[@grant.m.ball0603]

Nice job, how are you doing after Florence?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Thank you, I had minimal impacts from Florence since it took a more southerly route. Just a few small branches and pine straw to clean up.

[@grant.m.ball0603]

@@EllisMowersandmore Awesome man where I live in Knoxville Tennessee they said we would get 2 to 6 inches but fortunately Florence dissipated before coming to Tennessee and we got maybe a fourth of an inch of rain so I guess we both got lucky

[@wayneessar7489]

Is that shrub right next to your mower growing in a pot? My eyes are sort of failing me today.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

It isn't. I had a ton of potted plants that I finally got out of the yard but that's just brush waiting to go to the curb. Had a lot of overgrown yard to tame!

[@wayneessar7489]

@@EllisMowersandmore Thanks!

[@killzoz]

Hello what size belt did you replace it with I cannot seem to find it online

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Should be this one. You can confirm with the model number located on your mower near the battery case. www.ebay.com/itm/Snapper-rear-engine-rider-belt-7043844-7043844-4-3844-28-30-33/392816987653?epid=1701743412&hash=item5b75b78e05:g:t3IAAOSw-Rle0DsU

[@jmburton303]

what size belt for this size mower?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Can't remember off the top of my head but I think all Snapper RER belts are the same regardless of cut. A search for "Snapper 33" deck belt" should get you what you need.

[@timblaes7028]

Go to partstree.com put in your model # and will show you what parts, sizes etc.

[@danniellang7075]

What size belt u get

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Not entirely sure as I just typed "Snapper 33" deck belt" in the eBay search box and found it that way. Unless pulley sizes are different they should be the same for nearly all Snapper RERs

[@Santiago-iv7oi]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@melaniemoon9553]

Too much talk.