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Hi Doug041, Welcome. Some important things to remember: Is provide us the product label information so we can assist you better. If...

Your description sounds like a badly worn Deck PTO switch. https://www.partstree.com/parts/snapper-1738982yp/

Hello, Tiger, Small Engine, I cannot recall ever replacing a rider engine flywheel key unless a DIY type forgot to tighten the center...

Hello RWM54, We really need the product label information off the machine. A wiring diagram is needed, otherwise we are out here...

It may take running multiple times to get over being over filled with oil. The breather also likely got excess in it so it may take time...

Pull the rocker valve cover and see if it bent a pushrod. Let us know what you find.

Hi hlw49, I've seen a couple of these old Snapper RER's online that people have adapted a 46-inch deck to from a different mower onto...

Hello HR, Yes, it is known as the "cylinder head gasket". Yes, you are sanding the head to true up the cylinder head gasket mounting...

If this model has a fuel vapor check valve (usually hidden) in the top of the fuel tank, that is a likely suspect. Like Scrubcadet10...

Hello 67 Camero, Is this a customer machine or one you are repairing for yourself? I tend to use Ebay and buy the 8ten deck rebuild...

DIY, self-inflicted? That or the "other shop" was a buddy who had a couple of plugs laying around and just put them in. After all, one...

Hello HR. The head is the first to warp from excess heat. That is not uncommon on this design. To re true the head gasket surface I...

Hello Ibrahim, Thanks for adjusting that.

Hello TSE, I made no mention of hydro locking; I know the float and needle usually cause that problem. But what takes place if the...

Hello VFP, It's over 25 years old. that makes it a classic for sure. In the mowing world, that is what is known as a survivor which is...