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Hi, I use 10W-30 as I live in Florida, and it is suppose to work better in hotter Climes?

Hi, Well, I found the problem. It was the pulley brake so all good and finished the Lawn. Also found a tag with the Mower model and ser.#!

Hi, Have a Snapper RER M Series, and while mowing today, blade stopped jumped out of lock and I brought it in to look at it. I did not hit anything that I know of but bought the Mower used, so no History knowledge. Set the Mower up and grabbed the blade and it is VERY hard to turn takes...

Hi, Sorry, I flipped your switch obviously, but from this list, only one actually comes close from that time. https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/tractor-brands/snapper/snapper-lawn-tractors-year-sorted.html

Hi, Thanks that looks like it and that model is listed with an 8 HP instead of a 9, but... They may have gone with a 9 at the later part of build of the Model.

Hi, Thanks Fellas, the Tag on the Mower is gone, and the Tag on the engine is gone. Yes, I'm also trying to find out if this 9 HP Power Built has the Cast Iron Sleeve. Bert gave me a good way to find out through the spark plug hole but I don't have a small magnet that will fit. I...

Hi, Yep, this must be the place! LOL!

Hi, LOL! Now were talkin! Never thought of that, but Situation normal! Thanks Bert!

Hi, Yes, as I said above that tag by the Blower housing is gone? I can see where it was originally, but??? Thanks!

Hi, ID Tags are gone from this Mower. It has a 9HP Manual start only B&S Power Built Engine. Here are some pics. Snapper Noob here so any help appreciated!

Hi, Well this is what I could find on the Engine. Ok, I see where there was a tag by the blower housing and it is gone? FAMILY YB5X46252VB 274521

Hi, Yea, I'll have that tomorrow, thank you!

Hi, Was wondering if this engine has a Cast Iron Liner? I was told it did? Also looking for any opinions on it in general???

Hi, Is that a Series 6???

Hi, Wow, 206 views and no one has anything to say! I guess this is the place for nice friendly advice on Snapper Lawn Mowers! Thanks to everyone (especially the Mods!)... You guys are ACES!!!!

Hi, Keeping my eye out for a older Snapper Rider. Which one was known to be the better Machine???

Hi, Yep!

Hi, Looking for a Snapper Riding Mower to rebuild at a good price!

Hi, The Honda Carb is one of the easiest carbs to clean and get back on line. This guy is great and has a good small engine channel!

Hi, I have the same Mower and problem. Was told by Bert, that the Plug gets fowled and also the Carb can leak gas into the oil sump! Neither one good! The fix is to shut off the gas to the carb and burn all gas out of the carb bowl. This will keep the spark plug clean for the next...

Hi, Well, there is no throttle on my mower, so... "Idle" does not really come into the picture for me???

Hi, Well, I don't use ethanol gas in my lawn stuff, I pay a little extra for the non variety and feel it evens out by not having to work on carbs so much! You might want to see where in your area you can get non ethanol from a pump in your area, not really that much more, that way.

Hi, Well to put a cap on this, I changed the oil and then ran the Mower. Shut the gas and starved it out... An hour later I went back turned the gas on and it cranked on the first pull! Sooooo....Thanks again Bert, I can mow now and not have to worry about starting or harming my engine!

Hi, Fantastic! Thanks Bert, at least there is something I can do! Thanks again, for your hard won knowledge!!!

Hi, I looked at the oil and will change it tomorrow. Is there anyway to keep the fuel from going into these engines???

Hi, Thanks for the help Bert! No doubt also, why they have a fuel cut off switch installed, that I need to remember to use!!! I'll check the oil!

Hi, Well, the Engine Oil, was over full. so pulled it out to the correct level, and will try that!

Hi, Well, looked at the Mower this Morning and checked the butterfly choke... Closed when cold and wide open when hot... Checked the RPM's and it is running 3100 RPM's which is to spec. Everything LOOKS good but the spark plug is still carboned up after running a few minutes??? Maybe...

Hi, Thanks, I'll look at that! Maybe the Thermo Wax Pellet is bad or the Throttle Assembly is stiff? Saw this on the Governor, but will check the throttle first. Thanks again!

Hi, I have the HRX 217 Mower about 3 years old and notice when it sits a couple of week, is hard to start or won't start. Tried to start it today and it would not start. Checked the Auto Choke and it is working (Butterfly Closed) Pulled the spark plug and it is wet but noticed the end...

Hi, Well, I checked the throttle plate cold and it is completely closed. I went to start it up and it started on the third pull so, I cleaned it up and I'm going to call it good for now... As it's summer and HOT. Might pull the carb this winter and clean it along with some other end of...

Hi, Open your H side needle valve about a quarter turn!

Hi, I would not pay that, if he ran that Edger without a air filter, that would not be good! I went to my local ECHO Dealer and bought 2 edgers and 2 weedeaters for $25. (from the scrap bin) I got 3 machines running but all of them needed new carbs, fuel lines, ect. Here is a pic of my...

Hi, Thanks a lot, love my HONDA!

Hi, Thanks! Rather troubleshoot than just change parts!

Hi, No, I will do that tomorrow, thanks! Might be the "Thermo Wax Assembly", I'm seeing!!!

Hi, Sorry, should of mentioned, it has an auto choke and set throttle! Thanks!

Hi, I have about a 2 year old HRX 217 Mower and noticed that it takes now 5 or 6 good pulls before it fires off after sitting a few weeks. After it starts and runs, then that day it will start back up first pull. Is that normal for these Honda Mowers? I have owned Honda Motorcycles my...

Hi, Thanks, I'm a retired Marine Engineer, so know which end of the wrench to hold. I told him if he got no satisfaction from B&S, that I would put a new cam in, IF that is the problem? I would pull the bottom off the engine and take a look see first. I heard the timing gear on the...

Hi, Thanks, I'm really a Honda Guy, and they not only use plastic cams but also timing belts and are solid engines! I thought from what I've read that B&S had problems with the plastic cams, just trying to get peoples opinion, thanks again! Oh yea, I don't have the model number but...

Hi, Have a friend that has this engine, sat awhile then would not start. He took it to a shop, new carb, new gas tank, $200, good to go. Ran it for 45 min. and stopped again. He took it back to shop, they said the plastic cam had gone, both valves moving up and down TOGETHER! He's...

Hi, The cheap $10 carbs from China seem to work for awhile then go South pretty quick for me. I've gone back to OEM and then OEM rebuild kits when needed, lesson learned. You need to pressure test,vacumn test crankcase and can also test the carb. Plenty of informative vids out there on...

Hi, Wow! Used is usually cheaper than new, that's what I'm looking for, thanks for the insight!

Hi, Ok, ran the saw today even though not tuned like I wanted, edged my yard and right at the end of the work it died. Took it in and it would not even try to start. Tested spark and compression, both good. Set it up for pressure test on crankcase and got nothing! Pulled starter off...

Hi, Thanks, looking for used! (cheap!)

Hi, Looking for trimmer head guard and attachment hardware if possible, for my rebuilt T282!

Hi, Ok, checked the muffler and no screen and no carbon. I'll get some good 2 stroke oil tomorrow, Stihl or Amsoil and try some fresh non ethanol mix?

Hi, Thanks, it's an Edger not a Saw but I guess it's all related. The compression is 90 and that is with a new ring as I said. The mix is 40:1 but admittedly is a little old, I'll make a fresher batch. The ports are clean and the muffler should be also, but will check again! Thanks! Ok, I...

Hi, Bought a "does not run" PE-225 edger for $5 and slapped a cheap Chi-Com carb on it and it ran for about a couple of month and then would not start again. Did the usual troubleshooting and found when I added a little mix to the cylinder it would pop off. I also think it might of had...