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Hi guys,
I am planning to replace my snapper 7.25 190cc self propelled lawn mower since the height adjustment lever broke and I have to get a new rear-assembly. I have a 1 acre lawn with fair amount of slope. Just wondering if the newer 163 cc OHV have similar power as the 190cc. I am trying to get the most powerful engine in the sub-25 inch category.
Thanks for any suggestions

I gave my son a 140cc OHV Briggs 09P702 SP and he pulls a small 20* slope with it fine. I'd guess the 163cc will be fine BUT why not fix the Snapper? Esp if the engine is good. Snappers or Toros should last 50+ years.

The difference between the 163 and the 190 is roughly 1 HP. Is that enough difference to make a difference.

ILENGINE said:

The difference between the 163 and the 190 is roughly 1 HP. Is that enough difference to make a difference.

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Yes it is. Depends on what grass you have. I have a full yard of Tifway. The tiny leaved cousin to Bermuda. Ultra dense and tough to cut when it gets tall. Talking about one mower wheel setting too high bogs a 190cc Briggs. My Snapper Commercial with the Honda GXV-160 is way worse. It will lock the motor up if you don't slow waaay down. Sharp blades required.....

Get a 190cc Briggs or this 10ft lb of torque beast.

ILENGINE said:

The difference between the 163 and the 190 is roughly 1 HP. Is that enough difference to make a difference.

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My opinion is it's more about grass cutting torque than hp.

Thank you all for the suggestions.
The rear assembly costs more than $100, I wish I could just replace the height adjustment lever, soldering the broken lever piece won't work according to my mechanic. The snapper is nearly 10 years old but runs well.
I live in Connecticut.

Coolcat said:

Thank you all for the suggestions.
The rear assembly costs more than $100, I wish I could just replace the height adjustment lever, soldering the broken lever piece won't work according to my mechanic. The snapper is nearly 10 years old but runs well.
I live in Connecticut.

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Post up your mower number. A height adjustment lever shouldn't be too much I wouldn't think. Let's find out.

My model is SP80 (725EX) (7800930). the lever is attached to the rear axle assembly (707927 or 703546), it's not a separate part. There is no part number for the height adjustment lever.
Thanks

Coolcat said:

My model is SP80 (725EX) (7800930). the lever is attached to the rear axle assembly (707927 or 703546), it's not a separate part. There is no part number for the height adjustment lever.
Thanks

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For $115 I think I would make other arrangements

ILENGINE said:

For $115 I think I would make other arrangements

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Thanks, I could not find a used rear assembly for less, so I will find a replacement.

I see the Snapper name on it. Not really a Snapper mower of the old tried and true era. Looks like a Toro Recycler, Craftsman or various MTD mowers.

@StarTech MTD I would say from all the plastics pieces that bolt to the steel deck. May be cheaper if somebody could find the MTD part number of that rear axle.

My guess is 611-04144B $22.95.

ILENGINE said:

@StarTech MTD I would say from all the plastics pieces that bolt to the steel deck. May be cheaper if somebody could find the MTD part number of that rear axle.

My guess is 611-04144B $22.95.

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Thanks, i will give it a try. I will get the length of the axle to make sure it fits. Seems like it fits a lot of mowers