Hi From WA State... Got Me An Oldie But Goodie !!!

[Rickstar22]

Hi everyone !!!

I just picked up this little classic for free the other day...





As most of you know, it is a 28086S. Needs a little work, but as you can see my the clippings, I got it fired up and made a run with it. The serial # is 83065343. I'm having troubles decoding it for year, but I assume the first 2 numbers are 83, so I'm thinking it is a 1983 model.

I have a lot of room to refurb this little cutie since the price was so good...lol
If anyone has anything lying around for one of these, I'd love to try and work something out with you.

Great to be aboard, and hope to enjoy it here as much as I do in my car and vintage gaming forums !!!

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

Nice! :thumbsup: Maybe you could have haggled him down to a lower price, though. :wink::laughing:

 

[Carscw]

Hi everyone !!!

I just picked up this little classic for free the other day...

http://s950.photobucket.com/user/Rickstar22/media/Forums/Snapper2_zps874ff0e2.jpg.html

http://s950.photobucket.com/user/Rickstar22/media/Forums/Snapper3_zpscac38a2c.jpg.html

As most of you know, it is a 28086S. Needs a little work, but as you can see my the clippings, I got it fired up and made a run with it. The serial # is 83065343. I'm having troubles decoding it for year, but I assume the first 2 numbers are 83, so I'm thinking it is a 1983 model.

I have a lot of room to refurb this little cutie since the price was so good...lol
If anyone has anything lying around for one of these, I'd love to try and work something out with you.

Great to be aboard, and hope to enjoy it here as much as I do in my car and vintage gaming forums !!!

Very nice ride and at a good price.
Looks to be in very good shape

Be care full going up hill with the bag full of grass

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))

 

[okiepc]

:welcome: to the forum. The price was right, now go fix it up & let us see how it looks when done. :thumbsup:

 

[Rickstar22]

Thanks for the welcome Guys !!
Actively searching for parts as we speak, and will update as improvements are made...

 

[JSB33]

A bargain at twice the price!

I have to admit that I have always wanted one of these to tinker with. Don't need one, just want one.

 

[Myamada1230]

Very nice, I have a few walk behind snappers that i absolutely love. Whereabouts Washington state are you from? I live just outside of Spokane.

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[Rickstar22]

Other side of the hill.... Puyallup area. I'll check that engine ID when I get home later. Thanks for looking out !!!

 

[Rickstar22]

OK, I think from the engine tag, this little guy is an '88



Officially a classic... 25 years old...lol

 

[Rickstar22]

Been a while....

I didn't need the new stator/alternator. I managed to fine the correct wire with connector to the harness and had it soldered to the alternator, works great !!! well, kinda.

Anyone that would happen to know the torque spec for the flywheel bolt would be very helpful. I spun the key out not too long after I ran it, so I have a new one coming in tomorrow. It's the 8HP Briggs engine, and the numbers on the engine cover tell me it's an '88.

Any and all help is greatly and truly appreciated. I really miss the old guy, and would love to make the last pass of the year with it !!!