How old is it??

[Tikal]

I have a snapper 11 hp riding lawn mower, I bought it for $160 and it works great, I am wondering how old it is and how much I could sell it for, any suggestions would be great!!
Thanks a lot!!

 

[midnite rider]

If the Briggs and Stratton engine is original you can tell the age from the date code stamped on the engine.
Here is the link to tell you where to locate the code on the engine and how to decipher it. :smile:
I have no idea what it is worth but I know that it is worth what someone is willing to pay. You can check online auctions or Craigs list to see what they are selling for? Good Luck!

 

[Tikal]

I will check that out in the morning thanks!!

 

[Tikal]

Okay, I found out that it was made November 19 1984 thanks 4 helping!!

 

[Snapperfreak]

looks like someone painted those handlebars black. not original but i like it! man u sure u want to sell that// for only $160 and it runs great i'd hang onto that.:thumbsup:

 

[Tikal]

Well, I am thinking of restoring it now that I see how it looks painted the handlebars were a little rusty so I put electrical tape over them oh, it also came with a bag system...

 

[Tikal]

Could u give give me some tips on restoring the Snapper riding mower? Paint, decals ect. Thanks!

 

[Snapperfreak]

Well I'm not much of a mechanic, but as far as paint and decals I have learned some things. Lawn Mower Parts should have decals for it, I always get snapper parts there. They have everything. As for paint, even the best spray paint won't hold up like a good automotive spray enamel. Might be hard to do that (sprayer and all) but end result will be better.

 

[Tikal]

Thanks how do u get ahold of a automotive sprayer?

 

[Snapperfreak]

Harbor Freight Tools probably will have best price. I don't know if there is a store in Pennsylvania but it not try their website. The only mower I painted was a snapper walk-behind a couple years ago and even though I sanded and primed the deck and used a good automotive can-spray paint it still just didn't have the same finish as original and blemished very easily. If u have access to a sand blaster for it that would be ideal too. Post some pics as u go from start to finish if u can. Good luck!!