old snapper walk behind mower

[rhal]

will be looking at an older snapper walk behind tomorrow.
wondering if anyone knows if it will fold up for transport
in car trunk. picture is of the mower. any info regarding it
is appreciated. not much info in ad. it appears to be a 4 hp
self propelled model.

 

[Snapperfreak]

It won't fold up easily. The handlebars have to come apart and the drive speed selector lever has to be completely removed. It's possible but not really necessary. If u put it in your truck straight in with the handlebars sticking out the back u could use a bungee cord or string to tie the kid down. Probably easier that way. Looks like a good mower though.

 

[rhal]

that sounds like the way to go. what do you think of these old snappers?
I am just getting interested and have heard good reports about these
older snappers. I am thinking this one may be from the eighties.

 

[Snapperfreak]

Yes that's an '80 model. On top of the deck right behind the engine these a sticker with the model and serial numbers. That looks like a 21401P if I had to guess. The s/n is an eight-digit number and the first digit represents the last digit in the year it was made. If the first digit in the s/n is 4 then it's a 1984 model.

The old ones are very solid and those Briggs engines are easy to work on and parts are cheap. Once u get it home and clean it up it should be a great mower for years to come. I'd love to see more pics of it.

 

[Carscw]

Very nice snapper and good choice for your first one.

Please post done pics after you get it cleaned up.

 

[rhal]

picked snapper up today,brought home ,removed carb and gas tank,
cleaned reassembled put in new gasoline and it started and ran on second
pull. self propell works as it should. all in all appears a good buy for $25.

 

[Snapperfreak]

Wow $25! Yes u scored. That's great it's running so well also. Can't say I'm not jealous. Ok I'm going to take a stab at the model # and year made. Model is 21401P, and 1983. Check the deck serial #, 8-digit number on the deck behind engine. If it starts with a 3 it's a 1983 model.

 

[Carscw]

Very good deal I will say it's a 84

 

[rhal]

it is a 21401p and the first number in the serial number is a five.
I ordered a new air filter with the foam pre filter. the one on it was crumbling.
would like to pick up the side discharge chute some time,it appears they are
still available new but would be about $35 to $40 with shipping. will use as is
with the bagger for now and look for a used chute.
thanks for replies
Bob

 

[exotion]

Wow very nice I would have jumped on that for double what you got it for