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hi first post here , yesterday i bought this snapper as a non runner ,it has a huge hole in the deck ,i plan to restore this ,but the problem i have is knowing the exact snapper model and engine model for parts, i had it running within half an hour of getting it home ,ive gave the carb a ggod clean out and flushed the tank,it now running firt push of the button of the battery ,problem is if i run it on slow mode it seems to be hunting and missing but on full throttle seems good and powerfull any help much appreciated ,also in the 3rd pic you can see the rod for the choke i cant see where this attaches ive been pulling it manualy to get it to fire up , anyone know anything about these thanks Alex

so no one knows then ...

Please, please have a little patience. Even with the number of year of experience by the members of this forum, you must realize that it does take time by the service techs here to research questions posted. Many of the service tech members have day jobs and don't sit around looking for someone who needs help. The choke rod your are holding goes in a slot on the back of the plate behind your finger. If I have done my research right, the model of your unit is 3311X5S.

thank you very much sir! your a great help ill post my progress as i go ,sorry for being impatient :wink:

The engine is a Briggs and Stratton, so there should be numbers stamped on the engine shroud, maybe right above the spark plug or on the side on the flat surface, that will identify the engine.

The carb may need some additional cleaning, or adjustment, to even out the surge.

thanks i think i need to re adjust the main jet ,had a search but cant find what to set it to ,would i be right in saying all the way in the back 1 and a half turns ?

That adjustment for the main jet on the carb bowl sounds about right. There may also be an adjustment screw under the air filter. Some of the carbs have a adjustment screw, some have a fixed jet. If you have a screw with a spring under the head sticking straight up from the carb, under the air filter, then it is adjustable. I think right off the top of my head that screw is set to 1 turn out. but it is adjusted with the engine at idle. Get the engine running smooth at full throttle by adjusting the screw under the fuel bowl, then idle the engine down and adjust the other screw under the air filter, until it idles smooth and that you about do it.

hi thanks yeah it has a screw under the bowl and one at the top pointing down into the carb ,i got it running a bit smoother but still not quite right , theres still a misfire from time to time ,i dont know if im being fussy but heres a short video on how i had it running today thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goxJSib-qoM&noredirect=1

I just bought a used Snapper of the same vintage model 3311X5S. The model number I have stamped on my B&S engine are as follows:

Model: 253707
Type: 0206-01
Code: 86022010

I need to do some work on my engine as well. It also surges a bit and the drive system needs some tic I will let you know what I figure out.

I have found so far us that one of the axle bearings needs replaced along with the drive wheel assembly. I will see if I can snap a couple of pictures over the weekend.

Where is the best place to order such parts online?

Bigfishyia said:

I just bought a used Snapper of the same vintage model 3311X5S. The model number I have stamped on my B&S engine are as follows:

Model: 253707
Type: 0206-01
Code: 86022010

I need to do some work on my engine as well. It also surges a bit and the drive system needs some tic I will let you know what I figure out.

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The code on a Briggs says a lot (for the engine if the shroud and engine are original) code= 86 is 1986, 02 is Feb, 20 is the day of the month in Feb of 1986, 10 is the assmbly facility. As far as the mower you probably already know 33=cutting width, 11=HP of engine, X=Extra tough series, i.e., threaded tie rods, bearings in the transaxle instead of bushings, etc.

snapperresto1 said:

The code on a Briggs says a lot (for the engine if the shroud and engine are original) code= 86 is 1986, 02 is Feb, 20 is the day of the month in Feb of 1986, 10 is the assmbly facility. As far as the mower you probably already know 33=cutting width, 11=HP of engine, X=Extra tough series, i.e., threaded tie rods, bearings in the transaxle instead of bushings, etc.

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Thanks for the info!

alexgrfc said:

so no one knows then ...

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The choke rod should go here and as the throttle cable extends you should see a tab pass through that area to pull the choke rod.