Repairs snapper help please

[snapperresto1]

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.

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.

 

[Bigfishyia]

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.

Thanks for the info!

 

[BustedKnuckles]

so no one knows then ...

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.