Year of comet.

silver1

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My neighbor wanted this gone from his yard. So it came mine. I would like to know is age.
It must have been a good rer as it doesn't have any part that is not worn out! Even the
motor was a broken rod. I also would like to know how to remove the deck as I'm going to
take it to the scrap yard.:frown: If anyone can use a part, let me know. I'n in Nevada.
thanks, LB
 

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My neighbor wanted this gone from his yard. So it came mine. I would like to know is age.
It must have been a good rer as it doesn't have any part that is not worn out! Even the
motor was a broken rod. I also would like to know how to remove the deck as I'm going to
take it to the scrap yard.:frown: If anyone can use a part, let me know. I'n in Nevada.
thanks, LB

That engine looks to be original, so if it has its stamped numbers, you can determine its age from the code: Determining Engine Age | Frequently Asked Questions | Customer Support | Briggs & Stratton

I'm thinking it's early '70s, and it's a Series 1.
 

silver1

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OK then,

190702 0914-01 77061710

Year = 77
Month = June
Day = 17
Plant = 10
Thanks
Its on Ebay now for parts.
 

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Glad to be of help! Hope you get a good price for it. :)
 

silver1

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No one bid on the old guy. The local pickup hurts actions like this.
I will take it apart and recycle it to the scrap yard.
Good day,
LB
 

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Re: Year of comet. 1977

Well the deck is apart. Everything except spindle (quill or what ever) came off. The spindle bolts will not move. It looks like the blade is original with the vacuum assist.
 

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It's a shame you do not know what you have tore it up. $200 all day I could sell 50 of them today. With the bad engine

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$9 at the scrap yard.

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yeah i have people all the time wanting RERs and have a hard time getting them here
 

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It's a shame you do not know what you have tore it up. $200 all day I could sell 50 of them today. With the bad engine

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What do I have?????? A 1977 Snapper with 5000+ hours on it.
Everything on it is worn out! It is Yard Art!
 
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