I have a very small yard maybe a 1/4 acre and I am looking at this Snapper mower. I do want a rider and this one is small so it will be easy to store in the garage. Do you have an opinion on these mowers? Good or bad. Don


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"Don't worry be happy"

I had my Dads for about 20 years before the engine finally let go.

I bought another one and have had it for years now. 12 HP Where I live it's mow 10 months out of the year. Now with the rain it's almost twice a week.

I really like the Snapper. You can tilt it up to sharpen the blade, it fits through small gates, around trees and stuff. You can bag, mulch or side discharge. You should only tilt it up with the original Snapper Battery, When you replace a battery with one from Wal Mart, remove it before tilting. The Snapper batteries cost a lot but will not leak.

Others around me have those damn big tractors which are a pain to work on and over sized for regular size yards.

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Still Running Against the Wind

Proven design, been around for a long time. Has a beer holder. What more is needed.

I have commercial self propelled that I bought in 1979. It's still chugging along. Only trouble is the carb is acting up and I can't get parts for a Wisconsin engine that old.

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Eccentric old coot

My mother has had one for about 30 years. Only problem she ever had with it was caused by her and my brother not checking the oil so she did have to replace the engine. Not to big of a deal since they're made about 10 miles from the house. The only thing I don't like about it is to put it in reverse you have to cut off the blade. I know it's a safety and liability issue but in one area of the yard, it's a pain in the rear to get the mower in and out.

CW

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μολὼν λαβέ

You can buy better mowers, but they cost a whole lot more. I believe they are the best mower available for the money, and they are reliable.

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Georgia On My Mind

I am not one for defeating safety devices, but I did defeat that stupid one. The new one you had to hold the lever in reverse I don't recall it stopping the blade??
My previous Snapper did not have it so I was so used to reverse without holding it. I simple wire tie took care of it.
The mower stops with the clutch/brake so I see no sense in it.

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Still Running Against the Wind

Snapper is a great mower. Buy one. Properly maintain it. You'll be pleased with the results. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.

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I just got back and the Snapper will be delivered tomorrow. Everyone had good things to say about the Snapper mower so I bought it. I guess you know if it's a lemon I will blame all of you. I am kidding of coarse. Don


PS I could have bought some nice guns for the price of that mower.

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"Don't worry be happy"

My FIL stores his standing up in his garage, he does take the battery of each time.
Steve W

I have heard that if you have an original equipment battery in it you don't have to take it out. They are sealed and don't leak. Don

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"Don't worry be happy"

Yes, I said that If you tilt it up for more than 4 hours it has to be removed though. For taking off the blade for sharpening no, you don't have to.

When the battery finally dies, you can buy a Snapper for $60 or a Wal Mart, Farm Fleet whatever for $20.

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Still Running Against the Wind

I agree!!! Best for the money!!! I bought a bicycle steering 12hp. back in 1986. I had the motor rebuilt once, replaced once. A few new blades put on. New seat bought, new alternator, some swicthes replaced. It is key start but has a pull rope option. Replaced the pull rope a couple of times. Mower belts about every three years. Changed the rear tires twice. So three set of tires in 26 years.
Bougt a new carburator once. Changed the fuel ines, fuel filters, and choke spring a few times.
Did a oil change twice a year, and a spark change once a year.
Easy to work on!!!. Built like a tank. Heavy metal all around. Parts easy to find.
For your size yard should last forever!!!

Guy22

I'm using my third rear engine Snapper. I love the heck out of them. They're not very comfortable, they're a little noisy, but they are strong and will last a long time. The blade doesn't last very long, but are very easy to change (get them on line to save $$$). I got a John Deere D140 for my wife last month, but I still prefer my buddy.

I'm still using the 1971 model I inherited from my father.
I've had others that were newer, but his has been the best one. Both are 8HP, and they don't have the pep than the new 10 or 12HP do, but other than sharpening the blade, keeping good clutches on them, and checking to make sure the rear end is full of "OO" grease- there's nothing to go wrong unless you just flat wear it out.

I think the higher horsepower engines and heavier riders put more strain on the gears, and only allow them to last 20-30 years. 150 pound riders or less, 8HP engines and flat ground will allow them to last indefinitely if maintained.

Lastly- try to keep the junk ethanol gasoline out of the engine if possible, as it will ruin it.

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Snappers are like old VW Beetles - require periodic maintenance and adjustments, and replace parts as they wear out, but the can run forever.

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I have had several, all bought used. The first one I retired when it was over 40 years old. I just got tired of fixing it, it was still usable with some new parts.

The next one was 20 years old when I bought it for $75. Ran it for 3 years and sold it this spring for $150. The buyer was tickled pink to get it. When I bought it the carb was gummed up (didn't run right - main jet was blocked), a quick carb cleaning and I didn't touch it for the rest of the time I owned it.

They used to be made right here in Ga, and the factory kept one out front tied to a pole running around in circles every day (may have been 24/7, don't recall). Had a nice path worn around that pole.

You will likely retire from cutting grass long before that Snapper is worn out.

These are great mowers. We had one when I was a kid still living at home and we mowed like 5 acers with it. I believe it had like a 30 inch cut and yes it took all day and part of another day I believe. The only trouble I remember having was we had to replace the disc wheel at the rear of the mower (The Wheel that makes it go) a few times but other than that it was indestructible.

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