Bought my house in 1990, came with a1986 11hp 33" rider. Still in the house, and still using the Snapper. What a simple, quality lawnmower. Your video on the transmission, makes me appreciate it even more. I never knew there was that much engineering in the final drive. Thanks again for posting this video 👍 Love my Snapper
I have that mower! 33" single blade and the innovative swivel mechanism make this the best cutting mower I've ever had, and I've had quite a few. I bought it for $250 with a shot rubber wheel from a guy who had just got him a zero turn. We went through it and replaced chains and differential gears. After one of my boys forgot to replace the oil in the original B&S 11HP, we salvaged a Kawasaki 14HP from a Deere, and kept the Snapper going. My says "Hi Vac Xtra Tough" and it is. It's 38 years old and so simple and tough, I think I'll keep it a few more years. I just watched this video because after a belt change the brake is locked on. We'll figure it out with help from Jim.
Jim, Thank you for the terrific videos. So I had a drivetrain problem on a 2015 Snapper rider as it stopped going forward and backwards as I vacuumed up the last of the leaves. I almost gave this repair to a local shop due to my arthritis but it is a warm day in NJ so I went for it. I did all the trouble shooting recommendations you suggest and moved to checking the reduction gears in the transmission. I removed the right tire and the transmission cover bolts expecting to find a bad gear. Nada, all looked good and put it back together just enough to reconnect both axels. I repeated checking by turning the friction wheel and could feel the right hex axel turning under the boot. I looked some more at the left side and noticed the left wheel sometimes turned giving me a false positive. I then removed the plastic wheel cap finding that the axel bolt had sheared. LOL I am still chuckling to myself, such a simple fix! Recommend that your video be edited adding that as a first step one should check both axel shear bolts.😁
Oh I have a video talking strictly about that because it is such a common issue but I’m glad I could help if you need anything else please let me know and I hope you subscribe it’s free and it really does help me keep this channel going. Jim Oh yes I forgot I do charge for my help and what a charge is a picture of you sitting on your snapper to hang on my wall of friends. I have a little over 200. You can send it to my email which is jimsfixitshop@gmail.com and any other questions you can send there also.I try to put out a new video every two weeks at least and as soon as I get my shop cleaned up I am going to have a shop tour coming up pretty quick.
THATGUY83 Hi I’m Jim I’m glad you like the videos for help I enjoy helping people repair their snappers hope your a subscriber I have more stuff coming. Thanks Jim
Well I am another Jim and I am happy to have found this channel and yes I subscribed! A sincere thank you for taking the time and huge effort to make these videos.Just bought a cherry 2008 series 23 that looks like its never been used.Its needs nothing and I want to keep it that way and your videos are the key.At 64 years of age,its my first riding mower and after 2 weeks of ownership I completely understand the fondness their owners feel for them.
James Gordon Hi Jim glad to hear you found a nice Snapper and I’m glad to hear that you’re a subscriber and I’ll do my best to keep that machine running like new. If you have any issues feel free to let me know. Jim
hello. Just bout a used 33" snapper and it doesn't have enough power in 1st gear and gets stuck in thick grass.. I'm going to go through it per your video and see what's up. Thanks for taking the time to explain all of that to us. I will keep you posted with my progress. Thanks again.
Hi Jim, Due to the drive chain issue, I ended up buying my first 'brand new' Snapper. I've had 4 over the previous 37 years - but I always purchased a used Snapper. The drive chain issue was not resolved by switching the transmission on a older unit. I'm excited to have one that I will be able to use reliably for the next couple years. The old one was hard to start, leaked/burned oil, so the transmission was the final straw. Thank you for your help and support. I will shift from watching how to repair to how to maintain. Best regards, Paul - South Jersey
Great video and information! My snapper just started "bucking" when I put it in gear and drive. Almost like there's a bad tooth or something on one of the gears. I guess for now I can check the drive disc and then go from there. It's obviously worse when I go uphill because I'm putting more of a load on it.
Jim thanks for all your videos. Recently purchased a home and there's an old snapper in my shed that came with the home! Finished most my projects around the home and I think I'm gonna dig into that old snapper and get it up and running especially for this fall (four oak trees in my yard tired of raking). I'll be sure to let you know and give you the story of what I find. Thank you sir
Thks, Jim, that "explains", the mystery of how< "this", differential works . Real good explanations, I don't have all the names down. I already forgot how many teeth were on that big gear. but everytime I watch your videos I get a little bit more. Still looking to see what part gives the different speeds. Usually it's a transmission . But I don't see one! I think I'll ask that new co-pilot thing in my computer to see what his or her explanation is of where the transmission is on a snapper rear engine mower lol
the answer I got from the co pilot about where is the transmission No conventional tranny. Explanation was, as the chain case moves along the hex drive axle it changes sprockets in the differential with the chain drive inside the differential . I'll have to look in my manual's parts layout and see if I can spot different size sprockets. The co-pilot also referred me to your videos, but I haven't found one yet explaining the shifter movements thru each gear and showing all the sprockets in a pile on the bench used and explanation of how just because the chain drive gets closer to the differential box it can magically switch chain sprockets into a higher gear ratio. It doesn't seem like there is that much room in there to do all that
A snapper is a friction drive machine that’s been around 50 years. It’s very dependable simplistic and easy to fix. You won’t find anything else on the market that picks up leaves like a snapper does as long as you buy a rear engine snapper with a Hi-VAC deck. It is a patented deck design that no one else currently uses even though I’m sure the patent has long since expired. Happy Shappen. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 I put a long post how I figured it out putting 2 & 2 together on video 89 I guess there is no heading transmission cause there isn't one. sort like variable speed in a way. As I still have never driven one. Thks for the ability of a HV version. I had a chance to buy one of those I guess would of given mine more of a purpose I didn't know they picked up leaves so good. But it was missing the catching stuff and more money.
Thanks for the video. I'm having an issue with shifting. My snapper runs fine in 1st & 2nd gear. It also runs in 5th but it will stop. It will move again if I press in the clutch. It only does this in 3rd-5th gear. I just replaced the clutch disk which was a bit worn out but that didn't solve the problem.
Your model is awesome- my snapper all of a sudden is jerking real bad when I put it in any gear - when I turn it Jerks as well and the mower "slides" in stead of turning
Well, I’m not sure what’s causing the jerking but when you try to steer and the machine goes straight, do you have a bagger on the back your machine? It sounds like you need to put some weight on the front between the two front tires and check to see how much tread you have on your front tires that will also allow them to slide instead of turning. Jim.
I wonder if you could adapt a pair of tracks like from a tracked snow blower, I bet it would push a lot of snow. I just don't know how it would steer without braking for each rear drive assembly.
Jim my name is wayne and i am from Knoxville Tn i am enjoying and learning a great deal from them. I have a snapper model 28106-2 rear engine snapper lawn mower and having the now forward or reverse. I have checked the movement of the axles and tires and the transmission is i believe working as it should. I decided to disassemble the rear axle and differential case to check some of the items that you suggested. i found that the bearing on the right rear axle has worn just down to the frame but no further, the clutch disk is worn down but more on one side of the rubber disk than the other. I assume this is because the axle was out of alignment because of the extreme bearing wear. I did take apart the left side and take apart the diff case, i found most of the parts seemed ok but the large gear was extremely knifes edge. Not sure if the chain needs replacing but probably does. Now that you kind of know where i am at and have limited funds and the fact that i only use the mower three or four times a year to mulch the leaves. I know the long axle shaft has some wear on it but if i just replace both fender bearings, boots, clutch disk, the big gear in the diff, and the chain without the long axle in your experience how long do you think the fender bearings would last if i only use it 4 times a year on 1/3 of an acre . Thanks for your help wayne
Yes I think you’d be OK by doing that the long axle usually gets more Abuse because nobody greases the outboard bushing in the fender if you look close you’ll notice there is a grease fitting in it but it seldom gets any grease I might grease mine once every two or three months. Thanks. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Thanks for the quick response, if you have any good used parts i could purchase from you from the ones i listed i would be happy to get them from you before i make my buy on new ones. thanks Wayne
Thanks for the help, sir. My Snapper ST2446 46-" mower began surging while I was mowing. When I pressed the pedal, the mower would hesitate for a second before final engaging and jerking forward. It finally totally stopped engaging, and now won't move at all, either forward or backwards. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Jim my RE130 stopped and the engine died. It was locked up and would not move in neutral. got in garage and lifted it. Initial response was when I ran the mower and out into gear I could feel/ here it bind just a little. Put jacked back up and ran thru all the gears and it seemed to run well. Let down and rode all around my garage pad then parked it. Still felt as though it was binding a little. could it need dope in the rear gear and chain cases?
Jim, I have a 2011 Snapper rear engine 28" mower. I am replacing the engine. Do I need to remove the mowing deck to reinstall the engine???? Stupid me I did not see that the oil filter came loose and the oil drained out seizing the engine. Lesson learned. Also do you have a video and replacing the engine?
Sky High No you don’t have to take the deck off it might make it a little easier but you should be fine, you do want to check the engines and make sure that the crankshaft is in the same location in relationship to the bolt pattern that holds it down to your machine otherwise you’ll burn up clutch disks in no Time. Jim
Beside the large gear there is a sprocket that has a chain and goes to the reduction gear. On my machine a regular chain will not fit on these sprockets. The links will not fit because they are too long and won't fit into the spaces correctly. Is there a special chain to use?
I think the chain in the chain case and in the differential is a standard number 35 chain but I buy mine new from Parts Tree.Com and they’re already circular. You don’t have to put a link in them. They’re ready to go when your machine. Jim.
Should the chain case have any side play on the sprocket? Mine moves side to side about 3/4 of an inch. Doesn’t seem to affect anything but I don’t know if that’s normal.
Well if you’re talking about the sprocket that is on the hexagon shaft it should have a maximum of 1/32 Side play, if yours has 3/4 of an inch side play then your bearings are either gone or they fell out of the chain case covers and they’re up inside of your boots somewhere, with that much side play your chain will probably be a slot through the side of your case.Jim
Hi Jim, So glad I found you. Have a 2012 SPX 2042 and trans is grinding. Still works, but dealer said he doesn't know what's wrong but would be too expensive to fix. Ugh. Not sure I can tackle this myself but at least got a lot from your explanations on how it all works. Should probably check in with someone else that i know as to whether its worth fixing or just run it after its regular service. Was told not sure how long trans will last. Would appreciate any feedback on all this. Thank you!!
I’m gonna need some pictures of this thing I’m not sure I know what the SPX 2042 is that model number doesn’t sound familiar at all to me you can send the pictures to my email which is jimsfixitshop@gmail.com Thanks. Jim
I don’t think the temperature had anything to do with it you either have a issue in your chain case or in your differential and the only way to tell is take them apart. Jim
Jim, I have a 33" snapper that I have changed the friction wheel and the belt but it still slips when I place it in gear. Reverse is fine but going from 1st to fifth it has issues slipping. Is there an adjustment that I am missing that i could tweak to fix the gearing??
I have a few videos that talks about that issue. I’m not sure if you’ve seen any of them, but you may want to check out video number 70, 96, 132, and 182. See if any of those address the issues you’re having and let me know. Jim
Drive train smoothly surges causing me to rock back and forth every few seconds in high gear mowing, not as noticeable in lower gear. Motor seems to run steady. Common issue? Thanks for great informational video, was curious what was going on in the gear boxes.
That one is new to me. The only thing I can think of is one of your chains either in your chain case or differential is getting stretched out and causing the jerking. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Thank you for the reply!!! Your videos are SUPER helpful. Greatest snapper resource on the web! Its a replacement engine that someone else did, I adjusted the flat motor driver plate to spec so it would contact rubber wheel in all gears. Was only engaging in 4-5th gear before I adjusted it, now running in all gear positions. Ill watch your motor replacement video, maybe they missed something during motor swap. Ill also check in that gear box and see if chain is consistent and check for wear etc... Ill find something if I look long enough. Thanks!
@@jimjackson9381 OK, solved it.... apparently, when two bolts fall out of a rim, and only one is holding it on, the tire creates an eccentric motion, that i didn't notice in the bumpy field. LOL So the differential was picking up the play and smoothing the motion with the other tire or something. IDK... but dropped in 2 bolts and the surging stopped. Sometimes the simplest thing I tend to overlook. I didn't have a chance to closely check it out last time, so the symptoms I assumed were drive train related, didn't expect it to be lug bolts.
Well, that’s one for my record books. I’ll have to keep that in mind in case someone else comes up with that issue. Thanks for letting me know what you found out. Jim
Jim,I have older snapper rear engine rider, the shifting carriage seems frozen on the drive shaft ,every thing is disconnected from it but it won't slide either direction. I don't want to break anything by forcing it to much. Any suggestions.
hello I put thick grease in the differential of the snapper rider, and now the wheels do not turn when I engage, and it is from the differential, what to put in it. Thank you for your reply
Well, I’m not totally sure that Greece would actually lock up your drivetrain, but I would probably clean it out and fill it full of Snapper double00 lube. Jim
I have a snapper sr1533 back wheels won't turn in tandem but when you flip mower up on back they will turn opposite when you try to turn one forward the other turns backwards
If you stand the machine up and turn the clutch disk assembly by holding one of the half-inch nuts the tires should turn regardless what direction you turn the clutch disk assembly if it doesn’t then you probably have something locked up in your differential or in your chain case. Let me know what you find out. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 @Jim Jackson it's been sitting for about 10 years in a building and has never had the differential /gear lubricant changed. It worked great when my grandpa parked it
@@allegory7638 first I have to ask you what shape are your boots in that are supposed to cover and keep your hexagon tube clean? Next thing you wanna do is slide your chain case to one side, clean and grease the hexagon shaft and then replace the boots where they belong if that doesn’t help then take the linkage off of the chain case and see if you can move it by hand if you can, then the issue is your shift handle is rusted up Take the linkage off the back of the shift handle and see if it will move by itself without anything hooked to it that will tell you if it’s rusted in place or not if it is, you’ll have to disassemble it clean it good and then grease it. Some of the shift handles have grease fittings on the backside so you can keep them greased so they don’t rust up. Jim
First snapper i ever owned Oil on the pully under engine and the wheel looks oily and will move but it's slipping I don't know were the oil is coming from
Well typically it is the lip seal on the crankshaft in the bottom of the engine that’s allowing the oil to leak down and get on your drive disk you may have to pull the engine out and set it on the bench and check it for leakage. Jim
I have a hyvac Snapper older machine idk it's running great until I downshifted and now I have no engagement of gear or reverse do have neutral and park I believe but looking at your video I think it has something to do with the pinion gear the main that drives the spur gear you said somebody shaves off I might have to look and see if that's the problem somehow I'm not sure what model it is
I have a snapper mower an older zero with the joystick and when I go to drive in a straight line it only will pull left and go around in a circle and not go to the right at all any suggestions on where to start on this?
Check the oil in each unit check the filters if your unit has any and you should check to see if the pump is working the pumps the hydraulic oil into the unit, What is the name and model number of your unit ? Jim
Jim, My 28inch snapper locks up. After pushing and pulling the machine it unlocks for a period and then locks up again. Think it's the big gear or one of the pinion gears?
Oh, if I had to guess I would say that’s probably what your issue is send it up and look at the outside of the differential case and see if it’s OK or if it has a rip in it. Jim.
I have the same model in your video. My issue is something produced alot of white smoke and stopped moving. I bought the wheel with rubber on it. Of course it did not come with that friction lining. However the original one did not have any in it? What I have discovered in when i rotate both wheel s in the same direction, it sounds rough and the clutch does not turn. Could this be a chain/sprocket issue inside the case the clutch attatches to? Thanks for your input or anybody else.
I have a video on this but I’ll explain it to you, stand your machine up and put it in neutral loosen the clamps on one of your boots so you can see the hexagon tube underneath of it turn the clutch disk if the tube turns while you’re turning the clutch disk your chain case is OK the problem is inside of the differential. If you turn the clutch disk and a hexagon chef does not turn then the chain broke inside of the chain case. Let me know what you find out. Jim
Jim, I need your expertise opinion here. I recently acquired a snapper rear engine rider Forrest Gump type. The guy was restoring it and repainted it and when he put it back together now the mower won't go forward or back not even in neutral. When I stand it up the rear wheels will turn in opposite directions in other words if the left Wheel turns clockwise the right wheel will turn Counter clockwise, and if you turn the right wheel clockwise in the left wheel will turn counterclockwise. The point is both rear wheels will not turn as if the mower is going forward even when it's in neutral?! Any input before I start tearing into it would be appreciated!
@@itzmepete OK by standing your machine up and turning one tire in either direction and the other tire turns in the opposite direction that is normal that is how the differential works now by trying to turn both tires in the same direction it’s going to turn extremely hard because you’re turning the drive train in the opposite direction that it’s designed to do what you wanna do is try turning with a machine in neutral the clutch assembly by hanging onto one of the four small nuts rotate the assembly and see if the tires turn if they don’t and the assembly does turn then pull one of your boots loose from the chain case and see if the hexagon tube is turning it is turning the chain cases. OK all that’s inside of the chain cases two sprockets and a chain issue is in your differential. If you can’t turn clutch assembly it’s locked up then the issue could be either in the chain case or in the differential, the only way to tell is to pull the chain case off and see if it will turn, the hexagon tube in it that will tell you where the problem is. Make sure you remove your battery. If you have it standing up for more than 10 minutes. It could leak acid down on top of your carburetor, which is aluminum they say two hours, but I wouldn’t go that long. Let me know what you find out and I’ll get back with you. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 JJ, I did pull the inspection plugs off the center gear with the chain as well as the differential. Now I stuck my finger in there and I can feel the chain in there and it feels kind of like it's on there but it does feel abnormally tight. When I wiggle the wheels back and forth I could look inside the differential through the inspection port and I could see the wheel in their the gear the internal whatever wiggling back and forth a little as well. Neither Axel turned when the wheels turned in opposite directions. I'm uploading a video now and I'll reply in a few minutes with the link.
@@itzmepete something and I’d like you to look at take your tires off pull off your dust caps off the sides of your fenders and check to see what the bushings look like if they’re still in good shape or wore out. And I don’t see the link for the video. Jim
Hi Jim I’m a subscriber but I haven’t seen my problem. My snapper acts like the clutch is slipping. It won’t go up a small incline and even worse in higher gears. The wheel has lots of rubber on it. And reverse seems to work good. Thanks Jon Helms.
Jon Helms Have you watched video number 70 it will explain how to tighten your yoke spring that is probably all that is wrong with your machine, if it doesn’t help please let me know. Jim
Jon Helms OK now takeoff both tires pull your dust caps away from the outside of your fenders so you can see your bushings if your bushings are worn and letting the axle swap around that’s going to affect how the machine operates check that and let me know. Jim
I hope you get this iMessage.I don’t know why I changed drive disk and before I finished my small lawn l wore down the disk. Do you have any suggestions?
I have a couple questions for you Do you have a soft start clutch or a solid clutch. And what hole is your yolk spring in. (As far as how tight is it stretched). Jim
I was looking for repair videos, I found this machine at my grandfather . It runs but it needs some parts , how can I find clutch wheel or link to transmission
I have a snapper very similar to the one you have there. When I am in gear and I let the clutch out it doesn't engage all the way. if I rock it forward it starts to engage and then moves. It never did that before but I mowed for probably 4 hours straight yesterday and that's when it started. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Toby
Hey, say you’re supposed to take both plugs out fill through the top holes until it starts to come out the bottom hole and then put the plugs back in. I just take out the bottom plug and fill it until it starts to come out same with the chain case. Jim.
oh my gosh thank you for set a quick response. do you use 90 weight gear oil? it blows my mind with RUclipsrs with so many followers actually take the time to get back to people who follow them.. I am fixing to help my neighbor who is a widower and her mower will go in reverse but it stopped going forward. I think I have learned enough from watching your videos to actually conquer maybe the problem... God bless, and thank you for what you do...
When I spin my friction disk by hand my wheels go in opposite directions almost like a zero turn would do if you are trying to pull a 180 or 360 turn, shouldn’t both tires go the same way ?
They typically do, but if you have a bushing in your fender that’s worn and the axle is having issues turning it will turn the differential in opposite directions
With your snapper standing up on its rear bumpers if you can slide the rear tires from side to Side more than 1/32 of an inch it needs to be shimmed. Jim
Yes there is there’s one on your left fender bushing for your axle some machines have them on your shift handle and while you have a standing up check and fill if needed your differential and chain case. Jim
Hi Jim. I just bought a like new 28 inch rear engine Snapper. When I push the brake pedal in and out of in drive, I have to release the brake pedal almost the whole way to achieve movement, then it lunges forward like I'm popping the clutch. What do I need to adjust? Mark B.
Mark Bell Well it could be your clutch disk causing an issue, but I don’t know if you have a solid clutch or a soft start clutch if you have a solid clutch your spring could be too tight, or it could be caused by the yoke is in bad shape and needs to be replaced or the yolk bushings. Jim
Jim, thanks for sharing. I will have to run through the steps on mine. The fly in the ointment for me, mower was riding great in backyard. Took through my gate to begin the front yard, set the brake, got off tractor to close gate. Got back on pushed on brake to release and put into gear, mower would not move. Tried reverse and alother gears, nothing. Looked down at brake pedal and noticed the cable had slack. Is it possible for the brakes to lock up?? If so what is the plan of attack?
John Dunbar Hi John it’s Jim First off stand your machine up and see if your cable has broken or came loose somewhere’s and look to see if you can find anything else that is broken or missing and let me know. Jim
Jim ... My 33 inch mower hops when making a tight turn .. straight drives well ... I notice if I push it in neutral and make a corner it clunks.... I assume something in the differential or broken axel ? Suggestions ?
What chain are you talking about, the one in the chain case or the one in the differential? Pictures would really help. If it’s a chain inside of the chain case I would have to say your bearings are shot or your sprockets and shaft is shot or your sprocket and hub is shot. If you’re talking about your differential, the sprocket on your hexagon shaft could be bad or the sprocket and gear could be bad or you could have bad bushings in the fenders, causing the issue, without at least pictures it would be impossible for me to guess what is going on. Jim.
Jim the transmission just locked up today did the sane on both machines 1433. Was able to get the one with the 16 hp unlocked by oiling the chain case and transmission but the 17 hp not yet but I did not oil the chain case yet. Should I try it?
@@jamesmccarroll9925 yes I would definitely try putting some oil in there. If it’s locked up, it could be the bearings are shot or the issue could be in the differential. Let me know what you. Jim
@jimjackson9381 hey Jim thanks for advice, but my boots are off on both machines, so my guess all the oil over time in the trannies, either splashed out or was just low and I never topped them off, yes I did fill both transmissions and both chain cases, was able to get the 16.5 going but have to put another clutch in, didn't glue the inner ring in when replaced the old clutch got another clutch coming thru Amazon. Now the 17 after thinking back on some of the things you coverd in your infor to video on machine won't move or shift, I stood the machine up used a pair of vice grip lock pliers attempted to turn the axle, it moved a little relocated the grip tried again and the axle turned, then I let the machine down let it sit for a minute started the machine shifted thru the gears nice and smooth, I would say low oil.in the chain case and transmission caused a seizer in the transmission, but thank God everything is functioning as it should, lesson learned do better at servicing my machine. Thanks Jim for your keen insight. Appreciate it.
@jimjackson9381 and really without that cut away of the transmission I would not have understood exactly what I was to look for, your advice saved me purchasing another mower.
@@jamesmccarroll9925 well you’re welcome and I’m glad I could help all. I asked my viewers is please subscribe and stay subscribed if your machine is fixed and you don’t need any more help just turn off the little notification bell and you won’t be bothered.
Stopped going up my driveway again. Just like it did before replacing the Clutch disk. The Clutch disk is still in good shape. What is happening ? Smelled a burning smell too.
OK if you watch the video number 70 and tightening the yoke spring is not helping I have a couple other videos I would like you to watch that may point out issues you may have one is 96 another is 132. Another is 182. Check them out and see if they help and let me know. Jim.
great video....i have an old snapper that wheels would not turn and after taking off the cover i noticed the bolt/pin looked like it was cracked. its the bolt that goes into the bottom sprocked attached to the chain...where do you get parts?
DARRIN UNDERWOOD Hi it’s Jim You can get parts just about anywhere are use Parts Tree.Com. there is Jack small engines there’s Amazon there’s eBay . Our use Parts Tree.Com because you can actually call them and talk to someone that will help you find the correct part tell him Jim’s fix-it shop sent you talk to you soon.
@@jimjackson9381 thanks for the info. i'll be looking at those websites...i purchased the mower for 70 bucks as its super clean. your video was super helpful
hello I have a problem with the snapper when pushing by hand the wheels are blocked impossible to move the mower what is the reason for the differential? thanks in advance
There could be a lot of reasons it’s hard for me to guess without seeing the machine the chain case could have a broken chain. The differential could be a bad gear or a broken chain. You could have a bad bushing in one of the fenders, locking it up it move under power with the engine running or is it locked up that way also? Jim
@@jimjackson9381 thank you for your answer, when I stop the engine the wheels remain blocked impossible to push the mower by hand by lifting the mower I can turn one wheel but the other wheel turns in the opposite direction I don't know if I am clear in the explanation 😬
@@benchapman7459 that’s normal that should do that but if you try to turn both tires at the same time, it should make the chain case turn feel to see if the rubber wheel is up against the drive disk on the bottom of the engine or if there’s a gap between the two when it’s in neutral
@@RobertDickens2002 take off your hubcaps off your rear tires and check the bolts going through your axle and wheel flanges and make sure they’re not broken. Jim
@@RobertDickens2002 sorry about that. I reread your email and are you talking about the steering wheel and you must have what I refer to as a turtle if so, your rack is probably starting to strip out and unfortunately it’ll have to be replaced. I do have a video that shows how to do this if you go to my homepage just above where it says manage videos there is a link you can go to that will give you a directory of all of my videos my name and numbers to help you find the one you need. Jim
Hello, Jim. Great video. I have a 2007 Snapper 30" RER that I bought used early last winter. I did some basic repairs on it, seat, blade sharpened, put on a new pully cover and left it sitting to use this Spring. With the engine off, I noticed the mower didn't want to roll forward or back while in neutral so, I turned it on and it moves in reverse but it won't move forward in any of the 5 forward speeds. The rear wheels are locked as if the mower was in "park". The realize there's no park but anyway, that's the only way I can describe it. I made sure the brake was off and there are no obstructions whatsoever underneath the mower. What's your take on this? Thanks in advance - Ana's husband.
Watch video number 70 and tighten your Yorkspring all the way and let me know if that helps you and you could send me a picture of the clutch disk so I can see how badly worn it is. Jim
So my snapper just stopped moving, it was jumping, like it was trying to catch and it would catch and mow a little bit more and then start jumping again trying to catch! Finally it just stopped moving! Any ideas? Is this drive train what I should check? Maybe these gears stripped????
Kind of sounds like you got a bad gear what do you want to do is stand your machine up put it in neutral turn the clutch disk by holding onto one of the four nuts and tell me what the tires are doing as you spin the clutch disk. Jim
@@tamaraelkins2718 OK now we know you either have a broken chain or a stripped gear what you need to do to find out if it’s your chain case or your differential what’s your machine standing up in neutral loosen the hose clamp around the boot between The chain case and the differential under that is your hexagon shaft turn the clutch disk again by holding the nut and see if the hexagon shaft is turning if it is the problem is in your differential if it is not then the problem is in your chain case let me know what you find. Jim
I opened my difurntual case up. I did not see anything wrong. my mower will go in 4th or 5th but not 1st,2nd,3rd, or reverse any answers to this problem? video is very helpful.
Stand mower up, get help pushing the clutch pedal. Move the shifter thru the gears. back the pedal off 1" and see if there is a difference. If not, release the lh boot camp at the middle gear drive and move the boot out of the way and see if you have a clean hex shaft or if you have debris build up from a broken boot.
You can find all the parts and numbers you need from Parts Tree.Com. out of Texas but you will need your model number, I don’t have your model number so I can’t tell you what you need. Jim
Philip McCarthy If you watch video number 309 at nine minutes and 53 seconds I hold up a piece of paper with all the numbers on it you’ll need for both sides and the seals. Jim
Well I might need a little more information than that what style of machine are you having trouble with pictures would really help you can send them to my email which is jimsfixitshop@gmail.Com Does it shift into reverse or are you having trouble shifting? Have you watched video number 70 and tightened your yolk spring? Does it move in the forward gears and just not reverse? . Jim
Just bought a new old snapper and I'm pretty sure it went underwater at one point now I think the gear shifter is rusted solid do you have a video that would be helpful or any suggestions
Just started following your instructions. Mower now will go but very slowly. Also when i have the mower in park position i can still roll it? Other videos i watched mentioned maybe a spring?
Aarron E Hi it’s Jim If you haven’t already watched a video on number 70 and 182, As far as your machine rolling in park some do my 33 inch does. If it never used to check your yoke and make sure it’s in the proper location with your chain case. Jim
Installed a new clutch on my 28" snapper mower, now, even in nuetral, the tires won't turn at all in tandem. I can't see anything wrong and the mower was fine with the old clutch
Well it sounds like you may be taking it apart this winter and seeing what’s wrong with it if it lasts that long fall is the busiest time of the year that I use mine. Jim
Stand your machine up pull out the lower black plastic plug and squirt some of the double ought lube into the differential and or chain case until it’s fall to the bottom of the hole and reinsert the black plastic plug. Jim
Jim, Thanks for all your info. I have a machine that is like the cutaway. Forward gears work fine but when I put it into rev, it makes a fairly loud, thin metal rattling noise but does not move. Any thoughts?
Just bought a used model 281016BE Snapper and was made aware that the engine would shut off when brake/clutch pedal is released. Was shown that the seat switch had already been bypassed years ago and not the issue. It looks like you briefly showed a switch in another video at the bottom near the yoke. Do you think that could be the problem? I really enjoy all the info you show in these videos!
I just discovered snapper and want the rear engine rig. That drive system is a design from the 1800's, I have seen it in museums. Would you say it is more reliable than all the MTD hydro or gear transmissions that are in the basic rider mowers? Looks like it could be quite sturdy if the rubber drive disk is easy to change and reasonably priced [And made well] Thanks!
Snapper 12/28 mfg 2009. Disc thrust washer and cover fell off hub. 4 nuts gone ruin disc ??and one studemotly free clutch. The brake is inside the friction missing,, how to get en 2 spro😢Chet’s via chain😮 , hou to rlarge 15/16 nut off? Yea every time I try I feel live tension between
Several things could cause this issue your shift handle itself where it rotates inside of the spring could be rusted and giving you issues it could be any of the four joints on the two linkage is giving you a problem or it could be the chain case itself is not sliding properly on the hexagon you need to pull the boots back and clean and grease the tube. Jim
@@davidearly4119 well for starters take your hubcaps off and check the bolts that go through your wheel flange and through your axle. Let me know if they’re both good. It’s hard to tell so you may have to put a wrench on the nut and try to turn it because they may look all right, but they still could be broke on the inside.
I went to move my snapper in neutral and the mower will not move either way. If I jack up one side I can move it can you tell me whats going on. Thanks. Jim
Steve Robbins Will your machine move if the engine is running and it’s in gear will it move on its own power. Some of these questions are hard to answer when I don’t have the machine if you lift one tire off the ground and then you can move your machine yes sounds like your drivetrain could be locked up or you may have broken a chain either in your differential or chain case. But that is only if the machine will not move on its own when it’s running. Jim
Steve Robbins Hi Steve it’s Jim You could have one of your chains broke that is binding things up and not allowing you to push it, but if you can start the engine and it drives all right then it’s not a broken chain you have another issue how does it act when you try to drive it.
Hi Steve it’s Jim If you haven’t already watch video number 253 it will explain how to adjust your chain case so it is where it supposed to be so you have neutral and you can roll your machine around see if that helps. Jim
Hi Jim my father in law just gave me a one but I cant get it into neutral the clutch looks like it's in good shape .once you start the engine it will go in gear but when the engine is not running I cant get it into neutral any advice would be helpful thanks
Michael Setliff Unhook the boots from the chain case clean and grease the hexagon two and see if that helps do both sides, if that doesn’t help take the linkage off of the backside of the shifter and see if that will move freely on its own they usually will rust up. let me know which find out.Jim
You’re awesome! I’m trouble shooting my ReR getting bogged off the line on a little hill or under any sort of resistance. It has a 13hp Tecumseh on it so I am guessing it’s slipping?
Watch video number 70 if your subscriber it’ll help you find it easier and tighten your yoke spring that should take care of your issue if it doesn’t get back with me. Jim
Hi Jim, love your videos. They have been a great help as I’m storing an old sr1028. I need advise on replacing the motor that locked up after I was finally able to get it running and the clutch, deck belt and a few other parts were replaced. The engine wasn’t the original and it was a 12.5 hp Briggs. I won’t to buy a replacement motor and I found a new 6.5 hp vertical shaft for $99 at harbor freight. My question is will 6.5 hp pull this mower? Thanks
Kevelin D Kinamore Sr Hi Kevelin I am not sure what a 6 1/2 horse would do maybe if your yard was totally flat and all you were going to do is mow the grass it might be OK, but if you have any hills or if you wanted to bag leaves I don’t think a six and half horse is going to handle the load. Thanks Jim
Walter Hi Walter I’ve got a 12 1/2 horse on mine and I’m having no issues at all like you were talking about. Try loosening the yoke spring and see if that helps. Thanks Jim
Jim can I replace the whole rearend from a sr1333 to a sr1230 rearend I got a spare snapper the sr1333 and I won't to put it on my better body sr1230 snapper mower ,,Jason
It should be interchangeable I am not sure what you mean by the whole rear end the drive train should interchange it depends on how the mower deck is hanging on the backside some are different take some pictures and send them to me and I’ll let you know, send it to my email which is Jimsfixitshop@gmail.com Thanks. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 the whole rearend part I mean is the axls and the 2 chain casing things ,what happen is the chain has come off twice now in the bigger part cases I noticed that the bushings going into the Axls are wore out and it has no boots covering the axles so my uncle gave me a Sr 1333 snapper that the deck is eat up with holes and ect other worn out deck issues my Sr 1230 is in great shape other than the chain has came off and bushings worn out and boots missing I just want to take the sr1333 reerend and put under my sr1230 , I take pics when I get off work today thank u for replying Jim u are a great guy and I enjoy your videos thanks
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Bought my house in 1990, came with a1986 11hp 33" rider. Still in the house, and still using the Snapper. What a simple, quality lawnmower. Your video on the transmission, makes me appreciate it even more. I never knew there was that much engineering in the final drive. Thanks again for posting this video 👍 Love my Snapper
Well thank you for watching and hopefully for subscribing it’s free and it really helps me. Jim
I have that mower! 33" single blade and the innovative swivel mechanism make this the best cutting mower I've ever had, and I've had quite a few. I bought it for $250 with a shot rubber wheel from a guy who had just got him a zero turn. We went through it and replaced chains and differential gears. After one of my boys forgot to replace the oil in the original B&S 11HP, we salvaged a Kawasaki 14HP from a Deere, and kept the Snapper going. My says "Hi Vac Xtra Tough" and it is. It's 38 years old and so simple and tough, I think I'll keep it a few more years. I just watched this video because after a belt change the brake is locked on. We'll figure it out with help from Jim.
Jim, Thank you for the terrific videos. So I had a drivetrain problem on a 2015 Snapper rider as it stopped going forward and backwards as I vacuumed up the last of the leaves. I almost gave this repair to a local shop due to my arthritis but it is a warm day in NJ so I went for it. I did all the trouble shooting recommendations you suggest and moved to checking the reduction gears in the transmission. I removed the right tire and the transmission cover bolts expecting to find a bad gear. Nada, all looked good and put it back together just enough to reconnect both axels. I repeated checking by turning the friction wheel and could feel the right hex axel turning under the boot. I looked some more at the left side and noticed the left wheel sometimes turned giving me a false positive. I then removed the plastic wheel cap finding that the axel bolt had sheared. LOL I am still chuckling to myself, such a simple fix! Recommend that your video be edited adding that as a first step one should check both axel shear bolts.😁
Oh I have a video talking strictly about that because it is such a common issue but I’m glad I could help if you need anything else please let me know and I hope you subscribe it’s free and it really does help me keep this channel going. Jim
Oh yes I forgot I do charge for my help and what a charge is a picture of you sitting on your snapper to hang on my wall of friends. I have a little over 200.
You can send it to my email which is
jimsfixitshop@gmail.com and any other questions you can send there also.I try to put out a new video every two weeks at least and as soon as I get my shop cleaned up I am going to have a shop tour coming up pretty quick.
Thank You Jim for your fantastic service videos, Nice to see someone who really knows what they are doing 👍 Always Professional advice !
Well thank you for the comment and thanks for watching. Jim
I am refurbishing a 2811x5s snapper. Your videos are a life saver. Awesome videos.
THATGUY83
Hi I’m Jim
I’m glad you like the videos for help I enjoy helping people repair their snappers hope your a subscriber I have more stuff coming. Thanks Jim
You have to admit snapper had a good design...thanks for sharing...Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Well I am another Jim and I am happy to have found this channel and yes I subscribed! A sincere thank you for taking the time and huge effort to make these videos.Just bought a cherry 2008 series 23 that looks like its never been used.Its needs nothing and I want to keep it that way and your videos are the key.At 64 years of age,its my first riding mower and after 2 weeks of ownership I completely understand the fondness their owners feel for them.
James Gordon
Hi Jim glad to hear you found a nice Snapper and I’m glad to hear that you’re a subscriber and I’ll do my best to keep that machine running like new. If you have any issues feel free to let me know. Jim
hello. Just bout a used 33" snapper and it doesn't have enough power in 1st gear and gets stuck in thick grass.. I'm going to go through it per your video and see what's up. Thanks for taking the time to explain all of that to us. I will keep you posted with my progress. Thanks again.
@@grey8940 well first watch video number 70 and tighten your yolk, spring and see if that helps
@@jimjackson9381 Yes! okay, I will do that.
Hi Jim,
Due to the drive chain issue, I ended up buying my first 'brand new' Snapper. I've had 4 over the previous 37 years - but I always purchased a used Snapper. The drive chain issue was not resolved by switching the transmission on a older unit. I'm excited to have one that I will be able to use reliably for the next couple years. The old one was hard to start, leaked/burned oil, so the transmission was the final straw.
Thank you for your help and support. I will shift from watching how to repair to how to maintain.
Best regards,
Paul - South Jersey
Paul Raybould
Hey send me a picture of you sitting on your new snapper. Jim
Great video and information! My snapper just started "bucking" when I put it in gear and drive. Almost like there's a bad tooth or something on one of the gears. I guess for now I can check the drive disc and then go from there. It's obviously worse when I go uphill because I'm putting more of a load on it.
Let me know if you need anything or help.
Thanks Jim very good teaching order. I do appreciate it.
Thanks Jim your troubleshooting makes good sense. That model looks like you took good care of it with maintenance.
3:14 how thick should the outside of my clutch be on my 33" deck snapper riding mower
Rubber on the outside of the clutch disc should be about a half inch thick. Jim.
Thanks mine was eighth inch so I ordered one
Jim thanks for all your videos. Recently purchased a home and there's an old snapper in my shed that came with the home! Finished most my projects around the home and I think I'm gonna dig into that old snapper and get it up and running especially for this fall (four oak trees in my yard tired of raking).
I'll be sure to let you know and give you the story of what I find. Thank you sir
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Mikayo
Yes and keep me informed on your progress and let me know if you need any help. My email is Jimsfixitshop@gmail.com
Thks, Jim, that "explains", the mystery of how< "this", differential works . Real good explanations, I don't have all the names down. I already forgot how many teeth were on that big gear. but everytime I watch your videos I get a little bit more. Still looking to see what part gives the different speeds.
Usually it's a transmission . But I don't see one! I think I'll ask that new co-pilot thing in my computer
to see what his or her explanation is of where the transmission is on a snapper rear engine mower
lol
the answer I got from the co pilot about where is the transmission No conventional tranny. Explanation was, as the chain case moves along the hex
drive axle it changes sprockets in the differential with the chain drive inside the differential . I'll have to look in my manual's
parts layout and see if I can spot different size sprockets.
The co-pilot also referred me to your videos, but I haven't found one yet explaining the shifter movements thru each gear
and showing all the sprockets in a pile on the bench used
and explanation of how just because the chain drive gets closer to the differential box it can magically switch chain sprockets into a higher gear ratio.
It doesn't seem like there is that much room in there to do all that
A snapper is a friction drive machine that’s been around 50 years. It’s very dependable simplistic and easy to fix. You won’t find anything else on the market that picks up leaves like a snapper does as long as you buy a rear engine snapper with a Hi-VAC deck. It is a patented deck design that no one else currently uses even though I’m sure the patent has long since expired. Happy Shappen. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 I put a long post how
I figured it out putting 2 & 2 together on video 89 I guess there is no heading transmission cause there isn't one. sort like variable speed in a way. As I still have never driven one. Thks for the ability of a HV version. I had a chance to buy one of those
I guess would of given mine more of a purpose I didn't know they picked up leaves so good. But it was missing the catching stuff and more money.
What grease do I use for the differential case and how do I know when it is full?
Thanks for the video. I'm having an issue with shifting. My snapper runs fine in 1st & 2nd gear. It also runs in 5th but it will stop. It will move again if I press in the clutch. It only does this in 3rd-5th gear. I just replaced the clutch disk which was a bit worn out but that didn't solve the problem.
You may want to try tightening your yoke spring and check the slot in your yoke to make sure it is not wore out that will cause issues. Jim
Just thank you , you really helped me out...you really should be rich with all that knowledge!!!
Will Taylor
Boy that sure would be nice, Jim
This video helped me so much! Thank you for your time .
Where are you welcome and thank you for being a viewer. Jim
Your videos are great. Thank you.
Jim, how do you replace the driveshaft part# 701896eYP? The woodruff key slot is stripped out. Thanks
Your model is awesome- my snapper all of a sudden is jerking real bad when I put it in any gear - when I turn it Jerks as well and the mower "slides" in stead of turning
Well, I’m not sure what’s causing the jerking but when you try to steer and the machine goes straight, do you have a bagger on the back your machine? It sounds like you need to put some weight on the front between the two front tires and check to see how much tread you have on your front tires that will also allow them to slide instead of turning. Jim.
Thank You! Great video. I love the cut away. It really helps.
Thanks for sharing. Great and very helpful video.
I wonder if you could adapt a pair of tracks like from a tracked snow blower, I bet it would push a lot of snow. I just don't know how it would steer without braking for each rear drive assembly.
Well, there was a reason most snowblower companies only built those machines for one or two years they just didn’t work. Jim
Jim my name is wayne and i am from Knoxville Tn i am enjoying and learning a great deal from them. I have a snapper model 28106-2 rear engine snapper lawn mower and having the now forward or reverse. I have checked the movement of the axles and tires and the transmission is i believe working as it should. I decided to disassemble the rear axle and differential case to check some of the items that you suggested. i found that the bearing on the right rear axle has worn just down to the frame but no further, the clutch disk is worn down but more on one side of the rubber disk than the other. I assume this is because the axle was out of alignment because of the extreme bearing wear. I did take apart the left side and take apart the diff case, i found most of the parts seemed ok but the large gear was extremely knifes edge. Not sure if the chain needs replacing but probably does. Now that you kind of know where i am at and have limited funds and the fact that i only use the mower three or four times a year to mulch the leaves. I know the long axle
shaft has some wear on it but if i just replace both fender bearings, boots, clutch disk, the big gear in the diff, and the chain without the long axle in your experience how long do you think the fender bearings would last if i only use it 4 times a year on 1/3 of an acre . Thanks for your help wayne
Yes I think you’d be OK by doing that the long axle usually gets more Abuse because nobody greases the outboard bushing in the fender if you look close you’ll notice there is a grease fitting in it but it seldom gets any grease I might grease mine once every two or three months. Thanks. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Thanks for the quick response, if you have any good used parts i could purchase from you from the ones i listed i would be happy to get them from you before i make my buy on new ones. thanks Wayne
Thanks for the help, sir. My Snapper ST2446 46-" mower began surging while I was mowing. When I pressed the pedal, the mower would hesitate for a second before final engaging and jerking forward. It finally totally stopped engaging, and now won't move at all, either forward or backwards. Any thoughts or suggestions?
You could have broken one of the chains either in your chain case or your differential. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Thanks. Might have to let a pro work on it.
Jim my RE130 stopped and the engine died. It was locked up and would not move in neutral. got in garage and lifted it. Initial response was when I ran the mower and out into gear I could feel/ here it bind just a little. Put jacked back up and ran thru all the gears and it seemed to run well. Let down and rode all around my garage pad then parked it. Still felt as though it was binding a little. could it need dope in the rear gear and chain cases?
Well it wouldn’t hurt to add some if it’s slow and see if that helps let me know. Jim
Jim, I have a 2011 Snapper rear engine 28" mower. I am replacing the engine. Do I need to remove the mowing deck to reinstall the engine???? Stupid me I did not see that the oil filter came loose and the oil drained out seizing the engine. Lesson learned. Also do you have a video and replacing the engine?
Sky High
No you don’t have to take the deck off it might make it a little easier but you should be fine, you do want to check the engines and make sure that the crankshaft is in the same location in relationship to the bolt pattern that holds it down to your machine otherwise you’ll burn up clutch disks in no Time. Jim
Beside the large gear there is a sprocket that has a chain and goes to the reduction gear. On my machine a regular chain will not fit on these sprockets. The links will not fit because they are too long and won't fit into the spaces correctly. Is there a special chain to use?
I think the chain in the chain case and in the differential is a standard number 35 chain but I buy mine new from Parts Tree.Com and they’re already circular. You don’t have to put a link in them. They’re ready to go when your machine. Jim.
Should the chain case have any side play on the sprocket? Mine moves side to side about 3/4 of an inch. Doesn’t seem to affect anything but I don’t know if that’s normal.
Well if you’re talking about the sprocket that is on the hexagon shaft it should have a maximum of 1/32 Side play, if yours has 3/4 of an inch side play then your bearings are either gone or they fell out of the chain case covers and they’re up inside of your boots somewhere, with that much side play your chain will probably be a slot through the side of your case.Jim
Hi Jim, So glad I found you. Have a 2012 SPX 2042 and trans is grinding. Still works, but dealer said he doesn't know what's wrong but would be too expensive to fix. Ugh. Not sure I can tackle this myself but at least got a lot from your explanations on how it all works. Should probably check in with someone else that i know as to whether its worth fixing or just run it after its regular service. Was told not sure how long trans will last. Would appreciate any feedback on all this. Thank you!!
I’m gonna need some pictures of this thing I’m not sure I know what the SPX 2042 is that model number doesn’t sound familiar at all to me you can send the pictures to my email which is
jimsfixitshop@gmail.com
Thanks. Jim
My trans started making a. Super grinding noise, but want back up. This happened after we had 0 temperature.
I don’t think the temperature had anything to do with it you either have a issue in your chain case or in your differential and the only way to tell is take them apart. Jim
Jim, I have a 33" snapper that I have changed the friction wheel and the belt but it still slips when I place it in gear. Reverse is fine but going from 1st to fifth it has issues slipping. Is there an adjustment that I am missing that i could tweak to fix the gearing??
I have a few videos that talks about that issue. I’m not sure if you’ve seen any of them, but you may want to check out video number 70, 96, 132, and 182. See if any of those address the issues you’re having and let me know. Jim
Drive train smoothly surges causing me to rock back and forth every few seconds in high gear mowing, not as noticeable in lower gear. Motor seems to run steady.
Common issue?
Thanks for great informational video, was curious what was going on in the gear boxes.
That one is new to me. The only thing I can think of is one of your chains either in your chain case or differential is getting stretched out and causing the jerking. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Thank you for the reply!!!
Your videos are SUPER helpful. Greatest snapper resource on the web!
Its a replacement engine that someone else did, I adjusted the flat motor driver plate to spec so it would contact rubber wheel in all gears. Was only engaging in 4-5th gear before I adjusted it, now running in all gear positions.
Ill watch your motor replacement video, maybe they missed something during motor swap.
Ill also check in that gear box and see if chain is consistent and check for wear etc... Ill find something if I look long enough.
Thanks!
@@jimjackson9381 OK, solved it....
apparently, when two bolts fall out of a rim, and only one is holding it on, the tire creates an eccentric motion, that i didn't notice in the bumpy field. LOL
So the differential was picking up the play and smoothing the motion with the other tire or something. IDK... but dropped in 2 bolts and the surging stopped.
Sometimes the simplest thing I tend to overlook.
I didn't have a chance to closely check it out last time, so the symptoms I assumed were drive train related, didn't expect it to be lug bolts.
Well, that’s one for my record books. I’ll have to keep that in mind in case someone else comes up with that issue. Thanks for letting me know what you found out. Jim
My problem was not going forward or backwards the key way on the pulley that the clutch bolts up to was broken and warned out.
The only thing you can do is replace the clutch disc assembly on the side of your chain case. Jim
Jim,I have older snapper rear engine rider, the shifting carriage seems frozen on the drive shaft ,every thing is disconnected from it but it won't slide either direction. I don't want to break anything by forcing it to much. Any suggestions.
@@joewarren9037 you’re going to need to send me a picture so I know exactly what you’re talking about my email which is
jimsfixitshop@gmail.com
Thanks
Jim, what is the most easy way to remove the boots on axle shaft? Thanks, John from west Michigan. Thanks
Well it depends are you replacing one boot or two boots And is it the right hand or left hand side Jim
hello I put thick grease in the differential of the snapper rider, and now the wheels do not turn when I engage, and it is from the differential, what to put in it. Thank you for your reply
Well, I’m not totally sure that Greece would actually lock up your drivetrain, but I would probably clean it out and fill it full of Snapper double00 lube. Jim
I have a snapper sr1533 back wheels won't turn in tandem but when you flip mower up on back they will turn opposite when you try to turn one forward the other turns backwards
If you stand the machine up and turn the clutch disk assembly by holding one of the half-inch nuts the tires should turn regardless what direction you turn the clutch disk assembly if it doesn’t then you probably have something locked up in your differential or in your chain case. Let me know what you find out. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 @Jim Jackson it's been sitting for about 10 years in a building and has never had the differential /gear lubricant changed. It worked great when my grandpa parked it
@@mr.thorgous9258 that sounds like a good one to rebuild, where do you live. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 north Georgia
@@mr.thorgous9258 Well that would be a drive to get that up here. Jim
Did snapper ever make a locking differential for those machines?
Not that I know of. Jim
Would you recommend 80w90 gear oil over the "00"? Just bought my first snapper sr1433 !
No, 8090 is too thin and it’s gonna leak especially on an older machine that hasn’t been built to except the thinner oil. Jim
What do you do if the center drive wont slide back and forth on the hex shaft? Is it rusted to it?
@@allegory7638 first I have to ask you what shape are your boots in that are supposed to cover and keep your hexagon tube clean?
Next thing you wanna do is slide your chain case to one side, clean and grease the hexagon shaft and then replace the boots where they belong if that doesn’t help then take the linkage off of the chain case and see if you can move it by hand if you can, then the issue is your shift handle is rusted up Take the linkage off the back of the shift handle and see if it will move by itself without anything hooked to it that will tell you if it’s rusted in place or not if it is, you’ll have to disassemble it clean it good and then grease it. Some of the shift handles have grease fittings on the backside so you can keep them greased so they don’t rust up. Jim
First snapper i ever owned Oil on the pully under engine and the wheel looks oily and will move but it's slipping I don't know were the oil is coming from
Well typically it is the lip seal on the crankshaft in the bottom of the engine that’s allowing the oil to leak down and get on your drive disk you may have to pull the engine out and set it on the bench and check it for leakage. Jim
I have a hyvac Snapper older machine idk it's running great until I downshifted and now I have no engagement of gear or reverse do have neutral and park I believe but looking at your video I think it has something to do with the pinion gear the main that drives the spur gear you said somebody shaves off I might have to look and see if that's the problem somehow I'm not sure what model it is
I have a snapper mower an older zero with the joystick and when I go to drive in a straight line it only will pull left and go around in a circle and not go to the right at all any suggestions on where to start on this?
Check the oil in each unit check the filters if your unit has any and you should check to see if the pump is working the pumps the hydraulic oil into the unit, What is the name and model number of your unit ? Jim
Jim,
My 28inch snapper locks up. After pushing and pulling the machine it unlocks for a period and then locks up again. Think it's the big gear or one of the pinion gears?
Oh, if I had to guess I would say that’s probably what your issue is send it up and look at the outside of the differential case and see if it’s OK or if it has a rip in it. Jim.
I have the same model in your video. My issue is something produced alot of white smoke and stopped moving. I bought the wheel with rubber on it. Of course it did not come with that friction lining. However the original one did not have any in it? What I have discovered in when i rotate both wheel s in the same direction, it sounds rough and the clutch does not turn. Could this be a chain/sprocket issue inside the case the clutch attatches to? Thanks for your input or anybody else.
I have a video on this but I’ll explain it to you, stand your machine up and put it in neutral loosen the clamps on one of your boots so you can see the hexagon tube underneath of it turn the clutch disk if the tube turns while you’re turning the clutch disk your chain case is OK the problem is inside of the differential. If you turn the clutch disk and a hexagon chef does not turn then the chain broke inside of the chain case. Let me know what you find out. Jim
Jim, I need your expertise opinion here. I recently acquired a snapper rear engine rider Forrest Gump type. The guy was restoring it and repainted it and when he put it back together now the mower won't go forward or back not even in neutral. When I stand it up the rear wheels will turn in opposite directions in other words if the left Wheel turns clockwise the right wheel will turn Counter clockwise, and if you turn the right wheel clockwise in the left wheel will turn counterclockwise. The point is both rear wheels will not turn as if the mower is going forward even when it's in neutral?! Any input before I start tearing into it would be appreciated!
@@itzmepete OK by standing your machine up and turning one tire in either direction and the other tire turns in the opposite direction that is normal that is how the differential works now by trying to turn both tires in the same direction it’s going to turn extremely hard because you’re turning the drive train in the opposite direction that it’s designed to do what you wanna do is try turning with a machine in neutral the clutch assembly by hanging onto one of the four small nuts rotate the assembly and see if the tires turn if they don’t and the assembly does turn then pull one of your boots loose from the chain case and see if the hexagon tube is turning it is turning the chain cases. OK all that’s inside of the chain cases two sprockets and a chain issue is in your differential. If you can’t turn clutch assembly it’s locked up then the issue could be either in the chain case or in the differential, the only way to tell is to pull the chain case off and see if it will turn, the hexagon tube in it that will tell you where the problem is. Make sure you remove your battery. If you have it standing up for more than 10 minutes. It could leak acid down on top of your carburetor, which is aluminum they say two hours, but I wouldn’t go that long. Let me know what you find out and I’ll get back with you. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 I'll try it, thanks buddy!
@@jimjackson9381 JJ,
I did pull the inspection plugs off the center gear with the chain as well as the differential. Now I stuck my finger in there and I can feel the chain in there and it feels kind of like it's on there but it does feel abnormally tight. When I wiggle the wheels back and forth I could look inside the differential through the inspection port and I could see the wheel in their the gear the internal whatever wiggling back and forth a little as well. Neither Axel turned when the wheels turned in opposite directions. I'm uploading a video now and I'll reply in a few minutes with the link.
@@jimjackson9381 ruclips.net/video/321gM7q3Wxs/видео.htmlsi=C-iG4_8IuDu3RNYY
@@itzmepete something and I’d like you to look at take your tires off pull off your dust caps off the sides of your fenders and check to see what the bushings look like if they’re still in good shape or wore out. And I don’t see the link for the video. Jim
Hi Jim I’m a subscriber but I haven’t seen my problem. My snapper acts like the clutch is slipping. It won’t go up a small incline and even worse in higher gears. The wheel has lots of rubber on it. And reverse seems to work good. Thanks Jon Helms.
Jon Helms
Have you watched video number 70 it will explain how to tighten your yoke spring that is probably all that is wrong with your machine, if it doesn’t help please let me know. Jim
Yes That was the first thing IDid.
Jon Helms
OK now takeoff both tires pull your dust caps away from the outside of your fenders so you can see your bushings if your bushings are worn and letting the axle swap around that’s going to affect how the machine operates check that and let me know. Jim
My gear shift to engage blades is hard to get in place why.
I need to know what style machine you have to answer that. Jim
I hope you get this iMessage.I don’t know why I changed drive disk and before I finished my small lawn l wore down the disk. Do you have any suggestions?
Do you mean you changed your drive disk on the bottom of your engine or did you change your clutch disc on the side of your chain case? Jim
@@jimjackson9381 I changed the clutch disk and wore down .
When installed the clutch disc it was popping wheelies
I have a couple questions for you
Do you have a soft start clutch or a solid clutch.
And what hole is your yolk spring in. (As far as how tight is it stretched). Jim
I was looking for repair videos, I found this machine at my grandfather . It runs but it needs some parts , how can I find clutch wheel or link to transmission
I get my parts from Parts Tree.Com out of Texas. Jim
I have a snapper very similar to the one you have there. When I am in gear and I let the clutch out it doesn't engage all the way. if I rock it forward it starts to engage and then moves. It never did that before but I mowed for probably 4 hours straight yesterday and that's when it started. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Toby
Toby Meekins
Watch video number 70 and tighten your yolk spring thanks. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 where do you order all your parts?
Steve Stewart
Most all of my parts come from the Parts Tree.Com or Amazon. Jim
Does the differential take gear oil.... through that black plug? thanks Pauly
Hey, say you’re supposed to take both plugs out fill through the top holes until it starts to come out the bottom hole and then put the plugs back in. I just take out the bottom plug and fill it until it starts to come out same with the chain case. Jim.
oh my gosh thank you for set a quick response. do you use 90 weight gear oil? it blows my mind with RUclipsrs with so many followers actually take the time to get back to people who follow them.. I am fixing to help my neighbor who is a widower and her mower will go in reverse but it stopped going forward. I think I have learned enough from watching your videos to actually conquer maybe the problem... God bless, and thank you for what you do...
Ck out video no. 70. And tight the yoke spring. Jim
very good video..A+
When I spin my friction disk by hand my wheels go in opposite directions almost like a zero turn would do if you are trying to pull a 180 or 360 turn, shouldn’t both tires go the same way ?
They typically do, but if you have a bushing in your fender that’s worn and the axle is having issues turning it will turn the differential in opposite directions
Thank you great break down.
I have a 33 inch snapper rear engine mont does the rearend suppose to slide from side to side
With your snapper standing up on its rear bumpers if you can slide the rear tires from side to Side more than 1/32 of an inch it needs to be shimmed. Jim
Is there a grease fitting anywhere underneath?
Yes there is there’s one on your left fender bushing for your axle some machines have them on your shift handle and while you have a standing up check and fill if needed your differential and chain case. Jim
Hi Jim. I just bought a like new 28 inch rear engine Snapper. When I push the brake pedal in and out of in drive, I have to release the brake pedal almost the whole way to achieve movement, then it lunges forward like I'm popping the clutch. What do I need to adjust? Mark B.
Mark Bell
Well it could be your clutch disk causing an issue, but I don’t know if you have a solid clutch or a soft start clutch if you have a solid clutch your spring could be too tight, or it could be caused by the yoke is in bad shape and needs to be replaced or the yolk bushings. Jim
Jim, thanks for sharing. I will have to run through the steps on mine. The fly in the ointment for me, mower was riding great in backyard. Took through my gate to begin the front yard, set the brake, got off tractor to close gate. Got back on pushed on brake to release and put into gear, mower would not move. Tried reverse and alother gears, nothing. Looked down at brake pedal and noticed the cable had slack. Is it possible for the brakes to lock up?? If so what is the plan of attack?
John Dunbar
Hi John it’s Jim
First off stand your machine up and see if your cable has broken or came loose somewhere’s and look to see if you can find anything else that is broken or missing and let me know. Jim
Jim ... My 33 inch mower hops when making a tight turn .. straight drives well ... I notice if I push it in neutral and make a corner it clunks.... I assume something in the differential or broken axel ? Suggestions ?
gypsycowboy427
It sounds more like it’s in your differential if you had a broken axle machine probably wouldn’t move. Jim
Jim Jackson Thank you
What would be causing my chain to keep slipping off?
What chain are you talking about, the one in the chain case or the one in the differential? Pictures would really help. If it’s a chain inside of the chain case I would have to say your bearings are shot or your sprockets and shaft is shot or your sprocket and hub is shot.
If you’re talking about your differential, the sprocket on your hexagon shaft could be bad or the sprocket and gear could be bad or you could have bad bushings in the fenders, causing the issue, without at least pictures it would be impossible for me to guess what is going on. Jim.
Jim the transmission just locked up today did the sane on both machines 1433. Was able to get the one with the 16 hp unlocked by oiling the chain case and transmission but the 17 hp not yet but I did not oil the chain case yet. Should I try it?
@@jamesmccarroll9925 yes I would definitely try putting some oil in there. If it’s locked up, it could be the bearings are shot or the issue could be in the differential. Let me know what you. Jim
@jimjackson9381 hey Jim thanks for advice, but my boots are off on both machines, so my guess all the oil over time in the trannies, either splashed out or was just low and I never topped them off, yes I did fill both transmissions and both chain cases, was able to get the 16.5 going but have to put another clutch in, didn't glue the inner ring in when replaced the old clutch got another clutch coming thru Amazon. Now the 17 after thinking back on some of the things you coverd in your infor to video on machine won't move or shift, I stood the machine up used a pair of vice grip lock pliers attempted to turn the axle, it moved a little relocated the grip tried again and the axle turned, then I let the machine down let it sit for a minute started the machine shifted thru the gears nice and smooth, I would say low oil.in the chain case and transmission caused a seizer in the transmission, but thank God everything is functioning as it should, lesson learned do better at servicing my machine. Thanks Jim for your keen insight. Appreciate it.
@jimjackson9381 and really without that cut away of the transmission I would not have understood exactly what I was to look for, your advice saved me purchasing another mower.
@@jamesmccarroll9925 well you’re welcome and I’m glad I could help all. I asked my viewers is please subscribe and stay subscribed if your machine is fixed and you don’t need any more help just turn off the little notification bell and you won’t be bothered.
@@jamesmccarroll9925 lol
Replaced Clutch disk and it works fine now. It’s coming to a stop now and then taking off again. What is the problem ?
It stops and goes all by itself ?
If so look at video number 70 and tighten your yolk spring and let me know how it works. Jim
Stopped going up my driveway again. Just like it did before replacing the Clutch disk. The Clutch disk is still in good shape. What is happening ? Smelled a burning smell too.
OK if you watch the video number 70 and tightening the yoke spring is not helping I have a couple other videos I would like you to watch that may point out issues you may have one is 96 another is 132. Another is 182. Check them out and see if they help and let me know. Jim.
great video....i have an old snapper that wheels would not turn and after taking off the cover i noticed the bolt/pin looked like it was cracked. its the bolt that goes into the bottom sprocked attached to the chain...where do you get parts?
DARRIN UNDERWOOD
Hi it’s Jim
You can get parts just about anywhere are use Parts Tree.Com. there is Jack small engines there’s Amazon there’s eBay . Our use Parts Tree.Com because you can actually call them and talk to someone that will help you find the correct part tell him Jim’s fix-it shop sent you talk to you soon.
@@jimjackson9381 thanks for the info. i'll be looking at those websites...i purchased the mower for 70 bucks as its super clean. your video was super helpful
hello I have a problem with the snapper when pushing by hand the wheels are blocked impossible to move the mower what is the reason for the differential? thanks in advance
There could be a lot of reasons it’s hard for me to guess without seeing the machine the chain case could have a broken chain. The differential could be a bad gear or a broken chain. You could have a bad bushing in one of the fenders, locking it up it move under power with the engine running or is it locked up that way also? Jim
@@jimjackson9381 thank you for your answer, when I stop the engine the wheels remain blocked impossible to push the mower by hand by lifting the mower I can turn one wheel but the other wheel turns in the opposite direction I don't know if I am clear in the explanation 😬
@@benchapman7459 that’s normal that should do that but if you try to turn both tires at the same time, it should make the chain case turn feel to see if the rubber wheel is up against the drive disk on the bottom of the engine or if there’s a gap between the two when it’s in neutral
Is there a way to make this faster? Like changing the sprocket?
Would like to convert one of these into a go kart.
No dot Really. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 thanks for the quick reply.
Is the clutch wheel always loose my u can move it sides to side the mower is working but is this normal.
Go ahead and watch video number 434 that will explain to you. The difference between a soft start, clutch a solid clutch and how they react. Jim.
What if the tires don't turn are locked or if 1 tire turns clockwise and the other counterclockwise.?
I have one that stopped pulling and it checks all good but want move ?
Have you checked the bolts that hold the wheel flange to the axle on both sides if one bolt breaks the machine will quit moving. Jim
I realize this is a very old video but I just bought a snapper rer and and when you turn the wheel it feels like it only catches every once in a while
@@RobertDickens2002 take off your hubcaps off your rear tires and check the bolts going through your axle and wheel flanges and make sure they’re not broken. Jim
@jimjackson9381 thanks learning a lot from your videos
@@RobertDickens2002 sorry about that. I reread your email and are you talking about the steering wheel and you must have what I refer to as a turtle if so, your rack is probably starting to strip out and unfortunately it’ll have to be replaced. I do have a video that shows how to do this if you go to my homepage just above where it says manage videos there is a link you can go to that will give you a directory of all of my videos my name and numbers to help you find the one you need. Jim
Hello, Jim. Great video. I have a 2007 Snapper 30" RER that I bought used early last winter. I did some basic repairs on it, seat, blade sharpened, put on a new pully cover and left it sitting to use this Spring. With the engine off, I noticed the mower didn't want to roll forward or back while in neutral so, I turned it on and it moves in reverse but it won't move forward in any of the 5 forward speeds. The rear wheels are locked as if the mower was in "park". The realize there's no park but anyway, that's the only way I can describe it. I made sure the brake was off and there are no obstructions whatsoever underneath the mower. What's your take on this? Thanks in advance - Ana's husband.
Watch video number 70 and tighten your Yorkspring all the way and let me know if that helps you and you could send me a picture of the clutch disk so I can see how badly worn it is. Jim
Working on mine now, my clutch will not turn forward at all in neutral or with petal pushed down.
You may want to watch a video number 132 and I'll give you some ideas of what could be wrong with your machine. Thanks Jim
So my snapper just stopped moving, it was jumping, like it was trying to catch and it would catch and mow a little bit more and then start jumping again trying to catch! Finally it just stopped moving! Any ideas? Is this drive train what I should check? Maybe these gears stripped????
Kind of sounds like you got a bad gear what do you want to do is stand your machine up put it in neutral turn the clutch disk by holding onto one of the four nuts and tell me what the tires are doing as you spin the clutch disk. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 I stood the mower up and put it in neutral. I turned the clutch disk and neither tire moved.
@@tamaraelkins2718
OK now we know you either have a broken chain or a stripped gear what you need to do to find out if it’s your chain case or your differential what’s your machine standing up in neutral loosen the hose clamp around the boot between The chain case and the differential under that is your hexagon shaft turn the clutch disk again by holding the nut and see if the hexagon shaft is turning if it is the problem is in your differential if it is not then the problem is in your chain case let me know what you find. Jim
How do you change the rubber boot on both sides of the chain gear box? Can you direct me to a Video?
Francis Boudreaux
Watch video number 203 I talk about that very issue on replacing both boats. Jim
Jim Jackson - thanks for the help.
Thank you! Great viceo!
Hi I have snapper lt12 rear wheel left side drive shaft broken how I can replace and where I can buy
First off what part of the Country do you live in, and you can get the parts you need from Parts Tree.Com. out of Texas. Jim
I opened my difurntual case up. I did not see anything wrong. my mower will go in 4th or 5th but not 1st,2nd,3rd, or reverse any answers to this problem? video is very helpful.
Stand mower up, get help pushing the clutch pedal. Move the shifter thru the gears. back the pedal off 1" and see if there is a difference. If not, release the lh boot camp at the middle gear drive and move the boot out of the way and see if you have a clean hex shaft or if you have debris build up from a broken boot.
Look at both sides of the hex shaft under the boots. Sorry, I'm not fluent with which direction the drive moves.
What’s the part number for the outer axle?
You can find all the parts and numbers you need from Parts Tree.Com. out of Texas but you will need your model number, I don’t have your model number so I can’t tell you what you need. Jim
Thank you. Would have the part# for the outer cover the seal goes into. Also the part # of the seal you used on the left side.Thank you again. Phil
Philip McCarthy
If you watch video number 309 at nine minutes and 53 seconds I hold up a piece of paper with all the numbers on it you’ll need for both sides and the seals. Jim
Hi, my reverse gear is not working. You have an idea what’s can be wrong?
Well I might need a little more information than that what style of machine are you having trouble with pictures would really help you can send them to my email which is jimsfixitshop@gmail.Com
Does it shift into reverse or are you having trouble shifting?
Have you watched video number 70 and tightened your yolk spring?
Does it move in the forward gears and just not reverse?
. Jim
Just bought a new old snapper and I'm pretty sure it went underwater at one point now I think the gear shifter is rusted solid do you have a video that would be helpful or any suggestions
Dan Theriot
Yes watch video number 295 it will show you an easy way to disassemble your shift lever assembly and grease it. Jim
Will do thanks a lot Jim
Just started following your instructions. Mower now will go but very slowly. Also when i have the mower in park position i can still roll it? Other videos i watched mentioned maybe a spring?
Aarron E
Hi it’s Jim
If you haven’t already watched a video on number 70 and 182,
As far as your machine rolling in park some do my 33 inch does. If it never used to check your yoke and make sure it’s in the proper location with your chain case. Jim
Installed a new clutch on my 28" snapper mower, now, even in nuetral, the tires won't turn at all in tandem. I can't see anything wrong and the mower was fine with the old clutch
Does the new clutch disk have the liner inside of it. Jim
My transmission makes a light clunk type noise every 3 seconds or so while moving forward...
Well it sounds like you may be taking it apart this winter and seeing what’s wrong with it if it lasts that long fall is the busiest time of the year that I use mine. Jim
HOW DO I ADD GREASE TO DIFFERENTIAL?
Stand your machine up pull out the lower black plastic plug and squirt some of the double ought lube into the differential and or chain case until it’s fall to the bottom of the hole and reinsert the black plastic plug. Jim
Jim, Thanks for all your info. I have a machine that is like the cutaway. Forward gears work fine but when I put it into rev, it makes a fairly loud, thin metal rattling noise but does not move. Any thoughts?
Dannyhi Morgan 7
Just bought a used model 281016BE Snapper and was made aware that the engine would shut off when brake/clutch pedal is released. Was shown that the seat switch had already been bypassed years ago and not the issue. It looks like you briefly showed a switch in another video at the bottom near the yoke. Do you think that could be the problem? I really enjoy all the info you show in these videos!
Well,by what you’re explaining I would say that’s definitely your problem. Take that switch off and check it and check the wires going to it. Jim.
I just discovered snapper and want the rear engine rig. That drive system is a design from the 1800's, I have seen it in museums. Would you say it is more reliable than all the MTD hydro or gear transmissions that are in the basic rider mowers? Looks like it could be quite sturdy if the rubber drive disk is easy to change and reasonably priced [And made well] Thanks!
Snapper 12/28 mfg 2009. Disc thrust washer and cover fell off hub. 4 nuts gone ruin disc ??and one studemotly free clutch. The brake is inside the friction missing,, how to get en 2 spro😢Chet’s via chain😮 , hou to rlarge 15/16 nut off? Yea every time I try I feel live tension between
Send me a couple pictures of the issue you’re having so I can see what is going on, send them to. jimsfixitshop@gmail.Com
Thanks. Jim
My snapper SRM110 is stuck in neutral what causes this?
Several things could cause this issue your shift handle itself where it rotates inside of the spring could be rusted and giving you issues it could be any of the four joints on the two linkage is giving you a problem or it could be the chain case itself is not sliding properly on the hexagon you need to pull the boots back and clean and grease the tube. Jim
When I turn left machine acts like it's slipping.... Any ideas
@@davidearly4119 well for starters take your hubcaps off and check the bolts that go through your wheel flange and through your axle. Let me know if they’re both good. It’s hard to tell so you may have to put a wrench on the nut and try to turn it because they may look all right, but they still could be broke on the inside.
What is the length of the peace pipe block? Not the handle but the block. Thanks
profnohair
The head is 3 inches long just a piece of three-quarter inch pines cut to1 1/4 inch wide. Thanks Jim
Thanks
I went to move my snapper in neutral and the mower will not move either way. If I jack up one side I can move it can you tell me whats going on. Thanks. Jim
Steve Robbins
Will your machine move if the engine is running and it’s in gear will it move on its own power.
Some of these questions are hard to answer when I don’t have the machine if you lift one tire off the ground and then you can move your machine yes sounds like your drivetrain could be locked up or you may have broken a chain either in your differential or chain case.
But that is only if the machine will not move on its own when it’s running. Jim
Engine not running just pushing the mower while in neutral
Steve Robbins
Hi Steve it’s Jim
You could have one of your chains broke that is binding things up and not allowing you to push it, but if you can start the engine and it drives all right then it’s not a broken chain you have another issue how does it act when you try to drive it.
Hi Steve it’s Jim
If you haven’t already watch video number 253 it will explain how to adjust your chain case so it is where it supposed to be so you have neutral and you can roll your machine around see if that helps. Jim
Thanks for this!
You’re welcome if there’s anything else you need just let me know I hope your subscriber it’s free and it helps me out a lot. Jim
Hi Jim my father in law just gave me a one but I cant get it into neutral the clutch looks like it's in good shape .once you start the engine it will go in gear but when the engine is not running I cant get it into neutral any advice would be helpful thanks
Michael Setliff
Unhook the boots from the chain case clean and grease the hexagon two and see if that helps do both sides, if that doesn’t help take the linkage off of the backside of the shifter and see if that will move freely on its own they usually will rust up. let me know which find out.Jim
You’re awesome!
I’m trouble shooting my ReR getting bogged off the line on a little hill or under any sort of resistance. It has a 13hp Tecumseh on it so I am guessing it’s slipping?
Watch video number 70 if your subscriber it’ll help you find it easier and tighten your yoke spring that should take care of your issue if it doesn’t get back with me. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Subscribed! I don’t know what a yoke spring is but I’m about to find out!!
@@123DahlBerg Well let me know if you can’t find it and if you need any help. Jim
Hi Jim, love your videos. They have been a great help as I’m storing an old sr1028. I need advise on replacing the motor that locked up after I was finally able to get it running and the clutch, deck belt and a few other parts were replaced. The engine wasn’t the original and it was a 12.5 hp Briggs. I won’t to buy a replacement motor and I found a new 6.5 hp vertical shaft for $99 at harbor freight. My question is will 6.5 hp pull this mower? Thanks
Kevelin D Kinamore Sr
Hi Kevelin
I am not sure what a 6 1/2 horse would do maybe if your yard was totally flat and all you were going to do is mow the grass it might be OK, but if you have any hills or if you wanted to bag leaves I don’t think a six and half horse is going to handle the load. Thanks Jim
Thanks, small yard totally flat. Having problems with my legs so it’s getting harder for me to push now days. May look to go up to a 10hp though
mine came with a 9 hp bs and it worked fine. I put a 13 hp honda on it and it will rip belts out like crazy and pop wheelies.
Walter
Hi Walter
I’ve got a 12 1/2 horse on mine and I’m having no issues at all like you were talking about. Try loosening the yoke spring and see if that helps. Thanks Jim
Jim can I replace the whole rearend from a sr1333 to a sr1230 rearend I got a spare snapper the sr1333 and I won't to put it on my better body sr1230 snapper mower ,,Jason
It should be interchangeable I am not sure what you mean by the whole rear end the drive train should interchange it depends on how the mower deck is hanging on the backside some are different take some pictures and send them to me and I’ll let you know, send it to my email which is Jimsfixitshop@gmail.com
Thanks. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 the whole rearend part I mean is the axls and the 2 chain casing things ,what happen is the chain has come off twice now in the bigger part cases I noticed that the bushings going into the Axls are wore out and it has no boots covering the axles so my uncle gave me a Sr 1333 snapper that the deck is eat up with holes and ect other worn out deck issues my Sr 1230 is in great shape other than the chain has came off and bushings worn out and boots missing I just want to take the sr1333 reerend and put under my sr1230 , I take pics when I get off work today thank u for replying Jim u are a great guy and I enjoy your videos thanks
@@jasonpeeler6796 Yes some pictures would help but I’m pretty sure you should be able to switch all that stuff out. Jim
Are individual breaks possible
I’m not sure I understand what you’re referring to. Jim