What Happened To This Snapper Mower?
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Thanks for watching. Is taking care of a lawn mower that difficult? According to how this mower looks, the answer is "yes".
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.
In the future the only gas mowers will be have 3D printed decks made at home powered by Briggs and Stratton flat head engines donated by the owner's grandfather.
so true!
I've always enjoyed mowing since I was little. Even when I was 2 I remember trying to help my dad in the yard. Along the way I've gained skills and taught myself a ton about small engines, fixing them, and even built my own go kart. Currently a jr in high school and one might say I've got some rare skills these days for a gen z kid!
very nice, I really appreciate knowing we have younger people interested in this hobby
I love the sarcasm in this one hahahaha
I'm glad you appreciate it, hopefully others will get it as well.
The oil preserved the paint well at least
you are correct about about that
You can check the oil by looking at the deck on that one. I was surprised it started
well when you find out the true story about this one, you're going to be even more surprised
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I usually avoid them when 1/2 the oil is on the outside 🤣
you got that right
I've been resurrecting and reselling lawn mowers for about 5 years now on the side, and I can tell you within that time only one person that I sold one to actually asked me questions pertaining to the maintenance and upkeep of the mower. Most times, people will show up at the appointed meeting time-- cash in hand-- and just ready to take said mower away with them. Typically, they do want to make sure they start before leaving with it, but other than that that's all they're really interested in. I've made attempts numerous times to educate them on what type of oil to use, the brand of air filter, and so on~ but usually I can tell the lack of interest on their part so I've just basically stopped this practice-- sad but no sense in wasting both of our times if there is no interest on their end. Oh well, at the end of the day I get my asking price, so that's all that really matters I suppose.
well said, you've just figured out how consumers work. As they years go by, you'll realize to not even worry about trying to educate them.
It can be pretty amazing how bad these machines can be neglected
I know right just wait til you see what happened to it.
It's not difficult. Don't leave fuel in the machine, when it's stored for winter. Change the oil, filter and keep the blade sharp. I do this every year. I typically change the plug, every other year.
you are correct but most people seem to struggle with this concept
Pomp gas can least 3 weeks and it steals in to Tiny pices that blocks main jet thats why I use aspen gasoline that wil last 5 years I have many customors that are happy with my mowers ist expensive gasoline but it saves repair cost greetings from the neterlands
thank you Valeu and hello Netherlands!
Love the old Briggs and Stratton flat heads. With a little maintenance, mine has been in service 41 years. I feel replacing a battery powered unit every five or six years is far more environmentally disruptive.
agreed! And yes, now that they're gone, I realize just how good they were.
I managed to mow my lawn this evening with a mower that makes your Snapper look showroom fresh.
LOL!! I like they way you put that
I drained 8 year old gas out of a weedeaterand dumped it in a 1/4 full gas tank. It was diluted just enough for it to run okay. I was surprised for sure!
wow I'm surprised it started and ran
Ive seen some pretty bad mowers in the time I've started fixing them. I honestly blows my mind that people pay what they do for their equipment and can't take 5 mins to check the oil and filter. The problem is people are absolutely lazy and would rather just throw it out and buy new
I know right
Hey bro, what's up? I've seen tools / equipment in very bad condition already and sad to say, they ended up in the landfill.
I know right
Long winters here. Equipment will run on last year’s fuel tank but not perfectly
thank you Bob for the information
The sarcasm was as thick as the oily muck on the mower. I wonder if the previous owner even cracked the dipstick open once.
thank you Frank McGorman, the Sarcasm is better then the disgust I was feeling while I realized just how bad it was. When you see the repair video you'll understand more.
you'd have to ask them
The tecumseh with bad sump gaskets look like your snapper
yes it does
Grandpa's best friend was a hobby it's like you speak up but he spent the 90 years as a mechanic and was obvious just helping out friends and neighbors with londoners but every time your brother's kids got ahold of a lawn mower they ended up putting water in the gas tank or something and it was Franklin had or that would pull random wires out of it or something crazy like that he would give me a health report every time he works on my brother's stuff and every time we lose some other unbelievable probably but for a 100 years as long as he lived anyway he kept fixing my brother's stuff Because he was like family to us but just like my own Grandpa to the point of the 2 men I never met that were more like where I can tell you exactly I could tell you exactly what he was gonna say or it's word almost a what my Grandpa used to say that's why I said it were best friends for a whole lifetime so he looked out for his old family not just me and my mom like he started out doing
Yes I have had a few of them show up on my doorstep and find out that the two halves are put together so quickly that over time the bolts loosten up and oil pillaged out and one block was destroyed the other I bought a new rod and re-rtv'd it back together
yes I agree with that
Well, one could always dig up the lawn, and replace it with concrete. Problem solved!
Just kidding! 😂🍻
the answer to what mower to use is a goat.
agreed
If there's one engine u should avoid it's the Tecumseh vantage 35 it's a nice engine but sure horrible to work on the carb just often goes. But it's an nice engine even though the seals for the carb air intake are garbage they don't even seal it properly. But hey booth my mowers have this engine and they still run after 24 years soo.....
I'll have to take a look
Your commentary is getting funnier and funnier, My wife doesn’t get why I’m chuckling watching a mower repair video 😂
Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your wife's patience while you watch
well for me in general and i do believe it was negligence on the previous owner and our Victa 2 stroke aka 2 cycle P/T (Power Torque) ones people have done some damage with them and never attempted to clean them and look after their decks/chassis/bases as it,s not really that hard to do and of course the way i found it clean it in general is often the old trusty garden hose after use but if you really wanna clean it up well often a light cleaning with the pressure aka power washer underneath will work etc.
yes you are correct, this is beyond belief and when you see the repair, you're going to shake your head, thank you Patrick Stapleton.
FIRST rule of owning anything: READ THE MANUAL. Unless you already know everything there is no know about a particular device, NOT a particular TYPE of device (Snapper model xyz123 vs generic class of 21" rotary mower), READ THE MANUAL. If your parents did not tell you that, they were idiots. Why you ask? Because "common sense" means nothing because it is composed of knowledge you acquired, not born with.
well said!
I just changed my deck on this exact model which they told me it was discontinued. I found the deck without the hose attachment and it fit like a glove. I spent $112 vs $300-$400 for a new one.
very nice work!
You can holler "It's Made in China" all you want but what happened to American made? Snappers? I thought they were a premium brand. They shake and rattle just like another American made General Motors automobile. The real American made has "prioritized money" above all else. As manufacturers we (the United States) have lost our pride. We have to have it "Made in China" cuz we won't allow the Mexicans to come over and give us a hand. Enough industry will also envelope Mexico and then no one will want to come over and then dependence on China will be pretty inevitable.
you've said it all
I do have to respectfully disagree in regards to manuals online, they are available in Australia for our lawn mowers and with Briggs & Stratton Engines via Serial Number.
I can’t confirm for USA Models.
The problem is getting people to read the manuals in the box when they purchased the machine is the biggest issue, let alone look online.😊
oh that's real shame, I didn't realize it was that bad.
Pump gas even ethonal for a standard 4 cycle engine will last much longer than 3 months. A well known small engine mechanic on TH-cam showed gas over a year old in numerous engines still started, (OTOH two cycle mixed gas has a much shorter shelf life). The primary issue is evaporation, which can happen very quickly in the bowl of the carburator due to the small volume (even though the engines started, all but a motor using non-ethonal gas showed a gummy residue that is a known result of 10% ethonal gas after evaporation) Best practice is to install a shut off valve if not present and then run the carburetor out of gas prior to storage. If you have a vented gas cap, screwing the cap over a plastic bag will minimize evaporation in the tank during storage, or just remove the gas from the tank. Since most 2 cycle engines don't have a carburetor bowl it's not usually an issue as long as you run the carburetor out of gas but you should definitely remove the gas from the tank as most 2 cycle engines have small and vented gas tanks which can cause the mixed gas to evaporate and quickly go bad. I have actually been shocked how long mixed gas in a sealed container lasts (literally over a year but I used synthetic oil and a stabilizer), the more volume the better. OTOH the oil is a completely different matter.
thanks
I've been a Honda mower fanatic for 30 + years (not kidding it is almost a religion).
A friend needed a "working" lawn mower he dropped off 2 older domestic brand units, both in dire need of care. He really preferred to have the self propelled back and told me to keep the unpropelled for my troubles.
After completion of the repairs for the mower of preference was returned to him, I set about making the remaining one functional. It was pinkish / orange from sun fade none of the factory labels remained. The Tecumseh engine was tired and beat up, but would start by the second pull every time! This became my loaner to any friends that needed a temporary mower. For more than 20 years that loyal steed protected my precious Hondas from the destructive nature of people who borrow tools. I truly lament the day I pushed it to the curb with a free sign attached to it. I will never find another piece of equipment like it again, it sat outside 365 days a year, tuned it up every other year. Always started by the second pull...😢
As a side note, the original owner didn't want it back because it did such a poor job of mowing.
When I checked the blade it was sharp as a new one, only one problem . The sharp side was covered in grass clippings, and the blunt side was smooth as could be. Someone had installed the blade upsidedown.😂
wow that thing has lasted a long time!
The lawn that I mow is approximately 2500 to 3000 sq. meters and me and my father and I also mow the lawn fore some relatives and that lawn is about the same size.. these are recreational properties so it can be a week or two between each mowing, so due to both size of the properties and the length of the grass, a reel-mower does not sound appealing AT ALL to me 🤣🤣 I think I will try to keep taking good care of our gas powered Husqvarna Lawn tractor and rider..
Giving a gas mower some care and attention should no be above most peoples abilities (I hope).. In the las few years I have done work on our ride-on mowers and other power equipment, that I never thought I would dare to or be able to do.. A lot of it has been a lot less difficult than I imagined.. So learning to take at least basic care of a mower should not be beyond the means of most people..
yes using a reel mower for that size would be a poor choice,
I just sold a Briggs 300e engine mower and I had my doubts because the oil was all silver and the carb was full of dirt (air filter was nasty) it locked up on them 20 mins into mowing. First refund of the season -_-
wow!
Now, that sarcasm was just hilarious, and absolutely delightful to watch and listen to. Great video, keep up the good work !!!! 🙂
thank you!
Isn’t it a shame what happened to Snapper?!
yes It is.
It certainly isn't built like even the 95 conventional deck Snapper I have. Other than the different normal style deck the drive system is just like my original Snapper pro red deck Snapper that finally refused to run anymore. The parts are still easy to find and cheap.
I finally got a electric cordless mower with a couple of big batteries for it because the yard at my house I bought is much smaller than my old long term rental so I don't really need to run the Snapper unless the yard is really overgrown. It needs a new belt and the idler wheel replaced so not high on my list now.
It really is sad what has happened to Snapper but I THINK you can still get the old school Snappers but most stores sell the fake one like you found now.
@@69Dartman i got a 40 year old snapper 21 inch self propelled. rebuilt once 20 years ago. used commercially for 10 years or so. residential only for another 10 or more. been retired for 15. but im sure itll start right up with new gas.
@@SgtJoeSmith I wish I still had the first Snapper I picked up. It was a 78 Comercial with the Tecumseh 5hp engine I paid 10 bucks for at a garage sale and I kept fixing it as things including the deck broke.
We were moving out of the rental and I just didn't see any point in dragging it with us to the new house when I had the newer snapper and a Shindaiwa pro weed Wacker but it was a awesome mower. Probably got scrapped but probably was a easy fix for someone.
I'm a fan of the older generation of Snapper. Since B/S brought the Snapper brand and putting their engine on the mower and changing the self-propell system. Snapper mowers have gone down hill.
from what I've heard it would look that way.
I would say my mower was in worse shape but your videos have help in the resurrection of it.
I'm glad to hear it.
Two comments: this "Snapper" is some fraud which escaped from the MTD factory. Common sense & common courtesy aren't very common.
No, unfortunately this is quite common. John Deere isn't solely made by JD anymore. Snapper is part of the "Briggs & Stratton" family, as of 4 yrs ago.
I've had 725EXi for 6 yrs and have probably put in only about 10oz of oil & it runs flawlessly. 😅
good to know
i have been trying to find parts for my snapper rider, most are unavailable. i finally called my local snapper dealer and he say they are out of business ( snapper) and parts are not available . WTF i got a snapper cause they have always been around. anyone else heard they are done ?
unfortunately I haven't that either
Also understand if you buy any electric mower their is a chance of the battery to get to hot, and catch on fire. To put those fires out is ALOT harder then a gas engine fire.
yes you are correct
People abusing equipment is a part of what keeps the economy going. Buy, abuse, throw away, repeat.
you got that right
The sarcasm was really cranking in this video. I like it.
thank you Walter Knox
That is bad, probably the worst I've seen.. Keep the sarcasm coming..
will do, and I can't even understate how bad this one is going to be
Dr's don't know jack squat most of them
Yes, i.e., worse shape. I recently picked up a Kobalt electric mower off the curb with almost no deck remaining. I agree the future will be fewer gas (diesel) lawn implements but I think the trend will be toward more lawn services. Electric mowers were temporarily popular because of the believed promise of low maintenance and other supposed benefits. Disappointed owners were practically giving them away. I think the average person will be disappointed with the maintenance and performance and especially the cost of battery equipment.
well said but the part of the lawn services I find interesting.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE The Climate Change nut jobs want to eliminate IC powered equipment. There's little chance of bringing down cost of alternative equipment. People will feel it's more cost effective and better use of their time to hire it out.
I appreciate that you turned your Sarcasm Level to 11 today. I agree and think it is great.
LOL!! I appreciate that you enjoyed the Sarcasm on this one
Hey, I want to ask if you have an opinion on the Holzfforma brand? Im planning on buying the ms 250 stihl clone ( holzfforma just makes expired patents of husqvarna and stihl i think ) and its only 140$. And i ask because the old mighty ms 180 started giving up on me. It started revving up by itself, dies some times and its a bit scorched at the exhaust port and cylinder.
I wouldn't not buy a brand, that you can't find most replacement parts for.
I bought a pro Rama as a backup Shaw if you're inexperienced saw person you will have no problems I've actually got to love that little Chinese start every time working hard good luck on what you get
Well im in the middle. I know them but i cant also be on the same level of knowledge that IHG/HG has.
I understand completely but what parts are you going to buy for that saw
Well Holzfforma makes parts for all stihl and husqvarna equipment. They are the chinese husqvarna and stihl company. So i'd say they have parts
When I was a kid it wasn't an option to be interested in mowing the lawn. I had to do it every other day and it took an hour.
you and me both George Jefferson
Gasoline made man dumb around 1990
I've seen them this bad and fixed and kept them after they were cobblefied by me. I couldn't pay to get them fixed so I did it myself and when it became too much I gave them all away. Almost. Will have 3 ghas jobs and one battery job and 2 battery trimmers and 2 gas blowers when done. And the best way to keep stuff is to keep it up. Blessings
well said and you make a good point
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I try but you realize that it's looking through my own set of bloodshot eyeballs!
I've got plenty of floaters In my eyes. thank you old age.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE 2nd this too!
I enjoy the sarcasm in this video 🤣😂😂🤣
I appreciate it RayFpv!
What is that magic cleaning spray you use?
I use a degreaser from Harbor Freight
I have seen worse but this one is pretty bad. Somebody's a little sassy today 😂
LOL!! you got that right!
Leave it in the sun for a few hours sounds like a good way for many mowers to get stolen
no backyard? no fence?
I didn’t see the repair video. Where is it?
I always say that the video is ready in anticipation for when the repair video gets made. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell, after the video has been released. It will be out soon and when it is, I'll adjust the links for it on this video. Thanks for asking.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE lol I thought it was one of those videos hat you already did the repair 😂😂😂
Was driving me nuts too, spent waaaay too long looking for it! :/
sorry about the confusion. don't worry it's coming up soon.
Is this hg? U sound the same, if so I’ll sub to this channel 2
yep it's me, I have 2 channels
Would someone be able to tell me what degreaser and wheel axle lube he uses?
sure, the degreaser is the only one that Harbor Freight sells, and the grease is Lithium grease
Good vid. Not enough sarcasm in it though :)
LOL!! I see what you did there!
One guy brought his line trimmer to me to get fixed. I've not seen as dirty mower as this one. Last mower I worked on was my own. Tomorrow, I'll be getting my mower out, cleaning the dust off it, putting fuel in it, starting it, run it for a few minutes, then change the oil. Years ago, our local dump wasn't run by anyone. My brother & myself rescued lots of mowers from there. Most of them only needed a new spark plug. We fitted new plugs to them, new blades, changed the oil if they were 4 stroke jobs, cleaned them up, lubed the throttle cables, tested them & sold them. One we had sheared the key on the crank for the flywheel. Put a new key, same thing again. Put a heavier blade disc on, trouble fixed. I was amazed with the number of mowers people chucked away because they didn't do minor servicing, such as changing what was then a $2 part!! One mower was less than 6 months old.
I know right it's simply amazing
Seen one mower with the whole deck fractured. Pulled as many useful parts off it as possible and scrapped the metal.
that's about the best you can do. Thank you Collecting on the Cheap
I wonder whats the shelf life of ethanol free gas
not sure, but as long as there's not water in it, I'd imagine it to be the same as 100% gasoline
noo not cliffhanger
hate to do it but I already had 10 hours in this video production.
The sarcasm is strong with this one😂
yes sometimes it comes out stronger on some days than others
Hilarious…in a sad way, I guess.
agreed
I'm guessing this was a "check and add" model.
Yes I believe so, also I'm sure there was an asterisk saying that checking was optional
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE The only difference between "no oil change necessary," "check and add," and regular models is a sticker. They still need the oil changed.
I couldn’t find the video with the repair of this snapper mower
I put that in the for when it is done. it will be made soon.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE cool I’m very curious what was wrong with the mower I take it it was bad
oh ya it 's really bad. Never seen anything like this sort of damage before. thank you for understanding
your monologue is savage
thank you
Your sarcasm flows!! Ha!
thanks!
If the mower is no good you’ll have a spare engine and body to recycle.
you might have to reverse that, the body is good, it's the engine I'm worried about .
"Unless you wanna go out doing what you enjoy." had me rollin'!🤣🤣
thank you S A.
Excellent
Thanks
The one thing is that snapper mowers are no longer being made by Briggs and Stratton 😮
it is sad
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yes it is a sad affair 😭
I don't necessarily enjoy mowing lawns but I love repairing small engines and I am 16 started doing this kind of recently within the past few months and I have to say it is a nice hobby and a nice way to make extra money
I can understand that
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yeah🙂
@@Baileys.small.engine.repair quit school and ill pay you $80k a year to work in my mower shop.
@@SgtJoeSmith well there's 2 problems
1. I don't even know who you are or where you live
2. School is an important part of the path I am going down in life thanks but no thanks