Fix your self propel, Snapper mower
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Thanks for watching. This Snapper lost it's self propel quite suddenly. The fix was terribly labor intensive and I even had to McGyver a new guard. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Even though I tell my customers to get the equipment to me at least once a year, many of them wait until they won't run any longer. Many are left out all winter and I find a great deal of fuel issues and rusted cables. One guy that I fixed a generator for has a camp and uses it all of the time. Have not seen it back to me in over three yrs. Then it is an emergency!!! Nice video.
i completely understand your situation and thanks
It's discouraging sometimes. You bring a machine back from the dead, clean it all up, give the customer the best advice you can about how to maintain it, while knowing that he isn't listening to a word you're saying and that it's going to be abused until it's back in the shop for the same issues.
@@dagrote1 very true
On my older mowers, I never changed the oil....only added oil as needed and never had any problems! Not to mention they're well over 20 years old and still run perfect!
Same
Мало надо менять, оно окисляется, если косилка ест масло хорошо, то можно и не менять)))
Very innovative solution for the belt guard. I usually clean up my spark plugs with a wire brush, blow the air filters out with compressed air, and wash the foam filters with soap and water. Great video.
your methods are fantastic. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
Вообще удобно свечи прокаливать на огне, хороший дедовский способ)))
This channel saved my Troy-built trimmer from going to the trash. Bought the pole saw attachment and use it as a pole saw now. Got an echo string trimmer
excellent work. thank you for the comment I appreciate it
I agree with you, change my oil religiously Every Spring. I also would like to say your videos are so easy to watch, you do a great job editing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Walter Dillow for your time and your comment.
Before zip ties....coat hanger was my go to for rigging machines!
not a bad choice. thank you Andy Hamilton
Nice. As u asked, I have rather small garden so I try to give my equipment a proper maintenance so im not forced to buy new stuff. Thank u a lot for the videdos u make, they gave me enough confidence to try fix problems with engines on my own and motivated me to maintain them propelry.
thank you for the comment I really do appreciate it.
I have a Toro super recycler (Briggs and Stratton) that I purchased new in 1999. I have changed the oil, spark plug and filter every year. I have been using a Tier 1 premium gas and now ethanol free gas. The mower still runs great and I have had no issues.
Excellent you definitely know how to take care of your equipment. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Most of my equipment gets less than 30 hours on them per year so I change the oil and filter either in the fall or spring before the season starts. If I did that repair on the lawn I would loose half the bolts. I either do mine on cement or on a tarp or cardboard that way when I drop things it is easier to find. Thanks for sharing. Great job on the hanger fix.
yes doing it in the grass is hazardous. I have to have a metal detector ready.
Same as you, oil change and air filter once a year and fix anything else when it breaks. Their great little mowers by the way...
yes they are
I change my oil every 20 hours I change the air filter 2 times a season. I sharpen my blade every month. I keep several blades on hand
Wow you are on top of your equipment maintenance. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
What shitblade is that, or U mow only pinecorns and rocks
You are a wise man
@@johnnyg4436 lol 😂 what the heck is a pine corn 🌽
4:00 hope your wife appreciates how you can innovate with existing resources. Should be proud of this one.
yes but she's down one hanger
Good fix with the coat hanger but that belt is knackered!
I oil change regularly, oils cheap compared to a new engine or mower.
probably so but when it breaks i'll do a video on it.
Thanks, worked like a charm! Saved me a new mower!
no problem
Me too
Great vid man. Helpful advice. Nice job!! Love the hanger trick too. Brilliant.
thanks i really appreciate it
Thank you for your video, is going to be a savior that's if I don't have to replace the transmission. The engaging lever up at the handle bar stop engaging the front wheels Your video is great ! Since I only use my mower 5-7 times a year I haven't changed oil or plugs.
Glad it helped
Awesome belt guard
I always tell customers to remove the belt cover once a year to clean out the grass
Most never do and they are packed solid with grass 😂
you are absolutely correct about that
I love the creative fix!
Thank you Issac Rodriguez for the comment I appreciate it
I change the oil and clean the air filter every spring.
thanks for the information I appreciate it
Sir your video was the best one I'm back running thank you for this helpful fun video I appreciated it
no problem and you did a great job fixing it!
I change Engine oil spark plug and filter once a year
nice maintenance routine
I like to sharpen the blade about three times a season. It's a lot easier to clean up a blade that's been maintained, I find, than it is to grind a new edge on one that has been allowed to get really dull.
@@dagrote1 that makes sense
I had a go at mine and I now understand the difficulty in checking the self-propulsion before putting the guard back on. I now understand. Your video really helped me with this project.
The bed or frame on my unit is fairly rusted out, but I cannot find a replacement online. Can you give me some guidance? I have it completely stripped gown and about to repaint. I may get a couple more years out of it. The engine is fine.
Thanks. Have you tried going to Ereplacementparts dot com yet?
@@HomeGaragechannel no. I was not aware of that web site. I'll have a look and see.
@@CreoleBGI that's the site I use. Enter your model number and make sure you choose the correct serial number range and you'll get a diagram and parts list.
@@HomeGaragechannel ok. I found it. I'll order it. Thanks again.
@@CreoleBGI no problem
Even though Briggs and Stratton recommend changing the oil once every 50 hours I change the oil,clean the spark plug then I clean & reoil the air filter once every 25 hours or twice a year depending upon how much I use the lawnmower.
I stick to Hondas 25 hour oil change interval with a Briggs and Stratton lawnmower,the spark plug in mine is the original Champion plug that it was fitted with in 1988, it's been through oil fouling in that engine & the correction for that problem was new piston rings,the electrodes run grey instead of oily now !
Great maintenance routine
The biggest problem is the cost of a new gearbox.. man they can be expensive
you are absolutely correct about that
Thanks for the vid!!! I was able to get it going again.
I appreciate it
I have the same exact mower. The self propell only broke on me once. The deck cracked down the side near the front left wheel. I had the muffler shop weld it from underneath. I live in northeast Ohio so it only gets used 6 or 7 months out of the year. I've only done oil changes on it once every 2 or 3 years. Same with tune ups. After 10 years it still runs great. Starts on the first or second pull every time. 😊
wow very nice job!
@HomeGaragechannel good little mower for only 280 bucks back in 2013. I'm actually impressed. It's probably the best push mower I've ever had. I'm actually afraid to replace it with something new because I'm afraid the new replacement won't work as well as this one, without issues.
Nice love the guard fix ... I do think a good clean around the transmission pulley would of been good ... but still a 10/10 👍🏻👍🏻
thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Love the coat hanger solution
Also try some oil stabilizer
most definitely and thanks for the comment.
Use caution when using oil stabilizers. It could change the viscosity. This may lead to premature engine failure.
Excellent video
Thank you Uni Sol for the comment I always appreciate your time.
That’s a good question. I’ve never change the oil or the spark plug in my push mower. I’ve had it about 6-7 years still running strong I’ve change out the blades, the rear wheels twice and now the cover on the front cause it’s broken. Thanks
if it still works for you, keep It up. Thank you!
Once every two years Ill change the oil. Yearly is better, but because I am the neighborhood Mower guy, I never get to use my own mower anyway, so I get one or two uses a year out of my own since I use customer mowers for testing. Air filters are replace as needed, and I never replace plugs as a service. Just buy a new one, and keep it hidden for when you need it
thank you Michael Jude for the comment I appreciate it
First changed oil after 12 seasons. In 14 season changed spark plug, this spring washed original air filter and put it back, its 17th season for old briggs an it still runs. Pull cord is abnormally worn out, but still not snapped. Once needed to weld pushing handle tho, it was from super thin metal and bends like a snake.
wow thats some maintenance routine.
Just thought I'd let you know that the electric start is FIXED but the self-propel needs a belt so why not. I was looking here to see if I was goofing up more than usual but looks about the same. Got the old stone age tube of Permatex#2 and slathered the primer gasket with it from the pressure side to the exit to the cartb. Even bored out the carb hole to 1/8th for a bit but not much. Just enough to get a good seal on the gasket to carb body. Takes about 10 pumps but it fires right up with the starter. Now to get a new belt and clean it up and try, try again. THEN for the pressure washer tank drain project. Thanks, Pal and BLESSINGS!
nice work! nothing wrong with a bit of Permatex.
@@HomeGaragechannel I like the #2 better than sillycone as it'll grind up and not string out.
Good job 👍
thank you Miguel Hernandez.
Another great video
Thank you Barndog Schwartz
I change the oil air and spark plug at the end of the mowing season so when spring rolls around I am ready for it
nice
That’s one of those MTD made snappers. Great Briggs engine.
I have that same mower.
tried and true definitely
you're the only other person to have one. This is very unique here.
I have one also but leaks out of carb
I have the same mower. It's been great but the deck is starting to rot out. I'm rolling the dice and ordering a new MTD deck. Fingers crossed 🤞 I'm hoping it works.
Yearly - oil, oil filter, spark plug, air filter. Never replaced fuel filter. I only use ethanol free fuel. The Kawasaki engine has a spin-on oil filter.
Nice engine and excellent maintenance routine. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
The very best video ever
thank you old school muse
Do you run a littl business from your home fixing/buy yard equipment? What do you do with them after they are fixed?
Thats a good question which I'll answer later on
Genius using the hanger. Question on the belt. It looked chewed up, at least on the video, should it be replaced if it looks like that? It is possible a chewed up belt could be a self propelled mower issue?
the owner didn't want to replace it.
What’s the part number on the belt? I have this same mower but the model number sticker is missing. Thx
Sorry but I don't have the part number for this belt either because I didn't need to replace it.
thank you for the very informative video. i have this body model of snapper but i do not know the model number. can you tell me the model number or at least the part number for the belt to be replaced?
thank you for watching. Unfortunately if I didn't show the model number in the video I won't have it either. This mower was not mine and was given back to the owner years ago.
Question my lower deck paint is gone and grass sticks to the bottom and clogs up.should I buy new neck or new mower
Nah, just rub Oil on it, your Choice as to which kind.
My grass is mainly made of weeds and sand ( I live in FL ) and my oil gets pretty dirty so I change it twice in one season.
thank you for the comment I appreciate it.
Thank. You! I'm so glad you made this video. It's going to solve the problem I'm sure 😂
Glad it helped!
What is the model number of the Snapper self propelled mower the you just Macgyver the fed belt guard for.
Thanks
I don't know it, I don't think I got a shot of the model and serial number, But I think I might get to see it soon, so hopefully I'll update you here shortly
When I engage the self propell it kinda locks the wheels where it makes it harder to push, any ideas?
unfortunately it's not good news or this type of transmission. There seems to be in internal issue.
I have a 21" self propelled, works great. I'm missing a bolt for the belt cover. Any idea what size that is? Any help would be much appreciated.
sure, but i don't know anything about your mower. I'll need the model and serial number from the name plate.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks. I''ll have to get back to you. The mower is at another house.
model #12B-A23Z707 serial #1A126KC2041
I have same mower but head control hand lever needs replacing and unable to find part. Doesn't seem to engage wheels. Can it be taken apart and fixed?
I'm pretty sure it can.
Aw, that’s not a Snapper mower, it’s a cheesy MTD/Troybilt with a Snapper decal stuck on it! Sad what things have come to. Anyway, I change the oil at least once a season (mix in some Lucas oil stabilizer with it), air filter can get blown out if it’s not too bad but I keep a bunch of replacements in stock in case it gets too dirty. Otherwise I just use it until something starts acting up but I will fix it right away plus I ALWAYS keep a good running backup mower. Loved the coat hanger idea, very innovative! Sometimes you’ve gotta use what you have available to get things up and running again.
Thank you for the comment and the information i really appreciate it
Should both front wheels drive? Or just the 1?
Both
Once every season my mower is a 1990 Toro personal pace still starts on 1st or 2nd pull good mower
I like personal pace mowers too.
I have this exact mower and need a coil, do you know the part number to be ordered from Amazon?
since I didn't need to look at the coil, I wouldn't know the part number
What size socket does it require to change that spark plug? Thanks
try 13/16"
Thank you. That’s the only one I didn’t try because I don’t have it!!
@@sharonwbw well you could always use a large crescent wrench too.
I change my oil every year and I replace the spark plug in air filter also once a year
That's an excellent routine
Home Garage I actually just rebuilt the carburetor on my weedeater brand it string trimmer
Cool vid and the husky one both good
thank you Aidan Ryan for the comment I really do appreciate it.
@@HomeGaragechannel no problem
Do you know if the deck on this mower would be the same as the ones on MTD, TroyBilt, Yardmachine, etc? The decks look identical?
unfortunately I don't know
I'm looking at part MTD part number 787-01875C-0638. I think it will probably work as a direct replacement.
looks the same to me.
@HomeGaragechannel I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it. These parts are obsolete. I think I was lucky to find one because some sources say they're on back order or only available through special order. It's becoming more apparent to me that the electric crap is taking over. California is already beginning to ban gasoline powered yard equipment. Eventually gasoline powered stuff will be phased out and it won't be an option for ordinary consumers. So I figure I better buy what I can now before it's too late. I still need a Echo gas powered back pack blower. 😩
My son gave me his Snapper self-propelled which is very similar to the one in the video but has been out in the weather for several years. The self-propelled does not work. The drive cable is frozen. How can the cable be freed up? I don’t want to spend $50 on a replacement cable (#703564) as I only need to use the mower for a couple of months until my new sod successfully roots. I sprayed a lubricant into the cable and will check it in the morning to see if that helped.
unfortunately even if you freed the Cable, it's been damaged and would break.
@@HomeGaragechannel The lubricant worked! The cable slides freely now and doesn’t show any signs of damage.
I wait until I have issues. Lol. I Change the oil when it gets dirty.
Nice
A question for you. How many times do you clean your mower? Poor machine is disgusted.
hey thanks for the comment
5:57 I don’t believe the engine is damaged just because it missed a couple of oil changes. The oil looked dirty, but fine to me. Anyways, sometimes I skip oil changes if I’m lazy, and if the oil doesn’t look too terrible, but I try. xd
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Great video although never take off the blade without having the spark plug wire disconnected. I saw the spark plug connected after you removed the blade. Turning the blade while removing it could cause a spark in the plug and a kick of the engine. Just a good safety tip.
if the brake handle is not in the "run" position, it will not allow the spark to happen. thanks for watching tho
@@HomeGaragechannel - you’re absolutely correct but not a good safety approach period.
you are correct though, to reduce the chance of a startup down to zero, the plug wire should be removed.
I have a BR600 back back blower that I do service on once a year air filter and spark plug I use my leaf blower year round after the service I right the date and year on the air filter box that way I wornt forget to do the maintenance. maintenance is cheaper than to buy a new replacement lawn mower or leaf blower
You are absolutely correct
I liked the hanger part best
Me too
I have a mower exactly like that one but im trying to look up parts but somehow only the model # disappeared. Would u happened to send me the model #
if i can find it myself I'll let you know.
Do you still have the link for the blade you replaced, I have that same model Snapper Mower?......
so I already had a spare blade from a different mower that I had scrapped. If you could give me the model and serial number off the ID sticker on the Deck, I can find the right blade for you. Thanks
@@HomeGaragechannel I don't have neither I use this lady lawn mower to cut her grass and the serial number and model number has disappeared, but I found two links on amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019WEF5M2/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y0OF2W8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
would either of these work?.....
I sent two links but the lawn mower she has is the same as yours: Snapper SP60 675ex Series 190cc Push self-propelled Mower, 21-Inch? The controls and everything is the same as the one in the video. Looking forward to you reply......
@@wallacelawson9027 otherwise take the blade to a Lowes or Home Depot or even a lawn equipment supplier, they have a parts department that can help you.
Many times self propel fails due to excessive dirt... might clean the mechanism when the cover is off.
you make a very good point
I have that mower and the product label is gone. What’s the part number for the drive cable?
The cable the activates/deactivates the self propelled.
since I didn't didn't replace mine I don't know the part number
@@HomeGaragechannel ok thanks.
no problem sorry I couldn't help out more.
@@HomeGaragechannel Snapper 703562 is the cable and bracket assembly 🤙🏻
Wow!
thanks
I like to keep new oil and probably buy new spark plugs for my equipment even though they probably don't need a brand new one, mostly because Small engines run at high temperatures 🤒 thirty bucks a year for maintenance that's better than$100 + for a new one
well put
I have snapper FWD, and the cable will not engage the transmission HELP!
can you give me the model and serial number from the ID tag? I need to see what kind of transmission it has on it.
GREAT VIDEO, THANKS! my self propeL just quit. i'll take it apart tomORROW . i'M A FIX AS U GO GUY IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION. Peace!
no problem
Can anyone tell me how to slow this model down I can't keep up with it?
I change the oil on my push mowers every 25 hours and on my walk behinds and zero turns i change the oil and filter every 50 to 75 hours and grease all the grease zerks every oil change and change the air filters every 200 hours. But please remember this is commercial mowers not home owner mowers these mowers average 500+ hours a year on them
commercial equipment is extremely well built and worth every penny
I usually wait until issues arise then take care of them then.
what i want to know is why didn't you powerwash or clean up that front end after realizing the issue with the self propelled drive. If you would have cleaned it up then that would prevent future issues with that system!
that probably would have been a great idea
@@HomeGaragechannel
Not trying to be an ass about it, was just asking out of curiosity and thought I would offer a little extra help!
Do you think you'll ever repair a ride on mower on the channel? I would love to see that.
i've done a couple
@@HomeGaragechannel Sweet! Also I love your videos I was able to restore a 1974 chainsaw because your videos taught me about carb rebuild and tuning! Thank you
@@chrisdib9269 no problem Christian Dib
I guess I need a new mower because I can’t do all that by myself!!
you just might have to.
Why didn't you clean ojt the muck before putting the ghard back on?
you're absolutely right. I should have done that.
@@HomeGaragechannel nevertheless I thought your repair was spot on and thanks. It was clear and very useful for what I needed. I am in BARBADOS where lawns need to be attended to 52 weeks of the year. Great job.
@@CreoleBGI wow that's one heck of a schedule.
One other thing. Why not test the transmission before you reinstall the shroud/guard?@@HomeGaragechannel
@@CreoleBGI you're right that's the best thing before putting it back on.
There is oil! in a lawnmower. Oh shit.😄😄😄
thank you Michel Lacroix
I change and service my personal equipment once a year, my question to you is why are you working on grass where you have a better chance of loosing those screws, just saying i hate looking for lost fastners in the grass, note self keep a large magnet close at hand
filming in the garage has terrible lighting, and the stuff In the background gives you something to distract you from what I'm showing. Once I get a big shop, it will most likely start filming there, but for now, it's outside.
Wat yr is that 550 ex
not sure, but If I had to guess, 2013
@@HomeGaragechannel tanks for the feed back
@@HomeGaragechannel they selling me one for $60 need to fix wheels how they mow for every weekend worrier 4/5 house u think it's a good buy?
no problem
as your own personal mower yes good deal, but for commercial work, I would not buy it.
It still won’t start for me. I changed the plug, the filters , fresh gas is in it. And it won’t start!
Have you removed the drain bolt and cleared the holes?
I don’t know how to do that! Wish I did. Thank you for your help!
@@sharonwbw no problem
@@HomeGaragechannel can you show me how to do that? Please...
Sure. What is the model and serial number of your mower. It will help me figure out what your carburetor looks like
Can you do some more chainsaw repairs? ;)
yes i can. some coming this week on this channel or the other one.
Plus the self propelled doesn’t work either!
Let's first get it running then we'll figure out the self propel
Twice a year
Thank you for the comment
once a season oil change.
thank you poriland41 Daniel.
Once a year
thank you Martin LeBlanc.
How am I getting gas in my snapper lawnmower in my crank case
The float system isn't working to shut off the fuel so the easiest thing is to replace the carb.
Good video but to say buying a new mower instead of changing the bad transmission is ridiculous.
the transmission is very expensive
Home Garage I have a timemaster from toro. I can get a trans from 62.00 to 127.00. How much could yours b. And I need one right now. But I now hate this heavy mower so I just bought a Honda HRX HYA.
@@conniewhite7978most people are not going to replace the transmission themselves. Parts and labor put the cost of repair over the price this mower is worth.
Home Garage Well my mower sells for 1100.00. I paid 850.00 used. Watching utube I'm going to do it myself or have a friend help for a case of beer. There's your sign.
Oil change on a lawn mover? Every 10 years, or never.
Factory recommended Oil change interval on my car is 30'000 km. That is more than 300 hours of operation.
You muricans are somewhat crazy with oil changes.
thanks for the comment
Your car has an oil filter this mower does not. Big difference.
4:58 those sandwich designs are so cheap. Almost as bad as the stacked washers on the Walmart mowers.
stacked washer? can you send me a link to a video?
@@HomeGaragechannel bit.ly/2MYUGf3
Maybe it didn't work after you put the plastic cover back on it you didn't clear it out when you were in there. I hope you didn't charge the person. That was a half assed job.
hey thanks for your time in watching
Cutting blade upside-down?
always a possibility