mattm55
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Hello all,
I've always found great info on forums so I'll add my experience (or lack of) with restoring a Snapper RER 28085S that was given to me by my father-in-law. I already have it in pieces so I'll start the build up there. I think most can take things apart? It's getting them back together that's the problem ;o)
Model: Snapper RER 28085S 28" HiVac w/low profile bagger
Background: I had been given this mower around 2000 with a leaky 8HP Briggs. I replaced that engine with a 12HP Briggs that lasted up until this past season. That engine lost compression and "dropped" an intake valve. Being the end of the season I did the old "steak" the valve seat to finish out the leaf season. Worked but knew it was time to redo the engine.
So I removed the old Briggs and didn't stop... All the pieces for the mower are in boxes. I'm starting with the mower and will work on the deck in the next phase. It is amazing how easy and well built these machines are (OK, were). I'm currently waiting on parts and doing all the cleaning in a modified HF parts washer. Stay tuned for more...
Thanks, Matt
I've always found great info on forums so I'll add my experience (or lack of) with restoring a Snapper RER 28085S that was given to me by my father-in-law. I already have it in pieces so I'll start the build up there. I think most can take things apart? It's getting them back together that's the problem ;o)
Model: Snapper RER 28085S 28" HiVac w/low profile bagger
Background: I had been given this mower around 2000 with a leaky 8HP Briggs. I replaced that engine with a 12HP Briggs that lasted up until this past season. That engine lost compression and "dropped" an intake valve. Being the end of the season I did the old "steak" the valve seat to finish out the leaf season. Worked but knew it was time to redo the engine.
So I removed the old Briggs and didn't stop... All the pieces for the mower are in boxes. I'm starting with the mower and will work on the deck in the next phase. It is amazing how easy and well built these machines are (OK, were). I'm currently waiting on parts and doing all the cleaning in a modified HF parts washer. Stay tuned for more...
Thanks, Matt
