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Unknown Snapper RER

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Henshaw

So I picked up an old school snapper.
She runs like a clock and cuts like brand new. Looks a little roughy, but rides great.

Basically, I've got a leaky carb, with a float that doesn't quite float anymore. So I need a rebuild kit.
I'd also like to determine the year and model of the mower. My data plate is shot though.

And my last question would be, is it okay to ease it in gear without using the clutch? The clutch is so jerky, it's literally a pain in the tuchus. I seems to ride a lot smooth without using the clutch and just easing it up and down in the gears.

It's got a 319cc B&S pull start motor, with a clutch pedal, no breaks.
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#2

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cashman

Looks like a 1977 26' cut.


#3

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Henshaw

Would you happen to know the model on those? I'm fairly certain it is a 26 inch.


#4

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Jack17

It looks like a 5HP Comet 26.
https://www.partstree.com/parts/sna...per-26-rear-engine-rider-5-hp-comet-series-x/
Being what appears to be a disk-drive would make it OK to shift-on-the-go without clutching in.


#5

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cashman

Looks like an 8hp to me. Possibly a #2680 model. If it is all original, it was one of the last years that had a steel cover over the deck and white painted X series style handlebars. Look above the spark plug on the engine and find the model and serial number and if the engine is original will tell you what year the engine was built and horse power. 1977 was the only year that had a red painted steel cover over the deck (if hasn't been painted red since). The 1976 models had a plastic cover over the deck and bicycle style handle bars. Any way, model #2680 is close enough to find parts for the mower. It was an "0" series, kinda of an in between model of the older X series and the later series "1" models.


#6

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Henshaw

Yeah, I figured it would be fine, but I just wanted to make sure. I'll check out the link you sent me once I get off work. Thank ya!

Now to figure out why the iPhone App doesn't work. Haha.


#7

H

Henshaw

cashman said:
Looks like an 8hp to me. Possibly a #2680 model. If it is all original, it was one of the last years that had a steel cover over the deck and white painted X series style handlebars. Look above the spark plug on the engine and find the model and serial number and if the engine is original will tell you what year the engine was built and horse power. 1977 was the only year that had a red painted steel cover over the deck (if hasn't been painted red since). The 1976 models had a plastic cover over the deck and bicycle style handle bars. Any way, model #2680 is close enough to find parts for the mower. It was an "0" series, kinda of an in between model of the older X series and the later series "1" models.
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I found the engine stuff. It's an eight horse power, like you said. Pretty cool little machine. Weighs a ton too. Hahaha. I'll search that model number when I get off!


#8

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Henshaw

All of the manuals for 2860 mention a brake pedal, which mine does not have. Along with electric start, which mine also does not have. So it can't be a 2860.. however they do seem very similar otherwise. I'd like to figure out the exact model just to know it at this point, haha.


#9

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cashman

Might be kinda hard to tell exactly what model # it was and it possibly is an "X" series underneath. If it is an X series with a 8hp engine, the model would have been a 268X. With electric start it would have had an "S" in the model #.


#10

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Mow Joe

I agree that it is most likely a 268X. If it were a "0" or newer, the deck lift lever would be on the left side and it would have bicycle type handlebars.

No, it's NOT ok to put it into gear without clutching. Clutch it to put it into 1st or reverse. ALWAYS START IN FIRST! Once in 1st gear, shift on the go to any forward speed WITHOUT clutching. You can downshift all the way back to neutral without clutching, but not out of neutral. And yes, they all "snap" when taking off in 1st, no way around it without installing the smooth-start clutch kit that didn't appear until the early 80s.


#11

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Henshaw

Okay. I appreciate it. Now where can I get a spare drive disk? I see mine is getting mighty close to that notch, which I suppose is to tell you when to change it.

Also, I accidentally put my wife's 5w-20 synthetic oil in it. It's high mileage oil, I buy that to be extra safe. But anywho, do y'all think that it'll be fine until summer really kicks off? Right now it's only in the seventies - eighties.


#12

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cashman

Just about any of the online lawnmower parts sites sell Snapper drive disc's. If your from Georgia, you've probably got a lawnmower dealer close by that has them. If the one you get has a friction liner on the inside of the drum, just remove it cause your's wont be needing it as it's used on the later models. You might be able to increase the braking ability by placing another spacer in front of the pedal and this will take up more slack in the cable.


#13

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Henshaw

I'll check with the local shop.
My clutch cable is literally taught with all the spacers on the back side of the pedal. Braking isn't too much of a concern for me. Thanks though!


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