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"The brake and seat safety switches seem to be good since the starter works when the key is turned." You'll have to diagnose the electrical issue with a meter over the "seems to be good" method. Isolate all the switches or test continuity to "verify" ALL the switches work as designed. I...

I built a tool like his video described but I needed to adjust by experience instead. I pull 180# (me) plus a fully loaded Cyclone Rake (Classic) with no issues. Wheelies? Heck yeah!

Jims Fixit has one of the best tutorials and shows you his homemade tool you can use.

Yes, its the rubber disc. Videos from Jims Fix It series should get you there. These are things to check. Not necessarily needed but its the area to focus on.

You would need to check the drive disc area. You'll probably need adjustments to where it hits in 1st gear and may need to adjust the contact pressure? Might need a new drive disc too? That's a good place to start.

I can't speak for the "best" year or model. I like my mid-80's RER 28" (Snapper RER 28085S) that was given to me by my father-in-law. Rebuilt, put a Honda on it and its been awesome for me. Does everything I've asked and ALOT more. Pull a Classic Cyclone rake too. Parts availability is about 80%...

I did the same thing and cut my deck too. Replace blade, blade holder. Next is to find why the spindle is hard to turn. They are pretty robust bearings but you could have damaged those.

Jim's Fix-it. A+

Agreed. I held mine with the top nut and smacked it with a hammer as it does un-thread. I'm also not sure which way it tightens/loosens. There might be spacers underneath too..

1. You can diagnose switches with a cheap continuity tester. 2. Did you change oil? Reason is it may have dumped fuel in oil, thus contaminating oil. 3. Air filter clean or off? 4. Adjust new carb and you're on your way. :o)

Here are some pics of the Snapper and Cyclone Rake. I just pulled it up from the basement for use this year. Disassembly and assembly are a breeze. It takes about 10-15 minutes to put together. They engineered it to be assembled/disassembled very fast tool-less. A+ 1. Cyclone Rake parts...

If you had a NIB Bag-n-Wagon, I'd be interested. Along with many others for sure. They are like gold.(y)

That's great. I assume your looking to sell these? or maybe not? If your looking to sell, I'm sure they will help someone out there to keep their vintage Snapper moving forward. :)

Yes, Jim Jackson is a great start for information. I rebuilt my RER using alot of his videos for help. -Matt

Thanks. I disassembled the whole mower, sandblasted, repainted, repowered with Honda. Came out decent. Pulls the full Cyclone Rake.