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    Self Propelled 10515 Hard to Push

    Are Self Propelled 10515 Hard to Push compared to a Push Mower? I just got this and it was hard to push around trees compared to my just push.. Its not all that much harder but it doesn't roll as free.. I thought I found the issue when I was pushing in 1st but same thing neutral.. Can it be...
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    Where to get Tires

    Someone asked last week were to get tires and I just noticed Amazon has them on sale Fronts $19 Rears $29 Amazon.com: Carlisle Turf Saver Lawn & Garden Tire - 16x6.50-8: Automotive
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    LB 10515 Craig's List Find :)

    :smile: Craig's List find in Atlanta.. It's smokes a lot more than my 580540.. Is their anything I should look at to fix this or is it normal? Only negatives are a bad back wheel and both tiny hub caps for back wheels are missing.. The new to me the 10515 was "One Benjamin" :smile: :smile...
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    Snapper 28085S RER Series 5 - 21 HP Upgrade

    I'll be adding some Wiring Diagrams on how I upgraded the Wiring, install a Solenoid and 7 Post Key Switch soon.. I found a great $399 deal at eBay for a Briggs and Stratton Single Cylinder Intek 21 HP engine.. I upgraded from the 10HP Tecumseh I bought new in the 90s The Tecumseh is still...
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    Snapper 21401P saved

    I just finished painting a new aluminum deck for a from a 10515, it came with the muffler plate so I can mount my engine from the 680540 and change it over.. I had to buy new back wheel adjusters and I use the handle from the older one.. I was hoping to just drill new holes but the new deck's...
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    Engine Can I Change F-Muffler Plate for Newer Design? 1992 Model for 1994

    Is it possible to change Muffler Plates on 680540 (1992) and 10515 (1994) I checked part numbers and both use the same Block but different muffler plates... I bought a used Aluminum Deck and it came with the muffler plate.. I was hoping my 680540 motor would fit with me just drilling a few new...
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    How To Remove Froze Blade Mounting Base.. 1992 - 680540

    I bought a Lawn Boy 680540 in 1992 and over the years I have tried a few times to remove this flange to clean the muffler with no success.. I have worked as a machinist for over 40 year so I know mechanics and metal... I have only used this machine to trim around trees and getting pissed I...
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    I need a B&S (3x2) Wire Connector for a Inteck 21 HP Engine

    I re-power my old Snapper with a Intek and need a connector for the Mower to plug into the engine.. Anyone have any ideas where I can find one without buying a whole wire harness?
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    Georgia Machinist (retired) in the Yard

    Hello Y'all :)
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    Wiring Question: 21 HP Intek. Can Charging Wire go to Battery or must go Key Switch

    HELLO, My first post.. Wiring Question: 21 HP Intek. Can Charging Wire go to Battery or must it go to Key Switch then back to Battery? I am worried it will discharge battery if it goes direct to battery.. I made a new wiring system for my old Snapper with a 21 HP Intek and everything is fine...
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