Best "Vintage" Snapper Rider To Rebuild/Use???

[HomeyHal]

Mine has a 14HP I/C Briggs with the cast iron cylinder liner. She's a keeper.

My series 20 has that engine. The carb was leaking through and filling the crankcase. Installed an in-line fuel shut-off and a couple of oil changes later it seems all good. Hopefully it turns out to be as solid as yours.
One of the reasons I like the Kohler is they have a spin-on oil filter. But they are stupid expensive and don’t seem to be available in this horsepower range anymore.

 

[slomo]

I'd rather have no filter like mine. Cheaper oil dumps. Millions of mowers out there with no oil filters.

Fix your carb needle and use the shut off valve.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
Well, guess I should say, bought a Snapper RER Model M, Series 19, 2003 Mower, with a B&S Power Built 9 HP Motor.

Actually wanted a bigger engine, but seems the 9HP is big enough and runs like a watch, no complaints.

If the Engine goes will just put a bigger one on but cutting grass now.

Had to shim the rear axle to take some slop out but good now, happy so far and will do a little work on her this Winter!

Thanks for the info!