Lucky find - Used Snapper with FJ180V engine

[Setec1987]

I found this on Facebook Marketplace - it needs one cable repaired and the carburetor cleaned, but it fired up on starter fluid at least. Not bad for $50, a former landscaper was selling it.
This engine looks moderately complex, but I'm confident that I can figure out how to service it.

 

[Setec1987]

I got her running- just needed a complete carburetor cleaning, and fresh gas and oil. Ironically, it's snowing here today and I'm working on a mower.
These links show how to clean it:

 

[7394]

Ironically, it's snowing here today and I'm working on a mower.

That's the best time to get them going right..Ready for next mow season..

 

[7394]

PS: Nice score..

 

[Setec1987]

Update: I cleaned, sanded, primed, and painted a commercial Hi-Vac deck, then moved the engine and drive system onto it. I used Real Red from Sherwin-Williams from their oil-based industrial alkyd enamel product line.

This was a test; I need to get this mower into service this month, since Pittsburgh is feeling like spring. I have two more Snapper decks, where I will wet-sand to reduce brush strokes afterwards. But, I think that this SW paint will be very cleanable and resistant to chipping, which was the goal.

 

[7394]

Cool Beans !

 

[slomo]

I'll take every one of those at 300 bucks. Nice score at 50. That is the king of all push mowers. Compare that to the new battery jobs LOL.