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davec

Joined: May 2, 2005
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Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Original Message May 2, 2005 12:46 pm

I have an old snapper hi-vac, 5 hp Briggs engine. I have replace the differential and now the drive plate has gone out. Should keep repairing it or go for a new one? If I go for a new one, which engine? There are 3 engines listed:

6.5-hp Briggs & Stratton Quantum
7-hp Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV
6-hp Kawasaki OHV

I have a pretty small lawn, but also use the mower to suck up leaves in the fall

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Marshall

As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #15 May 4, 2005 5:31 pm

WOW BILL, I WOUD LOVE TO HAVE ONE!

Bill_D

Nice day for a mow!!

Location: Chicago
Joined: Dec 6, 2002
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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #16 May 4, 2005 11:54 pm

Took her for a quick rip after the Bulls loss tonight to let off some steam. That 450 is one strong but amazingly quiet 4 cycle engine. Very lightweight bike. Will take some getting used to for sure.

Marshall

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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #17 May 5, 2005 8:34 am

davec, did they get it repaired for you, how does it work and run now?

davec

Joined: May 2, 2005
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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #18 May 5, 2005 1:21 pm

Marshall wrote:

davec, did they get it repaired for you, how does it work and run now?

Marshall, I am going to buy the parts (drive plate and probabley rubber drive wheel), grease the bearings andkeep it going another year and spend the $ on toys. Maybe a mountain bike, fly rod, camping/rafting gear... who knows.

Thanks for all your help.

Marshall

As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #19 May 5, 2005 4:39 pm

That will be money darn well spent!!

davec

Joined: May 2, 2005
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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #20 May 15, 2005 2:37 pm

Well, I bought a new drive plate, idler pully, rubber drive ring ($56 total), took a couple of hours, a lttle swearing, but runs like new. Now for the new toys....

Marshall

As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )

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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #21 May 15, 2005 7:33 pm

Dave, glad to hear it! Ok, what are next toys?

pecanmanwill

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Re: Buy a new Snapper or Repair the old one?
Reply #22 May 16, 2005 11:19 am

Dave====That is what I like abought a Snapper. It can be rebuilt and doing so puts it back in top notch shape. Like Marshall stated, glad you got it going---Will

Will--sometimes called pecanmanwill

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