Snapper rear engine rider. Dead..

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My 16HP V twin always smokes some after the mower has been stood up on it's rear stand...if I leave it for more than a few days It will get hydro locked with oil...(lots of hours)...

 

[MossRoad]

IT’S ALIVE!!!! :shocked:

Put on the new starter ($50) and the new Chinese carburetor ($15). And new fuel filter, fuel line shut off. New oil (3rd time). Turned the key, and it fired right up! I still Really Need to adjust the carburetor. Only seems to have one speed (rpm) and that’s pretty fast. Actually ran it around the front yard for a lap or two.
My gosh it was putting out some smoke at first. But settled down pretty quickly.
Now I have to see if I like the thing. I’ve been mowing on my Craftsman 50” 20HP Kohler. It’s very solid. This Snapper has a lot of flex in it. Going to run it a while before I decide. Probably could make a few bucks on it, but that’s not why I got it. Hoping it’ll work here at home, and maybe my wife will take it over.
Ha! I’ve got enough to do at the farm to keep me more than busy.

WOO! HOO! :thumbsup:

 

[MoPops]

Thanks guys again! For all the advice. Hopefully I’ll have it running in top form soon. It’s basically been sitting since 2007. Looks like a brand new unit.