
Rear Engine Rider
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Posted July 07, 2012 - 11:01 PM
It's a Snapper model# 28085, presently powered with an 11hp Briggs which doesn't seem original and has some carb issue(s), starts and dies. Haven't spent much time on it and would like to get some ideas from you guys, so fire away! I posted a request for manual, but without the correct # off engine, this may be a slow long walk.
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Posted July 07, 2012 - 11:28 PM
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 04:28 AM
28085=
28 deck size
08 is the h.p.
5 is the series.
It looks like you have the HiVac deck, the 28" and 33" we're HiVacs, they were made for bagging. The 25" and 30" we're side discharge.
This old Snappers have been around forever, I saw one for sale that was supposed to a 1958 model.
I have a 3011511BE
This is 30" cut, 11.5 h.p., series 11, with a Briggs and Electric start.
Edited by Amigatec, July 08, 2012 - 04:34 AM.
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 04:40 AM
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 05:53 AM
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 06:09 AM
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 06:32 AM
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 08:31 AM
Exactly the position I used to store it in the garage (space saver) removed tank to drain..Those Snappers are tough old mowing machines. My Grandpa had a couple of them over the years and loved them. For a riding lawn mower, they do a nice job. Take the bagger off the back and you can stand them on there rear end to change and sharpen the blade, coolest thing about them I always thought.
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 08:39 AM
They are simple to maintain & repair. .....The weakest part is probably the axle bushings, which are easy to replace. ....If adjusted properly, the rubber drive disc will last a long time.
The clutch pedal is only used to start & stop the machine. ....Press the clutch - Put in 1st Gear - Release clutch and you're moving - shift up & down through any forward speed without using the clutch. .....Use the clutch to stop or to shift into reverse. (For safety, you have to hold the shift lever in the reverse position.).....It's a very simple and reliable drive mechanism.
If you have the need for a mower, I would encourage you to keep it, and do what is necessary to get it operational. ....It is a much better mower than most of what is sold new today!
I will try to scan & post a Snapper manual for you. ...I don't have anything on the 11hp B&S engine.
Edited by Bruce Dorsi, July 08, 2012 - 08:40 AM.
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 08:58 AM
According to what you have it is a 28" deck, with 8 h.p. motor and a Series 5 rider.
28085=
28 deck size
08 is the h.p.
5 is the series.
It looks like you have the HiVac deck, the 28" and 33" we're HiVacs, they were made for bagging. The 25" and 30" we're side discharge.
This old Snappers have been around forever, I saw one for sale that was supposed to a 1958 model.
I have a 3011511BE
This is 30" cut, 11.5 h.p., series 11, with a Briggs and Electric start.
I have a manual for mine and there isnt a lot of difference between them, I know the rudder drive disc has changed over time, mine has the "smooth clutch" in it. About the only other thing would adjusting the deck belt. Under the seat were the pipe goes into the frame there may be some shim behind it, that is where you adjust it.
I guess 8hp is gone, this 11hp looks like it can take an e starter. There is a Hi Vac label. Went to snapper site but got no results with the 28..# I entered. I've watched a few tube vids including one where the guy was running a plow on a snowy day. Will post better pics later if possible, Thanks for weighing in.If you need any help with repairs I have done quite a bit to mine. The biggest problems will be with the rudder drive disc underneath. They tend to wear out quickly.
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 10:08 AM
The deck lift on mine is from the 250815B mower but the deck is from the 3011511BE model. I liked the newer deck lift better.
I have a video where I changed it out.
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 10:09 AM
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 10:35 AM
Another thing that helps is to adjust the deck. On the front left side hanger near the foot rest will be a cam adjuster, this will adjust the side to side level, on the deck at the back under the cover, is a long threaded rod that adjusts the front to back tilt. After a few try's I got mine where it cuts level.
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Posted July 08, 2012 - 03:11 PM
Like I say some have a bearing and some have a bushing the bushings will have the zerk. I replaced the bearing in mine and packed it full when I did. I also replaced the rubber boots on the axles. I have seen these run without boots and they will get rusty and then it will hard to shift.
Also you might want to check the to shift linkages at the very back for wear, on mine these were so worn that it wouldn't hardy pull itself, it you tried to drive up a small hill you would have to get off and push. in fact that is the reason way it was given to me, nobody could figure out what was wrong. After I replaced them, it would pop wheelies.
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