I finished checking everything over, adjusted the stroke for the friction wheel travel (very easy system to work on!), topped up the oil, fueled it up and it started on the first pull.
The engine purrs smooth and quiet with a very low/mellow exhaust note, but once you throttle it up, that Ninja blade is CRAZY LOUD. It gives off a massive air rush noise, even though it kicks up little turbulence. All I can figure is it's because all the surfaces and kickers on that blade. Ear protection is a must with this beast unfortunately. Unlike my old Honda that is extremely quiet where you could comfortably mow w/out hearing protection.
The cut/mulch quality of the Snapper is just awesome. I went through some pretty deep stuff and the engine seemed to barely notice it. Only with high grass and going up a steep incline did the engine change tones slightly.
The controls layout, fit, feel are excellent on the Snapper. It's nice, tight and comfortable to operate. The differential on the rear drive axle makes it really easy to maneuver while the drive in engaged. Changing speeds while on the fly is smooth and effortless. Full ground speed is FAST and the slow speed is perfect for incline climbing, or going down an incline for that matter.
Almost nothing stuck to the underside of the deck and given the simple round dish design, there's few places for clumps to hide, making it a breeze to scrape clean.
I'm real happy with it so far. My only complaint would be the noise.
Joel
The engine purrs smooth and quiet with a very low/mellow exhaust note, but once you throttle it up, that Ninja blade is CRAZY LOUD. It gives off a massive air rush noise, even though it kicks up little turbulence. All I can figure is it's because all the surfaces and kickers on that blade. Ear protection is a must with this beast unfortunately. Unlike my old Honda that is extremely quiet where you could comfortably mow w/out hearing protection.
The cut/mulch quality of the Snapper is just awesome. I went through some pretty deep stuff and the engine seemed to barely notice it. Only with high grass and going up a steep incline did the engine change tones slightly.
The controls layout, fit, feel are excellent on the Snapper. It's nice, tight and comfortable to operate. The differential on the rear drive axle makes it really easy to maneuver while the drive in engaged. Changing speeds while on the fly is smooth and effortless. Full ground speed is FAST and the slow speed is perfect for incline climbing, or going down an incline for that matter.
Almost nothing stuck to the underside of the deck and given the simple round dish design, there's few places for clumps to hide, making it a breeze to scrape clean.
I'm real happy with it so far. My only complaint would be the noise.
Joel
