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Old school 1979 Snapper Hi Vac with 4hp Briggs.
I have the same Craftsman rider. It’s tough. Purchased a Honda self propelled push mower 2 years ago. Hate it. I’m either pushing it or chasing it. The “thumb activated” pulling engagement sucks. It will probably outlast me…Push - Toro 21" Super Recyler Model 20462, Vintage 1996, B&S GTS-5 5.5 HP engine
Riding - Craftsman (Husqvarna) 42" DYT 4000, Vintage 2005, B&S Intek Plus 18.5 HP engine.
Agree, my Troy Bilt TB130 with Hinda GCV160 runs like a champ with zero problemsBecause all I ever need is a simple walk behind mower w/o any drive wheels, the best mower I’ve had is my current Troy-Built w/Honda GCV160. After 15 years, only now do I have to do a few things to the mower. It just starts 1st pull and runs fantastic. It’s still on the OE NGK plug and it is only on its 2nd air filter. It gets new oil every season and Sta-BIL in the gas.
Surprisingly, it worked. I took my neighbors suggestion and drained all the old gas, put fresh gas with no Sta-bil, and added a cap full of Berryman’s B12. Ran poorly for a few mins then started running much better, like it should and starts a lot easier too. Interesting how Sta-bil is causing poor running on the Honda engine but not the MTD branded engines in my other outdoor equipment. Yes, the gas that was in the lawnmower before was fresh and had the correct amount of Sta-bil. And I cycle the gas every spring and fall and put it in my car. Only thing different this time is I didn’t add Sta-bil. I guess I won’t use that anymore. Sorry to go off topic, just wanted to update my last post.….. Honda GCV160 and that engine has been a piece of junk since day one. Always hard to start, bogs down easily and runs rough. My neighbor the other day said not to use Sta-bil in Honda engines because they’re fussy, but I’ve been using it just fine in all my other non-Honda engine power equipment for years. But I’ll try it. I’ll see if it runs better but if not I’m throwing it in the dumpster and getting another mower with a Briggs and Stratton engine.
If this is an ad with a picture of the exact Snapper model that you have, I hate to tell you this, but the mower in the picture has a Tecumseh engine on it.Old school 1979 Snapper Hi Vac with 4hp Briggs.
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Same except for the engine. Like this:If this is an ad with a picture of the exact Snapper model that you have, I hate to tell you this, but the mower in the picture has a Tecumseh engine on it.
Toro personal pace with a Briggs flathead for a push mower. My riders are Sears Suburban's, one was Honda repowered 15 years ago the other is bone stock including the Tecumseh HH120. Both are over 45 years old. Oil, grease, blades yearly and a belt every once in a while is the majority of maintenance they need. Love all of them!Mine has to be the most recent. Yard Machines 675exi Briggs and Stratton. 163 cc. MTD. Never Change oil model. I do, of course. Lasting a long while. Use Sta-bil, some MMO, some left over Gumout, and lately Sta-bil Small Engine Pro in the oil and gas.
It seems like the fail point on two other mowers of mine have been the carbs. But this Yard Machine has been doing great with using the above additives.
I had an 18” 3 wheel Bunton trim mower years ago. Light as a feather and very maneuverable The single front wheel could pivot 360 degrees or lock in place for straight line mowing. Aluminum deck with zerk fittings on the wheels with a 3hp B&S. Mid 60’s vintage. Buttons were top of the line back in the day! Should have kept that one.1978 Bunton 36" mower with a 10HP Tecumseh engine