Hi Jim. I raised the deck height 1/4" and the chains the same, now the cutting height is 2 1/4" which is perfect for fine fescue grass. thanks very much for your video, it was very helpful. Thanks again Ed McGee

Wow - for those of us with rural or bumpy lawns, this was a big help, I now have 1-5 as 1.25, 1.75, 2.25, 2.75, 3.25 and I use 1.75 (position #2) as my go-to on a bit of lawn (the Centipede lawn). I was changing the belt over (STENS, very tough belt) after burning up some import ("Woniu") belt and did the deck-lift; i think it was about six quarter-turns on that 9/16" nut. Use a deep-socket if you have it.

Thanks Jim, You've helped so much. I bought a used 2002 snapper in 2014.... in 2021 I started having problems. I live in Italy and don't have easy access to parts nor to folks that know these machines. A vendor tried to convince me to buy a new macchine for 3400 euro. With your help I have the old macchine up and running better than when I bought it for less than 300 euro. Thanks to you, I feel comfortable taking everything apart and putting in back together again.

@jimjackson9381

4 ай бұрын

Well, if you need any parts, let me know. I don’t know what shipping would be, but I would be willing to ship them to you, these are awesome machines and we have to keep them running as long as possible in this country we can’t buy these anymore they only make them for overseas, keep in touch and let me know how things are going. Jim.

Thanks for this one, and for all your other posts that have helped me keep my old Snapper riding mower running and adjusted. Yesterday I adjusted the blade deck height, just as you described. When I was done I chugged down a beer in your honor. Hope you enjoyed it!

@jimjackson9381

10 ай бұрын

I wondered why I was having a little bit better day all of a sudden. Thanks for the beer. Jim

Thank you Jim for this video. Well done sir!

Thanks, I looked it up since I ordered a new belt yesterday. It's 73 and 1/2". I had a belt that I ordered a couple of years ago and it was 74 3/4". Thanks for showing how to raise the mower deck. My deck used to be perfect in the 3rd notch but some how it is lower now and I need to raise it a little bit. Thanks again

@jimjackson9381

Ай бұрын

Make sure all your tires are completely full of air that will change your cutting distance

Awesome. I had to adjust my series 23,30 in side discharge, from the bars. One side was lower than the other on the front. Now I know how to do the whole front adjustment. Thank you. I had fix my deck from hitting a branch, what a job.

Thank You Jim, I'll be 80 this year and still have my Snapper SR 28" Just made two repairs by watching your video my mechanical skills improved 100 percent.

@jimjackson9381

11 ай бұрын

Well, glad the videos could help you do your work makes me feel like I did something right you sound like you’re a subscriber so I won’t even ask don’t forget to thumbs up though I guess that helps to and it’s free. Jim

Thanks for this. My 26 inch 1973 had a pin and threaded clevis. But the function was the same, remove the pin and tighten the clevis and it raised the front of the deck. I removed a link of chain in the rear and it definitely needed the front raised.

Very useful info. Thanks for sharing.

I just raised my deck with your video. I've been wanting to raise it but I only used the chains in the back. Did not know how to raise the front. Tried my mower out and it mowed to the perfect height that I like. Thank you.

Great advice Dr snapper

Hello Jim. I viewed many of your videos and just wanted to say "thank you" for the information. This stuff is invaluable and you do a great job explaining how to correct problems with these machines. Thanks for all the videos with great information!!

@jimjackson9381

11 ай бұрын

Well thanks for watching and I’m sure it sounds like your subscriber that helps me and it’s free. Jim.

This answered a question I've had for a long time. Thanks

@OLDDOG47

4 жыл бұрын

Me too ten years!

Great information.. always excellent presentation .

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment I’m trying to do my best to help everyone save money and keep these machines running. Jim

Hi Jim. All of your videos are great. I have an old snapper 28" cut riding mower. And I have used all your videos to keep it running and cutting great. Thank you.

@jimjackson9381

10 ай бұрын

Well, thanks for watching and I hope your subscriber it is free to subscribe and it helps me out a lot. Jim.

Hi Jim, I’m Bob Morrison from Derry New Hampshire, I just found your channel, I have looked at a few videos referencing some questions I’ve had about my Snapper rear engine rider, and have found them to be a great help. Thanks for putting these out for us to learn from.

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Morrison jr Well I’m glad I could help if you have any questions you can email me I try to answer all of them.Jim Hope you’re a new subscriber I could use your help with that issue

I've been having a max flow of these snappers coming into my shop. Most of these have been sitting for a few years and have water in the fuel tanks that has rusted out the rest of the fuel system. I yard tested the last tractor that needed quite a bit of work and it scalped my yard even though it was on the setting of 5. I had thought the chains were where they needed to be moved but your video quickly got me straight. The tractor went home with the customer today, but his chains needed to be cleaned up and the threads lubricated first prior to attempting to move anything.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

There is an adjustment underneath the cover on the mower deck that will raise the front of the deck if you just raise the back it’s not really gonna stop it from scalping your yard, they do sell a set of anti-scalp wheels you can bolt on the mower deck and you can get them from Parts Tree.Com. out of Texas if you need anything just let me know as far as help repairing the snappers. Jim

Thanks for the video 👍👏👏👏👏

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks for watching. Jim

Oh man, I thought the title was Racing! Good job as always.

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Browning No I don’t type and sometimes my tablet and my phone types whatever it wants to so if I don’t really proofread sometimes things go out that really shouldn’t. Jim

Jim, I've tried adjusting the deck height with the chains alone without success. Thank you for showing me the rod and nut.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you need any more help with his deck issue. Jim

Jim yes we raised the mower deck all the way up by the bolts & chains. My brother leveled it all around ( we watched your video) Still cutting my yard way to short. Left cut out circles when he turned mower in a circle. I think my grass in my front yard is just too spongy. We will loosen the yolk spring & I will let you know. As always thank you such Much for your knowledge & help.

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a long rod on your deck you’ll have to take the cover off to see it easier it goes from the front to the deck if you tighten the nut on the back of that rod it will lift the front of your mower deck then you can level it by using the chains. Jim

Thank you Jim. I noticed that my 18 year old Snapper was scuffing the turf when set to the lowest setting. I'll fix that tomorrow!

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

m hr Great Glad I could help. Jim

Thanks. I knew about the chains, which mine has but not about the adjusting of the front of the deck.. 👍

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for watching. Jim

Hey Jim do you know wear I can get a new octagon sleeve for my accel I lost rev and couldn't figure out why took my boots off and the end was split in like 3 spots on the end and won't let it slide to go into reverse

How ya doin mr jim do you rebuild tecumseh engines on a old rear engine snapper I ran it low on oil do to the wrong dipstick being installed by previous owner

Jim, now that I’ve got my mower staying running I cut my lawn a couple of weeks ago and it was so bad the mower kept dying and when done, my buddy that used to own a lawn business asked me if it had thatching blades on it. My lawn wasn’t that high to cause either of these things. I bought a new blade and put it on today and mowed again. Same thing, maybe not quite as bad. I took it into the shop and adjusted the rear chains, not knowing about the front adjustment and went to finish the job. Much better, mower never bogged but still not great. What is the height of the from the factory supposed to be from the floor to the deck on the 1 setting? I figured if I can get this set it will get me a good starting place. Btw I have been mowing on the #5 setting through the whole process. Thanks again for all your help and knowledge.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what no. 1 setting is but I will find out. Jim

Thanks! When replacing my bent blade holder, I noticed that the deck touched the garage floor when in position 1. Since that didn't seem right, I watched your video and have adjusted the deck to be 1/2" off the floor in position 1.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Perfect, thanks for watching and I hope subscribing. Jim

Yay Jim! The deck on the one you helped me fix is pretty low in the front.. This should fix it.. I tried that from bolt in front of the deck where the blade engaged pedal is. No luck there maybe a 1/4 inch raise.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

The bolt on the front arm is to tip the deck from side to side if you take that black cover off the top of your deck you’ll see a long rod going from the front to the back of the deck with a nut on the back end of it if you tighten that nut that should raise the front of your mower deck, there is also two holes in the front of your machine under the platform where are you put your feet you can raise the whole assembly by using the top set of holes. Let me know if you need anything else. Jim

@stevetorres76

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 thanks Jim.. yes I noticed the extra holes for the pin in the front of the machine that supports the deck. It was already set in the higher position.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevetorres76 OK then try the adjusting Rod and see if that helps. Jim

@stevetorres76

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim… I can tell just by looking at the video that it will fix the problem. 👍

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevetorres76 well keep me posted. Jim

Hey there Jim. Thanks for all of your videos. A few months ago I picked up my first vintage Snapper RER and have been enjoying the restoration process thanks to your videos. I do have a question: I have a 7800103. I have to cut my lawn pretty tall due to some uneven spots and being on a hill. I've raised the deck as high as it can possibly go, which finally got me to an acceptable length when driving straight. However, any bump I hit scalps the lawn significantly- like going onto the sidewalk or driveway. I understand that it comes with the territory (no pun intended,) but I've had other riders and this one does it way worse. Tires are inflated correctly, brand new blade, all maintenance done, etc. So my question is- are there any sort of rubber mounts or mechanisms that stabilize the deck that might have worn down and need replacing? The deck sure seems pretty bouncy on these elevation transfers... I just cant figure out a solution and I LOVE everything else about this mower. I'll live with the scalps if I have to, but it would be great if I didn't. Thanks so much again for all you do!

@marshallsanchez2070

9 ай бұрын

TO be clear, I've raised my deck as high as all the adjustments will go and still be able to level it, and then I cut on 5.

I Jim. My snapper deck has been raised up the highest it will go. Originally the blade was 3” off ground now it is 41/4” o from ground. Still cutting my St Augustine grass too short. Also showed tire rounds when turning. Also what is making my mower jerk me back when engaging clutch

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Well most people have trouble with the machines not moving so I tell them to watch video number 70 and tighten the yolk spring, you’re gonna wanna loosen your yolk spring that will make it take off slower. Did you adjust your mower deck to raise it and if so what did you do. Jim

Jim: I just purchased a pretty good used snapper rear engine unit. It would not run. I got the thing running in no time, but in running it around the yard to test it, I saw that whenever a tire ran into a small hole in the yard it would scalp the yard pretty bad. Doesn't the unit have some type of "floating deck" to try and keep it level when the frame moves? I see that most older snappers like mine do not have anti scalping wheels so how does that work. Thanks for your videos.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Not all machines anymore came with them you can order them from Parts Tree.Com. and put them on your machine but you have to order each piece separate the bracket the wheel the axle in the bolt, times three. Jim

Plan on replacing front and rear wheel bearings. Watched video and now need to get the bearings. Mower is old. Model 80106-28088TE. What bearings size do need?

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

I will take your model number and go to Parts Tree.Com and they’ll help you find the correct bearings and bushings that you need. Jim

Thanks again!!!

Hi Jim,,Thanks for the videos. On this subject, when I raise my deck above level 3 my cutting quality goes down to the point I have to run over the same cutting area multitude times. It's very thick St. Augustine grass and I have tried several different types of blades,,,do you have any suggestions? 28 inch rider with much kit installed. Jerry from Texas

@audimaster5000

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a common issue with all mower decks and the whole airflow turbulence stuff goes. The problem is what works with some conditions and grass types, won’t work for other situations. The standard rule of thumb is to run the front of the deck 1/4” or so lower than the back. The theory is the blades will only need to cut the grass to height once and discharge them right away. Unfortunately this doesn’t always work when mulching or mowing such light weight grasses. Walker, Ferris, Exmark and Wright mowers are top of the line mowers, yet they’ll all have similar issues. The issue with ‘ground effect’ or having the deck lifted where air flow gets disrupted is what it is. It’d be like using a vacuum cleaner 3” off the ground. They use extended baffle areas built into the decks to counteract ‘blowout’ or turbulent issues. It may seem counterintuitive but try running with a level deck or experiment lowering the rear of the deck 1/4” or so. Also note that some mulching blades have the lift sails divert the air inward towards the spindle and others angle the air flow outwards. It’s a myth that those mulching blades use the serrated lift sails to cut. They work by keeping the cut grass blades in suspension longer to become chopped up again and again. There’s a point where too much turbulence and disruptive airflow can work against us. If one could put a rubber side skirt around the deck bottom to focus the air better, it’d be ideal. And that’s also exactly what some decks have available- a moveable front baffle height. Some have better luck throttling down the motor a bit to find a sweet spot to get proper air lift balanced. Or use lesser lift blades. I don’t know if they make a ‘sand’ blade for snappers but one of those may be awesome for your situation. Watch some KZread videos by Walker mowers or Wright and it may help understand how finicky all this stuff can be. Lolz I have to tweak things all season long as conditions change. It’s a challenge

@pughconsulting

2 жыл бұрын

I recognize this is 2 years ago, but if anyone is reading this... St. Augustine grass blades will grow interwoven together and will even move throughout the day. In the heat of the day, it'll interweave tighter and at night or early morning will relax. Try to mow during those relaxed timeframes. When mowing, that first pass will eliminate some of the blades (mostly) that are holding others down. After a little while, those blades of grass held down pop up and look like stragglers. This has nothing to do with blade sharpness, it's just the nature of the grass. Of course, keep your blade sharp regardless. It'll take more than one pass to get them all and even on a second pass, you may get additional blades popping up from eliminating more of the grass blades holding down the stragglers. If that even makes sense. Mowing during the evening will help prevent so many straggler blades since the grass is more relaxed and vertical. Mowing shorter will do this as well but it's hard on the grass. I tend to mow higher when this is happening, sometimes up near 5", because if it is happening, then it must be from severe heat and stress, and mowing higher helps keep that stress level down. Of course, mitigate this advice if you're dealing with other things happening with the grass, such as disease or pests.

Jim, do I have to remove the deck from the tractor to dothis?

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

No you do not have to remove your mower deck to raise it. Jim

Hi, what length of belt does the 28" snapper deck use!!

@jimjackson9381

Ай бұрын

Well, off the top of my head I think it’s 74 and three-quarter inches but if you go on Parts Tree.Com with your model number, it will tell you exactly how big it should be and remember you need a double V belt not a standard V

My deck is different from either of those. It hangs from 2 cables . Is there an adjustment for those?

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

There should be some kind of an adjustment on the end of the cables. Jim

just bought a sr1328 Snapper. the engine has a rap. i need to replace the engine. It has a briggs 13hp engine. what is a direct replacement engine? i have the electric start.

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Most any Briggs & Stratton engine will fit on your machine as long is the horsepower is somewhat close to the old engine. Jim

So I have steel cables on the back, was this maybe done by the previous owner, or is there a way to adjust those?

@jimjackson9381

24 күн бұрын

No, some machines had steel support cables on the back of the mower deck if you look up towards the top of the cable where it goes through the rear case, there should be a bolt on the end of the cable and you can tighten the nut and it will raise the back of the deck.

@brianb1585

24 күн бұрын

Thank you for the response, I will do just that. 😊

Question! Can I do away with my conventional brackets that hold a deck on my cub zero turn and replace the brackets with chains to hold the deck? It looks like an easy change out.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Well I’m not sure what the mower deck bracket looks like but I don’t see any reason why you can’t switch it out as long as it holds it secure and it doesn’t swing around. Jim

@jessalford5927

Жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 I agree! I'm going to get the chain tomorrow and do it.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

@@jessalford5927 well let me know how it works. Jim

@jessalford5927

Жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 Jim, I got the job finished. I hung my Cub Cadet mower deck on chains. It works perfect. The side to side swing is not an issue because of the front bracket that hooks the deck to the frame. I'm proud of my mower now.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Awesome send me a picture of you sitting on it and I’ll put it on my Wall of friends. Jim

If this was addressed in the comments, I didn't find it. Raising the front in this manner shouldn't affect the side to side adjustment you addressed in an earlier column, should it? I adjusted my 3009 series side to side, per the manual, and when I started the front to back, I found I didn't have enough chain to lower the rear level (or a little lower) than the front. The side to side procedure works, but it's a pain you know where. I'd rather not do it again. Thanks, John

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

John No lift in the front of your mower deck in the back of your mower deck should not affect your side to side adjustment unless one chain on the back is tighter than the other. Jim

@John-gj1jr

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 Thanks, Jim

I have the chain type. I am trying to raise the deck and for the life of me the screws will not untighten...any suggestions on how to untighten it?

@jimjackson9381

3 ай бұрын

You’re going to have to send me a picture of what you’re working on and what make and model of machine you have. Jim

@janicepicklesimer5044

3 ай бұрын

I relabeled it back to the original height now the blade will not engage and when it did engage the pedal to hold it down is stuck. I have the 28 inch mower what did I do to it?

@jimjackson9381

3 ай бұрын

@@janicepicklesimer5044 i’m going to need your complete model number and some pictures of your machine. You can use your finger to point to the parts of the machine that you changed so I can try and figure out what’s going on. My email is. jimsfixitshop@gmail.com Thanks. Jim

Do you have a video for MTG Yard Machines--- my mower is a now a subsoiler...

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Well I might be able to help you out take some pictures of the issue and explain to me exactly what it is or is not doing and I’ll see what I can do. Jim Send the pictures to. jimsfixitshop@gmail.com

@brasspick

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 It'll be a day or so...I don't know enough about mowers to even know where on the mower to take the picture.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@brasspick well let me know if you need any help with it. Jim

@brasspick

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 I emailed you...the lever is slack from 1-3, and starts tightnening up properly at 3, and at 5 the blade's only raised abt 3/4 inch from the ground. Also, I'm a newbie with my phone so I am learning as I go.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@brasspick well if you can send me some pictures to my email jimsfixitshop@gmail.com I’ll see if I can help you. Jim

I live in Knoxville,TN. ,are you possibly near by?

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

I am in Muskegon Michigan. Jim

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

What can I do to help you get your machine running. I just had a few or send me his complete drivetrain from lower Pennsylvania I rebuilt it and sent it back to him. Jim

Hi Jim, at 5;25 you showed my model, 331413KVE. my deck leveling rod doesnt seem to fit and I suspect it was the wrong one because the parts diagram from partstree www.partstree.com/models/331413kve-80430-snapper-33-rear-engine-riding-mower-14hp/rails-lift-arms-cam-lift-25-28-30-33-models-12/ part number 2 was attached to the deck bracket, part number 14, with the bracket installed backwards 180 degrees, which anchors the adjusting rod to the deck. the adusting rod seems to be way too short for the deck by 1.5 inches or so with bracket 14 installed correctly. Is there a chance that the adjusting rod is too short and from the wrong model? this is driving me crazy and I am spending way too much time on this. I don't want to just buy another if all adjusting rods are the same size. thanks. steve

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Call Parts tree directly with your model number and tell them you would like to know how long the leveling rod is supposed to be so you know if you have the right one or not they work with their customers and help them out their phone number is on the front page of their website and you will actually get a human to answer the phone if you have any problems let me know. Jim

@ssparko7776

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 they said it was 15.3 inches which is the length of the one I have that is too short. according to the partstree diagram the bracket was installed incorrectly. the 15.3 inch rod fits with the bracket installed wrong but the rod apparently is the right size. it would not raise the deck at all and it just sat on the ground with no up or down adjustment available. I adjusted the nut all the way in and all the way out with no movement at all. at the 6 height it goes up about .25 inches maybe so I am pretty sure the levers are connected properly. oh well. I will keep watching videos hope something turns up. maybe the parts tree diagram is wrong and the bracket was properly installed before? the original way would bend the leveling rod with the nut all the way in.

@ssparko7776

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 if you have a second maybe you could look at the diagram on parts tree and tell if the part 14 leveling arm is positioned correctly. I am ready to move on and put it back on craigs.

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@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that. Jim

You left out the most important thing that it’s a snapper deck

you do not show the location of the

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I got all of your comment it only says ( You do not show the location of the ) I’m not sure of what you were talking about. Jim

@frankanderson9799

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 I wrote more after...I have a SR1030. To raise the cut do I remove that black cover below the seat? I want to raise the mower cut. On your video "303" there is not a good shot of the nut that nut that needs turning.

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankanderson9799 yes remove the cover on the top of the mower deck there is a long bar that goes from the front to the back of the deck the nut is on the backside of the deck if you tighten the nut that will raise your deck then you’ll have to change the chains on the back side of the deck. Jim