We emailed a couple years ago when I got my snapper RER to rebuild. After we spoke, I got cancer and had a long recovery. Financial situation is still tough but bit by bit I've been buying general maintenance parts for it. I'm determined to get it done this year. Got most everything torn down, ground down and primed or painted. Just finished the engine and in a few more weeks I'll be reassembling the rider. So glad you have this video in particular because I was getting ready to assemble the chain case assembly and drive and wasn't sure how to make sure the new clutch assembly needed to be adjusted. You're a lifesaver for many of us!

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I remember the name I can’t remember what the issues were at the time but if you need anything just let me know, sorry to hear about your health issues. Chip

I just got my first Snapper, and your videos have been a tremendous help. Thanks you Jim for your time and effort making the videos.

Thanks Jim. It's refreshing to see a person who knows what he is talking about. Thanks!!

You appear to be one of the most helpful, and friendly people on KZread. Thanks for the broadcast.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Well I enjoy fixing things and I also enjoy helping people and I never thought I would meet as many people that I have by doing this KZread channel I’ve had people from all over the world get a hold of me for help with snapper’s. Jim

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a snapper machine if so and if you need any help just let me know. Jim

@copperbones7336

2 жыл бұрын

I have an SR825. You have already helped tremendously. I used it for the first time in 3 years, thanks to your informative video. Great machine. Great video. It felt like you gave my soul a hug.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@copperbones7336 well how about sending me a picture of you sitting on yourSnapper to hang on my wall of friends you can send it to jimsfixitshop@gmail.com Thanks and I hope you are a subscriber. Jim

@copperbones7336

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 Newly subscribed. I may do a photo shoot tomorrow.

Great info on the drive disk and clutch. That model is a great idea and makes the explanation and compression so much easier. Mine is a year 2000 13hp series. Your vid saved me many headaches. So, thanks much.

Thank you for this video. I ordered a new disk cause I could not climb my ditch. Adjusted the spring as u showed and it work perfect. Will hold me over till new disk clutch comes in. 4 ur old video still helping ppl out. Thank you.

My girlfriend has the exact mower you are showing in your videos. She has had a couple of problems with it. Due to you videos and explanation in them, she thinks I am a Snapper certified technician. Thank you very much for your do-it-yourself explanations on all of your videos.

I just wanted to let you know this video greatly helped me adjust my crank pulley to engage with clutch and now that baby really moves. Thanks a ton

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Foote Hi Chris You’re welcome that’s why am doing this is to help all you guys and gals out there’s anything else you need let me know, talk to you soon. Jim

Jim has been the most helpful in explaining how to work on the Snapper riding mower. Other videos have been trial & error with some poor advice. Jim is very knowledgeable and clear in his explanations. By watching Jim's videos, it has saved me time, effort, and frustration. He knows what he talking about and his methods work. Thank you, Jim!

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Roland Pittman Hi Roland Well I’m glad I could help you and I enjoy helping others also. Thanks for your comments and if you have any further issues please let me know. Thanks Jim

Great video. Always helpful, and that's much appreciated!

Thanks Jim for the help! These are the best machines! I have a '87 and '92 and they run great!

I've gotta thank you so much for you taking the time to educate folks and myself on repairs. Just got mine moving today because of the knowledge ur spreading. Thanks again. I've liked and subscribed...

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Donald Hardy Thank you Donald I appreciate it. Jim

Thank you so much for this. It really helped me . Got my snapper working like it should. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for your help. It’s nice knowing someone out there likes helping people.

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Warren Ward Yes I do like helping people and now you can help me by subscribing if you’re not already a subscriber it’s free and it will help me continue doing what I enjoy doing. Jim

New to the old snappers and they seem like simple machines but still have lots to learn. Thanks for the videos 👍👍👍

Man! You are an all-right dude, and a good mechanic. Good teacher too. I've learned quite a bit just watching two videos so far. Subscribed. I have a feeling I'm going to learn a lot about working on my Snapper RER. Thanks much! BTW, your drive pulley adjustment jig is a great idea/invention.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Well thanks for watching and thank you for being a subscriber share some of my videos with your friends with machines because I could really use subscribers. Jim

I bought a used 301123 snapper and so far your video's has beed invaluable. Please keep uploading these and I hope you dont mind me downloading them.

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Hess Hi It’s Jim Well if you’re a subscriber I’ll keep uploading them for you that’s the deal. And it’s illegal for you to download Videos without permission of the channel owner, LOL just kidding But I do have all 250 videos on a flash drive that will be for sale basically the cost of shipping and the flash drive. Jim

needed a new drive disc .followed your instructions and went in easily ,Thank you .

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and don’t forget to subscribe it really helps. Jim

Hello Jim, a real nice video on checking adjustments on a snapper rear engine mower. Thanks.

Thank you Jim. I have a 15yr old Snapper rear engine riding mower. My belt broke so I had to replace it. It starts ok but when I try to engage the mower deck it's not letting me. It has to be something simple right 🤤 Thanks again. You helped me last summer with a few issue on the same Old Snapper 👍

Thank you Jim. Just picked up one of these (at an amazing friend discount, thankfully!) and it's already 7+ years old. Model 7800104. My buddy told me how diehard these are and hated to get rid of it but it was time for a mower easier on the back and that could handle his now much larger yard (retirement is good for him). He upgraded to the coveted zero-turn fancy one (at great cost new) but I don't blame him there...that thing is nice. That being said I am now here learning about this mower and I'm a car/motorcycle guy, not a small engine/mower guy; I can't know it all. 😅 Thanks for your informational videos and I love the details you provide, sir. I now--between this and the clutch adjustment videos--know what mine needs! Cheers, brother!

@jimjackson9381

10 ай бұрын

Well if you have any questions please let me know. Jim

This guy knows EXACTLY what he is talking about. Listen and learn if you have forward drive issues. Like he said, the rubber drive ring comes in several sizes. Each manufacturer is different in OD size. Stick with OEM Snapper parts to be safe. And if your rubber drive ring doesn't go INSIDE the driven disks center hole area in NEUTRAL gear, you won't have forward drive motion. Just as he said it. Great video sir. Love the simple measuring jig you made to measure it out.

Jim your many videos on old snappers have been very helpful especially clutch and drive disks to my son and I. We obtained a 1986 Snapper tl 16 for restoration.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

I wanna see a picture of it with you sitting on it when you’re done with it I’ll put it on my wall of friends

Thanks just swapped a 12.5 on to my snapper SR-120, it had a 10hp. So this video was perfect as the drive disk was not touching my clutch wheel once I swapped out and I need to adjust. Thanks again.

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Anytime my friend if you need anything and you can’t find a video you need you can go to video number 315 And in the comment section you can download a list of all my videos by number and title to help you find the one you need. Or send me a email. Jim

Thanks Jim! Another informative video, they really help a lot!

@jimjackson9381

7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Stone thanks Jeff I always appreciate the feedback

I making a check stick....thanks so much for your knowledge on these snappers machines..........iv got three of these. One has comet on the front end...

Always a learning session! Great vid!

Thanks Jim, you are a Blessing and have saved me so much time and money. Have a Blessed Day !

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Well thanks for being a viewer and a subscriber. Jim

Great how to video thank you my snapper has been broken down for some time now and I’m confident this will do the trick

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Well if you need any further help besides the video please let me know and I’ll answer your questions through emails or I’ll make you a personal video to help you get through whatever issue it is you have. Jim

One of the best channels bar none on KZread today…subbed!

@jimjackson9381

11 ай бұрын

Well, thank you for your comment and thanks for watching and hopefully thanks for being a subscriber. It really helps me out and it is free for you to subscribe. Jim.

You have a gift to teach this subject.

Excellent Video and Tutorial... Thanks Jim

Great demonstration! Way to go man I just got a snapper and i love the thing ive already fuxed like 4 things on it...cutting grass now boys YAY!!

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

Well if you need any help with anything Andrew just let me know. Jim

Don’t get any simpler than that!!!! Thanks Jim

Snapper rear engine mower is the best grass cutter ever! IMO!

@chrisbradley1110

2 жыл бұрын

Just brought one

@masterp2269

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbradley1110 Me too. Just got a 1992 SR170 16hp 42in. Having trouble with drive disc. Think this video just explained it. Gonna be a beast once I get proper contact. Rubber disc is new, but fits loose and flops around...almost like it's too big...weird

Bought my house in 1990, owner was a 80 yr old lady, offered the mower at a great deal. Silly steering system, a rubber disc for a transmission, the tiniest tires, no hood no fenders no lights. 2024 this thing is fantastic, still in use today. Thanks for the spring tension adjustment on the drive wheel. Good for another 20yrs

@jimjackson9381

3 ай бұрын

Make sure you keep it lubricated in. It probably will last another 20 years.

@tcmits3699

3 ай бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 did valves and rings, last year, runs great, going to my son's new house. He loves the way it steers, and stands up for storage. I'll probably be on marketplace 🤞 thanks again for making these videos

@jimjackson9381

2 ай бұрын

@@tcmits3699 well when you find a replacement machine and if you need any help, let me know. Jim.

@tcmits3699

2 ай бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 found one already on marketplace a rear engine with v-twin Kohler and 42" deck, didn't know they used a v-twin and a double blade deck?

@BuckCheek

2 ай бұрын

​@@tcmits36992

your videos have helped me a great deal . keep on making them and i,ll keep on watching them

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Well that sounds good to me, and I hope your subscriber because that really helps me out. Jim

Thanks Jim, this was a helpful video.

Love your show it has helped me greatly though I need a few more parts I will make it till next year

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

20x20Ghost Well when you start working on it and if you need any help please let me know I’ll be here. Jim

Very good explanation Jim

This was very helpful thanks Jim! 👍

Thank you Jim so much for all the help

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Anytime just ask. Jim

Thank you I’m gunna try this in my snapper some times mine feels like it slips I’m planning on using it to plow this winter but need the drive disk to be more reactive .

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

Eddie lawn equipment Hi it’s Jim If you hear of anybody looking for a plow blade for their snapper I have two complete blades with tire chains for sale. Thanks Jim

That's some good information thanks Jim.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I hope your subscriber it’s free and it really helps me out. Jim

Thanks Jim your video helped me.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Well glad I could help, now you can help me by subscribing it’s free. Jim

Thank you Jim I'm going to tighten the spring for pressure adjustment. Won't do this till next week.

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

Henry Poirier Well you’ll make sure you let me know if it helps or not, because there is other things we can check. Jim

@henrypoirier4942

4 жыл бұрын

Jim, the rain stopped and I was able to work under my carport. I changed the fan belt and rubber pressure clutch, the spring appears fine in its location. This 28" Snapper really gets NOW. You have been a great help, thank you. Tomorrow I cut grass, the rain in the New Orleans area has been relentless lately and the grass loves it. Thanks!

Your videos are great thanks!

Very helpful, thank you very much.

I subbed, I've had snapper riders in the past, the most resent was a 2006 model, I completely rebuilt it from the tires up, but stupid me sold it for 1000.00, well today a buddy of mine was cleaning out his garage and he had.... Had.... Lol.... A 2008 model, well I grabbed it and a few other things as well, well a pressure washer, and a, toro super recycler, with key start, everything.... Oh the snapper has the bagging system included, all for 50 bucks, couldn't pass that up, now the snapper is in awesome shape, as is the other items I picked up, but this time, I'm going to redo the snapper like I did the other one, this winter, and I'm never selling it again, oh it came with the 12hp briggs, ohv... Don't like the ohv, but I do have a 12hp L head waiting to go on, I subbed so we can chat about the mower, and trade ideas, I see you have an extensive video selection on the snapper and am looking forward to watching them all.... Thank for doing that for us.... Can't wait to get started, on the snapper and your videos.

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

knighthawk86855 Hi it’s Jim Can’t wait for you to tear into that snapper if you need any help let me know I’ll be glad to help, if you get a chance send me a picture of you and your snapper to hang on my wall, if you’re not sure what I’m talking about you need to watch video 162 That will explain it. And maybe a couple pictures of your other items you picked up it sounds like you got a awesome deal and what’s your name in the state or country wherever you live I keep track of my viewers and where they live with pins on a map. you can send that to my email which is. jimsfixitshop@gmail.com. Thanks Jim

Thanks Jim for referral back to #70. During the run through videos to #70, I found # 320. Next few "no grass" months, I am going to take a look at all shifting mechanism to get it back close to how Snapper made it.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if you need any help. Jim

Man this is great stuff

My DRIVE DISC always fell between these two measurements using the tool which I built as Jim suggested; this puzzled me to no-end, because my system was still slipping even with a fixed (bolted) clutch; It turns out, my RER's YOKE ARM (which is attached to the YOKE LIFT) was landing-on and hitting the rear of the RER chassis; The spring was on the strongest setting, but the YOKE ARM was resting on the chassis so the clutch-rubber was not receiving the benefit of the spring and could not tolerate any mild out-of-flat of the DRIVE DISC; my RER worked well until i tried to climb a mild-incline with it, and it would slip then, even with a new clutch disc (fresh tall rubber). I loosened the two set-screws on the DRIVE DISC and pulled up about 5mm and bolted it back down; this got the YOKE ARM off the chassis and that solved my problem. The other thing about my chassis is that the lip has a different height on one-side, versus the height of the other-side. The lip is not the same height all the way around. After this adjustment, i went back to the soft-start clutch, after many years of the fixed (bolted) clutch. I feel sure that my DRIVE DISC height is a few mm past the setting on the paint-stick DIY TOOL, by about 5mm (about 0.20 inches). I may soften the spring just one-notch next, then adjust clutch for the 3/16inch slack and the brake for the 3/4inch metric specified by Snapper. On some machines, the 5 13/16 inch max may be marginal like it was on my RER; maybe something is worn or bent - but watch that YOKE ARM, make sure that it does not 'bottom out' on the chassis wall, and if it does, just get the set-screws loose and get a puller on your drive disc (gently) (my drive disc is ALL STEEL, btw) - and give your RER an extra 5mm maybe (about 0.200 inch), and the YOKE ARM will now have plenty of room (more than 5mm, since the see-saw 'gain' of the yoke lift/arm assy amplifies that 5mm a bit).

I found the simplest and fastest way is to just loosen the pulley in neutral, then slide it down until it hits the drive case and then slide a thin ruler or paint stirring stick as a spacer to keep it 1/16" away from the disk. that makes it have great traction without slipping. I find its just a lot easier to use a spacer, then trying to make a special ruler for it. especially on my 2013 snapper because it has no way to adjust the spring and its set to have much less pressure on the disk then the older models. when I set it as instructed in this video it would stop and just slip when I drove into 4" high grass. it drives properly now by using a ruler as a spacer, if i have any trouble slipping in the future I might use a thin washer to reduce the spacing a little more, but as jim said, you have to make damn sure the drive case has "some" clearance so it doesn't touch and rub on the drive disk

@jimjackson9381

7 жыл бұрын

keakar63 Could you send me some pictures of the drive train on that 2013 I haven't seen one yet I like to see if possible where the spring hooks onto the yoke and the yoke arm. Thanks jim

@karenblankenship2618

7 жыл бұрын

keakar63 clutch slipping on yardman 38in riding mower Lol

@keakar63

6 жыл бұрын

we are only talking about snapper rer lawn mowers here, so you are on the wrong page if you need to ask how to fix your yardman 38in riding mower

The driven rubber tired clutch disc is in the 15 dollar range, pop on a new one to renew great drive power and clean drive disc surface. Brake parts cleaner spray work well for me. My Snapper runs as a well oiled machine because it is one. Easily climbs hills in my yard, shifts on the go as smooth as can be. Has a settable detent to mow in reverse. A touch on the starter and 10 H.P. is ready to knock out mow chores with ease. 30" cut goes through small gates yet big enough to get good production. Sharp blades are easy with Snappers rear tip up service. While it is standing up a little spray of grey primer after deck wash out flush and dry, ( mine has a twin port hose attach to ease this) keeps any rust at bay, grease fittings as needed. With my my hand held belt sander, knife sharp blades are kept at the ready, to give great looking lawns. Large fuel reserve means hours of cutting before re/ fuel. Very tight turn radius. A small tractor cover and a little t.l.c. keeps it in top shape. All in all a superior grass cutting machine. 2002 10 Briggs 30" four cut edge blade. ( mulch plug type ) The best part of my Snapper is it was given to me by my good friend and neighbor Dick, a combat wounded WWII Normandy invasion. Purple Heart ( lost an eye and nearly his life then ) U. S. Navy Sea Bees. Dicks over 90 years of age and as sharp as a tack. He just bought a new rider and didn't need his old Snapper as much. He plowed snow with it too.

Fantastic video. Thanks

Thanks for the help today!!!!

@jimjackson9381

10 ай бұрын

Anytime just ask I am always here. Jim

Anytime I'm having trouble with my snapper you are my go to channel. Wish other channels where as thorough as yours. The world would be less broken. Cause we could fix things easier with proper info. (also had to google how to spell thorough cause its been so long since i had to spell it) lol

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Well don’t feel too bad on the spelling issue, when I went to school they thought phonics was stupid and they quit teaching it so most people my age can’t spell the best. Jim

@non1503

Жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson9381 lol I might be the last generation of phonics. Little over 40 years old. It taught me math and spelling. seemed to work ok enough. better than nothing that's for sure. Kept me out of the "special" classes. As always thanks for the content. So much easier than reading through forum and thread post.

Jim in video looked like clearance in end slot wasn't deep enough bottomed out on collar on lawn mower also radius on drive disk would hit before chain case moving drive wheel down ?

Just subscribed to your channel. Nice information.

very helpful THANKS!

Watched this video twice 👍👍. I figured the lock nut out on the shaft which holds the blade adaptor on. I saw in 1 of your other videos changing out the bearings on the spindle. How would u get the blade adaptor off, i know it screws off, cause I can see that coming next?

Thanks Jim, subd this morning...

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you I need all the sub I can get. Jim

I learned something good job

Thanks Jim!

This was helpful i got 2 rear engines snappers

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad I can help, hope your a subscriber. Jim

This dude is awesome!!!!

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

If you need any specialized help that you don’t find videos for just let me know. If you go to video number 315 and go to the description section you can download a list by number of all of my videos to help you out. Jim

Great video, Jim! My problem: have a Craftsman (MTD) 30" Model RER1000 rear-engine riding mower. Replaced the ground drive belt with what I was told from an online vendor was the correct belt - a 5/8" wide by 35 1/4" belt. Machine won't stop when brake pedal is engaged. Clutch isn't engaging. MTD later told me I was sold a belt 1/16" too wide (actual belt should have been 9/16" wide). I'm guessing it's riding too high on the variable-speed pulley. Is this why clutch won't kick in when brake is depressed? Instead of replacing 5/8" with correct 9/16 belt, is it possible to adjust clutch rod as a work-around? If so which way to turn the adjusting nut?

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna have to see some pictures of the house because I have never worked on a MTD. Jim

Great video thank you.

I have a problem with my rider snapper mod E331518KVE The disc in gear is blocked while in neutral it turns. The gears are engaged, but the wheels do not move, only by pushing the vehicle by hand thanks to the help ti seguo dall'Italia. Jim can you tell me the distance measurements to the center disc plate or how to make my disc stuck in neutral gear no

If I were guessing about the clutch gouging, I would say it's from shifting from neutral to reverse or neutral to drive without using the clutch. Therefore allowing the disc to cut into the clutch.

@jimjackson9381

11 ай бұрын

That is one cause of the clutch being damaged and I’ve had a few people tell me that’s how they shift. Jim.

Question I have a Troy Built rear tine tilled from 1980. Changed the belt and can’t remember how to thread the belt around the idler pulley. Got a video or suggestion? Thanks!

@jimjackson9381

7 ай бұрын

Can’t say I’ve ever worked on one of those. Can you send me some clear pictures of the pulleys and maybe I can figure out how it’s supposed to go. Send them to jimsfixitshop@gmail.com Thanks. Jim

Going to finally attempt this as I’m down to 1st and 2nd forward gears and even the slightest incline stops me. Thanks for the detailed vid and will let you know how it goes. If I need a clutch disk - where do recommend purchasing from?

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

NutmegThumper Like I said I buy my parts from PartsTree.Com but you can also buy them from Amazon and eBay. Jim

@peterdubyoski4622

4 жыл бұрын

Jack's is good.

hi jim , what about weedeater one 261 , how do you replace it . I cant find video for tat. please and thank you.

@jimjackson9381

7 жыл бұрын

Yakary Elfezazi Hi it's Jim typically a weedeater is it brand-name what type of product are you working on and what is broke on it a picture would really be helpful you can email that to jimsfixitshop@gmail.com. Thanks for your questions and comments talk to you soon Jim

Ok bud first and foremost I have enjoyed your vids.. ok my question is... inside the clutch where the green material is there is a lever mechanism that rides up against that material...what is that? what is that for?... is it super important or can I do without it? Mine was missing whatever material was on there to grab the inner clutch ... it was just bare metal ... if I can do without that piece then that's fine I already don't have brakes and it's fine

how you doing I asked you to help me out on my snapper it didn't have no power going over here I just found this video it looks like that's my problem so I'm going to try that tomorrow I want to thank you Cajun land Church point Louisiana

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Chief Estilette Let me know if you need any help with the issue on your machine. Jim

I replaced the friction wheel without a problem, but after a short drive, when I looked back at the new friction wheel, the rubber was all scuffed and chopped already within just a few minutes. What might be causing that wear? The aluminum wheel it presses again seems smooth.

@jimjackson9381

Ай бұрын

Watch video number 70 and check the distance on your drive disk and maybe tighten up your yoke spring. The clutch disc could be slipping on the drive disc.

Hi, does the machine need to be in gear, neutral, or what gear when your adjusting ? Also should the parking break be set or not? Also mine looks different I see only one bolt on my shaft not two for adjusting, and also I dont have a chain on mine. So not sure will this measuring stick still work? I made it like yours.

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

William Legg Your machine should be in neutral when you adjust your drive disk if you have a bolt in the bottom of the drive disk instead of two sets screws on the side of your drive disk yours is a little different to adjust you have to take your disk off your engine and put a washer inside of it to lower it down if it’s down to low you have to take it off and take a washer out of the inside and then put it back on the crankshaft. And what chain are you talking aboutJim

Jim, I just replaced my aluminum drive disc and new clutch disc. I used the max. distance measurement of 3 13/16. I reattached the left shell fender. When I place the shifter in any forward gear, there remains a gap in between the clutch and the disc. I am able to place five feeler gauge blades in the gap that total .102 of an inch (.024, .023, .022, .021, and .012), to fill that gap. If I move the drive disk down that much, it would just be touching the clutch face. How much total should I move the drive disc down to ensure average torque needs?

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

I would say check out your yoke your yoke bushings and your axle bushings one of them could be causing your issue. Jim

Ok will check for them

Jim, Thank You.

Thanks Jim

Jim- I have checked all the parts houses and can’t find a schematic/part number for the spring that pulls the clutch to the drive wheel- please help me. Thanks

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Henson Hi Dave Have you checked with Parts Tree.Com They are in Texas. If you have and they don’t have it send me your model number and I’ll see if I can find one. Thanks Jim

Thank You sir!

I own a riding snapper mower. I am having a problem with the center blade. It doesn't cut. Only the 2 outer blades cut. Help!

@jimjackson9381

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds to me like you have a broken belt on your mower deck Ck the top of your deck for the belt. Thanks Jim

I made a fixture out of 1/4" plywood. Mine mower is slipping and with the fixture, it is below minimum. I cannot find any bolts in the collar that holds the disk on the shaft. Looks like I might have to pull the engine to check it out in how to adjust the distance. It's too crowded by just standing the mower up to check this problem out. Thanks on the fixture tip.

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Nathan Crochet You probably have a newer machine with a bolt that goes through the center of the disc into the center of the crankshaft if so to lower it you have to take the disc off and put a washer inside of it and bolted back onto the crank. Jim

I have a question. My yoke is all the way back but i have slack in my clutch cable and peddle. I have a double peddle. 1986 33 hi vac. And the "brake" side doesnt have slack but it does have four cable crimps behind the peddle. My clutch side only has two crimps is that why the peddle and cable has play in it? Can i add crimps to fix it or is the cable stretched?

@jimjackson9381

6 жыл бұрын

Brad 31 There should be four Ferrells on each cable and the other two must be up inside of your tube when you stand the machine up to work on it sometimes they slide down inside the tube they could be all the way to the back where the cable comes out of the tube check that out. Thanks jim

Jim I have a 300813BE 8 horse rear snapper and I went to adjust my drive disk plate only to find out there are no set screws. is the 300813BE differerent from others

@jimjackson9381

6 жыл бұрын

Johnnie Tarver Hi it's Jim You have the newer style drive disk there is a bolt in the center of the drive disk that holds it on to the bottom of the engine you have to remove that bolt and slide the disk off the bottom of the engine and you have to either put in or take out the washers that are inside of the disk and then re-bolt to the bottom of the engine. It's a real pain to do because you have to remove your clutch disk Assembly and shift it all the way in fifth gear and it should slide off. Thanks Jim

Thank You so much !!

@jimjackson9381

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome if there’s anything else you need just let me know. Jim

how does that affect the chaincase to driveplate clearance for installing a belt?

@jimjackson9381

11 ай бұрын

I am not really sure what you’re asking. I just seen your drive disk on the bottom of your engine will give you proper clearance so you’ll have all your gears in neutral. I don’t think it does affect installing a belt. Jim.

Hello, My snapper is having trouble when I approach any sort of incline. As if it doesn't have enough power to handle it. Any thoughts on what is causing this? Thank you.

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Watch video number 70 and check the points that I mention. Jim Let me know if it helps or not

Good job

Great video! Checked mine and it was dead on :( when I looked closer the yoke was worn 1/4" at the forward drives. welded it back to the 3/4" track side and it will climb mountains now. would have never found it without your video! Thanks!!!

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Houston Well Dave thanks for watching I hope your subscriber if you have any other problems let me know. Talk to you soon Jim

I let off my clutch very gentle but when ot engages it bucks really hard. Makes driving near my fence very interesting. Any recommendations?

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

Steven Myers Check to see if you have a soft start clutch on your machine like you should have and if you do then watch video number 70 and loosen your yolk spring a little and see if that helps. Jim

Hey Jim. Thx for,the video. I have a snapper and when I push the clutch in I can not move the gear shifter into reverse. It’s like stuck. I can change forward gears when the mower is moving but even that is stiff. Any advice? Thx.

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth City Pawn and Guns Hi it’s Jim You need to Clean and grease your hexagon shaft underneath your boots and also your shift lever where the spring is under the rear case if it has a grease fitting grease that also if it doesn’t have a grease fitting disconnect The linkage and make sure it is moving smoothly or you will have to take it apart and clean and grease it I have videos that show how to do all of this. Thanks Jim

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth City Pawn and Guns Hi it’s Jim One other thing you may want to check push your clutch in as you normally would put a clamp on it like I showed in a video and hold the clutch pedal in position With the shifter in third gear. Then stand up your machine and make sure your clutch disk is not touching your drive disk, or you will need to adjust your clutch. Thanks Jim

did you know that the late 1990s RER mowers have the black rubber plastic hub cup covers for the sdhaft seals, for both ends of the axle, stock from factory? my 1998 model year 9-horse one does. i have pics and model numbers etc. i just replaced the transaxle shaft boots on mine, a couple days ago(i got the mower free given to me and its actually very low hours use and in vey good low wear condition, it has no wear-slop in the shifting action(the hex transaxle shaft), or in the chain case shifting/sliding action- or in the hubs bushings(the solid steel later style ones)) because my shaft boots were totally gone/shot/busted up, very horribly,. so it turned out really nice and sealed uip great now and basically no wear slop anything at all anywhere now! and all for free, other than the only around 30-bucks for the hub/shaft seals and boots i spent) and its too bad that the replacement gray colred boot is a cheap taiwan produced part, and that the Briggs/Stratton axle seals are cheapo garbage China produced ones

i have a 2006 or 7 snapper rer with a slipping clutch. is there a heavy duty clutch upgrade i could install?

@jimjackson9381

5 жыл бұрын

adam white No there isn’t a heavy duty style, you need to watch video number 70 and adjust your yoke spring and your machine won’t slip anymore unless your clutch disk is wore out thanks Jim

Hi Jim. My snapper runs only 1st gear after replacing new clutch would you please guide me on adjusting thanks

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

vhappy eznhappy You need to watch video number 70 and tighten the yolk spring. Jim

How far us the clutch disc suppose to slide from side to side as mine only moves an 1 one way if that's normal?

@jimjackson9381

Жыл бұрын

Send me some pictures of the issues you’re having so I can help you better. Jim

Clutch disk and plate disk both rotates when I engage, still mower doesn’t move . Chains are fine. I had disassembled it to put new boots and now I have this problem. Maybe clutch wire lose? What do you think Jim?

@jimjackson9381

3 жыл бұрын

Can you send me some pictures of this clutch wire you’re talking about. Jim

I cannot get my blade to engage on my 28 inch snapper. You can push the handle forward and it will go dead. Any help would be appreciated. Steve Nix

@jimjackson9381

4 жыл бұрын

Did this happen all of a sudden or did you change the belt and then it happened what’s going on that it won’t engage is the bracket underneath of your black cover on your mower deck working properly, I need a little more information to try to figure out what’s wrong with your machine. Jim