That's a very nice machine! I acquired a 2002 Sears LUV, a few years ago, and fixed it up. I have to say, from pushing a mower for 30 years, to riding this thing around the grass, is Pure-D-Fun!
Unfortunately it was too big for my yard and I sold it last year. Thanks for watching. I am looking for an even smaller riding mower. Maybe any electric one?
These low tech Snapper riders were real common when I was a kid. I've since taken a looked at some and they were definitely not cheaply built, they used good quality parts. To sharpen/take off the blade, you simply put the mower on its back. Nowadays the riders have gotten so ridiculous big.
I really enjoyed this mower while I had it. Unfortunately my yard is just too darn small for a riding mower of the size. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
I just restored my old Snapper, exact same as that, only mine has electric start. It was parked and stored almost 30 years ago. Awesome old machines! (BTW, it runs and cuts like a champ!)
I am sorry for the late reply. I sold this one last year and never had to mess with the carb. I think it was a common engine and if you can match the mounts and port sizes you should be able to find something online. Thanks for watching.
8 HP Briggs & Stratton model 190702 engine. May I ask what the date code is on the engine, please? Example: 79110111, where: 79 - calendar year (1979) 11 - calendar month (November) 01 - calendar month day (1) 11 - built at Wauwatosa Assembly on line 1, shift 2
@@JamitinThereRepair April 5, 1983 is the date of manufacture. The engine would be a model 190702, type 2043-01, with the Magnetron solid-state electronic ignition. The title says 1979, which might refer to when this riding mower was originally purchased. The engine currently on it was installed in 1983.
Back in 1980, when I was just 17 years old, I had the opportunity to use one of those cool riding lawn mowers from 1979. It was brand new, and I was working for the county at the time. My task was to cut the grass at a migrant camp that had over 70 homes. I was able to finish the job in just a few hours, which was pretty impressive. What made it even more enjoyable was the fact that the people from the camp would gather around in lawn chairs just to watch me operate the mower. They would come home after a long, hard day of labor in the fields and look at me with a sense of amusement. They would jokingly comment, saying things like, "You've got it made with that job." Essentially, they were comparing my relatively easy task to their physically demanding and exhausting work in the fields.
I wonder why they mounted the engine that way? Seems like if it was swapped 180 then they wouldn't have needed that big exhaust pipe(which should be chrome). The air filter and carb would have been easier to service as well.
@@JamitinThereRepair I have 3 Acres so I needed something bigger I have the craftsman T240 Kohler KT725 22 horsepower 725cc V Twin Engine it's built like a brick house and does a incredible job
I have some scooter videos to do and I am going to get back to this project. I think I am going to mount the receiver hitch to the front to push my camper around.
