Snapper
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # M280817B Official Snapper rear-engine riding lawn mower

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Friction Rim 7053103
#3

Smooth clutch (series 17) diagram

Friction rim

Part #7053103

Replaced by #7600135YP

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Filter 1-4359
#5

Fuel tank/operators seat diagram

Filter

Part #1-4359

Replaced by #394358S

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Clamp 1-2222
#6

Fuel tank/operators seat diagram

Clamp

Part #1-2222

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Lawn Mower Wheel Assembly 7052267
#1

Wheels-front diagram

Lawn mower wheel assembly

Part #7052267

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Contro, Throttle (series 19) (23.6" Long) 2-2751
#5

Throttle control diagram

Contro, throttle (series 19) (23.6" long)

Part #2-2751

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Weldment, Spindle Housing 4-0460
Weldment, spindle housing

Part #4-0460

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Wheel Weight (8" Wheels) (all Rear Engine Riders) 6-0517

#NI03

All parts diagram

Wheel weight (8" wheels) (all rear engine riders)

Part #6-0517

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Pulley Hub 1-5290
Pulley hub

Part #1-5290

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Slide Bracket 4-7190
#27

Smooth clutch (series 19) diagram

Slide bracket

Part #4-7190

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Solenoid 1-8817
#2

Electrical (for electric start) diagram

Solenoid

Part #1-8817

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Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

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Main causes: damaged cutting blade, worn deck pulley, damaged mandrel pulley, loose fasteners on mower deck components…

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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