Snapper
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # M281021BE Official Snapper rear-engine riding lawn mower

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Filter 1-4359
#5

Fuel tank & operation seat diagram

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Part #1-4359

Replaced by #394358S

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Clamp 1-2222
#6

Fuel tank & operation seat diagram

Clamp

Part #1-2222

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Tie-rid, Left Hand 1-3023
#13

Front end steering diagram

Tie-rid, left hand

Part #1-3023

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

Key (1/4" Sq. X 2") 1-0210
#5

Drive disc diagram

Key (1/4" sq. x 2")

Part #1-0210

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Screw, 3/8-16 Hex Recess Set (2) 9-0132
#4

Drive disc diagram

Screw, 3/8-16 hex recess set (2)

Part #9-0132

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Screw, 3/8-16 X 5/8" Hex Washer Head, Self-tap 9-1198
Screw, 3/8-16 x 5/8" hex washer head, self-tap

Part #9-1198

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

Arm, Front Lift 3-2997
#29

Rails, lift arms, cam lift diagram

Arm, front lift

Part #3-2997

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

Spring 3-6521
#17

Belts, brakes, interlock diagram

Spring

Part #3-6521

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

Stud, 3/8-24 X 5/8" 2-8332
#34

Front end steering diagram

Stud, 3/8-24 x 5/8"

Part #2-8332

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Cotter-pin, 3/32 X 3/4" 9-0037
Cotter-pin, 3/32 x 3/4"

Part #9-0037

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