Snapper
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # EM281021BE Official Snapper rear-engine riding lawn mower

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Clamp 1-2222
#6

Fuel tank & operation seat diagram

Clamp

Part #1-2222

Replaced by #791850

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Filter 1-4359
#5

Fuel tank & operation seat diagram

Filter

Part #1-4359

Replaced by #394358S

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Screw, 1/4-20 X 5/8" Hex Head Self-tap (2) 9-1016
#18

Cutting decks, deflectors diagram

Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8" hex head self-tap (2)

Part #9-1016

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

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Plate 3-2331
#5

Smooth clutch diagram

Plate

Part #3-2331

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Negative Cable 2-8027
#20

Electrical system (electric start) diagram

Negative cable

Part #2-8027

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

Hub 2-9112
#2

Drive disc diagram

Hub

Part #2-9112

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

Collar, Yoke 3-3291
#20

Smooth clutch diagram

Collar, yoke

Part #3-3291

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

Rim (for 11.0 X 4.0 X 4 Tire) 1-7146
#3

Wheels - front diagram

Rim (for 11.0 x 4.0 x 4 tire)

Part #1-7146

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

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Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

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Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

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How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

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Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

If the engine won't restart after hitting a stump or rock, the problem could be a sheared flywheel key. Follow these ste…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

If you're not getting spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. Follow these step-by-step in…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

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