Snapper Riding Moweer Problems

[bgbla]

I have a 2003-4 Snapper rear engine riding mower. Recently, it has been having troubles. While cutting, it will just stop rolling in the forward gears. I have to push it with my foot to get it moving again. It seems to mostly happen when coming out of a turn or hit a slight incline.

Also another problem it has been experiencing is that the engine will sputter and kill unless I shake the gas tank.

Any suggestions on what I should look at?

Bradley

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[dpb]

... A) Is it one w/ the friction plate drive? Out of adjustment clutch, worn drive tire, oil/grease on the plate, ...

B) Fuel contamination, dirt, corrosion, ...

[bgbla]

bgbla had written this in response to

: I believe it's the friction plate drive.

Bradley

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[dpb]

bgbla wrote: ...

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It's been >20 yr since I had a Snapper, but iirc there's a sizable spring that is the "clutch". Seems like once upon a time a stick or something got up in there and kept it from fully contracting...

They're pretty simple--not much to go wrong.

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[bgbla]

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: I bought a new Driven DISC (rubber tire attached) and Thrust washer.

How do I replace tm hem?

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