Single blade mower, 25 or 26" cut. Tecumsah engine. Manual start (no battery) Start up fine & mowed fine for about 30 minutes. Stalled when I tried to put in back in 1 out of neutral. Started right up again 1st pull, but stalled when tried to move into 1st gear. pushed it back to shed. After 20 or 30 minutes I checked no obstacles under deck, oil ok, etc. Started right up, went into 1st and was able to mow for 20 minutes or so. Stalled again! Pushed it back and started up push mower. After 20 minutes or so, tried Snapper again, started right up, moved into gear, mowed about 15 minutes, stalled again. Gave up and finished mower with push mower (Uugh!)

Spark plug is new & clean, fuel filter looks clean. Oil is fine. Blade appears to move clean not hitting or rubbing anywhere. Blade belt is loose, but this shouldn't affect moving into gear, should it? Any ideas on what's wrong?

thanks!

Deb Kearney, June 2007

Will not start with key. Can jump across post on soleniod under the seat and it starts. Has new battery, solenoid and fuse. tried jumping saftey switches. Still will not start with the key.

Rod, July 2009

change the rubber on the clutch it will run great

dale, July 2009