Sadly lots of spam posters out there. I don't know if there is a plan to what they are saying or they are just generally critical by nature. From time to time I get comments like that also, and i don't even claim to know what i'm doing LOL 😁

U the man Jim in my opinion...

How to I get my hands on one of those tools to take shifting handle off

You saved my butt several times! Tell that guy to go...

Ignore that guy he's just a complainer!

Hey Jim I have no idea of what that guy was talking about; Even though I know how to do a few repairs on small engine repairs that I learned in shop class that I took a couple of years of; That was over 50 years ago. It was just the basics of small engine rebuilds, & sharping blades. I watch your videos to learn all the stuff I was not taught in school, & IMHO what I have learned from you is invaluable. That is why I always try to say ( Thanks Jim for your help ) Even though your not physically here helping me; The knowledge You share is more help than You will ever know. Again Jim thank You for your help SNAPPOUT.

you taught me allot maybe its an AI generated reply

Some people aren't happy unless there are putting other people down. Classic inferior complex. You have nothing to worry about. Keep on Snappen.

Sorry Jim, there will always be a troll, especially from "down under"..

You have helped everyone when it comes to mowers. You sure helped me keep my old Snapper rider going over the years. Thank you sir, and pay no attention to the fools that bash you.

I bet he is the one that designed The Turtle version Snapper😂

Ignore the trolls..

Jim, you just keep on Snappin' and don't pay any attention to this guy. Apparently he hasn't really watched your videos, because your "fixes" have helped me greatly. You rock buddy!

Jim, there's an old saying that i try to stick to on Social Media. "A trolls only currency is a reaction" He's probably all excited now that he got your attention. Love your channel my friend. You certainly DO know your stuff.

The world is full of asses. Just look at politicians.

TROLL!! Probably lives under a bridge! You have the best snapper channel on youtube. Every time my old 1983 snapper has a problem i just go to your channel and fix it! Keep on!

Its unfortunate in times of utube and other media..there will always be trolls and negativity. Not to be concerned with any of it because it like a bad cold virus...it goes away.

Maybe he thinks a fix is a 1 step process, when generally, repairing something is often a multi step job and he wants the simple version that doesn't exist. So he sees your explanation as a mess because its too much for him to handle. Perhaps he just isn't very mechanically inclined or possible mild autism and gets confused. I always found your information very clear. As for people who think they are smart, its the dunning-kruger effect. Happens to us all in different areas I think. We learn a little bit about some information, and it feels like we know a lot now because we don't know what we don't know. As we learn more, we realize there is so much more to learn about that area, so our confidence drops. Eventually we become an expert and our confidence slowly comes back up to cautiously realize we do know a good deal but are weary of making a mistake and avoid making assumptions.

Forget about it Jim ,there is always one of them in every crowd

I wouldn't have a clue what he's talking about. He just sounds like a negative Nancy to me. I wouldn't give it a second thought.

He's what you call a troll

Hey Jim, you are a good teacher. You have a special gift for fixing things and teaching how to. Keep on snapping!

Jealousy and envy on his part. Your videos show me how to keep my 1976 Snapper Comet operating. Thank you Jim..

Jim he is an idiot. You did the right thing by blocking him. I had never had any mechanical knowledge, i would never even had tried to work on a lawn mower, until i decided to buy a 2nd hand 1984 snapper about 10 years ago. while cutting my grass the drive belt came of, it was a Sunday and nowhere was open. i headed to youtube and trying different chanels(which didn't help) i stumbled upon your chanel and you made it so easy to show me how to put the belt back on. i subscribed immediately. because of your knowledge and videos i now have the courage to work on my snapper, fear free. you are a fantastic educator.my old snapper now runs like a clock and i know that if any problem arises in the future you have got my back. thank you Jim you are a gentleman and a star. lots of care to you and you family from Ireland

I been watching you for years and your fantastic.

Hey Jim, you helped me get, and keep, my snapper running wonderfully. Whatever -his-name hasn't helped me at all. Just wanted to say thanks you again. Please keep doing what you do. 🤘

Sounds like a lot of jealousy.

Michael J can kick rocks

Just lgnore him and do what you do

What he says is absolutely untrue, I know that from my many contacts with you and how you have reached out to me and others to answer questions. It is always a pleasure. Ignore the 'wannabe' the wee green eyed god sits heavily on some peoples shoulder. Thanks for what you do Jim!

Many of those types of comments are just for attention. I suggest ignoring them. Success naturally brings attention and envy.

He a scammer too

Total idiot. Good reason to block!

Great video and information! My snapper just started "bucking" when I put it in gear and drive. Almost like there's a bad tooth or something on one of the gears. I guess for now I can check the drive disc and then go from there. It's obviously worse when I go uphill because I'm putting more of a load on it.

Any clue on what size carbide bit I need to drill the pin out. Mine is completely FROZEN.

So I have steel cables on the back, was this maybe done by the previous owner, or is there a way to adjust those?

Those cupped washers that are everywhere on Snappers are called Belleville washers. They're really old school, as are the eccentric bushings on the axles. I've worked on equipment that was designed in the early 1900's and both of those were used. They work great and they're simple, once you know about them and how they work.

Bought a new belt for my snapper I still I win an inch smaller still have too much play in the belt cannot pull frame apart need suggestions

Hope at some point you mention clean grease fittings before greasing so no dirt pushed in. You are greasing the wheel axle, not the tire.

Hey Jim I have a question on my 12hp Briggs I’ll be mowing an it’s really hot it’ll act like it’s running out of gas and shut off wait for a few minutes if starts right up and sometimes it runs fine but sometimes it runs a little while and does it again what do you think causes that could the fuel filter be suspect

Hi Jim. Do you still have drive discs for sale?

Hey Jim, I learned, about 15 years ago, what ethanol does to small engines after pulling off a swollen gummed up feed hose that filled the carb with crap. I have not used ethanol fuel in any equipment since then!

Jim got a snapper that has a 21 up Briggs but it looks like it's been added to replace another engine can u tell me something about it the mower model is a sr 1026 an do u have any idea what year they made this model thanks Chris Pamlico co. north Carolina

My frame won't separate it's the old box type with the washers

Hey Jim great video, & content. I've been using e85 for as long as I can remember without all these issues. All I can say is for those of you who use ethanol fuel make sure you use top tier rated fuels only; Everything else is garbage! I only buy my fuel from Costco. & don't use any fuel that's 30 days old, & always store your equipment inside after each use. SNAPPOUT.

I always appreciate the videos that you make. I had forgotten about the o ring that goes on the bolt that holds the cover on the differential. Reviewed the process and will have my dad's Snapper 307XS rebuilt this coming week some time. I have been mowing grass on this mower since dad bought it in 1968. I was 10 years old then, am 66 years old now. Been through many engine replacements over the years. Getting the machine ready for my daughter to inherit when I am pushing grass up instead of mowing it! Really appreciate all the time and care you put in your videos. Keep up the good work!

Thanks Jim. My butterfly is fine. I think when I put the carb back together I put it back together wrong and the engine ran wide open. Rebuilt the carb the correct way and now my governor doesn’t throttle down. I’m afraid my governor is toast. 😢

If you take the steering column and housing off, you can access the top screws better. It might seem more of a chore, but it did make the overall job much faster.

Why not cut old bag off

I’ve got one of those big bulky gas tanks off of a newer I think a2019 and the flap to cover the deck opening with the chute to go with it if anyone needs it