May 25, 2011 i saw this vintage snapper selfpropelled rotary mower at a friends house today. Browse our inventory of new and used krone disc mowers for sale near you at. It is made from heavy cast metal and has original old worn gold paint. In 1954, it moved into a large plant in mcdonough, ga. Troybilt pony 42x riding lawn mower with 42inch deck and 547cc engine tractor. Doing yard work is a snap when the cheerful snappy turtle helps. Vintage trucut reel lawn mower 20 snapper 3 hp self drive 5 blade. Its natural range extends from southeastern canada, southwest to the edge of the rocky mountains, as far east as nova scotia and florida. These popular, quick connect and disconnect pins find many uses on equipment and shafts up to 2 12 in diameter. As the georgia lumber industry declined, the company purchased the patents to snappin turtle lawn mowers, and began producing them in 1951. They did take off, very well made with the variable speed friction drive with reverse, all snowthowers us now, then snapper did a revamp and started coming out with the high lift aluminum decks we all know so well now, the change from the above photo to the high lift type was to suck up the. On january 16, 1951, snapper introduced its snappin turtle, the. The common snapping turtle was the central feature of a famous american political cartoon. Smith, 90, an engineer with no formal college training who taught at georgia tech and founded the manufacturer of snapper selfpropelled lawn mowers, died saturday in mcdonough, ga.
Offered without reserve is a vintage snapping turtle head hood ornament from an estate. Krone disc mowers for sale 142 listings tractorhouse. Larger companies merged with, or acquired, snapper in 1954, 1967, the early 1990s and 2002. I need to repair the starter on my snapper riding mower.
Tractor mower lawn mower antique tools small engine national museum lawn and garden washington dc american history tractors. Many of those snappin turtles did not have the teeth on the front. After the age of fourteen years, young mower cared for himself, under his uncles kind tutelage. Snapper pin 187489gs187489gs pin this is a genuine snapper part we are an authorized snapper dealer.
Snappin turtle, southern saw works, atlanta, georgia. Mcdonough built the snapping turtles in both walk behinds and riders. Search results for riding lawn mower for sale in louisiana on page 2 view pictures. Snapping turtle mower posted by dkmruss on april 07, 2008 at 19. I h mower 3311 lawn boy vintage international harvester. Unfinished, the inside tab needs to be drilled and tapped. See more ideas about vintage advertisements, vintage and tractors. This message is a reply to an archived post by russ bolton on june 27, 2008 at 10. Two hard rubber lined cast iron wheels on the back behind the engine below the handlebars in the deck. Many mowers were equipped with the adjustableheight plate on the front from the factory. To identify your snapper mower, locate the product identification label on your unit. Models include amr, am283, ec320, am323s, ec32, am243.
Clean the dirt and debris from the plate if necessary with a damp cloth. Locate the model and serial number plate on your snapper mower. Vintage snapper lawn mower turtle head hood ornament. By the end of 1951, a total of 3,975 mowers were manufactured and deliveredthroughout the united states. Mower county makes no representations or warranties expressed or implied, with respect to the use or reuse of this information provided herewith regardless of their format or means of transmission. Most known for their highquality red rearengine riding lawnmower, which comes with either their patented hivac cutting deck, or side discharge, and is capable of standing on end for storage, or repairs. Ezride will fit most major brands of mowers including. Mine is serial a0358 and was manufactured in atlanta.
Find the plate either behind the seat, on the top of the mower deck, or under the hood depending on the model of your mower. Where can i find a diagram or instructions to troubleshoot answered by a verified technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I want to know how old a used snapper lawn mower is. The handle bars and the deck seem to match but that deck type should have a 2 groove pulley on the spindle and a aluminum pulley on the rear drive for the reverse and that would mean a 3 groove pulley on engine. On january 16, 1951, snapper introduced its snappin turtle, the first selfpropelled rotary mower. I think the samecompany built the lawnboy mowers later on. I think it is from a snapper mower and may date back into the 1940s or 50s era.
He bought a patent for a rotaryblade mower and produced the first snappin turtle in 1951. Snapper lawn mower shear pin parts fast shipping at. We have the wiring harness you need, with fast shipping and great prices. Get the best deals for vintage snapper lawn mower at. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. This is a for an original vintage 1950s snapper lawn mower snappin turtle head ornament, its in great shape has most of the paint still on it, i am not sure the. Its smaller, lighter engine and safe, covered blade revolutionized the industry. Unfollow vintage mower to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This machine was the beginning of the snapper lawn mower company. Ballard inc super jack pro mower jack ztr, stander, walk behinds high vis orange. Both of mine are the same but here are the specs off of one. If you would like to prevent our website from using cookies or remove existing ones, you will need to adjust the cookies settings in your browser. The three species of chelydra and the larger alligator snapping turtles genus macrochelys are the only extant chelydrids, a family now restricted to the. Snappin turtle mower by snapper smokstak antique engine.
Sep 20, 2012 all original late 1950s snapping turtle riding mower snapper mower. The model number and serial number label on a snapper riding mower is located on the lower righthand side of the frame above the right front tire. Vintage rare antique ideal model v mower engine motor hit and miss. Antique snapping turtle self propelled pull mower duration. Snappin turtle offers the highest quality tie down products in the industry. Ephraim culp mower, butcher, post office turtle creek, was born in philadelphia in 1844. The alligator snapping turtle, macrochelys or sometimes macroclemys temminckii, is the largest freshwater turtle in the united states. Snappin turtle mowers, one of the first rotary mowers, then being built in florida. Over 70 vintage books with funny, revised titles cover. Before you know it, you may find yourself on an indiana jones treasure hunt. Sep, 2008 i need to repair the starter on my snapper riding mower.
The snapper, as it became known, featured covered blades and an engine, making it safer and easier to push than previous mowers. The original of what became snapper were whirlaglides built in st. Bobcat, bunton, encore, exmark, ferris, great dane, lesco, scag and most other popular brands. Snapper was known for its highquality red rearengine riding lawnmowers that are capable of standing onend for storage or repairs, and for its invention of the first selfpropelled rotary lawn mower. Snap ring, roll pins, eclips, etc lawn mower parts. History of snapper riding mowers and future lawn mower forum. There is no guarantee or representation to the user as to the accuracy, currency, suitability, or reliability of this information for any purpose. If you bought your lawn mower a long time ago, it may be tough to find your mower manual. Vintage cast aluminum metal snapping turtle ashtray. The professional ezride mower sulky is designed to increase productivity and decrease operator fatigue.
By the end of 1951, a total of 3,975 mowers were manufactured and delivered throughout the united states. This is an early version of the snappin turtle rider. Click here to locate the product identification label. Lawn mower manuals how to access old mower manuals. The original engine should be a model 8 briggs or a model 1200 clinton. Snapper parts manuals for series 1 mower 1997 snapper on. The common snapping turtle chelydra serpentina is a large freshwater turtle of the family chelydridae. Snappin turtle is a unique multimedia production company providing content for radio, tv, social media, online and print. Made from durable materials with snappys smiling face, this is a mower is great for indoor or outdoor. Snapper mower aluminum bank snapping turtle advertising. Snapper 4st22 snappin turtle lawn mower operating manual.
View and download snapper m280817b parts manual online. Mcdonough power equipment of mcdonough, ga later purchased the rights to manufacture the design from whirla glide as snapping turtles in the mid 1950s. Fastenal uses cookies to improve website user experience. William smith, 90, whose firm made snapper lawn mowers.
Snapper started in 1894 in georgia as southern saw works. Vintage snapper mowers tillers tractors dealer parts catalog huge catalog. The first rotary blade cylinder lawn mower apr 18, 1900. Actualgeorgia production began in east point in january 1951, when 16 of the unique mowers wereshipped. Make offer 1950s vintage original snapper snappin turtle lawn mower turtle head ornament 1970s lawn boy international harvester 3311 vintage lawn mower. Springs, cotter pins, e clips, electrical connectors, grease fittings, hair pins, o rings, roll pins, set screws, snap rings, wing nuts and woodruff keys. William smith, 90, whose firm made snapper lawn mowers the. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Snappin turtle lawn mower walk behind with wisconsin air cooled enginer, model acn, size 2 58 x. M300919be, m301019b, m250819be, em250819be, m280919b, m281019be, em281019be, m300919b, m301019be.
Related manuals power washer, gas snapper l0808298 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808409 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808411 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808412 snowthrower, gas snapper l08084 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808415 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808424 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808425 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808426 snowthrower, gas snapper l0808437. Snapper lawn, riding mower rear engine shopyourway. The engine model number is the first 12 characters stamped into metal directly on your engine in one of two locations on the valve cover or an aluminum tag. Actual georgia production began in east point in january 1951, when 16 of the unique mowers were shipped. We do not use cookies for the processing, collection, or storage of personal data under any circumstances. Snapper 30085s 30 8 hp rear engine rider series 5 parts. Tie down your car, motorcycle, truck, boat, golf cart. Dad bought it in the early fiftys as i remember from the man who had sold the patent to sothern saw works, he was a snapper dealer in sanford florida. Sky woman and the big turtle meet your next favorite book. The model number and serial number label on a snapper walkbehind is located near the back of the mower deck.
Cylinder mower the invention of the rotary blade cylinder. His parents, jacob and mary jane mower, of german and english descent, respectively, died when he was young, and he was reared by an uncle, ephraim hollis. The retainer wire is formed of tempered mb spring wire and the cold headed shank is 1010 carbon steel and zinc plated. Unfollow vintage snapper mower to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. National museum of american history snappin turtle lawn mower done. Antique 1950s snappin turtle mower wfree bs engine. Because part of the lawn mower resembled a turtle shell, he called the original model a snapping turtle. Smith recognized a need for lawn mowers and patented a mowing blade. Home back lynch pin snap pin lynch pin snap pin code. Our lawn mower manual library might not be as old as raiders of the lost ark, but it expands every day.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Before the earth existed, the sky people lived contentedly in the clouds. With this, he created the snappin turtle, named so for the way it snapped the grass. Rare vintage toro commercial mower 21 inch 2 cycle suzuki 22685 landscaper. Still runs and cuts good, original paint, mess wire seat, briggs engine, and turtle head on front. A one piece machined pin with head for applications with tractors or other rv vehicles. It is found in southern and central regions and is a sedentary turtle with three prominent longitudinal ridges on the upper shell.
The product identification label contains the model number and serial number of your snapper product. Knowledge is the most valuable tool, so dont work harder, smarter with this book. How to tell the age of a snapper riding mower hunker. Snappin turtle lawn mower walk behind with wisconsin air cooled enginer, model acn, size. Later, in the 1940s, as the mcdonough power company, it was acquired by william raymond smith, who changed the companys direction when the lumber industry declined. Apr 18, 2000 the first rotary blade cylinder lawn mower apr 18, 1900. This cleverly designed plastic lawnmower has lots of ways to interest little ones. This book, part of the short tales myths series, relates the story of sky woman and big turtle, two significant characters in the creation of the earth according to the iroquois people. Soon after, it started manufacturing riding mowers.
Extremely uncommon 1950s snapper snappin turtle self moved push lawn mower with cast iron turtle head. Published in 1808 in protest at the jeffersonian embargo act of 1807, the cartoon depicted a snapping turtle, jaws locked fiercely to an american trader who was attempting to carry a barrel of goods onto a british ship. He purchased the patents ofsnappin turtle mowers, one of the first rotary mowers, then being built in florida. Snapper quickly filed nearly 50 patents, enhancing mower design. From the new oxford aluminum foundry, new oxford pa. While mostly known for their lawnmowers, snapper also built tillers and snow blowers. Feb 05, 2012 just got it today so to test it i decided to mow the onions in feb.