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Snapper 2812523BVE (28") 12.5HP Hi-Vac Rear Engine Riding Mower
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- Briggs & Stratton 12.5HP/344cc Intek OHV Engine
- Overhead valve design (OHV) with electric start
- Sealed Battery Included-No Acid Required
- Disc Drive Transmission
- Sealed differential and 5-speed on-the-go shifting
- Eliminates complicated clutches
- Provides easy forward/reverse drives
- 28-Inch, 3-In-1 Mower Deck
- Side discharge, mulch or bag your grass clippings
- 14-gauge stamped steel
- Easy to use 5-position height of cut adjustment
- Snapper HI-VAC Deck Design
- Patented, roll-lip deck for unmatched performance
- Literally sweeps your lawn clean of clippings
- Solid Steel Frame
- Pivots and adjusts to lawn contours for a smooth cut every time
- Quick Response Steering
- Tight 28-inch turning radius for easy maneuvering
- Stand On End Capability
- Makes storage and cleaning quick and convenient
Specifications
7800649
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton Intek
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
12.5 HP
CC
344 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
1.75 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
No
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Motor
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
315 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
90 Days
Product Length
64.0 Inches
Product Width
32.0 Inches
Product Height
39.0 Inches
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
14-Gauge
Deck Construction
Stamped
Blades
1 Blade
Deck Positions
5 Positions
Cutting Width
28 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.0 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Speeds
5 Speeds
Maximum Speed
4.6 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
1.9 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Drive System
Disc-O-Matic
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Seat Type
Mid Back
Hour Meter
No
Arm Rests
No
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
No
Wheels
Front Tire Size
11 x 4 Inch
Front Axle
Stamped Steel
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
(5)
Snapper 7800649 Reviews & Ratings
correct belt length ??
By Kenny L.
Florida
Review Posted 09/09/2024
cant find correct belt length for this mower. can you please let me know the right belt keep getting the wrong one.. thanks
Kenny L. Recommends This
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3/5
3/5
4/5
4/5
From old Snapper to a new model.....
By Ronald S.
Foxboro, Massachusetts
Review Posted 07/31/2014
Mowers Direct is a good company to do business with. No issues there. Now my story:
I replaced a terrific, but really old and worn out, 25" Snapper sit down, rear engine mower with the new Snapper Model #: 7800649. I also purchased the Snapper Ninja kit to mulch the grass back onto the lawn. I sharpen the blade to a razor edge. Height settings on the cutter adjustment are from a very low 1 to a high of 5. I cut at a #4 setting. For some reason I cannot figure out, using the Ninja blade, it leaves a strip of blown down grass, maybe 3" wide, uncut on the left edge, and it looks very bad. I give it plenty of overlap to be sure it isn't the tire area pressing down on the grass. I tried going at the slowest speed figuring the blade needs more cutting time. Better but still leaves uncut grass. On a flat concrete patio I checked the level on the bottom edge of the blade housing and it is perfectly level. I used the old Snapper for years before the engine died and was pleased enough to replace it with the new model. Not very happy now. Anybody else have this problem?
I replaced a terrific, but really old and worn out, 25" Snapper sit down, rear engine mower with the new Snapper Model #: 7800649. I also purchased the Snapper Ninja kit to mulch the grass back onto the lawn. I sharpen the blade to a razor edge. Height settings on the cutter adjustment are from a very low 1 to a high of 5. I cut at a #4 setting. For some reason I cannot figure out, using the Ninja blade, it leaves a strip of blown down grass, maybe 3" wide, uncut on the left edge, and it looks very bad. I give it plenty of overlap to be sure it isn't the tire area pressing down on the grass. I tried going at the slowest speed figuring the blade needs more cutting time. Better but still leaves uncut grass. On a flat concrete patio I checked the level on the bottom edge of the blade housing and it is perfectly level. I used the old Snapper for years before the engine died and was pleased enough to replace it with the new model. Not very happy now. Anybody else have this problem?
Ronald S. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
2/5
3/5
Pros:
Durable, Reliable, High Quality
Cons:
Steering Front Wheels Near Obstacles Can Be Dangerous, Ninja Blade Cuts Uneven
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By Ron
Foxboro, Massachusetts
Review Posted 06/13/2011
Reading the manuals, minor parts for the the Snapper are easy "for a handyman" to put together, IE, front steering linkage, gas tank, seat, install mulching blade package (extra purchase), fill grease fittings, installing the tiny gel type battery "after charging it", check and add oil (I had too), and filling the gas tank. It's running great and cuts the lawn beautifully. I must say the delivery service was very courteous, and helpful. The people at Mowers Direct are very professional and the call service is responsive and helpful. No problems. I used the send in check method and saved 2% without a problem.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Snapper Riding Mower
By Don
Bennington, Nebraska
Review Posted 05/19/2011
The mower arrived and as I began to assemble it I realized I was missing the bag of parts. There was a box with the seat, gas tank and water bottle but no other parts. I called Snapper and they were anything less than helpful.
They originally tried to say it wasn't their fault and asked if I had called Mowers Direct. I said that the mower is crated and sent direct and that Snapper should be responsible for ensuring all the necessary parts are in the box crate.
Finally they said they would send me the parts. They originally said the parts would come to me overnight but that never happened. I called back and again asked where the parts were. They said they don't have overnight shipping and the parts would come 4 days later after my first contact. Some service. Then the parts actually came in 2 different shipments.
While finally assembling it there were several decals which after talking with Snapper again were not updated to reflect the new mower and shouldn't be used. Also it would have helped if the directions would have included a list of parts so you would have known what was to be used where. It took me a lot of extra time to know which bolts, nuts, etc were to be used where during the assembly process. So overall I am not pleased with the Snapper experience. You can forward these comments onto Snapper if you so desire.
They originally tried to say it wasn't their fault and asked if I had called Mowers Direct. I said that the mower is crated and sent direct and that Snapper should be responsible for ensuring all the necessary parts are in the box crate.
Finally they said they would send me the parts. They originally said the parts would come to me overnight but that never happened. I called back and again asked where the parts were. They said they don't have overnight shipping and the parts would come 4 days later after my first contact. Some service. Then the parts actually came in 2 different shipments.
While finally assembling it there were several decals which after talking with Snapper again were not updated to reflect the new mower and shouldn't be used. Also it would have helped if the directions would have included a list of parts so you would have known what was to be used where. It took me a lot of extra time to know which bolts, nuts, etc were to be used where during the assembly process. So overall I am not pleased with the Snapper experience. You can forward these comments onto Snapper if you so desire.
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2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Grinding noise and vibration in transmission
By William
Loganville, Georgia
Review Posted 03/17/2011
I bought a snapper rear engine riding mower. 28 inch hi-vac electric start. This mower has grinding noise and vibration in transmission. I carried back to dealer and they kept it a week and said nothing was wrong with it. I tried another snapper dealer and he said the later models have this problem account of cheap material being used. I had a 1979 model snapper rear engine 28 inch electric start that I sold after buying this new one. I never had any trouble with it. I wish I had my old Snapper back. The reason I bought the new one was to get a larger engine and Snapper changed the way the deck
raises and lowers which is about the only difference in the new one and the old one. This new mower was
purchased in September 2010.
raises and lowers which is about the only difference in the new one and the old one. This new mower was
purchased in September 2010.
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2/5
2/5
2/5
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