Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Snapper Model Number 281145, engine horsepower, hp engine

Question

Snapper Model 281145 I have a snapper model # 281145 Serial Number 33044050 and I can't find an owner's manual. Someone said it's rare because it's but it has a 12HP B&S Engine. Both Electric and pull start plus bars in the back either to stand it up or for a bagger. can you give me some info on this

Answer
What size is the deck?  Snapper has always started the first two digits of their model number with the deck size followed by the engine horsepower and the series.

Is the deck a 28 inch"  If so, then some has switched the engines at one point because is should have an 11 HP engine.

I'm betting the model number is 28114S, S as in Sam.

Parts List for 288114S:

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=snapper&mn=28114S+28%22+11+HP+Rear+Engine+Rid...

See this site for Snapper model numbers:

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=snapper&mh=10

Eric