So.... I went to 3 different places today, none of which were helpful (which is why I do things that I am nowhere near qualified to do) what is this spring called and I'll try to find it online. I messed with it some today and made it a little tighter and put it back on and it does seem to have more power. Nonetheless, I want to purchase one so that I gave it. Pic is attached it's a total of about 1.5 inches maybe 1.75 inches long from end to end. I tried to find the manual for the lawnmower on snapper and it doesnt bring up anything when I insert the model number. I'll attatch that also. Meanwhile... my grass hasnt been cut in a week, not because of this but because of rain and I work 40 hours over the next 3 days, so itll be a jungle out there when I get the chance.
I should add that it is located under the airfilter to the right of the engine when looking at the front of the mower