Snowblower articles
These snowblower articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you use your snowblower effectively and safely. From how to troubleshoot why your snowblower won't start or blow snow to how to adjust skid shoes or change the oil, we have the advice and tips to help you keep your equipment running for years. For more DIY advice, check out our snowblower repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your gas snowblowers
This video shows how to adjust a snowblower's shift cable.…
Learn the steps to take to adjust and maintain your snowblower so it lasts longer.…
Get an overview of the main steps in a snowblower tune-up and click to videos with more details.…
This chart will help you find the right carburetor for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter.…
This chart can help you find the right carburetor kit for your Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter. …
Get your snowblower ready for winter before winter arrives, so you don't have to mess with it while snow piles up.…
Install this kit to prevent shocks by static electricity that builds up in the snowblower chute.…
Find out how to clear chute obstructions, replace shear pins and adjust or replace your auger engagement cable if your s…
Learn how to replace the chute control assembly and gearbox if the chute on your snowblower won't turn.…
Check out these tips for getting your snowblower to start.…
Protect your snowblower's engine and body by preparing it for after-season storage.…
This short video shows how to remove and lubricate the wheels on a snowblower.…
Learn how to replace a snowblower shave plate.…
See how to replace the chute control rod on a snowblower.…
See how to put a snowblower together, from taking it out of the carton to adjusting the tire pressure.…
Symptoms for gas snowblowers
Choose a symptom to see related snowblower repairs.
Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…
Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…
Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…
Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…
Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect…
Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…
Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…
Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, …
Repair guides for gas snowblowers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your snowblower.
How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash
Adjust the engine valve lash on your snowblower to keep the engine starting and running smoothly.…
How to adjust snowblower skid shoes
To prevent snowblower auger and shave plate damage, adjust the skid shoes regularly to keep the shave plate ¼-inch high.…
How to replace a snowblower shave plate
Follow the 7 easy steps in this repair guide/video to replace a worn out shave plate on your snowblower.…