Snapper
Gas Snowblower

Model # 1696001 (M1227E) Official Snapper snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Snapper 1696001-M1227E snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Snowblower Ground Drive Belt 1733324
#120

Engine & frame diagram

Snowblower ground drive belt

Part #1733324

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Belt 724801
#130

Engine & frame diagram

Belt

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Screw 726061
#160

Auger drive diagram

Screw

Part #726061

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut 1920397
Lawn & garden equipment nut

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Hex Nut 722400
#70

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Hex nut

Part #722400

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Boot Spring 723154
#550

Handles & controls diagram

Boot spring

Part #723154

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Spacer 723913
#190

Auger drive diagram

Spacer

Part #723913

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Retaining Ring 1657528
#30

Wheels & tires diagram

Retaining ring

Part #1657528

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Idler 722378
#200

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Idler

Part #722378

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Screw 724545
#60

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Screw

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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

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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.…

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How to replace a snowblower shave plate

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