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Model # 31A-261-718 Official MTD snow thrower

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Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut, 5/16-18 (replaces 753-05591) 712-04063
Yard machines lawn & garden equipment lock nut, 5/16-18 (replaces 753-05591)

Part #712-04063

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Washer 710-1005
#26

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Washer

Part #710-1005

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
Knob wing nut

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Primer 7512B1476
#46

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Primer

Part #7512B1476

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Sears Lawn Tractor Screw 710-0627
#2

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Sears lawn tractor screw

Part #710-0627

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Lock Washer 736-0119
#9

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Lock washer

Part #736-0119

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Lawn Tractor Flat Washer 736-0362
#24

Handle/chute diagram

Lawn tractor flat washer

Part #736-0362

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Snowblower Chute Deflector 731-04426A
#7

Handle/chute diagram

Snowblower chute deflector

Part #731-04426A

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Sears Snowblower Flat Washer (replaces 936-0159) 736-0159
Sears snowblower flat washer (replaces 936-0159)

Part #736-0159

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Sears Lawn Mower Roller Wheel 756-0625
#41

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Sears lawn mower roller wheel

Part #756-0625

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Symptoms for gas snowblowers

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Why doesn't my snowblower self propel?

Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…

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Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…

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Why won't my snowblower throw snow far enough?

Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…

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How do I tune up my snowblower?

Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…

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Why won't my snowblower chute turn?

Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…

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Why won't my snowblower start?

Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect…

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Why does my snowblower stop running after a few seconds?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

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Why won't my snowblower clear snow well?

Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, …

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Why doesn't my snowblower auger turn?

Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…

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Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash

How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash

Adjust the engine valve lash on your snowblower to keep the engine starting and running smoothly.…

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 15 minutes or less
How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

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

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.…

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 15 minutes or less

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How to make your snowblower last longer

How to make your snowblower last longer

Learn the steps to take to adjust and maintain your snowblower so it lasts longer.…

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Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

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