Model # 842240530 Official Craftsman snow thrower

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#57

42" snow thrower diagram

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Part #4119

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Pulley

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#83

Main frame diagram

Ramp anchr b

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#52

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Thumb screw

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Pulley assembly diagram

Spring

Part #3059

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Lawn Tractor Snowblower Attachment Wire Harness 22129

#81

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Lawn tractor snowblower attachment wire harness

Part #22129

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Anchor

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#32

Pulley assembly diagram

Spring

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Symptoms for gas snowblowers

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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…

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…

Why does my snowblower stop running after a few seconds?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

What should I do about a damaged snowblower tire?

Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…

Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

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

Why won't my snowblower start?

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

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…

Why won't my snowblower chute turn?

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

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, …

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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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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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

Follow the 7 easy steps in this repair guide/video to replace a worn out shave plate on your snowblower.…

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Maintaining your air conditioner

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Model # 842240530 Official Craftsman snow thrower

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Symptoms for gas snowblowers

How do I tune up my snowblower?

Why won't my snowblower throw snow far enough?

Why does my snowblower stop running after a few seconds?

What should I do about a damaged snowblower tire?

Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

Why won't my snowblower start?

Why doesn't my snowblower self propel?

Why won't my snowblower chute turn?

Why won't my snowblower clear snow well?

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash

How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

How to replace a snowblower shave plate

Effective articles & videos to help repair your central air conditioners

Maintaining your air conditioner

How to prevent the 2 most common AC failures from ruining your summer

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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