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Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 917253561 Official Craftsman snow thrower

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Lock Nut 73800500
#15

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Lock nut

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut 73800400
Lawn & garden equipment lock nut

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Snowblower Auger Drive Belt 408007
#1

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Snowblower auger drive belt

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Lock Washer 10040500
#21

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Lock washer

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Traction Spring 180926
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Traction spring

Part #180926

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Snowblower Flange Bushing 407769
#33

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Snowblower flange bushing

Part #407769

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Snowblower Hex Screw 74780426
#10

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Snowblower hex screw

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Bar.scraper. 404932X431
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Bar.scraper.

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Spring Impeller 178669
#6

Impeller/traction rod assy diagram

Spring impeller

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Bolt 72250505
Bolt

Part #72250505

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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 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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Why does my snowblower stop running after a few seconds?

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Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

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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 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 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 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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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

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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How to make your snowblower last longer

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