Snapper
Gas Snowblower

Model # EI7243 Official Snapper snow thrower

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Lube Fitting 1-3864
Lube fitting

Part #1-3864

Replaced by #7013864SM

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Ball Bearing 1-4295
Ball bearing

Part #1-4295

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Assembly, 24" Blower Housing (i7243 Models)(includes Item 3a) 5-3622
#2A

Collector housing (3 piece bolted) diagram

Assembly, 24" blower housing (i7243 models)(includes item 3a)

Part #5-3622

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Worm 2-1828
#11

Chute crank control diagram

Worm

Part #2-1828

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer, .343 I.d. X 1" O.d. Flat 1-4098
#12

Engine/pulley/idler/clutch system diagram

Washer, .343 i.d. x 1" o.d. flat

Part #1-4098

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Pulley, Auger Drive 1-5180
#19

Engine/pulley/idler/clutch system diagram

Pulley, auger drive

Part #1-5180

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Decal, 1996 Year Of Manufacture 2-9077
#7C

Decals diagram

Decal, 1996 year of manufacture

Part #2-9077

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Chute Crank Knob 1-3901
Chute crank knob

Part #1-3901

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Hub 3-4283
#50

Frame, traction drive diagram

Hub

Part #3-4283

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Sheave (includes Setscrews) 1-3867
Sheave (includes setscrews)

Part #1-3867

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Symptoms for gas snowblowers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

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

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

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

How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash

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

Repair difficulty
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 15 minutes or less
How to replace a snowblower auger drive cable

How to replace a snowblower auger drive cable

A loose or snapped auger drive cable can prevent the auger from rotating. Follow this step-by-step guide to replace the …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a snowblower friction disc

How to replace a snowblower friction disc

The friction disc is one of the components of the drive system. If it's worn or damaged, the snowblower won't self-prope…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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How to make your snowblower last longer

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