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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Manufacturer substitution
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This item is not returnable
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Decal, Opei Snow 7-3342
#14

Decals (continued) diagram

Decal, opei snow

Part #7-3342

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

Bolt, 5/16-18 X 5/8" Square Neck Carriage, Grade 5 (3) 9-1077
#9

Discharge chute diagram

Bolt, 5/16-18 x 5/8" square neck carriage, grade 5 (3)

Part #9-1077

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

Decal, Control-5.5/22 4-5207
Decal, control-5.5/22

Part #4-5207

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

"o" Ring 1-5137
"o" ring

Part #1-5137

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

Screw, #10-32 X 3/8" Hex Washer Self-tap, (torx) 9-1012
#14

Chute crank control diagram

Screw, #10-32 x 3/8" hex washer self-tap, (torx)

Part #9-1012

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Tire, 13 X 5.00 X 6 (2) 7-3456
#2B

Wheels diagram

Tire, 13 x 5.00 x 6 (2)

Part #7-3456

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

Cable, Clutch (left Hand) 2-8268
#34

Handles/controls (single handle) diagram

Cable, clutch (left hand)

Part #2-8268

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

Assembly, Wheels & Tire (kenda)(includes Items 2b, 3b & 4)(used On Units Built In 2000 For Model Year 2001) 5-8917
#1A

Wheels diagram

Assembly, wheels & tire (kenda)(includes items 2b, 3b & 4)(used on units built in 2000 for model year 2001)

Part #5-8917

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

Kit, Single Handle Control Kit 6-0990

#NI01

All parts diagram

Kit, single handle control kit

Part #6-0990

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

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
Time required
 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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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How to make your snowblower last longer

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