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Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 536886161 Official Craftsman 6-hp snow thrower

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Auger Belt 581264
#63

Engine assembly diagram

Auger belt

Part #581264

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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Outer 585193
#611

Chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, outer

Part #585193

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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Inner 337227
#610

Chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, inner

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Flat Bearing 9517
#525

Auger housing assembly diagram

Flat bearing

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Knob 57171
#597

Chute assembly diagram

Knob

Part #57171

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Worm 585196
#877

Chute control rod assembly diagram

Worm

Part #585196

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Lock Nut 73826
Lock nut

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Nut, 1/4-20 782585
#609

Chute assembly diagram

Nut, 1/4-20

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Universal Pin 578060
#864

Chute control rod assembly diagram

Universal pin

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Retaining Ring 239
#678

Wheel assembly diagram

Retaining ring

Part #239

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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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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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Time required
 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 …

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 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…

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 15 minutes or less

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How to make your snowblower last longer

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