Snapper
Gas Snowblower

Model # I7243 Official Snapper snow thrower

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Lube Fitting 1-3864
Lube fitting

Part #1-3864

Replaced by #7013864SM

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Retainer, Safety Wire (2) 3-2559
#19

Discharge chute diagram

Retainer, safety wire (2)

Part #3-2559

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

Cable, Auger Drive (incl. Hardware Bag Kit #6-1364) 2-8194
Cable, auger drive (incl. hardware bag kit #6-1364)

Part #2-8194

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

Decals diagram

Decal, 1996 year of manufacture

Part #2-9077

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Nut, 3/8" Push 9-1135
#7

Chute crank control diagram

Nut, 3/8" push

Part #9-1135

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Lock Cam Spring 1-5966
#27

Handles/controls (single handle) diagram

Lock cam spring

Part #1-5966

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

Gear, Axle Shaft 1-8741
#13

Frame, traction drive diagram

Gear, axle shaft

Part #1-8741

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Bottom Frame Cover 3-4228
#27

Frame, traction drive diagram

Bottom frame cover

Part #3-4228

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

Washer, 1/2 Flat 9-0250
#4

Frame, traction drive diagram

Washer, 1/2 flat

Part #9-0250

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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.…

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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.…

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

How to make your snowblower last longer

Learn the steps to take to adjust and maintain your snowblower so it lasts longer.…

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