Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 917253571 Official Craftsman snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917253571 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lock Nut 73900600
#15

Impeller/gear box diagram

Lock nut

Part #73900600

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Pipe Fitting 132010
#52

Drive diagram

Pipe fitting

Part #132010

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Lock Nut 73800500
#15

Impeller & traction belts diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800500

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Lock Nut 73800600
#8

Bag of parts diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800600

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Lawn Tractor Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in (replaces 17000512) 428867
Lawn tractor hex bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in (replaces 17000512)

Part #428867

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Nut.flange.5 155377
Nut.flange.5

Part #155377

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Snowblower Gearbox (replaces 174659, 532427148) 427148
#2

Impeller/gear box diagram

Snowblower gearbox (replaces 174659, 532427148)

Part #427148

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Auger Worm Gear 407763
#24

Impeller/gear box diagram

Auger worm gear

Part #407763

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Snowblower Deflector Control Assembly 420673
#3

Chute & deflector weldments diagram

Snowblower deflector control assembly

Part #420673

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Hex Chute Deflector 420679
#13

Chute & deflector weldments diagram

Hex chute deflector

Part #420679

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

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

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…

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

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

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

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

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

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your snowblower.

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How to adjust snowblower engine valve lash

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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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