Gas Snowblower

Model # 917253581 Official Craftsman snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917253581 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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917253581 Snowblowers
Lock Nut 73800500
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Impeller & traction belts/cover diagram

Lock nut

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Lock Nut 73800600
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Lock nut

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut 73800400
Lawn & garden equipment lock nut

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Snowblower Auger Drive Belt 408007
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Snowblower auger drive belt

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Auger Worm Gear 407763
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Impeller & gearbox diagram

Auger worm gear

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Snowblower Gearbox (replaces 174659, 532427148) 427148
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Snowblower gearbox (replaces 174659, 532427148)

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Bottom Pan 410877
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Drive diagram

Bottom pan

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Snowblower Nut 427942
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Impeller & gearbox diagram

Snowblower nut

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Snowblower Deflector Control Assembly 420673
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Snowblower deflector control assembly

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Pulley 180523
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Pulley

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Symptoms for gas snowblowers

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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.

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 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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