Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 536886180 Official Craftsman 8-hp snow thrower - 2012-2013

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Murray Snowblower Ground Drive Belt, 3/8 X 33-1/16-in (replaces 1733324, 579932, 579932ma) 1733324SM
#120

Engine diagram

Murray snowblower ground drive belt, 3/8 x 33-1/16-in (replaces 1733324, 579932, 579932ma)

Part #1733324SM

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Hex Lock Nut 1920397SM
Hex lock nut

Part #1920397SM

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Snowblower Nut 15X145MA
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Snowblower nut

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Snowblower Hex Bolt 01X193MA
#350

Traction drive - standard diagram

Snowblower hex bolt

Part #01X193MA

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Snowblower Nut 73826MA
#170

Auger drive diagram

Snowblower nut

Part #73826MA

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Mtd Lawn & Garden Equipment Retainer Ring 1657528SM
#30

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Mtd lawn & garden equipment retainer ring

Part #1657528SM

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Briggs & Stratton Snowblower Idler Pulley 1502120MA
#200

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Briggs & stratton snowblower idler pulley

Part #1502120MA

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Murray Snowblower Idler Arm Spring (replaces 165x159, 722455) 165X159MA
#310

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Murray snowblower idler arm spring (replaces 165x159, 722455)

Part #165X159MA

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Briggs & Stratton Snowblower Drive Cable Spool 579860MA
#640

Traction drive - standard diagram

Briggs & stratton snowblower drive cable spool

Part #579860MA

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Washer 1918266SM
#60

Handles & controls diagram

Washer

Part #1918266SM

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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 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 …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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