Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 536881230 Official Craftsman 12.5-hp snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 536881230 12.5-hp snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Disc Wheel 53830
#246

Drive assembly diagram

Disc wheel

Part #53830

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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Outer 585193
#611

Discharge chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, outer

Part #585193

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1/4-20 Hex N 780029
1/4-20 hex n

Part #780029

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Auger Clutch Spacer 1673
#744

Handle assembly diagram

Auger clutch spacer

Part #1673

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Boot Spring 308146
#746

Handle assembly diagram

Boot spring

Part #308146

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Retaining Ring 239
#678

Wheel assembly diagram

Retaining ring

Part #239

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Clutch Cable 1579
#740

Handle assembly diagram

Clutch cable

Part #1579

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Collar 585214-853
#606

Discharge chute assembly diagram

Collar

Part #585214-853

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Screw 577015
#676

Wheel assembly diagram

Screw

Part #577015

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Cord Str Mtr 6219
#9

Electric start assembly diagram

Cord str mtr

Part #6219

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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

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.…

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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.…

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Time required
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