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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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Outer 585193
#611

Discharge chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, outer

Part #585193

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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Inner 337227
#610

Discharge chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, inner

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

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Screw 6218
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Electric start assembly diagram

Screw

Part #6218

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Lock Nut 73826
#198

Drive assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #73826

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Pivot Block 578063
#872

Chute control rod assembly diagram

Pivot block

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Retaining Ring 239
#678

Wheel assembly diagram

Retaining ring

Part #239

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Idler Pulley 50793
#148

Frame assembly diagram

Idler pulley

Part #50793

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Nut 71038
Nut

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Cotter Pin 579493
#875

Chute control rod assembly diagram

Cotter pin

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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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