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Model # 8430B-888 Official Aircap 20" snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Aircap 8430B-888 20" snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Washer 90915
#127

Engine & drive detail diagram

Washer

Part #90915

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Lock Nut 501637
Lock nut

Part #501637

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Pal Nut 502517
#68

Frame, handle & shroud detail diagram

Pal nut

Part #502517

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut 502471
Nut

Part #502471

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bearing 502468
#36

Housing & impeller detail diagram

Bearing

Part #502468

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw 501277
#138

Engine & drive detail diagram

Screw

Part #501277

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 7849
Washer

Part #7849

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 6063
#147

Engine & drive detail diagram

Washer

Part #6063

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Lock Nut 103001
#117

Engine & drive detail diagram

Lock nut

Part #103001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bracket 502451-1
#122

Engine & drive detail diagram

Bracket

Part #502451-1

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

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

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

Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…

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Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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How to replace a snowblower shave plate

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 15 minutes or less
How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

Replace the chute control gearbox on your snowblower if it's stripped or damaged.…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

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