Gas Snowblower

Model # 31A-261-718 Official MTD snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official MTD 31A-261-718 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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31A-261-718 Snowblowers
Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut, 5/16-18 (replaces 753-05591) 712-04063
Yard machines lawn & garden equipment lock nut, 5/16-18 (replaces 753-05591)

Part #712-04063

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Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut 712-04064
Yard machines lawn & garden equipment nut

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Mtd Toro Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt (replaces 753-08024, 910-0451) 710-0451
#3

Handle/chute diagram

Mtd toro lawn & garden equipment carriage bolt (replaces 753-08024, 910-0451)

Part #710-0451

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
Knob wing nut

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Ball Bearing 741-0600
#34

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Ball bearing

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Primer 7512B1476
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Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Primer

Part #7512B1476

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Sears Lawn Tractor Screw 710-0627
#2

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Sears lawn tractor screw

Part #710-0627

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Ace Lawn & Garden Equipment Push Cap 726-0299
#29

Auger/fuel tank/wheels diagram

Ace lawn & garden equipment push cap

Part #726-0299

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Sears Snowblower Flat Washer (replaces 936-0159) 736-0159
Sears snowblower flat washer (replaces 936-0159)

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Aircap Snowblower Scraper Blade (replaces 14240, 706-14240, 731-0722, 731-0778, 731-0812, 7311033) 731-1033
#28

Handle/chute diagram

Aircap snowblower scraper blade (replaces 14240, 706-14240, 731-0722, 731-0778, 731-0812, 7311033)

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Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

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…

Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…

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