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Gas Snowblower

Model # 285 Official MTD gas snowthrower

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Washer 710-1005
#10

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Washer

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
Knob wing nut

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Ball Bearing 741-0600
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Ball bearing

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Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Bell Washer (replaces 936-0242) 736-0242
#14

Belt and pulleys diagram

Yard machines lawn & garden equipment bell washer (replaces 936-0242)

Part #736-0242

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Extension Cord 629-0071
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Extension cord

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Ace Lawn & Garden Equipment Push Cap 726-0299
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Frame diagram

Ace lawn & garden equipment push cap

Part #726-0299

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Aircap Lawn Tractor Screw (replaces 150011, 910-0134) 710-0134
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Aircap lawn tractor screw (replaces 150011, 910-0134)

Part #710-0134

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Hex Flange 712-3027
#13

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Hex flange

Part #712-3027

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Ryobi Stop Nut 712-0429
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Ryobi stop nut

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt 710-04071
#1

Chute diagram

Lawn & garden equipment carriage bolt

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Why doesn't my snowblower auger turn?

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

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Why won't my snowblower clear snow well?

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How do I tune up my snowblower?

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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Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

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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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 15 minutes or less
How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

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 45 minutes or less

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