Can’t find your part?   Contact us:
+1-309-603-4777
Sears Parts Direct
Tips to find your model number
Orders

  • Keep track of the models you own in your profile

    Sign in or Register to view or add models

Schedule a repair
Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 536886281 Official Craftsman snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 536886281 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

There are a couple of ways to find the part or diagram you need:

  • Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram.
  • In the search box below, enter all or part of the part number or the part’s name.

Not all parts are shown on the diagrams—those parts are labeled NI, for “not illustrated”.

We encourage you to save the model to your profile, so it’s easy to access parts and manuals for your appliance whenever you log in.

For DIY troubleshooting advice and repair guides, visit our repair help section.

  View engine

Model diagram and schematic

SEARCH WITHIN THIS MODEL

?

This is the number corresponding to the part on the diagram / schematic

Search
ALL PARTS
Showing 10 of 418 parts  |
Snowblower Drive Belt 579932
#9

Engine components diagram

Snowblower drive belt

Part #579932

Replaced by #1733324SM

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 579932. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER

Get free shipping with Automatic Reorder

$26.25 | 
19% OFF Phone Price : $32.25
In Stock
Frction Disc 313883
#29

Drive assembly diagram

Frction disc

Part #313883

Replaced by #1501435MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 313883. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$27.05 | 
18% OFF Phone Price : $33.05
In Stock
Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Outer 585193
#19

Discharge chute diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, outer

Part #585193

Replaced by #585193MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 585193. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$31.90 | 
16% OFF Phone Price : $37.90
In Stock
Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Inner 337227
#18

Discharge chute diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, inner

Part #337227

Replaced by #337227MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 337227. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$25.11 | 
19% OFF Phone Price : $31.11
In Stock
Snowblower Shear Bolt 9524
Snowblower shear bolt

Part #9524

Replaced by #703057

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 9524. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$8.16 | 
11% OFF Phone Price : $9.16
In Stock
Skid 50643-853
#32

Auger housing diagram

Skid

Part #50643-853

Replaced by #1740912BMYP

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 50643-853. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$20.58 | 
23% OFF Phone Price : $26.58
In Stock
Worm 585196
#13

Chute control rod diagram

Worm

Part #585196

Replaced by #585196MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 585196. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$20.23 | 
23% OFF Phone Price : $26.23
In Stock
Boot Spring 308146
#19

Handle assembly diagram

Boot spring

Part #308146

Replaced by #308146MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 308146. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$10.97 | 
15% OFF Phone Price : $12.97
In Stock
1/4" Spacer 3943
#23

Auger housing diagram

1/4" spacer

Part #3943

Replaced by #703058

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 3943. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$12.09 | 
14% OFF Phone Price : $14.09
In Stock
Pin 304551
#16

Chute control rod diagram

Pin

Part #304551

Replaced by #578060MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 304551. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$12.29 | 
14% OFF Phone Price : $14.29
In Stock

Symptoms for gas snowblowers

Choose a symptom to see related snowblower repairs.

View all

What should I do about a damaged snowblower tire?

Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…

Read more

Why does my snowblower stop running after a few seconds?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

Read more

Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…

Read more

Why won't my snowblower start?

Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect…

Read more

Why won't my snowblower chute turn?

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

Read more

Why doesn't my snowblower self propel?

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

Read more

Why won't my snowblower throw snow far enough?

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

Read more

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…

Read more

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…

Read more

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your snowblower.

View all
How to replace a snowblower fuel filter

How to replace a snowblower fuel filter

Replace the fuel filter on your snowblower if it's clogged or damaged.…

Read more
Repair difficulty
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.…

Read more
Repair difficulty
Time required
 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.…

Read more
Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your snowblowers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.

View all
How to make your snowblower last longer

How to make your snowblower last longer

Learn the steps to take to adjust and maintain your snowblower so it lasts longer.…

Read more
Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

Learn about Sears Technical Institute and the advanced technical content being developed for aspiring appliance techs.…

Read more
Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

Read more

Parts & More