Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 536886161 Official Craftsman 6-hp snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 536886161 6-hp snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Snowblower Drive Belt 579932
#57

Engine assembly diagram

Snowblower drive belt

Part #579932

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Auger Belt 581264
#63

Engine assembly diagram

Auger belt

Part #581264

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Disc Wheel 53830
#246

Drive components assembly diagram

Disc wheel

Part #53830

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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Outer 585193
#611

Chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, outer

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Snowblower Chute Retainer Ring, Inner 337227
#610

Chute assembly diagram

Snowblower chute retainer ring, inner

Part #337227

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Height Adjustment Lift 301380-853
#540

Auger housing assembly diagram

Height adjustment lift

Part #301380-853

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Flat Bearing 9517
#525

Auger housing assembly diagram

Flat bearing

Part #9517

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

Part #780029

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Knob 57171
#597

Chute assembly diagram

Knob

Part #57171

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Auger Clutch Spacer 1673
#744

Handle assembly diagram

Auger clutch spacer

Part #1673

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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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How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

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