Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 917253581 Official Craftsman snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917253581 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Pipe Fitting 132010
#52

Drive diagram

Pipe fitting

Part #132010

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Lock Nut 73900600
#15

Impeller & gearbox diagram

Lock nut

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut 73800400
Lawn & garden equipment lock nut

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Snowblower Auger Drive Belt 408007
#1

Impeller & traction belts/cover diagram

Snowblower auger drive belt

Part #408007

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Discharge Base 175322
#5

Impeller & gearbox diagram

Discharge base

Part #175322

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Lock Washer 10040500
#21

Impeller & traction belts/cover diagram

Lock washer

Part #10040500

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Traction Spring 180926
#7

Impeller & traction rods diagram

Traction spring

Part #180926

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Bottom Pan 410877
#40

Drive diagram

Bottom pan

Part #410877

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Snowblower Chute Control Assembly 428272
#1

Lever/cable rotator diagram

Snowblower chute control assembly

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Snowblower Hex Screw 74780426
#10

Impeller & gearbox diagram

Snowblower hex screw

Part #74780426

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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…

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How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

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