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Craftsman
Gas Snowblower

Model # 917881053 Official Craftsman snow thrower

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Lock Nut 73800500
#36

Chassis/engine/pulleys diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800500

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Lock Nut 73800600
#4

Control panel/discharge chute diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800600

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut 73800400
#19

Auger housing/impeller assembly diagram

Lawn & garden equipment lock nut

Part #73800400

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Cable Lever 178659
#6

Control panel/discharge chute diagram

Cable lever

Part #178659

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Snowblower Auger Worm Gear 174659
#45

Auger housing/impeller assembly diagram

Snowblower auger worm gear

Part #174659

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Gearbox 178878
#57

Auger housing/impeller assembly diagram

Gearbox

Part #178878

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Control Assembly 178674
#3

Control panel/discharge chute diagram

Control assembly

Part #178674

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Tower Lawn & Garden Equipment Head Bolt (replaces 17060616, 17490616, 25x6, 53217000616, 817000616, 8170006-16, 817490616) 17000616
Tower lawn & garden equipment head bolt (replaces 17060616, 17490616, 25x6, 53217000616, 817000616, 8170006-16, 817490616)

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Pulley 180523
#20

Chassis/engine/pulleys diagram

Pulley

Part #180523

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Snowblower Extension Spring 178828
#14

Chassis/engine/pulleys diagram

Snowblower extension spring

Part #178828

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