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Craftsman
Accessory

Model # 842240722 Official Craftsman 40" snow thrower

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Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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Nut STD541431
Nut

Part #STD541431

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Pin 3341
#2

Sears conversion kit no. 16834 diagram

Pin

Part #3341

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Nut GM271184
Nut

Part #GM271184

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Pulley 11496
Pulley

Part #11496

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Washer 4143
#16

Auger assembly diagram

Washer

Part #4143

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Murray Snowblower Chain Guard 3036
#73

Auger assembly diagram

Murray snowblower chain guard

Part #3036

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Spring 3059
Spring

Part #3059

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Spacer 5713
Spacer

Part #5713

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Bolt 16120
#89

Main frame diagram

Bolt

Part #16120

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