Snapper
Gas Snowblower

Model # 8245 Official Snapper snow thrower

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Extension Spring 2-8212
#7

Engines/pulley/idler diagram

Extension spring

Part #2-8212

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Belt 1-3939
#18A

Belts/idler/drive plate/sheave diagram

Belt

Part #1-3939

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Belt 2-9101
#23A

Belts/idler/drive plate/sheave diagram

Belt

Part #2-9101

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Lube Fitting 1-3864
#2

Augers, impeller diagram

Lube fitting

Part #1-3864

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Worm Gear 5-1305
#3

Gearbox, shafts diagram

Worm gear

Part #5-1305

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Stud, Shift Lever 1-3872
#6

Frame, traction drive diagram

Stud, shift lever

Part #1-3872

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Seal, 1-1/2" O.d. Oil (2) 1-3858
#5

Gearbox, shafts diagram

Seal, 1-1/2" o.d. oil (2)

Part #1-3858

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Sheave (includes Setscrews) 1-3867
#17

Belts/idler/drive plate/sheave diagram

Sheave (includes setscrews)

Part #1-3867

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Fan, Impeller 4-9677
#6

Augers, impeller diagram

Fan, impeller

Part #4-9677

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Washer, 1/4 Flat (2) 9-1098
#22

Discharge chute diagram

Washer, 1/4 flat (2)

Part #9-1098

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Symptoms for gas snowblowers

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Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…

Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, …

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

Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim…

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

Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…

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

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

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

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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

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.…

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 15 minutes or less
How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

To prevent snowblower auger and shave plate damage, adjust the skid shoes regularly to keep the shave plate ¼-inch high.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

Rebuild the carburetor on your snowblower if the engine isn't getting fuel.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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How to make your snowblower last longer

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