Snapper
Gas Snowblower

Model #EI55223 Official Snapper snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Snapper EI55223 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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    Fitting

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    Lube fitting

    Part #1-3864
    Replaced by #7013864SM
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    GUIDE, BELT (I4223 & I5223)#2

    Engine/pulley/idler/clutch system Diagram

    Guide, belt (i4223 & i5223)

    Part #3-8521

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    DECAL, EAR PROTECTION#13

    Decals (continued) Diagram

    Decal, ear protection

    Part #2-7733

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    TUBE, BRAKE#28

    Engine/pulley/idler/clutch system Diagram

    Tube, brake

    Part #1-5177

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    DECAL, CHUTE/READ MANUAL (EURO)

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    Decal, chute/read manual (euro)

    Part #2-8700

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    BEARING, AUGER SHAFT (I4223, I5223, I55223, EI55223 & I6223 MODELS)(2)#6

    Collector housing (3 piece bolted) Diagram

    Bearing, auger shaft (i4223, i5223, i55223, ei55223 & i6223 models)(2)

    Part #2-8188

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    Pinion Gear#35

    Frame, traction drive Diagram

    Pinion gear

    Part #1-8740

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    DECAL, OPEI SNOW#14

    Decals (continued) Diagram

    Decal, opei snow

    Part #7-3342

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    NUT, 1/4-20 HEX CENTER LOCK (2)

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    Nut, 1/4-20 hex center lock (2)

    Part #9-1099

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    ADAPTER, HOUSING (22")#25

    Collector housing (3 piece bolted) Diagram

    Adapter, housing (22")

    Part #3-4431

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Symptoms for gas snowblowers

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    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 belts
    Main causes: punctured tire, damaged rim
    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 valve lash
    Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, auger cable problems
    Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground, engine problems
    Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly

    Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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

    November 20, 2022
    By Lyle Weischwill
    How to replace a snowblower fuel filter

    Replace the fuel filter on your snowblower if it's clogged or damaged.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     15 minutes or less
    December 1, 2015
    By Lyle Weischwill
    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
    How to replace a snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

    Replace the 4-way chute control assembly on your snowblower if it’s damaged.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     30 minutes or less

    Articles and videos common to all snowblowers

    Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.

    December 12, 2022

    How to adjust the snowblower auger control

    By Lyle Weischwill

    This video shows how to adjust a snowblower's auger control.

    December 8, 2022

    How to lubricate a snowblower drive hex shaft video

    By Lyle Weischwill

    This short video shows how to lubricate a snowblower drive hex shaft.

    November 17, 2022

    What are the major parts of a snowblower?

    By Lyle Weischwill

    Learn about major functional parts of your snowblower and when to replace them.