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Craftsman 917253561 snow thrower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 917253561 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Friction Shaft for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 402504

    Drive diagram

    Friction Shaft

    Part #402504

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

  • Snowblower Auger Housing for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 404929X615

    Auger housing diagram

    Snowblower Auger Housing

    Part #404929X615

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

  • Control Lever for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 424517X431

    Control lever/traction rod diagram

    Control Lever

    Part #424517X431

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

  • Plate.end.ch for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 402685X615

    Drive diagram

    Plate.end.ch

    Part #402685X615

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

  • Bolt for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 72250505

    Bolt

    Part #72250505

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

  • Link Shifter for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 187101

    Drive diagram

    Link Shifter

    Part #187101

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

  • Snowblower Friction Plate for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 198176X431

    Drive diagram

    Snowblower Friction Plate

    Part #198176X431

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

  • Bolt for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 72270505

    Bolt

    Part #72270505

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

  • Handle Tube for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 419800X431

    Handles diagram

    Handle Tube

    Part #419800X431

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

  • Right-side Skid Plate for Craftsman 917253561 - Part 178777X431

    Skid plate diagram

    Right-side Skid Plate

    Part #178777X431

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

Most common symptoms to help you fix your 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 b…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

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

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

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

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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

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 time and Difficulty

 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 time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
How to replace a snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

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 time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your snowblowers

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Snowblower won’t start: 4 easy DIY fixes

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