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MTD 553 gas snowthrower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 553 gas snowthrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Kmart Lawn Tractor Grease Fitting for MTD 553 - Part 937-3000

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Grease Fitting

    Part #737-3000

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  • Mtd Snowblower Gearbox Housing, Right for MTD 553 - Part 918-0123A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Housing Assembly

    Part #618-0123

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  • Lawn & Garden Equipment Transmission Grease for MTD 553 - Part 737-0168A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Grease

    Part #737-0168

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  • Mtd Snowblower Cable Bracket for MTD 553 - Part 784-5594-0637

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Bracket

    Part #784-5594

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  • Lawn Tractor Screw for MTD 553 - Part 710-04669

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Screw

    Part #710-1003

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  • Yard-man Snowblower Auger Shaft Bearing Housing for MTD 553 - Part 05931A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Bearing Housing

    Part #05931

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  • Toro Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Washer for MTD 553 - Part 736-0169

    Toro Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Washer

    Part #736-0169
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  • Craftsman Snowblower Wheel Axle for MTD 553 - Part 738-0994A

    Wheel and axle assembly diagram

    Craftsman Snowblower Wheel Axle

    Part #738-0994A
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  • Mtd Snowblower Shift Bracket for MTD 553 - Part 784-5590

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Mtd Snowblower Shift Bracket

    Part #784-5590
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  • Sears Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut for MTD 553 - Part 712-0711

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Sears Lawn & Garden Equipment Nut

    Part #712-0711
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your snowblowers

Choose a symptom to see related snowblower repairs.

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Why does my snowblower engine run rough?

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

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Why doesn't my snowblower auger turn?

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

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How do I tune up my snowblower?

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

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Why does my snowblower stop running after a few seconds?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

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Why doesn't my snowblower self propel?

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

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Why won't my snowblower throw snow far enough?

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

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Why won't my snowblower clear snow well?

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

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Why won't my snowblower chute turn?

Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…

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Repair guides for gas snowblowers

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

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your snowblowers

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

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How to find the age of your Craftsman snowblower

How to find the age of your Craftsman snowblower

If you're looking for the age of you Craftsman snowblower, our guide will help.…

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How to adjust the snowblower drive control cable video

How to adjust the snowblower drive control cable video

Proper drive control cable tension is key to smooth snowblower operation, and you can learn how to test and adjust it yo…

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How to lubricate a snowblower drive hex shaft video

How to lubricate a snowblower drive hex shaft video

Avoid costly snowblower repairs this season. Watch how to lubricate the drive hex shaft to prevent friction, improve tra…

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