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Craftsman Snowblower Parts and Manuals
Craftsman Snowblower Parts
Craftsman made a wide range of snowblowers, Single Stage, Two Stage and Three Stage. They range from 21 inch to 28 inch width capacity.
The majority of their snowblowers have electric start systems, and those that don’t can normally be fitted as an optional extra.
Craftsman snowblowers are lightweight, easy to operate, dependable and quiet. They have an ability to clear snow quickly and efficiently.
Most snowblowers will at some point need spare parts, either for routine servicing and maintenance, or if for any reason the machine needs repairing. Having a copy of the snowblower manual is really important for a number of reasons.
Craftsman Snowblower Manual
The manual gives important information about safe operating practices, very important to read as there is potential for real damage if the snowblower is not used correctly.
Quite often new snowblowers arrive out of the box as it were and need to be assembled. A craftsman snowblower manual will give you the information and diagrams about how to assemble a snowblower.
Most manuals also include illustrated diagrams of the workings of the engine and other associated parts.
Such a diagram is really important, not only in assembling the machine, but also in being able to identify which parts need replacing, and how new ones should be installed.
The manual should also include a troubleshooting section which will give information on the most common problems people have with the snowblower.
This includes things like problems with starting it, and how best to keep the auger free of snow.
The snowblower manual also have a detailed section on servicing and maintenance.
This is essentially the manufacturers recommendations and should be closely followed.
This is important not only for the smooth running of the snowblower itself, but also to make sure it complies with the warranty.
The manual should give information about the Craftsman warranty itself.
There are normally some differences if the snowblower is used for commercial operations, and as such there are likely to be separate residential and commercial warranties on the machine
It is likely that the engine itself, if made by a separate manufacturer, will have a separate warranty as well. Details of all these should be included in the manual.
Finally, the manual should contain full details of customer support. This should include the headquarters of the company, phone numbers and e-mails and any other way to contact them.
Craftsman Snowblower Parts
Below are listed the main categories of Craftsman snowblower parts, followed by a more detailed breakdown of which parts are normally available, and for which specific part of the snowblower they are needed for.
Craftsman Snowblower maintenance sets
Craftsman Snowblower belts
Craftsman Snowblower shave plates
Craftsman Snowblower shear pins
Craftsman Snowblower slide shoes
Craftsman Snowblower cables
Craftsman Snowblower friction wheels and discs
Craftsman Snowblower augers
Craftsman Snowblower engine parts
Craftsman Snowblower hardware
Craftsman Snowblower pulleys
Craftsman Snowblower tires and wheels
Craftsman Snowblower discharge chutes
Craftsman Snowblower auger gearboxes
Craftsman Snowblower Parts – Detailed Breakdown
Auger Parts –
- Auger bearings
- Auger paddle
- Impeller
- Impell fan
- Hub assembly
- Plate cowl retainer
Axles
- Differential axle
- Hex shaft
- Axle shaft
- Short axle with bushings
- Long differential axle
- Axle weight – lbs 10/30
Batteries and Accessories
- Battery charger
- Battery cover
- Dual port charger
Bearings and Washings
- Bearings
- Ball bearing
- Fang baring
- Radial bearing
- Struggling bearing
- Flange
- Polyline
- Sealed
- Sleeve
- Slinger
- Spacer
- Spindle
- Steeled housing
- Height
- ID
- Material
- OD
- Size
- Type
- weight
- Width
Belts –
- Belt keeper
- Belts by size
Brakes
- Brake assembly
- Brake components
- Brake linkage
- Brake pads and shoes
- Auger impeller brake pad
- Brake arm assembly
- Brake arm with pad
- Brake lining
Breather
Camshaft
- Interlock camp
- Camshaft
- Differential can
- Camshaft assembly
Carburettors
- Carburettor bowls,
- Carburettor gaskets,
- Carburettor kits,
- Carburettor nozzles
- Choke lever is
- Diaphragm kit
- Foats, pins and kits
- Gasket set
- Main jet
- Needles valves and kit
- Climate bulbs
- Springs
Chutes and deck size
Clamps
Clevis pins
Clips
Clutches
- Dog sliding clutch
- Clutch chain
- Fork Clutch
- Clutch paddle
- Clutch gear
- Clutch paddle sleeve
- Clutch arm with brake pad
- Jaw clutch
- Right hand clutch lever grip
Connecting rods
Cotter pin
Couplers
Crankshaft
Cylinder head
Decals
- Rotating danger decal
- Differential lock decal
Dipstick
Discharge chute
- Chute gear
- Chute assembly
- Outer retaining ring
- Worm mounting bracket
- Inner retainer ring
- Discharge chute base
- Chute actuation dear
- Worm gear chute
- Chute flange keeper
- Quarter discharge bracket
- Chute crank knob
- Deflector
- Lower chute
- Chute retainer
Drift cutter
Drive chain
Drive components
- Gear
- Pinion shaft frame repair kit
- Differential remote
- Automatic differential
- Pinion shaft
- Hex shaft
- Pin
- Hub assembly lockout
- Pinion sprocket
- Ratchet dear
- Shift carrier
- Pinion shaft assembly
- Disk hub
- Slider ring assembly
Drive sprockets
Driveway marker
Just plug
Electric starter kits
Engines
- Displacement
- Grade
- Power
- Shaft size
Fan blade
Fittings
- Dual cable fitting
- Grease fitting
- Zerk fitting
- Hydraulic drive fitting
- Straight loop fitting
- Cable z fitting
- Fitting
Flywheels
Frames
Cover bottom
Frame
- Bottom frame cover
- Frame traction
- Tractor frame
- Frame assembly
Friction disc
Fuel filters, lines and parts
- Elbow fittings
- Fuel filters
- Fuel line
- Fuel line fitting
- Fuel line shut-off
- Fuel parts
- Hose clamp
- In-line fuel shut-off
- Climate bulbs
- Shop packs
Fuel tanks
- Fuel tank
- Fuel tank bushing
- Fuel tank on/off valve
- Fuel tank strainer
- Gas tank
- Fuel tank nipple
Gas and oil
Gaskets
- Air cleaner gasket
- Base gasket
- Carburettor gasket
- Cylinder head gasket
- Gasket set
- Head gasket
- Insulator gasket
- Intake gasket
- Muffler gasket
Gauges
- Fuel gauge assembly
Gear case
- Housing reducer assembly
- Cast iron gear case
- Shaft and worm gear kit
- Impeller shaft
- Role him
- Gear case assembly
- Auger Gearbox Assembly
Gloves
Governor
Handles
Headlight bulbs
Hinge pins
Hitch pins
Hose Clamps
- Tube Clamp
- Hose Clamp
- Hose Wire Clamp
Hubcaps and wheel covers
Idlers
Ignition parts
- breaker ignition
- breaker points
- condenser
- flywheel keys
- ignition coils
- ignition kits
- ignition set
- modules
- plunger breakers
- voltage regulators
Ignition switches and keys
Light Kit
Linchpins
lubricants chemicals and oils
Lubrication systems
Maintenance kits
Mounts
- Shaft support
- Bracket
- Idler arm
- Caster Leg Weldment
Mufflers and accessories
Nuts, bolts and screws
Oil Drain
- Petcock Assembly
Oil extractor
Oil plug
Oil seals
Pinion gear
Pistons and piston rings –
- Piston kits
- Piston rings
- Pistons
- Pivot pins
- Ring sets
Power brushes
Power cords
Pulleys
- Drive pulleys
- Engine pulleys
- Flat idler
- Idler pulleys
- Pulley flat idler
- Pulley hub
- Blower Sheave
Push rod
Retainer ring
Rings
Rivets
Rocker Arms
Role pin
Roller chain
Rubber tracks
Safety, interlock, PTO switches
- Interlock switches
- PTO switches
- Toggle Switches
Scraper blades
Seals
Sheer pin
Skid shoes
Snap rings
Solenoids
Spark plugs and accessories – hex size, thread and type
Spindles
Starter parts
- Starter brush kits
- Starter clubbers
- Starter dried parts
- Starter handles
- Starter pawls
- Starter pulley
- Starter recoil assemblies
- Starter rope
- Starter springs
Starters
Steering
- Steering assembly
- Steering ball joint
- Steering gear
- Steering rod
- Steering spindles
Throttle and control cables
- Auger cable
- Brake and clutch levers
- Chute deflector cable
- Chute lock cable
- Control assembly
- Control cables
- Controlled choke
- Differential cable
- Push pull controls
- Remote wheel lock cable
- Shift rods
- Throttle access
- Throttle cables
- Throttle conduit and clips
- Throttle controls
- Traction cable
Tiedowns and straps
Tire chains
- Snow Hogg two link tire chains
- Twist link two link tire chains
- Twist link four link tire chains
Tires
Transmission
- Gear assembly
- Chute rotation gearbox
- Tooth gear,
Triggers
Valve stems
Valves
- Exhaust valves
- Intake valves
- Valve caps
- Valve guide
Weight kit
Wheel Accessories
Wheel hubs
Wheel rims
- Compression wheel
- Rim/hub assembly
- Rim
Wheels
Wiring harness
Worm gears
- Worm gear
- Worm shaft
- Worm and gear service assembly
- Worm shaft assembly
- Worm shaft
Craftsman Snowblower
Craftsman Snowblower
Craftsmen make a range of snow blowers, that are virtually all electric start, and either one stage or two-stage snow throwers or snowblowers. A one stage snowblower is meant for clearing areas of land that have had a relatively mild snowfall, sometimes estimated up to 7 or 8 inches, and where the snow is considered light or mushy.
A two-stage snowblower is a more powerful machine, and is designed to not only draw in snow through the auger, but also to break it up into smaller chunks, if it is hardened or frozen. Most two-stage snowblowers also have a more powerful ejector mechanism to throw out the snow through a elevated chute.
Both one stage and two-stage Craftsman snowblowers can be used in a variety of settings, ranging from domestic to smallholdings. When deciding which one to buy, it is important to assess what type of land or ground the snowblower is going to be used on. It is also important to consider the type of snow that usually falls, its volume and its frequency.
A craftsman snowblower that has an electric start should eliminate the hassle of a cold engine start, which anyone familiar with any type of engine driven machine would appreciate. It has a self propelled drive that has six forward and two reverse speeds, that make handling and control significantly easier than some of the types of snowblower.
Most types of craftsmen snowblower have a significantly enhanced chute, that is really important in being able to eliminate the snow on the ground where it has been cleared. They also normally have an in dash headlight, that allows the operator to see what is going on, in what is likely to be poor visibility, or conditions where there is no visibility at all, which is usual in snowy weather.
All these factors determine whether a one or two stage snowblower is best, and will allow the individual a good degree of guidance on how best to use it.
Below are listed a number of craftsmen snowblowers, both one stage, two stage and electric or manual start.
Craftsman 26 in Electric start two stage snowblower
Craftsman 28 inch electric start three stage snowblower
Craftsman 26 inch electric start track drive snowblower
Craftsman 30 inch electric start to stage snowblower
Craftsman 28 inch electric start to stage snow blower
Craftsman 24 inch electric start to stage snowblower
Craftsman 21 inch electric start single stage snowblower
Craftsman 21 inch 123 cc electric start single stage snowblower
Craftsman 21 inch 123 single stage snowblower
Craftsman Snowblower Parts
Before buying any snowblower, it is a good idea to check out the availability and price of spare parts, and what range of accessories is available. The issue of parts is less important if the Craftsman snowblower is new, as it will be covered under a warranty. Long-term usage will probably necessitate some spares, although craftsmen have a strong reputation for reliability and long-term durability of their snow blowers.
The most common craftsman snowblower parts that people buy are listed below, and are available from a wide range of sources, both online and in many department stores.
Chute assembly
Spring
sprocket assembly
bearing retainer
clutch bearing
snowblower shear bolt kit
Fiber washer
flat washer eight pack
guide deflecter
upper handle
shiftr shaft
Keps nut
Drive chain link
chain assembly
Bushing
Snowblower flanged bearings
Craftsman Snowblower Manual
A manual is fairly essential, and they are widely available both from Craftsmen, department stores such as Sears and various websites online. As with all snowblower manuals there is a opening section on safe operating of the snowblower, which should be carefully read and always adhered to. This normally covers training, preparation, operation and guidance for maintenance and storage.
The manual will have a number of sections after the rules for safe operation. These normally relate to the assembly of the snowblower, its operation, recommendations as to how often and what type of service should be carried out on it, the responsibilities of the owner of the snowblower and a significant amount of information on how to adjust the various parts of the snowblower such as the auger, the belt and the cable adjustment.
There should also be sections on safe storage, a troubleshooting chart, repair parts, a parts ordering service and how to order repair parts.
In the unlikely event that a customer is not able to get hold of a snowblower manual for that specific model, which may be the case on some older models, then a manual for a current one stage or two-stage manual will probably have sufficient information to allow the individual to deal with whatever query they may have.
Craftsman Snowblower Attachment
Craftsman make a number of attachments that can be fitted to most of their snowblowers, which are listed below. In addition, many snowblower manufacturers make similar attachments which can probably be used with most Craftsmen snowblowers. Before using any attachment from a different manufacturer, it is probably worth checking that you are not in breach of the Craftsman warranty if you do so.
Craftsman 24837 12 inch dual stage snowblower attachment
Craftsmen 24441 42 inch snow blade attachment
craftsman 24414 16 inch high snow and dozer blade
Craftsman 24 Snowblower
This normally refers to a 24 inch, 208 mL electric start two stage snowblower, one of the best selling of the craftsman snowblower range, and one of its most popular.
It has a 208 mL engine, a pushbutton electric start mechanism, a serrated steel auger that is able to cut through impacted snow with an impressive speed, a self-propelled drive consisting of six forward and two reverse speeds, and the ability to control the flow of the snow through the dispersal chute, with 180 degree rotation. It also has 13 inch tires, which offer an exceptional level of traction on slippery surfaces and conditions.
Some people describe the machine as a bit heavy, but even so is easy to navigate and use.