QuestionQUESTION: I have a Craftsman snowblower - model 536-198.300 that I have just started to have problems with. It will drive when engaged however the auger does not engage. The auger and impeller can be manually turned however don't respond when controls are used. I can see that the control cables are moving when the lever is pulled but auger still doesn't respond.
Any direction you can give would be appreciated.
ANSWER: Hello Tracy:
>>From your Description it Sounds like the Belt is Not Turning the Impller and Auger Drive Shaft.
>>Can you Check the Model Numbers you Sent me, Please. The First 3 Model Numbers are Not a Good Sears/Craftsman Prefix.
>>Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: I'm sorry John but I double checked the numbers and that's what is listed under the model number, unless something has worn aware but it is not obvious. There is number listed under serial number but there is a "code" number - 9234. I bought it used and I think it is fairly old. Sorry I can't give you any additional information.
Thank you very much for your quick response. I'll pursue the belt and see if I can get it to work.
ANSWER: Hello Again Tracy:
Thanks for Checking. Can you Send me a Picture of this Unit for Identification. Sears/Craftsman Used Murray, AYP and MTD and a Few Other OEMs for their Lawn Equipment. Each OEM Equipment has Different Auger Drive Systems. With a Picture I can Hopefully See who the OEM was and Possibly get you to a Breakdown for your Unit or a Close Match if Possible. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
Hi Again Tracy:
>>I Apologize for the Mistake. I was Entering the Numbers Wrong. This Number has been Removed from the Sears Site. I Did Finally Locate it in the Microfiche.
>>I will Contact my Sears Service Rep Today and See if I can Locate a Breakdown of this Unit. I will Follow Up to you if I get Any Useable Information.
>>Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Hi John,
I was wondering if you had any luck with your Sears Service Rep? I tried going to Sears parts online but they can't find that model number in their system so aren't able to give me any information.
Thanks,
Tracy
AnswerHi Tracy:
>>Thanks for the Reminder.
>>The Sear Rep is Also having Problems Locating this in the Sears System; so I have have also Contacted MTD and Briggs (Murray/Noma) to See if they have Any Information on this Unit. Usuall it takes 72 Hours for these Companies to Reply to me.
>>You can Use the Site Addys at this Site Addy; http://www.yetmans.mb.ca/antiques.html to Search and Locate New/Used Parts for this Unit.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
