Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Craftsman 536-918300 Snow Blower, trouble shooting guide, snow thrower

Question
Hello John,
I've been checking out the site and feel your are the guy who may know.  I just bought an old (i guess) snow thrower and on the engine it says "electric Start Ready" I was trying to find out where I can get a starter and what ever else is needed to "convert" the snow thrower to electric start.  After looking around I have discovered it is from Murray / Noma but can't seem to find much more out about it.  There is one other code on it 9201 but not sure of the significant of that number.

Answer
Hello Jay:

>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers 536.918300 and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left.
>>To View a Breakdown of the Engine;
>>Since this is a Tecumseh Engine, I have a PDF Site Addy that May Assist you. http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf  .  >>This Site Addy; http://www.outdoordistributors.com/Tecumseh/tmain.html has a Link to a PDF Trouble-Shooting Guide. Simply Select the Free PDF Download for the Tecumseh Trouble-Shooting Guide.
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the T. Then Select Tecumseh. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Enter the Model Numbers 143.696102. Then Select your Model and Download the File for Online Viewing.
>>The Starter (340 or 341) and Flywheel (342) are Shown on Page 5 of 8 and the Part Numbers are Shown on Page 6 of 8.
>>You can Purchase the Parts from this Site Also.
>>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

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Respectfully

John