Are Craftsman snow blowers any good?

When it comes to safe operation, Craftsman has some of the safest snow blowers on the market, which makes them great for beginners new to snow blowing. However, all of their snow blowers are still power tools so you have to still treat them as such, keeping safety in mind at all times.

What engine is in a Craftsman snowblower?

Briggs and Stratton OHV engines
Craftsman snow blowers come equipped with the powerful Briggs and Stratton OHV engines that can handle 6″ to 23″ of snow. One of the more popular models is a 2-stage snow thrower with six forward speeds, two reverse speeds, and a one button electric starter.

How do I identify my Craftsman snowblower?

One of the most common locations of the model and serial number on a Craftsman snow blower is on the back of the machine. Stand behind the unit and lean down — you should be able to see the ID tag underneath the handles, in between the two wheels.

What does 2 stage mean in a snow blower?

Two-Stage Models: The auger only pulls up the snow from the ground. A separate component within the snow blower, the impeller, discharges the snow from the chute. This allows the snow blower to send the snow a greater distance—up to 60 inches—than with single-stage gas snow blowers.

Does Craftsman make engines?

One thing to understand about Craftsman engines. They are not Briggs ripoffs or Honda Clones. These winterized engines are designed and manufactured to specific standards for Craftsman and the North American Snowblower market.

Who makes the best snowblower engines?

​The Best Snow Blowers

• Our pick. Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE. The best snow blower.
• Runner-up. Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE. Almost the best snow blower.
• Also great. Cub Cadet 2X 26 HP. Better for gravel driveways.
• Also great. Ryobi RYAC803-S. Better than a shovel.
• Upgrade pick. Troy-Bilt Arctic Storm 30. For huge driveways and deep snows.

How many horsepower is 208cc?

The Husqbarna 208cc is 8hp. A simplified formula for small 4 stroke engines is 25cc’s = 1 horsepower approximately.

How do you read a craftsman date code?

Write down the first six numbers of the mower’s serial number. The first two numbers are the mower’s month of manufacture. The second two numbers indicate the day of manufacture and the third two will signify the year of manufacture.

Where can I find Craftsman snow blower parts?

We also have Craftsman 29 inch 90 hp snowblower parts. Enter your Craftsman snow blower model numbers in the search bar and use the exploded parts drawings on our Sears PartsDirect website to easily find the Sears snow thrower parts you need to get your equipment running again.

Where can I get Craftsman snowblower Auger parts?

Trust Sears PartsDirect to have the Craftsman snowblower parts you need to fix the equipment quickly when a failure occurs. We have the Craftsman snowblower auger parts you need to keep the snow moving. We have snowblower parts for Craftsman 24″ snowblower models such as Craftman 88173 parts.

How tall is a 26 in.snow blower?

A 200° extended chute design provides a tighter discharge pattern to increase throwing distance, reduce snow blowback and provides the capability of a full rotation in just 2.5 cranks. The 26-in. clearing width and 21-in. intake height allows snow to be cleared quickly.

Why does my Craftsman snowblower engine not start?

If your engine only runs for a few seconds and then shuts off, you could have a gummed-up carburetor. The engine probably starts because gas enters the cylinder when you press the primer bulb. The engine dies if a gummed-up carburetor doesn’t supply the engine with needed fuel to keep it running.