Craftsman snow thrower who makes the engine
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12-08-09, 03:20 PM
Craftsman snow thrower who makes the engine
I have a 6 year old Craftsman snowthrower #536.887990, it starts and runs well with choke, but starts to surge up and down when the choke is off. I wanted to check to see what the price of a new carb is, but everyone wants the engine model #. There is no reference to the manufacturer (I think it's a Tecumseh) in the owners manual, they keep refereeing to snow thrower model. Whats the story on what engine is powering this thing. It's been super reliable and works well.
Greg
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12-08-09, 03:38 PM
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12-08-09, 08:18 PM
These carburetors are easy to clean and repair. If you elect to clean, use an inexpensive aerosol carburetor cleaner and clean every hole, nook and cranny. Remove the Welch plug and clean behind it.
Sears 143.029003 Tecumseh HMSK90-156536E
Emissions carburetor 640052. New about $70.00
632760 carburetor kit about $8.00.
Service Manual
http://www.tradebit.com/usr/dealerna...11553Index.pdf
The following three links show carburetors very similar to yours.
http://www.greenindustryeducation.co...s/Tecumseh.pdf
Disassembly of Tecumseh Series 1 Emission Carb 640084B
Disassembly of Tecumseh Series 1 Carb 632107
Sears 143.029003 Tecumseh HMSK90-156536E
Emissions carburetor 640052. New about $70.00
632760 carburetor kit about $8.00.
Service Manual
http://www.tradebit.com/usr/dealerna...11553Index.pdf
The following three links show carburetors very similar to yours.
http://www.greenindustryeducation.co...s/Tecumseh.pdf
Disassembly of Tecumseh Series 1 Emission Carb 640084B
Disassembly of Tecumseh Series 1 Carb 632107
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12-08-09, 11:14 PM
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Greg,, The engine info should be (notice I said should) on the fan shroud lower left corner if your standing behind the machine,, You may have to get on your knees to see it.. BFH & Airman have some excellent links for you... I'd rebuild it with a new kit & it shouldnt take you very long.. if your like me & study things it'll be longer than just going at it & fixing it... MAX 1 hour,, these are a pretty simple carb.. Roger
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12-17-09, 08:51 PM
removing choke knob
removed all the brass screws that cover the carb, but the choke knob (which is red on my machine) will not come off, it is attached to workings of the carb. I do not want to force it to much and break something. It turns left to right and looks like it should come off if pulled, but no such luck. I hit it with WD40, any ideas would be appreciated.
Greg
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12-17-09, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg29
removed all the brass screws that cover the carb, but the choke knob (which is red on my machine) will not come off, it is attached to workings of the carb. I do not want to force it to much and break something. It turns left to right and looks like it should come off if pulled, but no such luck. I hit it with WD40, any ideas would be appreciated.
Greg
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