Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Craftsman Snowthrower auger bushing replacement

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jerrygp
12-23-08, 01:22 PM
I have a Craftsman 5 1/2 HP 24" Snowthrower, model no. 247.88255.1, and the bushings at the end of the auger shaft need to be replaced. I have removed the two bearing housings on each side and now need to pull the auger assembly out. The schematic in the manual shows a lock bolt on the back side of the auger pulley that apparently holds the gearbox shaft in the splined receiver. If I remove this bolt, will the auger assembly and impellor come out? If not, please help. We've got 12 more inches of snow coming...

Jerry Perryman

Wirepuller38
12-23-08, 05:27 PM
Here is a diagram of your machine:

Full Diagram | SearsPartsDirect.com (http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/showSubComp.pd?imageUrl=http%3a%2f%2fc.searspartsdirect.com%2flis_png%2fPLDM%2fP0701163-00001.png)

Hope this helps. Good luck with the repair.