Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Older Sears 5hp snowblower question

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augsburg
02-02-09, 07:25 AM
I am having a problem with my older Sears snowblower.

It has "gage wheels" ( not skid shoes) to adjust the space between the ground and the scraper blade.

There is more of a gap (1/4") on the right side than the other, even when both of the guides are removed. Could the housing near the impeller be misalligned? Any ideas?

indypower
02-02-09, 07:38 AM
Please post the model number.
augsburg
02-02-09, 08:42 AM
It's model 536.909400. It's 5hp and 22".

indypower
02-02-09, 09:17 AM
After looking at the parts list on the Sears site, I would check the scrapper blade.
augsburg
02-02-09, 09:24 AM
The scraper blade is fixed (riveted).

What would you recommend? Where did you access the manual?
indypower
02-02-09, 09:47 AM
Photos are not very clear, but better than nothing.

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augsburg
02-02-09, 10:25 AM
Thanks. The scraper blade is the same width across the whole front. I don't think it's the scraper blade.

Is the housing adjustable? (since the scraper blade isn't the problem).
aj-allen
02-02-09, 11:38 AM
Are the tires the same size? Are the inflated to the same pressure?
augsburg
02-02-09, 11:47 AM
They are hard rubber and are the exact same size.