Craftsman 253560 Owner's manual

REPAIR PARTS MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER 253560
1350 Series B&S Engine
27" Two-Stage Power-Propelled
SNOW THROWER
422615 09.08.08 SBW/TH Printed in U.S.A.

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
2
3 (5x)
4 (5x)
01.07.002-A
1 404929X615 AUGER HOUSING 27
2 404932X479 SCRAPER BAR
3 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .625
4 155377 NUT 5/16−18
1
1
2
3
23
01.07.024-B
1 420478 AUGER BEARING
2 411939 BEARING PLUG
3 179582 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.00

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
2
1
01.07.018-A
1 420495X479 AUGER 27 LH
2 420496X479 AUGER 27 RH
1
2
3
4
4
3
01.11.001-A
1 174762X479 SKID PLATE LH
2 178777X479 SKID PLATE RH
3 72270506 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75
4 751153 NUT 5/16−18

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NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
2 (EXPLODED)
2
10
9
1
11
11
3
12
12
4
13
14
15
17
8
7
11
5
6
11
16
18
35
19
21
22
23
24
25
23
22
21
20
36
26
27
28
30
29
31
31
32
33
34
01.07.004-B

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NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
1 175321X479 IMPELLER
2 196710 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
3 188909 BEARING
4 191079 IMPELLER PULLEY
5 175322 DISCHARGE BASE
6 178675X008 CORNER BRACKET
7 192199 CLEAN OUT TOOL
8 405400 TOOL CLIP
9 73800400 NUT 1/4−20
10 74780426 SCREW 1/4−20 X .625
11 155377 NUT 5/16−18
12 163183 SCREW 5/16−18 X .625
13 19111507 WASHER
14 10040500 LOCKWASHER 5/16
15 74940516 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.00
16 180355 CARRIAGE BOLT
17 194189 SCREW 13−16 X .625
18 407760 PLUG
19 407761 GEARBOX COVER RH
20 407766 GASKET
21 407770 SEAL
22 407762 BEARING
23 174697 THRUST WASHER 1.00
24 407763 WORM GEAR
25 407764 AUGER SHAFT
26 189282 SQUARE KEY
27 407758 BEARING
28 174683 THRUST WASHER
29 407757 IMPELLER SHAFT
30 7836M ROLL PIN
31 174681 THRUST WASHER
32 174684 THRUST BEARING
33 407769 BEARING
34 407768 O−RING
35 407767 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750
36 407765 GEARBOX COVER LH
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
1
2
46
6
*11
*12
*8
*9
*13 *10
3
5
7
14
15
01.09.002-B
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 404770X615 CHUTE WELDMENT
2 178633X615 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT
3 420673 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY
4 420325 DEFLECTOR SEAL
5 414280 KNOB BLACK
6 128415 POP RIVET
7 17501010 SCREW 10−24 X .625
*8 179829 SHOULDER SCREW
*9 179246 PLASTIC WASHER
*10 191730 NUT 1/4−20
*11 72250505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .50
*12 751153 NUT 5/16−18
*13 184505 DEFLECTOR SPRING
14 420679 (SERVICE PART) DEFLECTOR CONTROL HEAD
15 420672 (SERVICE PART) DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE
NOTE:
1. ALL ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE PROVIDED IN THE BAG OF ITEMS SHIPPED LOOSE WITH PRODUCT.
2. ITEMS 14 AND 15 ARE SERVICE PART NUMBERS TO ALLOW PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL ITEMS IF NECES-
SARY.

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
2
2
*3
*6
*6
*4 *5
01.09.007-A
1 420337 LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY
2 17501010 SCREW 10−24 X .625
*3 420678 ROTATOR HEAD
*4 420677 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET
*5 420675 PULLEY PIVOT
*6 420674 CABLE ASSEMBLY
NOTES:
1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY.

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
HANDLES
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
01.05.002-B
1
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
1 419797X479 LOWER HANDLE
2 405784X479 PIVOT SUPPORT WELDMENT
3 150078 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750
4 17000616 SCREW 3/8−16 X 1.00
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
2
301.10.005-A
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 183351 CONSOLE PANEL
2 184471 SHOULDERSCREW10−24X.625
3 175262 SCREW 10−24 X 1.25

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
HANDLES
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
67
7
8
8
8
9
9
01.08.003-A
1 419800X479 PLOW HANDLE LH
2 419801X479 PLOW HANDLE RH
3 196944 PANEL BRACKET LH
4 196943 PANEL BRACKET RH
5 199513 HANDLE GRIP
6 74780512 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750
7 74780524 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50
8 751153 NUT 5/16−18
9 155415 WASHER
1
2
3
4
5
601.08.007-B
1 412675X004 INTERLOCK SPRING
2 414572 INTERLOCK CAM
3 178831 TORSION SPRING
4 169675 RETAINER
5 17060410 SCREW 1/4−20 X .625
6 421252X004 INTERLOCK STOP

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NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
HANDLES
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
7
8
9
10
01.12.001-A
1 180480 IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY
2 405740 TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY
3 180445 SHIFTER ROD TOP
4 187716 SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM
5 180447 SPRING SLEEVE
6 178669 IMPELLER SPRING
7 180926 TRACTION SPRING
8 72270506 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X .75
9 155377 NUT 5/16−18
10 169675 RETAINER

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NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
HANDLES
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
01.08.002-E
1
4
5
6
7
7
8
10
11
14
14
12
13
13
12
2
3
9
9
8
1 412683X479 CONTROL PANEL
2 412681X479 CONTROL LEVER LH
3 412682X479 CONTROL LEVER RH
4 412679X008 TRACTION ROD ARM
5 420889X008 IMPELLER ROD ARM
6 412677 INTERLOCK ROD
7 421613 SPACER
8 169675 RETAINER
9 17060408 SCREW 1/4−20 X .50
10 414280 KNOB BLACK
11 414281 KNOB RED
12 178899 HANDLE KNOB
13 19131316 WASHER 3/8
14 72120618 CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8−16 X 2.25

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
DRIVE
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
01.02.003-D
31
29
28
26
27
26
25
30
24
24
4
41
40
40
3
6
5
76
8
9
76
10 11
12
11
9
976
13
37
39
76
36
76
38
76
1514
16
20
19
21
44
17
18
32
33
34
33
42
24
22 24
4
43
50
49
51 5253 54
55
56
67
49
51
57
5852
64
4
1
2
7
35
35
65
23
23
23
59
63
61
62
66
60
48
49
45
47
46
15
11
ITEM 43 EXPLODED
68
69
70
71
72 73
74
75

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
DRIVE
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 198474 SPEED SELECTOR ASSEMBLY
2 17501010 SCREW 10−24 X .625
3 402685X615 END PLATE
4 17490508 SCREW 5/16−18 X .50
5 57079 WASHER
6 405485 CONTROL ARM
7 198580 CLEVIS PIN
8 403097X004 SHIFTER PLATE
9 402881 SHOULDER BOLT
10 403096X004 SHIFTER BRACKET
11 191730 NUT 1/4−20
12 402856X004 CLUTCH PLATE
13 416717X004 CLUTCH BRACKET
14 187101 SHIFTER LINK
15 700279 RETAINER
16 406109 CONTROL SHAFT
17 402568 CLUTCH ROD
18 169675 RETAINER
19 401732 SHIFTER YOKE
20 402310 PIVOT ROD
21 402882 RETAINER
22 402878 RETURN SPRING
23 751153 NUT 5/16−18
24 408981 BEARING
25 73930500 NUT 5/16−18
26 198176X479 RUBBER WHEEL PLATE
27 179831 RUBBER RING
28 175344 BEARING
29 178613 WHEEL HUB
30 74760514 SCREW 5/16−18−.875
31 12000012 RETAINER RING
32 402187 HEX SHAFT
33 401619 CHAIN
34 417234 SPROCKET SHAFT
35 17490408 SCREW 1/4−20 X .50
36 401984X479 SHIFTER BRACKET
37 180135 SPRING
38 402652 PLATE PIVOT ROD
39 12000007 E−RING .375
40 184471 SHOULDER SCREW
41 410877 BOTTOM PAN
42 413429X479 SPRING BRACKET
43 402689 DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY
44 414557 IDLER SPRING
45 180522 IDLER PULLEY
46 74780520 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.25
47 187786 IDLER ARM
48 73930500 NUT 5/16−18
49 59289 WASHER
50 175331 PIVOT BUSHING
51 10040500 LOCKWASHER 5/16
52 74610516 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.00
53 409475 SPACER
54 180478 TRACTION PULLEY
55 400026 WASHER 3/8
56 850263 LOCKWASHER 3/8
57 11050500 LOCKWASHER
58 155452 BELT GUIDE
59 419925X479 IDLER ARM
60 175324X479 IDLER BRACKET
61 180523 IDLER PULLEY
62 74780524 SCREW 5/16−18 X 1.50
63 166785 NUT 5/16−18
64 175330 PIN IDLER PIVOT
65 178828 IDLER SPRING
66 85179 RETAINER
67 851084 SCREW 3/8−24 X 1.375
68 402504 PULLEY SHAFT
69 401820 DRIVE PLATE
70 198791 BEARING
71 402393 PULLEY HALF
72 17541008 SCREW 10−24 X .50
73 402511 SPACER BEARING
74 418894X479 SWING PLATE
75 132010 NUT 3/8−16
76 150078 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
DRIVE
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1a
1b
1b
4
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
5
2
01.03.005-B
1 188226 (assy of 1a,1b) AXLE ASSEMBLY
1a 179352 AXLE SHAFT
1b 9465M1 ROLL PIN 3/16
2 402691 SPROCKET
3 174697 THRUST WASHER
4 179830 BEARING
5 17490508 BOLT 5/16−18 X .500
6 155443 CLIK PIN
7 189282 SQUARE KEY

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
1
2
3
4
3
4
01.00.006-A
- - - - - - - ENGINE, B&S
MODEL 20M113-1214-E1
1 409346X615 FRAME WELDMENT
2 417015X615 ENGINE MOUNT PLATE
3 150406 ENGINE BOLT 3/8−16
4 150078 SCREW 5/16−18 X .750
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
1
2
3
401.04.019-A
1 192213 BELT COVER
2 179157 IMPELLER PULLEY
3 419744 TRACTION BELT
4 408007 IMPELLER BELT
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
WHEELS
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
2
01.06.002-A 1 187833X417 WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH
2 187865X417 WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
BAG OF PARTS
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1
01.14.007-A
1 193071 SAFETY IGNITION KEY
1
2
3
456
78
910
13
12
11 01.14.005-B
1 169675 RETAINER PIN
2 180684 WRENCH
3 184505 REMOTE SPRING
4 179829 SHOULDER BOLT 1/4−20
5 179246 NYLON WASHER 1/4−20
6 191730 LOCKNUT 1/4−20
7 72250505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16−18 X 5/8
8 751153 LOCKNUT 5/16−18
9 73800600 LOCKNUT 3/8−16
10 19131316 WASHER 3/8
11 198636 SHEAR BOLT 1/4−20 X 1−3/4
12 198638 SPACER
13 73800400 LOCKNUT 1/4−20

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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER - MODEL NO. 253560
DECALS
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.
5
3
13
1
4
7
2
1
10
7
6
9
8
1 199683 Decal, Danger
2 422725 Decal, Craftsman, 1350 S / 69 cm
3 199682 Decal, Danger, Deflector
4 184045 Decal, Danger
5 422638 Decal, Craftsman
6 184030 Decal, Instruction
7 415393 Decal, Traction Lever
8 415392 Decal, Auger Lever
9 415477 Decal, Speed Control
10 184031 Decal, Remote Deflector
13 180433 Decal, Sound Level
- - 422620 Operator's Manual, European
- - 422621 Operator’s Manual, Scandinavian
- - 422615 Repair Parts Manual, English
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER
When used and maintained according to the operator’s manual instructions, if this snow thrower fails due to a
defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair.
During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charge to service the product in your home. For your con-
venience, in-home warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will
apply. This charge will be waived if you transport the product to an authorized Craftsman drop-off location. For the
nearest authorized location, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Warranty coverage does not include:
• Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to spark plugs, shear pins, belts.
• Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by impacting objects
that bend the frame, crankshaft or auger, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to damage caused by improper
storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment according
to the instructions contained in the operator’s manual
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs necessary because of fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized
(stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179