How to Fix Your Craftsman Snow Thrower

Check to see if your Craftsman snow thrower turns on. If it doesn't, check the starter cable and starter. Make sure it is connected properly. Check the solenoid by attaching a voltmeter between the solenoid and battery. If there is no voltage, then the solenoid is bad.

Analyze the motor for any visual problems. Look under it for any oil or gas leaking. If there is gas leaking, it could be a hole in the gas tank or fuel line. if the tank needs fixed, clean out the tank and apply plastic epoxy safe for tanks on the hole and let it dry. If it is the gas line, your local hardware store sells replacement lines and the line can be easily replaced. If oil is dripping from the oil filter, replace the oil filter.

Inspect the auger blades after turning the snow thrower off. It is possible the blades are caught, causing them to cease up. Use the small removal tool that sits on top of the auger housing to remove any debris.

Replace the spark plugs which will help the motor start better. Use the recommended plugs in the manual. There are many different plugs that fit snow throwers, so be sure to follow the company recommendation.

Check tire pressure to make sure they are at the optimum pressure of the owner's manual. What sometimes feels like sluggishness is just that the tires are low, causing more pushing by the person using the snow thrower.