Looking for some advice.

I have a Craftsman model # 917.881061, purchased in 2007.

There is a lot of give in the auger shaft, as shown here:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0rte...-aW3IcvkgBOvTg

I've noticed its clogging up a lot more frequently this season with wet, heavy snow, and I'm assuming its lost some of its throwing power because of this issue.

I was thinking about getting a new snowblower in the next couple years, and I'm wondering if its worth fixing my current machine, or putting that money towards a newer machine.

Thanks for sharing your expertise!

Does that have a full width auger shaft? Some of the newer ones have a shorter shaft and the bearings on the end just have a short sleeve that fits into them and the end of the auger rakes. I've seem them kittywompus before and the auger rakes wobbled all over the place.

What did you hit with the right rake(Auger).....How does it work????? That turns and does not rub anywhere????

So a new rt rake $186 (#435235) per sears parts direct.


New gearbox(two listed???? #45(worm gear but I think they just replace gearbox....($186) and #57 gear box($187)). Anyone???


https://www.searspartsdirect.com/mod...7/1507200.html


Bushings look plastic...Maybe cracked or broken inside after you hit what you hit??? $10ea. #420478 Again per sears parts direct website....via blower number you gave.