Craftsman Snowblower 536.889251 trans doesn't engage

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JimmJ

Joined: Feb 25, 2012
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Craftsman Snowblower 536.889251 trans doesn't engage
Original Message Feb 25, 2012 5:29 pm

I have a 536.889251 Craftsman snowblower with a hydro trans, it won't move forward or reverse.
When blocked up, it spins the wheels very slowly, but they will stop if I apply slight pressure.
Yes, the belt is properly adjusted.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Jim

royster

" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
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Re: Craftsman Snowblower 536.889251 trans doesn't engage
Reply #11 Feb 27, 2012 8:26 am

I was told by a Craftsman tech that the fluid is not red in these transmissions, it is almost clear like new motor oil. As already suggested, make sure that the

freewheel control on the back os the bottom case in in the engaged position.

This message was modified Feb 27, 2012 by royster

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