I was snowblowing today and I went to engage it to finish up and nothing happened. The auger still works but the wheels will not engage. It had been working fine and I went to pull it back and it just wouldn't go. I tried changing gears but nothing happened.

Hi,
Sorry to sound terse, but what do you own? Seears has many a manufacturer making their stuff.
Peace,
Clarke

There are half a dozen possibilities. You might have a broken belt. That's probably the first place to start. The auger may be on a different belt (mine is, although mine isn't a Craftsman).

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Originally Posted by crigby

Hi,
Sorry to sound terse, but what do you own? Seears has many a manufacturer making their stuff.
Peace,
Clarke

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Sorry was in a hurry it is a craftsman Model# 536886331
I took apart the lower part and found a 2 1/4 in #20 bolt that was broken. I tried to see where it came off without any luck. I went to the sears website
Full Diagram | SearsPartsDirect.com
And looked at the part diagram but did not see it on the diagram.
Thanks for any help you can be.

Hi,
Not quite sure what a #20 bolt is. There is 1/4"/20 bolt that holds the wheels to the axles and if it breaks, either side, it will not pull; the axle will spin in the wheel. It is actually listed as a screw, though it is a bolt, and 1 1/2" long.
Use grade 5 if this it!
Peace,
Clarke