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    Jan 19, 2011, 01:26 PM
    Craftsman snow thrower model#536.881112 will not move
    We have a craftsman snow thrower model #536.881112. It starts up but will not engage to move.
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    Jan 19, 2011, 03:05 PM

    Check your traction cable , or drive belt
    Does the auger turn when engaged ?
    Luck
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    Jan 19, 2011, 04:02 PM

    Take a close look at the exposed end of the axle showing through the wheel, does the axle turn but not the wheel when you try to engage?
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    Jan 19, 2011, 04:05 PM
    The Auger does move. And John said he will check the manual for the location of the traction cable and drive belt and will look to see if they are intact and doing what they should be doing and we will get back to you, thank you.
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    Jan 19, 2011, 04:12 PM

    Bob has a good point some of these have pins in the axle that you move so they can free wheel.
    Luck
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