Snowblower · Craftsman 24 in. Snow Thrower

Craftsman 247.881720, 247.881721, 247.881730 and 247.881731 parts: belts, shear pins and spark plug

Last checked October 1, 2026 · From the manufacturer's operator's manual (form 769-08175A, 769-08175B, 769-08174B, 769-08174) and parts list

These models share most of their parts. A part marked with a model number fits only that model.

247.881720 24 in. Snow Thrower: 24 in clearing width
247.881721 24 in. Snow Thrower: 24 in clearing width
247.881730 24 in. Snow Thrower: 24 in clearing width
247.881731 24 in. Snow Thrower: 24 in clearing width

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Parts for the Craftsman 247.881720, 247.881721, 247.881730 and 247.881731

Part	Number and size	Buy
Shear pins	MTD `738-04124A` part details	Search Amazon for 738-04124A
Auger belt247.881720, 247.881730, 247.881731	MTD `954-04050A` part details	Shop
Auger belt247.881721	Not confirmed
Drive belt	MTD `954-04260` part details	Shop
Spark plug	MTD `951-10292A` part details	Shop
Scraper bar247.881720	Not confirmed
Scraper bar247.881721, 247.881730, 247.881731	MTD `790-00120-0637`	Search Amazon for 790-00120-0637
Skid shoes	MTD `731-06439`	Search Amazon for 731-06439

Other wear parts

Friction disc	MTD `935-04054A` part details	Search Amazon for 935-04054A

Engine: MTD 265-SUA 247.881720 and 247.881721

Spark plug: MTD 951-10292A

Engine: MTD 270-SUA 247.881730 and 247.881731

Spark plug: MTD 951-10292A

Service intervals

Craftsman 247.881720

Check engine oil level	Before each use
Change engine oil	After the first 5 hours, then once a season or every 50 hours
Lubricate the gear (hex) shaft	At least once a season or every 25 hours

Craftsman 247.881730

Check engine oil level	Before each use (chart: each use and every 5 hours)
Check for loose or missing hardware; tighten or replace	Each use and every 5 hours
Change engine oil	After the first 5 hours, then once a season or every 50 hours
Check spark plug	Once a season or every 25 hours
Change spark plug	Once a season or every 100 hours
Fuel system: run engine until it stops from lack of fuel	Before storage

As printed in each model's operator's manual, forms 769-08175A, 769-08175B, 769-08174B, 769-08174.

Models that share these parts

Troy-Bilt Storm 2690 / Storm 2460 / Storm 2625 (Troy-Bilt 31AM5CP3766, 31AM6BO2766 and 31BM6CP3766): shear pins, auger belt and drive belt
Cub Cadet 2X 26" HP (Cub Cadet 31AM56SS710): shear pins, auger belt, drive belt and spark plug
Craftsman 28 in. Snow Thrower / 30 in. Snow Thrower (Craftsman 247.883950, 247.883951, 247.883960 and 247.883961): shear pins and friction disc
Troy-Bilt Storm 3090 (Troy-Bilt 31AH5DP5766): shear pins and spark plug
Cub Cadet 3X 24" / 3X 26" HD / 3X 28" HD / 3X 26" / 3X 30" HD / 2X 24" HP / 2X 524 SWE / 2X 528 SWE / 3X 28" (Cub Cadet 31AH54TC710, 31AH55SX710, 31AH55SY710, 31AH55TA710, 31AH57SZ710, 31AM53SR710, 31AM53TR756, 31BH54TT710 and 31BH55TB710): shear pins, spark plug and friction disc
Yard-Man Two-Stage Snow Thrower (Yard-Man 31AH65LG701 and 31AM63LF701): shear pins, spark plug and friction disc
Craftsman 26 in. Snow Thrower (Craftsman 247.886912): shear pins and friction disc
Craftsman 26 in. Snow Thrower (Craftsman 247.886913): shear pins, auger belt, drive belt, spark plug and friction disc
Craftsman 26 in. Snow Thrower (Craftsman 247.886914): shear pins, drive belt, spark plug and friction disc
Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 / Storm 2620 (Troy-Bilt 31AS63N2766 and 31BM63P3766): shear pins, auger belt, drive belt and friction disc
Troy-Bilt Vortex 2490 / Vortex 2890 (Troy-Bilt 31AH54Q6766 and 31AH5DQ8766): spark plug

Sources

Operator's Manual, 24" Snow Thrower, Model No. 247.881720 (safety, assembly, operation, maintenance, parts list); read on ManualsLib pages 1-2, 16, 18, 27, 31, Sears Brands Management Corporation (MTD-built), form 769-08175A, July 9, 2012 (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881720 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2012) IPL: .Quick Reference, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2012 variant (machine and part numbers, engine)
Craftsman 247.881720 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2012) IPL: Auger & Housing diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2012 variant (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881720 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2013) IPL: .Quick Reference, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2013 variant (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881720 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2014) IPL: .Quick Reference, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2014 variant (machine and part numbers)
Operator's Manual, 24" Snow Thrower, Model No. 247.881721 (safety, assembly, operation, maintenance, parts list); read on ManualsLib: cover, p.27 auger/housing parts list, p.31 drive parts list, pp.32-42 engine parts pages, Sears Brands Management Corporation (MTD-built), form 769-08175B, June 17, 2013 (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881721 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2015) IPL: Augers & Housing diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2015 (only variant PartsTree lists) (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881721 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2015) IPL: Drive Assembly diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2015 (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881721 (31BS62EE799) Snow Thrower (2015) IPL: 265-SUA Cylinder Head diagram (Complete Engine 952Z265-SUA; every engine diagram labelled 265-SUA), PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2015 (machine and part numbers)
Operator's Manual, 24" Snow Thrower, Model No. 247.881730 (safety, assembly, operation, maintenance, parts list); read on ManualsLib pages 1-2, 16, 27, 31, Sears Brands Management Corporation (MTD-built), form 769-08174B, July 9, 2012 (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881730 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2012) IPL: .Quick Reference, Auger & Housing, Drive Assembly, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2012 (only variant listed) (machine and part numbers, engine)
Craftsman 247.881730 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2012) IPL: Auger & Housing diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2012 (machine and part numbers)
Operator's Manual, 24" Snow Thrower, Model No. 247.881731 (safety, assembly, operation, maintenance, parts list); read on ManualsLib pages 1, 27, 31 and the page summaries, Sears Brands Management Corporation (MTD-built), form 769-08174, edition letter unread (C or D), June 21, 2013 (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881731 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2013) IPL: .Quick Reference, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2013 variant (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881731 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2013) IPL: Auger & Housing diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2013 variant (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881731 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2014) IPL: .Quick Reference, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2014 variant (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881731 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2015) IPL: Auger & Housing diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2015 variant (machine and part numbers)
Craftsman 247.881731 (31AS63EE799) Snow Thrower (2015) IPL: Drive Assembly diagram, PartsTree (dealer copy of MTD IPL), 2015 variant (machine and part numbers)
Operator's Manual, 24" Snow Thrower, Model No. 247.881720 (specifications page 2; parts list pages 31-42, Craftsman Engine Model 265-SUA), Sears Brands Management Corporation (MTD-built), form 769-08175A, July 9, 2012 (engine)
Operator's Manual, 24" Snow Thrower, Model No. 247.881730 (safety, assembly, operation, maintenance, parts list), Sears Brands Management Corporation (MTD-built), form 769-08174B, July 9, 2012 (engine)

Last checked October 1, 2026. How we check parts.