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Well, you guys in the actual mower forum have been extremely helpful. I am hoping you can help me with some info on this snowblower I just picked up.
Craftsman II 5/23" Model#536.886520 Code#9228 (all on the snow blower decal)
Tecumseh Engine - 5hp?
Electric Start - 120-volt starter is marked with a #33290C part#)then says for H35, HS40-50 Then the starter is stamped with a number 18145 onto the metal plate
There are no Decals on the engine. I'm pretty sure it's a horizontal shaft
On top of the engine where the push button start is stamped into the metal 143804072SER9188B
It has a 10" impeller
I am not familiar with Tecumseh engines at all. I'm just trying to figure out what model it is because it needs a throttle cable and a muffler, plus some miscellaneous fasteners.
I can post pictures if you need me to.
I talked to Craftsman first and they told me this unit was not made for Craftsman but made for Sears. After jumping through 213 hoops I finally spoke to someone at Sears that could tell me the Manufacture Date is in sometime in 1999. Other than that, nothing else.
The machine runs great other than the throttle cable being broke and the muffler needing attention.
Any and all information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Link to an Owner's Manual may be asking too much.
Let me know if you need anything else. Thank you in advance!

See if you can get to this website for the manual. https://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0109123.pdf
If it does not work, go to sears parts direct and type in your model number. Should be able to get manual.

Mine is older and probably a lot different. But the numbers are separated by a period, mine is, 535.886180 and engine is 143.978001. 8HP Tecumseh. Craftsman for sure. Might help when searching.

Tom I don’t understand what you are saying??? His numbers are posted in the first post and it makes no difference if you use the period or not.

Hey there. I know this is specific for the Tecumseh small engine. I am going to share some pics of the Snowblower and the number stamp I have. Maybe this will help eliminate any confusion. Thank you in advance. The last 2 pics show the number stamped into the engine. I had to take it in 2 because the starter cable was in the way.

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/804072/0247/1503500.html

Your Tecumseh engine is model HS50 with a Spec number of 67309J. Use these numbers when looking up and ordering parts. This is the service manual for that engine. Earlier I posted the website for blower parts.
https://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Te...P-4-CYCLE-L-HEAD-FLAT-HEAD-ENGINES-692509.pdf

Than you Russ and Rivets. If I missed someone Thank you too! I greatly appreciate it. In my 43 years of existence, it sure seems most of the time the simplest answer is also the most difficult. Thanks again. Have a really good afternoon!

Went to Google, input "craftsman parts", that took me to ereplacement parts.com (I have ordered parts from them before). Input 536.886520 and it pulled up all the diagrams for the snow blower, motor etc. Looking at the diagrams the "auger control cable" is part number 761589MA and costs $13.66. There is also a clutch cable. Inputting the part number 761589MA into Google takes me to many places including Amazon for $9.75. So far I have 90 seconds invested in the process.

Here's a good place for Tecumseh info. better get a bigger file cabinet .. :laughing:..:laughing:

http://www.barrettsmallengine.com/tecumseh/manuals.html

I really appreciate all the info and the effort put forth. I'm in possession of several different manuals for the engine and the snowblower itself. Now I have a couple of questions because I am not familiar with the Tecumseh Engine or the snowblower for that matter. (I know this isn't a snowblower forum) I have a throttle adjustment lever but it doesn't do anything because from what I can tell this engine has a governor on it. Am I correct on this? The throttle lever is hooked to an extension spring. The carb cover is not attached so it rattles something fierce. Can someone please explain to me how to remove the terminal assembly from the carb cover? I didn't have time to figure it out. Because it is riveted on from the outside. So, I have some miscellaneous hardware I need to get. Now the muffler is intact. But good grief a person would go deaf running this unit. I'm guessing the muffler is not working correctly or at all. Any clue how many rpm's this thing goes to? All in all the parts are readily available locally and online of course. I'm not concerned in getting parts, just trying to figure a few things out. Thanks for the help again on this thing. Have a great evening.

Remove the heat box (cover over the carb) by removing two screws and the choke control knob. Knob just pries off. The throttle control lever is hooked to the governor control arm with a spring and the governor arm is hooked to the carb with a linkage. I know of no reason you need to remove the control assembly from the shroud. The Tecumseh manual should have pics on how things should be hooked up, look at both the carb and governor sections. If you can’t figure it out give us some pics of what you are talking about.

Good morning Rivets. Thanks for the reply. I'm missing all the screws so the "heat box" is just banging around. I took the choke knob off last night. You are correct it pries off. I'm missing the 2 screws that go through the carb cover to attach. I'm getting those. Also, the carb cover bracket has a screw broke off that comes in from the top. It is also bent a little. I want to get one of those ordered to make sure the cover is secured. I probably wasn't clear in my post. I do not need to move the control assembly. My question was if the throttle stop, slow and fast was to be functional because it isn't on mine. Then I realized there was a governor on this engine. So, this thing just runs at full tilt the whole time? My JD Walk Behind is the same way. It's governed but has no throttle control, unlike this snowblower. That is where my confusion comes from. It has electric start and will start with ease. But, when it does it goes from 0-100 in seconds and just screams. The muffler is all rusted but intact. I didn't know if the muffler isn't working correctly because this thing is deafening. The other issue is where the "key" goes. How do I remove piece attached to the carb cover since it is riveted on from the outside? The key comes out, but then I'm left with a terminal assembly. Kind of need to know how that comes apart. Because I need to take that off in order to take the carb cover off to get to the carb cover bracket I need to replace. Also, if the muffler needs replaced I will need to get to it. I can take some pictures later today after the rain passes through. I apologize for all the questions. I'm a very mechanical guy but getting my hands on something different has quite a learning curve. You seem to always reply and I think you for your expertise. If you ever have a farming or Agricultural related question, that is where my real expertise lies. Thank you and have a great day!

I think I have a good idea of what you need to do, but if you could give us a couple of pics of the control panel, linkage, top of carb, it would help a lot.