Craftsman

Craftsman 247.883961

Bob,

Attached are some photos I took of the ASC3575-B ARMORskids on my new Craftsman 247.883961 30″ snowblower.  The skids fit perfectly with no additional shims or washers required.  I was done installing them in literally 5 minutes.  As the website says, the ARMORskids are made of high quality steel with very good workmanship all around.  These were worth the price.  I wouldn’t normally say this, but I’m actually looking forward to our first big snow to give the skids and machine a try!

Love the conceived, designed, built in the USA pedigree this product (keep US manufacturing strong).  As a former CNC machinist and programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Engineering Manager, I appreciate the quality of the product.

Yahoo has a size limit on picture attachments (I think of 20MB) so my second email will have the rest of the pictures I took.

Thanks and good luck.

Andrew L.

Portage, MI

Craftsman 24837 AND Craftsman 486.248371

Bob, I received the two ArmorSkids you sent. The ASC 2505 mounted well. I have attached pictures showing the skids mounted and un-mounted to allow comparison with the original factory skids. The snow blower is a Sears Craftsman 42 inch, Two-Stage Snow Thrower for mounting on lawn tractors, Model number 24837 or 486.248371 or item number 07124837000P.  This snow thrower is identical to a Husqvarna Part number 531 30 71-69.  I believe they are both made by Toro and is Toro Consumer OEM-190-032, 42 inch Two-Stage Snow Thrower 2010 (SN1-1). The Toro original skid is PN 112-1063.  The Craftsman PN is 24279. The Husqvarna PN is 24279. The original skids mount with three 5/16 inch bolts.  Your ASC 2505 mounts with two 5/16 inch bolts. I hope that this information helps you with your catalog. Craig Young
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Craftsman 536.881110

Customer Comments:

Craftsman: Model #: 536.811650  |  Item# ASC2475-A:  |  2″ Slot Spacing (set of 2 skids)

Item# SPC0300: Spacers (Set of 4)

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I was very impressed with the construction and welding. I had to use 2 spacers per side to obtain clearance due to the housing being recessed where the skids mount. The width of the spacers are about 1/8” too wide. I was still able to use them. I just cranked the bolts down and they eventually flattened the housing slightly without issue. Not a perfect fit, but worked none the less. I look forward to the next batch of snow (I’m sure no one says that!) so I can not worry about my snow blower catching on the uneven pavement anymore. Great product and concept. Wish they were around years ago!

I am including some pictures of the install for your reference.

Regards,

David S.

Craftsman 536.887990

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Craftsman 536.887992

Bob’s Comments:

Please note: The customer put the skids on wrong-side out.

Customer Comments:

Attached are pictures of my new skids installed on my Craftsman model 536.887992, 29 inch, 9 horsepower snow blower. Please notice the comparison picture to the old skids.

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Craftsman C950-52915-0

 

Bob’s Customer Comment:
Hi Bob: I just wanted to let you know that I like my new skids. They appear to be extremely heavy duty and were simple to install.
I am sending a couple of photos and hopefully someone may find the information useful. I put the skids on a Sears Craftsman snowblower purchased in 2000 model number C950-52915-0, b 5 h.p. 24 inch.  The mounting holes were 2 inch on center.
I used stainless bolts and nuts from Menards.
4 carriage bolts- 5/16x18x3/4 inch.
4 fender washers- 5/16 inch
4 heavy washers to fit over bolt shoulder- 1/2 inch
4 nylock nuts- 5/16×18
Hope this helps someone out there.
Dan N