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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Flange Bushing Replacement #741-0493A
Cub Cadet Snowblower Flange Bushing Replacement #741-0493A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$6.40Estimated Savings
$112.5006:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flange bushing (or auger bushing) on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the bushing is if it is worn.
All of the information in this flange bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this flange bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace an auger bushing in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
We recommend you perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
4
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover and pull the cover off.
5
Unhook the auger belt from the engine drive pulley.
6
Use the 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolt securing the front roller bracket.
7
Detach the auger drive cable spring from the idler pulley bracket.
8
Now use a half-inch socket to remove the bolts that secure the auger housing to the rest of the snowblower.
9
With the bolts removed, lift off the auger housing and rest the rear portion of the snowblower on its handles.
10
Secure the impeller and you unthread the bolt securing the auger drive pulley.
11
Remove the washer and the pulley.
12
Remove the pulley hub as well.
13
Next, unthread the mounting bolts securing the bearing holders.
14
With the bolts removed, you can pull out the auger assembly.
15
Remove the applicable bearing holder.
16
Slide off the bearing as well as the washer and spacer.
17
If you’re replacing an inner bushing, remove the retaining clip securing the auger blade shear pin and pull out the pin.
18
You can now slide off the auger blade.
19
If still intact, remove the old bushing.
20
Install the new auger bushing by sliding it into place.
21
Slide the auger blade back onto the gear box shaft.
22
Reinsert the shear pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
23
Replace the spacer, washer and bearing and slide on the bearing holder.
24
If necessary, slide the impeller back onto the rear gear box shaft.
25
You’re now ready to reinstall the auger assembly.
26
Insert the rear shaft into the auger bearing as you position the assembly.
27
Replace the bolts to secure the bearing holders.
28
Position the pulley hub on the shaft.
29
With the belt aligned on the auger pulley, position the pulley on the hub.
30
Slide the washer onto the mounting bolt.
31
Secure the impeller as you thread the bolt and tighten.
32
Before continuing the reassembly, we recommend injecting additional grease into the bearing holders to help prevent wear.
33
Now reposition the auger housing on the rear portion of the snowblower, making sure to align the chute on the chute adapter.
34
Rethread the housing bolts and tighten to secure.
35
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
36
Reattach the auger drive cable spring to the idler pulley bracket.
37
Now realign the front roller bracket on the frame and replace the bolt to secure.
38
Realign the auger belt on the engine drive pulley.
39
Replace the belt cover.
40
Rethread the bolts and tighten to secure.
41
With the repair completed reattach the spark plug wire and boot refill the fuel tank and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flange bushing (or auger bushing) on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the bushing is if it is worn.
All of the information in this flange bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this flange bushing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Yard-Man, Huskee, Troy-Bilt, Montgomery Ward, MasterCut, Ryobi
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 1/2” socket, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace an auger bushing in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
We recommend you perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
4
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover and pull the cover off.
5
Unhook the auger belt from the engine drive pulley.
6
Use the 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolt securing the front roller bracket.
7
Detach the auger drive cable spring from the idler pulley bracket.
8
Now use a half-inch socket to remove the bolts that secure the auger housing to the rest of the snowblower.
9
With the bolts removed, lift off the auger housing and rest the rear portion of the snowblower on its handles.
10
Secure the impeller and you unthread the bolt securing the auger drive pulley.
11
Remove the washer and the pulley.
12
Remove the pulley hub as well.
13
Next, unthread the mounting bolts securing the bearing holders.
14
With the bolts removed, you can pull out the auger assembly.
15
Remove the applicable bearing holder.
16
Slide off the bearing as well as the washer and spacer.
17
If you’re replacing an inner bushing, remove the retaining clip securing the auger blade shear pin and pull out the pin.
18
You can now slide off the auger blade.
19
If still intact, remove the old bushing.
20
Install the new auger bushing by sliding it into place.
21
Slide the auger blade back onto the gear box shaft.
22
Reinsert the shear pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
23
Replace the spacer, washer and bearing and slide on the bearing holder.
24
If necessary, slide the impeller back onto the rear gear box shaft.
25
You’re now ready to reinstall the auger assembly.
26
Insert the rear shaft into the auger bearing as you position the assembly.
27
Replace the bolts to secure the bearing holders.
28
Position the pulley hub on the shaft.
29
With the belt aligned on the auger pulley, position the pulley on the hub.
30
Slide the washer onto the mounting bolt.
31
Secure the impeller as you thread the bolt and tighten.
32
Before continuing the reassembly, we recommend injecting additional grease into the bearing holders to help prevent wear.
33
Now reposition the auger housing on the rear portion of the snowblower, making sure to align the chute on the chute adapter.
34
Rethread the housing bolts and tighten to secure.
35
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
36
Reattach the auger drive cable spring to the idler pulley bracket.
37
Now realign the front roller bracket on the frame and replace the bolt to secure.
38
Realign the auger belt on the engine drive pulley.
39
Replace the belt cover.
40
Rethread the bolts and tighten to secure.
41
With the repair completed reattach the spark plug wire and boot refill the fuel tank and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Bushing
$6.40
Total$0.00
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