Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Impeller Replacement #684-04057A-0637

Cub Cadet Impeller Replacement #684-04057A-0637

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the impeller assembly on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the impeller is when the snowblower won’t blow snow.

All of the information for this snowblower impeller replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee

Tools used: 3/8 inch socket, ½ inch socket, grease pump

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the impeller 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 old impeller.
16
Install the new impeller by sliding it onto the rear gear box shaft.
17
Reinstall the auger assembly by reinserting the shaft into the auger bearing.
18
Replace the bolts to secure the bearing holders.
19
Position the pulley hub on the shaft.
20
With the belt aligned on the auger pulley, position the pulley on the hub.
21
Slide on the washer.
22
Secure the impeller as you thread the bolt and tighten.
23
Before continuing the reassembly, we recommend injecting additional grease into the bearing holders to help prevent wear.
24
Now reposition the auger housing on the rear portion of the snowblower, making sure the chute aligns on the chute adapter.
25
Rethread the housing bolts and tighten to secure.
26
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
27
Reattach the auger drive cable spring to the idler pulley bracket.
28
Now realign the front roller bracket on the frame and replace the bolt to secure.
29
Realign the auger belt on the engine drive pulley.
30
Replace the belt cover.
31
Rethread the bolts and tighten to secure.
32
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 repair instructions for replacing the impeller assembly on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the impeller is when the snowblower won’t blow snow.

All of the information for this snowblower impeller replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee

Tools used: 3/8 inch socket, ½ inch socket, grease pump
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the impeller 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 old impeller.
16
Install the new impeller by sliding it onto the rear gear box shaft.
17
Reinstall the auger assembly by reinserting the shaft into the auger bearing.
18
Replace the bolts to secure the bearing holders.
19
Position the pulley hub on the shaft.
20
With the belt aligned on the auger pulley, position the pulley on the hub.
21
Slide on the washer.
22
Secure the impeller as you thread the bolt and tighten.
23
Before continuing the reassembly, we recommend injecting additional grease into the bearing holders to help prevent wear.
24
Now reposition the auger housing on the rear portion of the snowblower, making sure the chute aligns on the chute adapter.
25
Rethread the housing bolts and tighten to secure.
26
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
27
Reattach the auger drive cable spring to the idler pulley bracket.
28
Now realign the front roller bracket on the frame and replace the bolt to secure.
29
Realign the auger belt on the engine drive pulley.
30
Replace the belt cover.
31
Rethread the bolts and tighten to secure.
32
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

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Impeller
Impeller
$77.77
Total$0.00

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