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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Replace Lower Discharge Chute #731-06440A
Cub Cadet Snowblower Replace Lower Discharge Chute #731-06440A
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Total Parts Cost
$54.07Estimated Savings
$112.5004:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower discharge chute on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reasons for replacing the chute are if it is broken or damaged.
All of the information in this discharge chute replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 1/2” socket
All of the information in this discharge chute replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 1/2” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the chute on 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
Remove the retaining clip securing the chute control rod and pull the rod free.
4
Use a half-inch socket to help remove the outer nut and bolt securing the deflector to the right side of the chute.
5
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the inner bolt.
6
Now remove the tension knob washer and bolt on the left side to fully release the deflector.
7
Use the half-inch socket to help remove the bolt securing the gear box to the chute.
8
Remove the retaining clip to release the support bracket pin.
9
Remove the wing nut from the center mounting bolt and lift the gear box off of the support bracket.
10
You can now remove the old chute.
11
Install the new chute by positioning it on the chute adapter.
12
Align the gear box on the new chute and on the support bracket.
13
Confirm that the center mounting bolt is in place in the gear box housing then thread the wing nut on and tighten.
14
Reinsert the support bracket pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
15
Now replace the bolt to secure the gear box to the chute.
16
Align the deflector on the new chute.
17
Insert the bolt through the left side of the chute and deflector.
18
Slide on the washer then thread and tighten the tension knob.
19
Fully secure the deflector by securing the inner bolt on the right side as well as the outer nut and bolt.
20
Confirm that the holes in the gear box coupler are facing straight up with the chute facing forward
21
That the chute control lever is at the “one o’clock” position.
22
Now insert the rounded end of the chute control rod into the gear box coupler and the hex end into the control coupler.
23
Secure the rod with the retaining clip.
24
Confirm that the new chute has a full range of movement then reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower discharge chute on Cub Cadet snowblowers. The most common reasons for replacing the chute are if it is broken or damaged.
All of the information in this discharge chute replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 1/2” socket
All of the information in this discharge chute replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 1/2” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the chute on 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
Remove the retaining clip securing the chute control rod and pull the rod free.
4
Use a half-inch socket to help remove the outer nut and bolt securing the deflector to the right side of the chute.
5
Use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the inner bolt.
6
Now remove the tension knob washer and bolt on the left side to fully release the deflector.
7
Use the half-inch socket to help remove the bolt securing the gear box to the chute.
8
Remove the retaining clip to release the support bracket pin.
9
Remove the wing nut from the center mounting bolt and lift the gear box off of the support bracket.
10
You can now remove the old chute.
11
Install the new chute by positioning it on the chute adapter.
12
Align the gear box on the new chute and on the support bracket.
13
Confirm that the center mounting bolt is in place in the gear box housing then thread the wing nut on and tighten.
14
Reinsert the support bracket pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
15
Now replace the bolt to secure the gear box to the chute.
16
Align the deflector on the new chute.
17
Insert the bolt through the left side of the chute and deflector.
18
Slide on the washer then thread and tighten the tension knob.
19
Fully secure the deflector by securing the inner bolt on the right side as well as the outer nut and bolt.
20
Confirm that the holes in the gear box coupler are facing straight up with the chute facing forward
21
That the chute control lever is at the “one o’clock” position.
22
Now insert the rounded end of the chute control rod into the gear box coupler and the hex end into the control coupler.
23
Secure the rod with the retaining clip.
24
Confirm that the new chute has a full range of movement then reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Discharge Chute
$54.07
Total$0.00
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