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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Snowblower Chute Ring Replacement #731-08274
Craftsman Snowblower Chute Ring Replacement #731-08274
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$14.41Estimated Savings
$112.5004:23
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the chute ring on Craftsman snowblowers. The most common reasons for replacing the chute ring are if the chute won’t turn to the desired position or won’t work.
All of the information in this chute ring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 5/16” socket
All of the information in this chute ring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 5/16” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the chute ring on your snow blower make sure the engine has cooled. and the ignition key has been removed.
2
Now carefully tip the snow blower forward so it rests on the auger housing.
3
Detach the choke lever extension.
4
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the three mounting screws securing the lower shroud.
5
Lift the lower shroud off.
6
Return the snow blower to its upright position.
7
Now use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the three mounting screws securing the chute assembly to the chute ring.
8
With the screws unthreaded, lift off the chute.
9
Next, use the 3/8th inch socket to remove the four mounting screws securing the upper shroud.
10
You can now lift up the shroud and remove the screws and washers securing the chute ring.
11
Lift off the old ring.
12
Install the new chute ring by positioning it on the auger housing with the middle chute mounting pin facing forward.
13
Replace the screws and washers to secure the ring.
14
With the chute ring secured, reposition the upper shroud and replace the mounting screws.
15
Align the chute assembly on the mounting pins then rethread the mounting screws to secure.
16
Tip the snow blower forward and replace the lower shroud by first inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame.
17
Position the shroud and rethread the mounting screws.
18
Replace the choke lever extension with the support tabs facing up.
19
Return the snow blower to its upright position.
20
With the repair completed reinsert the ignition key and your snow blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the chute ring on Craftsman snowblowers. The most common reasons for replacing the chute ring are if the chute won’t turn to the desired position or won’t work.
All of the information in this chute ring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 5/16” socket
All of the information in this chute ring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: 3/8” socket, 5/16” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the chute ring on your snow blower make sure the engine has cooled. and the ignition key has been removed.
2
Now carefully tip the snow blower forward so it rests on the auger housing.
3
Detach the choke lever extension.
4
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the three mounting screws securing the lower shroud.
5
Lift the lower shroud off.
6
Return the snow blower to its upright position.
7
Now use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the three mounting screws securing the chute assembly to the chute ring.
8
With the screws unthreaded, lift off the chute.
9
Next, use the 3/8th inch socket to remove the four mounting screws securing the upper shroud.
10
You can now lift up the shroud and remove the screws and washers securing the chute ring.
11
Lift off the old ring.
12
Install the new chute ring by positioning it on the auger housing with the middle chute mounting pin facing forward.
13
Replace the screws and washers to secure the ring.
14
With the chute ring secured, reposition the upper shroud and replace the mounting screws.
15
Align the chute assembly on the mounting pins then rethread the mounting screws to secure.
16
Tip the snow blower forward and replace the lower shroud by first inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame.
17
Position the shroud and rethread the mounting screws.
18
Replace the choke lever extension with the support tabs facing up.
19
Return the snow blower to its upright position.
20
With the repair completed reinsert the ignition key and your snow blower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Chute
$14.41
Total$0.00
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