DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper chute ring retainer on a Toro snowblower.
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Toro
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Toro Snowblower - Model 38752
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Snowblower Upper Chute Ring Retainer Replacement
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You will need a 3/8th inch socket, a phillips-head screwdriver and pliers for this procedure.
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Make sure the engine has cooled.
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Use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the three mounting bolts securing the chute handle and the chute itself.
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Remove the assembly and detach the handle.
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Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screw to release the chute ring seal.
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Unthread the two front housing mounting screws.
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Unthread the three screws from the right side of the housing.
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Use the 3/8th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting bolt securing the housing to the rear bracket.
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Unthread the screws to release the two retaining clamps holding the housing to the handle, then fully remove the housing.
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Use pliers to detach the ratchet pawl spring.
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Unthread the four bolts to release the old ring retainer.
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Before you install the new chute ring retainer, make sure the ratchet pawl is in place.
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Align the retainer and thread the four bolts.
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Reattach the ratchet pawl spring.
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Reposition the housing.
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Align the two retaining clamps and thread the screws to secure the housing to the handle.
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Rethread the mounting bolt to secure the housing to the rear bracket.
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Replace the three right-side screws.
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Rethread the two screws securing the front of the housing.
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Reposition the ring seal on the housing so the phillips-head screw hole aligns with the appropriate screw hole in the gear ring.
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Realign the handle on the chute, then reposition the assembly on the ring seal and thread the three mounting bolts to secure.
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Congrats! Your snowblower is ready for use.