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Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder Upper Chute Hinge Replacement (981-04032)

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper chute hinge on a Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder. The most common reason to replace this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet

Step By Step Instructions

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Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder - 24A424M710
2
Chipper Shredder Upper Chute Hinge Replacement
3
You will need a 7/16th inch wrench and socket
4
"With the chute in the locked position, place a towel at the bottom of the chute to prevent the chute mounting bolts from falling"
5
"Reaching into the chute, use the 7/16th inch wrench to secure the bolt and the 7/16th inch socket to unthread the nut"
6
Repeat for the second nut and bolt
7
Pull the lock rod out to fully release the upper chute
8
Use the 7/16th inch wrench and socket to uninstall the nuts and bolts to release the old hinge
9
Align the new hinge on the outside of the lower chute then secure it with nuts and bolts
10
Realign the upper chute on the lower chute making sure the lock rod is snapped into place
11
"Insert the two mounting bolts from inside the chute, then thread and tighten the nuts"
12
Remove the towel
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper chute hinge on a Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder. The most common reason to replace this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder - 24A424M710
2
Chipper Shredder Upper Chute Hinge Replacement
3
You will need a 7/16th inch wrench and socket
4
"With the chute in the locked position, place a towel at the bottom of the chute to prevent the chute mounting bolts from falling"
5
"Reaching into the chute, use the 7/16th inch wrench to secure the bolt and the 7/16th inch socket to unthread the nut"
6
Repeat for the second nut and bolt
7
Pull the lock rod out to fully release the upper chute
8
Use the 7/16th inch wrench and socket to uninstall the nuts and bolts to release the old hinge
9
Align the new hinge on the outside of the lower chute then secure it with nuts and bolts
10
Realign the upper chute on the lower chute making sure the lock rod is snapped into place
11
"Insert the two mounting bolts from inside the chute, then thread and tighten the nuts"
12
Remove the towel

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Bracket
Bracket
$15.64
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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