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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Chipper Shredder Hopper Assembly Replacement (981-04011-4021)
Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder Hopper Assembly Replacement (981-04011-4021)
Total Parts Cost
$NaN08:03
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hopper assembly on a Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder. The most common reason to replace this part is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this starter handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet
All of the information in this starter handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet
Step By Step Instructions
1
Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder - 24A424M710
2
Chipper Shredder Hopper Assembly Replacement
3
"Sharp, Spill, Hot, Heavy"
4
"You will need a half-inch wrench and socket, a 3/8th inch socket, a 9/16th inch socket, a 7/16th inch wrench, a blanket or towel and an adjustable wrench"
5
Use the half-inch wrench to secure the bolts and the half-inch socket to unthread the nuts securing the hopper assembly support plate
6
Use the half-inch socket to unthread the six mounting nuts securing the front of the hopper assembly
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Heavy
8
Tilt the old hopper assembly back and lift up to fully detach the assembly
9
Set the assembly upside down on a towel or blanket
10
Use the 7/16th inch wrench and the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the six nuts and bolts securing the inlet guide to the hopper
11
Detach the inlet guide
12
Unthread the two nuts and bolts to release the support plate
13
Unthread the four nuts and bolts securing the hopper handle
14
Set the hopper down on its front
15
"Use the 9/16th inch socket to secure the nut, unthread the chute torsion spring shoulder bolt using the adjustable wrench"
16
Confirm the flat washer is aligned on the torsion spring shoulder bolt
17
Slide the spring onto the bolt
18
Align the wave washer on the bolt with the curved side facing the spring
19
Insert the short straight end of the spring through the hole in the hopper lip as you insert the bolt through the hole in the panel
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Thread and tighten the nut to secure
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Set the hopper upright on its opening
22
Align the handle and secure it with the nuts and bolts
23
Align the support plate and thread the nuts and bolts to secure
24
Position the inlet guide and thread the six nuts and bolts
25
Confirm the shredder plate is intact
26
"Reinstall the hopper assembly by aligning the support plate on the two upper mounting bolts first, then rotate the assembly to align it on the impeller housing bolts"
27
Thread and tighten all eight mounting nuts to secure
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hopper assembly on a Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder. The most common reason to replace this part is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this starter handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet
All of the information in this starter handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder - 24A424M710
2
Chipper Shredder Hopper Assembly Replacement
3
"Sharp, Spill, Hot, Heavy"
4
"You will need a half-inch wrench and socket, a 3/8th inch socket, a 9/16th inch socket, a 7/16th inch wrench, a blanket or towel and an adjustable wrench"
5
Use the half-inch wrench to secure the bolts and the half-inch socket to unthread the nuts securing the hopper assembly support plate
6
Use the half-inch socket to unthread the six mounting nuts securing the front of the hopper assembly
7
Heavy
8
Tilt the old hopper assembly back and lift up to fully detach the assembly
9
Set the assembly upside down on a towel or blanket
10
Use the 7/16th inch wrench and the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the six nuts and bolts securing the inlet guide to the hopper
11
Detach the inlet guide
12
Unthread the two nuts and bolts to release the support plate
13
Unthread the four nuts and bolts securing the hopper handle
14
Set the hopper down on its front
15
"Use the 9/16th inch socket to secure the nut, unthread the chute torsion spring shoulder bolt using the adjustable wrench"
16
Confirm the flat washer is aligned on the torsion spring shoulder bolt
17
Slide the spring onto the bolt
18
Align the wave washer on the bolt with the curved side facing the spring
19
Insert the short straight end of the spring through the hole in the hopper lip as you insert the bolt through the hole in the panel
20
Thread and tighten the nut to secure
21
Set the hopper upright on its opening
22
Align the handle and secure it with the nuts and bolts
23
Align the support plate and thread the nuts and bolts to secure
24
Position the inlet guide and thread the six nuts and bolts
25
Confirm the shredder plate is intact
26
"Reinstall the hopper assembly by aligning the support plate on the two upper mounting bolts first, then rotate the assembly to align it on the impeller housing bolts"
27
Thread and tighten all eight mounting nuts to secure
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