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Lawn mower discharge chute. Installing this chute will keep the mulch cover open to discharge the clippings out the side of the mower.

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Discharge chute assembly

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Lower chute

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Lawn mower grass chute.

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Discharge chute assembly with mounting bracket and spring

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A worn or damaged deflector chute affects both cutting performance and safety. Grass clippings won't discharge properly, leading to clumping, uneven cuts, and a strain on your mower's engine. Genuine Troy-Bilt replacement chutes and deflectors restore the airflow your deck needs to operate efficiently—and keep debris away from you and your family.
Repair Clinic stocks OEM Troy-Bilt parts that match your exact mower model. We've helped hundreds of homeowners get their mowers running smoothly again with the right replacement parts, backed by our parts warranty.
Find your Troy-Bilt model number on the frame near the engine or under the seat. Enter it above to see all compatible Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower Parts in stock today.
A damaged or misaligned deflector chute disrupts the airflow pattern inside the deck. This reduces the blade's cutting efficiency and prevents clippings from being discharged cleanly. Check for cracks, dents, or loose fasteners on your chute. If it's bent or broken, replacing it with a genuine Troy-Bilt part will restore proper discharge and cutting performance.
Your model number is stamped on a decal located on the frame, typically near the engine block or under the seat. Write it down and enter it in our parts finder—it takes seconds and ensures you get the exact deflector or chute designed for your mower. Never guess on parts; Troy-Bilt makes different chutes for different deck sizes and engine configurations.
We don't recommend it. Universal chutes often don't fit securely, causing vibration, poor discharge, and potential safety issues. Genuine Troy-Bilt OEM chutes are engineered to match your mower's deck geometry and airflow design. Using genuine parts support proper fit and performance and keeps your mower running as it was built.
The deflector is the adjustable flap or shield that directs grass clipping flow; the chute is the channel or tube that guides clippings away from the mower deck. Both work together. If either is damaged, clippings won't discharge evenly, and your mower won't cut properly. Replacing both when needed ensures proper function.


Ensure optimal grass discharge with genuine Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower deflector and chute parts from Repair Clinic. These parts are important for directing clippings away from the mower, maintaining a clean cut and preventing clogs. Use our model number lookup to find the precise part for your mower, and take advantage of same-day shipping, 365-day returns, and our Price Match Guarantee. For installation tips, visit our Lawn Mower Repair Help page, or find additional Lawn Mower Deflector & Chute Parts for more solutions.
On Troy-Bilt lawn mowers, look for the model-number decal on the frame near the engine or under the seat. Depending on the mower, the label may be tucked beside the engine or mounted beneath the seat, so check both areas before searching. Once you have the complete number, type it into our model number lookup and the catalog narrows to parts made for your unit. This model number filters the full Troy-Bilt lawn mower parts selection, not just deflectors or chutes, helping you match every associated part to the correct machine. You order with confidence knowing the fit is right.

When something goes wrong with your Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower, Repair Clinic's online repair help is the fastest way to sort out the cause. Diagnostic articles cover the symptoms you are seeing, part testing videos verify the failed component, and step-by-step written and video guides cover the installation. Use the model number lookup to confirm the exact OEM part before you order.

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