April 20, 2023

Gas Snowblower: Why won't my snowblower chute turn?

If you're wondering "How do I fix my snowblower chute?" we have the answers.

Clear the snowblower chute if snow build-up prevents the chute from turning. Inspect the drive mechanism of the chute direction system and remove any foreign objects caught in the drive system.

If the drive system is clear, adjust the cable, shaft or gears that move the chute. Replace the chute control box or 4-way chute control assembly if those components won't turn the chute. Our video on how to troubleshoot snowblower chute problems also has tips to help fix the problem.

THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR GAS SNOWBLOWER PROBLEM

Replace the snowblower chute control gearbox

The snowblower chute gearbox moves the discharge chute left or right as the joystick rotates the chute rod. If the chute control gearbox is damaged or stripped and the discharge chute won't move, replace the snowblower chute gearbox.

Snowblower chute control gearbox

Find the required part specific to your product.

December 01, 2015

By Lyle Weischwill

How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

A stuck snowblower chute could mean the control gearbox is damaged or stripped. This snowblower repair guide and video show how to replace the chute control gearbox assembly in 4 easy steps.

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

Replace the snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

When you move the snowblower joystick on the snowblower 4-way chute control assembly, the joystick turns the snowblower chute rod, which then rotates the snowblower chute control gearbox. Replace the snowblower 4-way chute control assembly if it won't rotate the snowblower chute rod.

Snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

Find the required part specific to your product.

December 01, 2015

By Lyle Weischwill

How to replace a snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

If your snowblower chute is stuck, it could mean a broken chute control gear box, chute rod or control joystick. The parts are all part of the 4-way chute control, and this repair guide and video show how to replace it.

Repair difficulty

Time required

30 minutes or less

Adjust or replace the snowblower chute deflector cable

Examine the chute deflector cable if the chute defector isn't moving properly. Sometimes the cable just needs to be adjusted. But if the chute deflector cable is damaged or broken, replace it.

Adjust or replace the snowblower chute deflector cable

Find the required part specific to your product.

Repair the snowblower chute control assembly

Examine the chute control assembly for the cause of a problem with this component. The owner's manual usually shows how to properly assemble and adjust the chute control assembly. Replace the chute control assembly if it's damaged or defective.

Repair the snowblower chute control assembly

Find the required part specific to your product.

Clear the snowblower chute and housing

Snow and ice can build up inside the chute and housing, restricting the exit path of the snow being cleared. Shut off the snowblower and clear built-up ice and snow.