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MTD 553 gas snowthrower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 553 gas snowthrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Mtd Snowblower Clutch Cable for MTD 553 - Part 946-0898

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Drive

    Part #746-0898

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  • Lawn & Garden Equipment Flat Washer for MTD 553 - Part 932-0264

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Return Brake

    Part #732-0264

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  • Mtd Snowblower Scraper Blade for MTD 553 - Part 790-00118-0637

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Shave Plate

    Part #784-5582A

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  • Mtd Snowblower Electric Starter Extension Cord for MTD 553 - Part 929-0071B

    Cable guide/extension cord diagram

    Extension Cord

    Part #629-0071

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  • Mtd Snowblower Shaft-28hrd for MTD 553 - Part 711-0910A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Auger Shaft

    Part #711-0910

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  • Snowblower Chute Deflector Control Cable for MTD 553 - Part 946-0901

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Snowblower Chute

    Part #746-0901

    Replaced by #946-0901

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  • Lawn Tractor Screw for MTD 553 - Part 710-04669

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Screw

    Part #710-1003

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  • Yard-man Snowblower Auger Shaft Bearing Housing for MTD 553 - Part 05931A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Bearing Housing

    Part #05931

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  • Upper Handle for MTD 553 - Part 749-0952A

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Upper Handle

    Part #749-0952A

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Shift Rod for MTD 553 - Part 747-0621

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Shift Rod

    Part #747-0621

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your snowblowers

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Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…

Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

Main causes: clogged chute, snow build-up in auger housing, broken auger shear pins, auger drive belt needs adjustment, …

Main causes: broken shear pins, worn or loose auger drive belt, auger drive cable failure, damaged auger, bad gear case…

Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…

Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…

Repair guides for gas snowblowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your snowblower.

How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

To prevent snowblower auger and shave plate damage, adjust the skid shoes regularly to keep the shave plate ¼-inch high.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less
How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

How to rebuild a snowblower carburetor

Rebuild the carburetor on your snowblower if the engine isn't getting fuel.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
How to replace a snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

How to replace a snowblower 4-way chute control assembly

Replace the 4-way chute control assembly on your snowblower if it’s damaged.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your snowblowers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your snowblower.

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Snowblower won’t start: 4 easy DIY fixes

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