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MTD 31AH553G401 gas snowthrower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD 31AH553G401 gas snowthrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Spiral Assembly for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 605-5197A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Spiral Assembly

    Part #605-5197A

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

  • Snowblower Flange Bushing for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 741-0701

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Snowblower Flange Bushing

    Part #741-0701

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

  • Upper Handle for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 749-0953A

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Upper Handle

    Part #749-0953A

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

  • Upper Handle for MTD 31AH553G401 - 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

  • Bracket Support for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 684-0131A

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Bracket Support

    Part #684-0131A

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

  • Spacer  .330 for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 750-1232

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Spacer .330

    Part #750-1232

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

  • Spacer for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 750-1162

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Spacer

    Part #750-1162

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

  • Snowblower Shift Rod for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 747-0620A

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Snowblower Shift Rod

    Part #747-0620A

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

  • Sears Dog for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 618-0043

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Sears Dog

    Part #618-0043

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

  • Lock Ring for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 716-0398

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Lock Ring

    Part #716-0398

    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…

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

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How to adjust snowblower skid shoes

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 15 minutes or less
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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
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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

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