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MTD 31AH553G401 gas snowthrower

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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  • Auger Idler Arm for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 784-5632A

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Auger Idler Arm

    Part #784-5632A

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

  • Arm Asm Shi0 for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 684-0008A

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Arm Asm Shi0

    Part #684-0008A

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

  • Gear Rim Assembly for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 618-0419

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Gear Rim Assembly

    Part #618-0419

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

  • 5/16 Nut-hex for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 712-3068

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    5/16 Nut-hex

    Part #712-3068

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

  • Toggle Switch: 2 Pos., Double Throw for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 725-1755

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Toggle Switch: 2 Pos., Double Throw

    Part #725-1755

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

  • Snowblower Auger Housing for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 684-0041C

    28" spiral/28" auger housing diagram

    Snowblower Auger Housing

    Part #684-0041C

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

  • Snowblower Sprocket for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 713-0413

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Snowblower Sprocket

    Part #713-0413

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

  • Shift Assembly: Steerable Drive for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 608-0303B

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Shift Assembly: Steerable Drive

    Part #608-0303B

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

  • Motor Cover for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 731-2279

    Handle/handle panel diagram

    Motor Cover

    Part #731-2279

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

  • Drive Bracket for MTD 31AH553G401 - Part 784-5733

    Tranmission frame assembly diagram

    Drive Bracket

    Part #784-5733

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

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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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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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