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Gas Snowblower

Model # 31AE160-129 Official MTD snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official MTD 31AE160-129 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
Knob wing nut

Part #720-0284

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Washer 710-1005
#12

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Washer

Part #710-1005

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Lock Washer 736-0119
#47

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Lock washer

Part #736-0119

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Push Cap 726-0299
#16

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Lawn & garden equipment push cap

Part #726-0299

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Hex Flange 712-3027
#14

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Hex flange

Part #712-3027

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt 710-04071
#1

Chute diagram

Lawn & garden equipment carriage bolt

Part #710-04071

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Fuel Cap 751-0603
#58

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Fuel cap

Part #751-0603

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Lawn Tractor Screw 710-0642
#13

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Lawn tractor screw

Part #710-0642

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Screw 710-1003
#41

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Screw

Part #710-1003

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Cable Tie 725-0157
#34

Auger & housing/handle diagram

Lawn & garden equipment cable tie

Part #725-0157

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

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

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

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