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MTD E172 gas snowthrower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for MTD E172 gas snowthrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Mtd Snowblower Half Pulley for MTD E172 - Part 956-0416B

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    Half Pulley

    Part #756-0416B

    Replaced by #956-0416B

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  • Handle for MTD E172 - Part 749-0796B

    Handle/shroud/chute diagram

    Handle

    Part #749-0796B

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

  • 110v Extension Cord, 2-prong for MTD E172 - Part 629-02536

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    110v Extension Cord, 2-prong

    Part #629-02536

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

  • 5/16 Nut-hex for MTD E172 - Part 712-3068

    Handle/shroud/chute diagram

    5/16 Nut-hex

    Part #712-3068

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

  • Key for MTD E172 - Part 725-0201

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    Key

    Part #725-0201

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

  • Wheel Assembly for MTD E172 - Part 734-1176

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    Wheel Assembly

    Part #734-1176

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

  • Nut for MTD E172 - Part 725-1346

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    Nut

    Part #725-1346

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

  • Chute for MTD E172 - Part 731-0915B

    Handle/shroud/chute diagram

    Chute

    Part #731-0915B

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

  • Dash Panel for MTD E172 - Part 684-0056

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    Dash Panel

    Part #684-0056

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

  • Choke Cover for MTD E172 - Part 731-1089A

    Auger housing/shaft auger/tank diagram

    Choke Cover

    Part #731-1089A

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

Most common symptoms to help you fix your snowblowers

Choose a symptom to see related snowblower repairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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How to adjust the snowblower drive control cable video

How to adjust the snowblower drive control cable video

Proper drive control cable tension is key to smooth snowblower operation, and you can learn how to test and adjust it yo…

How to lubricate a snowblower drive hex shaft video

How to lubricate a snowblower drive hex shaft video

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