Chute - MTD 300 series Shop Manual

Chute

1. The chute assembly is easily removed from the auger
housing using a 7/16" wrench. It may be necessary to reach
into the auger housing to hold the carriage bolts in place
during removal and installation of the chute. See Figure
4.35.
2. The upper chute may also be separated from the chute
base by releasing the collar. See Figure 4.36.
• The collar fits in a specific orientation with the upper chute.
• The collar has a wavy lip that engages a detent spring on
the chute base. See Figure 4.37.
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AUGER SYSTEM
Figure 4.35
Upper chute
Collar
Chute
base
Figure 4.36
Detent spring
Figure 4.37
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