MTD Snow Blower Transmissions and Clutches

Your Price

$48.35

PartSelect Number PS9165943

Manufacturer Part Number 917-04861

This is a worm gear that is designed for use within a variety of snowblowers and snowblower tractor attachments. The worm gear is used to rotate the auger through the drive mechanism, also known as the transmission. Featuring an approximately 2-inch diameter, this worm gear is made of high-quality, durable metal and is sold as an individual part. The worm gear will likely be secured in place using bolt or other fastener, and replacing this gear will require a wrench set and screwdriver. Make sure to check any user manuals or diagrams for exact placement of the worm gear within your snowblower.

Your Price

$143.17

MTD Snow Blower Chute Rotation Gearbox

PartSelect Number PS11813283

Manufacturer Part Number 918-04801B

Installation Instructions

Ralph from SALT LAKE CTY, UT

The chute rotation assembly was stuck

I ordered a replacement chute rotation gearbox. The small metal ball on the end of the cable (on the replacement part) was attached about 1/8" too long and made it so that there was too much play in the trigger that operates it. Thus, the replacement part did not work. I called customer service for directions about returning the part. They said it must have been defective. I'm still waiting for instructions about returning it for a refund. The whole thing was a bust. I ended up disassembling the old gearbox and fixing it, instead of replacing it (which would have been my preference). The replacement part did not work at all! Read more...