Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairToro Snowblower Deflector Hinge Replacement 08-4942

Toro Snowblower Deflector Hinge Replacement 08-4942

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the deflector hinge on a Toro snowblower.

All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Toro

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace the shoot deflector hinge on your snowblower, use a 3/8 inch socket to unthread the two mounting screws securing the deflector and hinge.
2
Depress the release lever and pull the hinge arm past the lever so you can remove the lever and springs.
3
Detach the deflector seal.
4
You will need to break the retaining clips securing the hinge pin.
5
With the retaining clip broken, you can slide out the pin to release the old hinge.
6
Install the new shoot deflector hinge by aligning it with the deflector.
7
Along with the new retaining clip, slide the pin through the hinge and the retaining clip and tap the pin into place with a mallet.
8
With the hinge arm pulled back, align the release lever and springs.
9
Align the seal on the tabs.
10
You can now reposition the deflector assembly on the shoot and thread the mounting screws.
11
Your snowblower should now be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the deflector hinge on a Toro snowblower.

All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Toro
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the shoot deflector hinge on your snowblower, use a 3/8 inch socket to unthread the two mounting screws securing the deflector and hinge.
2
Depress the release lever and pull the hinge arm past the lever so you can remove the lever and springs.
3
Detach the deflector seal.
4
You will need to break the retaining clips securing the hinge pin.
5
With the retaining clip broken, you can slide out the pin to release the old hinge.
6
Install the new shoot deflector hinge by aligning it with the deflector.
7
Along with the new retaining clip, slide the pin through the hinge and the retaining clip and tap the pin into place with a mallet.
8
With the hinge arm pulled back, align the release lever and springs.
9
Align the seal on the tabs.
10
You can now reposition the deflector assembly on the shoot and thread the mounting screws.
11
Your snowblower should now be ready for use.

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