DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lock rod spring on a Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder. The most common reason to replace this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Cub Cadet
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder - 24A424M710
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Chipper Shredder Chute Lock Rod Spring Replacement
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You will need channel-lock pliers and needle-nose pliers
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Use the channel-lock pliers to compress the lock rod spring then use the needle-nose pliers to pull out the retaining pin.
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Slide off the washer and old spring
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Reinsert the lock rod through the hole in the lower chute if necessary
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"Slide on the new spring followed by the washer, then insert the rod through the opposite hole"
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Compress the spring enough to insert the retaining pin into the rod
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Lower the upper chute and confirm the lock rod secures properly