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Model # 285 Official MTD gas snowthrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official MTD 285 gas snowthrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Toro Lawn & Garden Equipment Carriage Bolt (replaces 753-08024, 910-0451) 710-0451
Toro lawn & garden equipment carriage bolt (replaces 753-08024, 910-0451)

Part #710-0451

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Washer 710-1005
#10

Frame diagram

Washer

Part #710-1005

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Bearing 741-0919
#23

Frame diagram

Bearing

Part #741-0919

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
Knob wing nut

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Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Bell Washer (replaces 936-0242) 736-0242
#14

Belt and pulleys diagram

Yard machines lawn & garden equipment bell washer (replaces 936-0242)

Part #736-0242

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Lock Washer 736-0119
Lock washer

Part #736-0119

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Cap Screw 710-0751
#5

Belt and pulleys diagram

Lawn & garden equipment hex cap screw

Part #710-0751

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Sears Snowblower Flat Washer (replaces 936-0159) 736-0159
#11

Chute diagram

Sears snowblower flat washer (replaces 936-0159)

Part #736-0159

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Fuel Cap 751-0603
#18

Belt and pulleys diagram

Fuel cap

Part #751-0603

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Aircap Lawn & Garden Equipment Hex Screw 710-0896
#9

Frame diagram

Aircap lawn & garden equipment hex screw

Part #710-0896

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

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How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

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