Gas Snowblower

Model # 31A-242-762 Official MTD snow thrower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official MTD 31A-242-762 snow thrower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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31A-242-762 Snowblowers
Washer 710-1005
#26

Auger & drive system diagram

Washer

Part #710-1005

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Knob Wing Nut 720-0284
#5

Chute & handle diagram

Knob wing nut

Part #720-0284

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Sears Lawn Tractor Screw 710-0627
#2

Auger & drive system diagram

Sears lawn tractor screw

Part #710-0627

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Lawn Tractor Flat Washer 736-0362
#24

Chute & handle diagram

Lawn tractor flat washer

Part #736-0362

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Lock Washer 736-0119
#8

Chute & handle diagram

Lock washer

Part #736-0119

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Aircap Lawn Tractor Screw (replaces 150011, 910-0134) 710-0134
#25

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Aircap lawn tractor screw (replaces 150011, 910-0134)

Part #710-0134

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Lawn Tractor Hex Bolt 710-3008
#26

Chute & handle diagram

Lawn tractor hex bolt

Part #710-3008

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Snowblower Chute Deflector 731-04426A
#7

Chute & handle diagram

Snowblower chute deflector

Part #731-04426A

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Sears Lawn Mower Roller Wheel 756-0625
#41

Auger & drive system diagram

Sears lawn mower roller wheel

Part #756-0625

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Cable Tie 725-0157
Lawn & garden equipment cable tie

Part #725-0157

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Main causes: dirty carburetor, stale fuel…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, incorrect valve lash, leaky engine gaskets…

Main causes: stale gas, clogged carburetor, clogged or broken fuel line, dirty spark plug, bad rewind starter, incorrect…

Main causes: snow build-up in chute, chute drive mechanism failure, bad chute control assembly…

Main causes: loose drive clutch cable, damaged drive clutch cable, worn friction disc, scraper blade scraping the ground…

Main causes: clogged chute, damaged auger blades, broken shear pins, worn auger belt, damaged gear case, engine problems…

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

Things to do: replace the spark plug, change the oil, rebuild the carburetor, adjust valve lash, adjust or replace the b…

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How to replace a snowblower chute control gearbox assembly

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