Toro OEM 106-4440 Discharge Chute

 

This genuine Toro OEM 106-4440 Discharge Chute restores optimal snow throwing performance when your original chute shows signs of damage, deterioration, or snow leakage. As the primary conduit for directing snow discharge, this replacement component works in concert with the rotation mechanism and deflector to ensure precise snow placement. A compromised chute compromises your machine's efficiency, making this direct OEM replacement essential for maintaining peak operational capability. 

 

• OEM Part Number: 106-4440, 106 4440, 1064440
• Part Name: Chute-Discharge
• Function: Directs the Snow Stream as well as control Left-Right Rotation
• Genuine Toro OEM: Correct fit and performance on Select Power Max® two-stage Toro snow throwers.

 

Fits These Toro Models (By Family)

Verify your model number (and serial range when applicable) from the machine tag before ordering.

 

POWER MAX Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38595, 38597, 38610, 38611, 38614, 38620, 38621, 38622, 38624, 38629, 38630, 38631, 38632, 38633, 38634, 38635, 38637, 38639, 38640, 38641, 38642, 38644, 38645, 38650, 38651, 38652, 38654, 38657, 38660, 38661, 38662, 38663, 38664, 38674, 38680, 38800, 38801, 38802, 38803, 38805, 38806, 38820, 38822, 38823, 38824, 38826, 38828, 38833, 38834, 38836)

Associated Parts & Hardware (Grouped by Sub-Assembly)

 

1) Discharge Chute Deflector (Upper Deflector Components)

These parts are specific to the deflector (the top flap that changes throw distance/trajectory) and its linkage on the chute.

 

• 112-6629 – Deflector-Chute (Upper deflector- controls the up & down trajectory)
• 136-7111 – Rod-Deflector (linkage rod - Retains the Discharge Chute Deflector to the Discharge Chute) 
• 137-3110 or 98-1375 - Rod-Deflector Bolt (Retains the Pivot Rod to the Discharge Chute)
• 136-7143 – Spring-Torsion (deflector return/hold spring) * Cable Models Only
• 136-7105 - Deflector Bracket (Bolts to the Main Discharge Chute [Using Bolt 137-3101] and Enable the Chute Deflector Rod to Slide through it retaining the Discharge Chute Deflector and the Torsion Spring)
• 137-3101 - Deflector Bracket Screw (Retains the Deflector Bracket to the Discharge Chute)
• 108-5052 – Seal-Chute (Eliminates Snow & Ice Build-up around the Chute Deflector's Mechanical Components)

 

2-A) Main Discharge Chute Lower Mounting & Rotation

These parts support and mount the main chute to the housing and control left/right rotation and locking.

 

• 107-3006 - Guide-Chute (Helps Guide the Chute Ring - Bolts Directly on the Snow Blower Auger Cover that Bolts Directly to the Snowblower Auger)
• 107-3003 – Screw-HWH (Retains the Chute Guide to the Auger Housing Cover)
• 105-9991 - Ring-Chute (A Flanged Chute Ring/Base Ring that mounts over the Chute Guide and Attaches to the Discharge Chute Via Hex Washer Head Bolt - Chute Ring gives the Ability to Remain Secure as well as Rotate Left to Right)
• 137-3099 - Plastite Screw (Retains the Chute Ring to the Discharge Chute)
• 137-3101 – Plastite Screw (Retains the Chute Support Bracket to the Discharge Chute) 
• 136-7199 - Shoulder Bolt (Retains the Chute Support Bracket, Chute Gear [Enables the Chute Gear to Rotate] to the Chute Post)
• 106-4582-03 - Chute Support Bracket (Retained to the Discharge Chute and Support Tube/Post using Bolt 137-3101 and Contains the Chute Gear and Retaining Bracket - discharge Chute is Stabilized and Retained by the Chute Gear Fastner that Travels through the Chute Gear, Chute Support Bracket and Support Tube/Post)
• 106-4440 – Chute Support Bracket Spacer (Installed Between the Chute Support Bracket and the Chute Support Post) 
• 106-4472 — Chute Gear (Mounts to the Chute Support Bracket and the Chute Post via Should Bolt 136-7199 Meshes [Enables the Chute Gear to Rotate] with Face Gear 106-4471) 
• 120-9646 – Flat Washer (Supports Nut 137-3089 and is assembled between the Chute Support Post and the Lock Nut) 
• 137-3089 — Nut (Retains the Chute Support Bracket, Chute Gear to the Chute Post)
• 46-6810 — Washer Head Bolt (Assembled in the top of the Chute Gear and Retains the Chute Gear to the Chute Support Bracket)
• 136-7107 – Bracket-Clamp, Cable (Fastens with the Chute Support Bracket and Retain the Cable and Cable Clamp)
• 136-7191 – Clamp-Cable (Retains the Control Cable to the Cable Clamp Bracket on the Discharge Chute).
• 32144-10 – Cable Clamp Screw (Retains the Cable Clamp to the Cable Clamp Bracket)

• 106-4471 – Face Gear (Connects to the Chute Control Rod and Enable the Motion from the Operators Control Stick to be Transferred to the Chute Via the Gear Meshing Between the Face Gear and the Chute Gear)
• 106-7257 – Face Gear Mount (Retains the Face Gear to the Chute Gear Mount and Chute Support Post)
• 136-7197 – Shoulder Bolt (Retains the Face Gear Mount/Clamp to the Chute Support Post)
• 3256-22 – Flat Washer (Assembled Between the Lock Nut and the Support Post and Support Nut 3296-42)
• 3296-42 – Lock Nut (Retains the Face Gear Mount to the Chute Support Post)
• 46-6810 – Screw and Washer Assembly (Installed into the Rear of the Rear Face Gear Mount)
• 106-4476 – Latch-Chute (Chute lock/latch is Operated by the Operator's Control Joist Stick Via a Button/Latch and a Latch Control Cable - Enables and Disenables the Chute to Rotate upon the Operators Selection)
• 108-7315 – Chute Latch Torsion Spring (Returns Latch to Activate Position [Dis-Enabling the Chute Rotation] when the Button on the Operator Control Joystick is Not Engaged - Assembled under the Chute Latch.
• 63-2650 – Shoulder Bolt (Retains the Chute Latch and Torsion Spring Assembly to the Chute Support Post)
• 3256-2 – Flat Washer (Assembled Between the Lock Nut and the Support Post and Support Nut 3296-47)
• 3296-47 – Lock Nut (Retains the Chute Latch and Torsion Spring Assembly to the Chute Support Post)
• 106-4585 – Discharge Chute Gear Cover (Mounts over The Discharge Chute Gear, Face Gear and Latch/Torsion Spring Components and Protects Against the Elements) 
• 98-1375 – Hex Washer Head Bolt (Retains the Discharge Chute Gear Cover to the Face Gear Mount)

 

*Note: The groupings above are pulled from Toro’s chute assembly breakdown for this chute family; hardware quantities can vary slightly by model/serial range, so match to your unit’s parts diagram when ordering or to the Listed Parts Model Fit Chart.

Installation Directions 

(Main Discharge Chute 106-4440 + Upper Deflector Procedure Style)

 

Hilly Ridge Sales & Service tech tip: Take 2–3 quick photos of the discharge chute rotation gear & bracket components, latch components, deflector linkage & control cable routing before you take anything apart. It makes reassembly faster and prevents confusion.

Safety / Prep

 

• Park on a flat surface. Shut engine off, remove key, and disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Let all moving parts stop completely. Wear gloves—sharp edges and packed ice can cut.
• Clean packed snow/ice from the chute base, ring, and gear area before disassembly.
• Take a visual Documentation of Parts (a quick phone photo helps).

 

A) Remove the Existing Chute Assembly

 

• Rotate the chute to a centered position so the gear mesh is easy to re-align later.
• Remove the Chute Gear Cover or Spring Cover (if equipped) to access the rotation gear/drive components.
• Disconnect the chute latch spring/lock mechanism and Deflector Control Cable (if applicable) so the chute can lift off cleanly.
• Remove the Center Shoulder Bolt in the center of the Chute Gear - Freeing the Chute Gear and Chute Support Bracket from the Chute Post - Allowing it to Lift Off with the Discharge Chute.
• Lift the Chute and Components off the Chute Ring Guide
• Remove the Chute Ring Mounting Fasteners evenly around the Chute Ring/Base. Keep Hardware and Chute Ring for re-use if it’s in good shape.
  
• Remove the Chute Support Bracket and Components. Keep Hardware, Chute Support Bracket and Components for re-use if it's in good shape.

 

B) Transfer / Install the Upper Discharge Chute Deflector (106-4440-Style Steps Integrated)

* If your deflector (upper flap) and linkage are being reused, transfer them to the new chute now. If you are replacing the deflector components, install them onto the new chute before mounting the chute to the unit.

 

• Remove the deflector pivot hardware (Commonly a Torsion Spring & Pivot Pin - Commonly Retained with a Bolt) and lift the deflector off the chute.
• Remove Deflector Bracket and Gasket - Inspect Gasket and Replace if in Questionable Condition
• Inspect the pivot holes and the deflector edges. Replace any cracked, egg-shaped, or worn components to prevent slop and binding.
• Install Deflector Bracket and Gasket - Inspect Gasket and Replace if in Questionable Condition
• Reinstall the Deflector Chute on the new Chute by Re-Installing the torsion/return spring in the same orientation as removed (spring legs seated correctly so the deflector returns and holds position).
  
• Start the Pivot Rod Bolt by hand and Tighten - Do not overtighten - Overtightening Pivot Rod Bolts Could Result in Damage to the Discharge Chute.

 

C) Install the New Main Discharge Chute (106-4440) to the Lower Ring / Base

 

• Re-install the Chute Support Bracket and Components.
• Re-install the Chute Ring Mounting Fasteners evenly around the Chute Ring/Base - Tighten Across the Corner and Be Careful Not to Overtighten - Overtightened Hardware could Result in Damage to the Discharge Chute
• Inspect the chute ring/base and clean debris from the mating surfaces.
• Set the new chute onto the ring/base, ensuring it seats fully and evenly all the way around.
• Re-install the Center Shoulder Bolt in the center of the Chute Gear, Chute Gear Bushing and Chute Support Bracket - Re-securing the Discharge Chute.
• Re-connect the chute latch spring/lock mechanism and Deflector Control Cable.
• Confirm proper gear mesh (no skipping teeth, no excessive tight spots).
• Re-install the Chute Gear Cover 
  

 

D) Final Checks & Adjustments

 

• Rotate the chute fully left and fully right. It should turn smoothly without binding.
• Run the deflector fully up and fully down. Confirm the rod/linkage does not bind and the deflector holds its position.
  
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and do a quick functional test at idle speed only.

 

Hilly Ridge Sales & Service tech tip: If the old chute failed from impact, also inspect the ring, gear teeth, latch, and mounting brackets for hidden cracks or bends—those issues can cause premature failure or hard chute rotation.