Toro OEM 108-4942 Snowblower Chute Ratchet Hinge Fits Select Toro Quick Clear, Power Clear and E-Power Clear Single Stage Snowblower Models.

Toro OEM 108-4942 Chute Deflector Ratchet Hinge

 

Keep your Toro Power Clear / Quick Clear snowblower throwing where you want it. The genuine Toro 108-4942 is the ratcheting hinge at the top of the discharge chute that lets the deflector pivot and “click” into position. If your deflector won’t stay set, slips down under snow load, or the hinge area is cracked/worn, this may be correct OEM repair part. It is Always wise to Replace the Discharge Chute Deflector Seal and the Retaining Ring for the Discharge Chute Deflector Pivot Pin.

 

• OEM Part Number: 108-4942, 108 4942, 1084942 
• Part Name: Hinge-Ratchet, Deflector
• Application: Chute control / deflector pivot & ratchet hold-down
• Genuine Toro OEM: Correct fit and ratchet action on Select Toro Quick Clear, Power Clear & E-Power Clear snow throwers

 

 

Fits These Toro Snowthrower Models

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

 

QUICK CLEAR Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38563, 38567, 38568, 38569, 38571, 38575, 38576, 38577)

 

POWER CLEAR Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38453, 38454, 38458, 38459, 38474, 38475, 38578, 38581, 38582, 38583, 38584, 38585, 38586, 38588, 38589, 38743, 38744, 38752, 38753, 38754, 38755, 38756, 38757)

 

E-POWER MAX Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 39921, 39921T, 39922T)

 

Associated Parts (Frequently Replaced Together)

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

 

• 117-9121 – Deflector-Chute (Upper deflector- controls the up & down trajectory) * Select Models Only Review the Model Fit Chart under each Individual Part Numbers
• 147-1796 – Deflector-Chute (Upper deflector- controls the up & down trajectory) * Select Models Only Review the Model Fit Chart under each Individual Part Numbers - Battery Power Clear Models Only
• 108-4941 – Trigger-Deflector (Clips into the Discharge Chute Deflector and Enables Selection of Various Angels) 
• 136-7136 – Spring-Compression (deflector/trigger squeeze & return)
• 136-8672 – Hinge Pin-Deflector
• 104-8310 – Hinge Pin-Deflector Retaining Ring (Replace Every time Chute Deflector Hinge Pin is Removed)
• 108-4942 – Deflector Chute Hinge (Replace if Cracked or Broken)
• 114-3790 – Deflector Chute Seal
• 46-8091 – Deflector Chute Hinge and Seal Washer Head Screw
• 108-4939 – Discharge Chute (Replace if Screw Hole is Damaged or Chute is Crack or Broken)

 

 

Installation Tips

 

• Safety first: Shut engine OFF, let all moving parts stop, and disconnect the Spark Plug wire or Battery.
• Visual Documentation: Raise the deflector and note the spring orientation before disassembly (a quick phone photo helps).
• Access the deflector area: Rotate/position the chute so you can comfortably reach the deflector/hinge location.
  
• Inspect the seal: If the deflector seal is torn, stiff, or missing, replace it at the same time to prevent snow blow-by.
• Remove: The pin/springs/trigger parts as needed from the old Chute Ratchet Hinge - All Components are Clip Together or Inter Fit to Retain Each Other - Hinge Chute Deflector Pin's Retaining Ring 104-8310 Pushes on and is Retained with Little Metal Reversed Locking Tabs that may Require it to be Bent out of Shape or Cut when Removing it off the Chute Deflector Pin so it is always Recommended Replacing it when Removing the Chute Deflector Pin (common: 136-8672 hinge pin, 104-8310 chute deflector pin's retaining ring, 136-7136 compression spring, 108-4941 trigger).
• Remove the deflector hardware as needed: Depending on your exact model/serial range, you may need to remove the hinge fastener(s) and/or hinge pin to access the Deflector Hinge Fasteners. 
• Clean the mating surfaces: Remove packed snow/ice and wipe the area clean - seals won’t sit correctly on debris.
• Install the new 108-4942 Chute Ratchet Hinge & 114-3790 Seal: Seat it fully and evenly so it lays flat and seals across the deflector opening.
• Transfer or Assemble: The pin/springs/trigger parts as needed from the old Chute Ratchet Hinge - All Components are Clip Together or Inter Fit to Retain Each Other - Hinge Chute Deflector Pin's Retaining Ring 104-8310 Pushes on and is Retained with Little Metal Reversed Locking Tabs that may Require it to be Bent out of Shape or Cut when Removing it off the Chute Deflector Pin so it is always Recommended Replacing it when Removing the Chute Deflector Pin (common: 136-8672 hinge pin, 104-8310 chute deflector pin's retaining ring, 136-7136 compression spring, 108-4941 trigger). 
• Function test: Cycle the deflector through its full range. Make sure it holds position and doesn’t bind, then reconnect the Spark Plug wire or Battery
  

 

 

Pro Install Tips

 

• If hardware is rusty or the head strips during removal, replace the fasteners rather than reusing them.
• If the chute or deflector mounting holes are cracked/egg-shaped, the seal won’t stay aligned—consider replacing the damaged plastic component(s).

 

Not sure if this is the right part? Send us your Toro model and serial number and we’ll verify fitment before you order.