Toro OEM 117-2312 Discharge Chute

 

This genuine Toro OEM 117-2312 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: 117-2312, 117 2312, 1172312
• 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 Toro Powerlite & Power Clear single-stage snow throwers.

 

 

Fits These Toro Models (By Family)

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

 

 

POWERLITE Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38273, 38274, 38283)

 

POWER CLEAR Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38272, 38282, 38472, 38473)

 

 

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.

 

• 117-7742 – Deflector-Chute (Upper deflector- controls the up & down trajectory - Snaps in Place) 
• 117-2314 – Trigger-Deflector (Clips into the Discharge Chute Deflector and Enables Selection of Various Angels) 
• 136-7136 – Spring-Compression (Deflector/Trigger Feel & Return - Inserted Between the Discharge Chute Deflector and the Deflector Trigger)

 

2-A) Main Discharge Chute Lower Mounting & Rotation - 

These parts support the chute at the base and provide detent/positioning action. Parts can vary by model/serial.

 

• 321-3 – Carriage Bolt (Assembled from Inside the Discharge Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly - Pointing Out - Retaining the Discharge Chute to the Discharge Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly -Used Only in the Side Two Holes)
• 3256-81 – Flat Washer (Assembled on the Outside Surface Between the Discharge Chute and Lock Nut 3296-56)
• 3296-56 – Lock Nut (Assembled on the Outside of the Discharge Chute against the Flat Washer - Retains the Discharge Chute to the Discharge Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly - Used Only in the Side Two Holes)
• 3229-11 – Carriage Bolt (Assembled from Inside the Discharge Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly - Pointing Out - Retaining the Discharge Chute to the Discharge Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly -Used Only in the Rear Hole)
• 32115-15 – Push Nut (Assembled on the Outside Surface of the Discharge Chute on the Rear Carriage Bolt Hole Between the Discharge Chute & the Retaining Knob - Retains Carriage Bolt 3229-11 from Falling if Retaining Knob 233-67 were to Come Loose) * Recommended to be Replace if were to be Removed.
• 233-67 – Knob (Retains the Rear Discharge Chute Carriage Bolt 3229-11 [Rear Hole] and Enable for the Discharge Chute to Be Slightly Angled/Adjusted if Needed)
• 117-2345 – Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly (Assembled Between the Molded Auger Housing and Front Bumper/Chute Retainer - Contains a Molded Handle that Makes it a Single Assembly - Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly is Enabled to Rotate within the Molded Front Bumper/Chute Retainer and Auger Housing) 
• 75-9160 – Chute Detent (Assembled Between Chute Ring and the Compression Rings that Insert into the Molded Auger Housing and Enable Pressure to be Constantly Applied Keeping the Discharge Chute from Rotating on its own) 
• 75-9170 – Compression Spring (Retained Between the Chute Detent and the Auger Housing by Inserting into the Molded Auger Housing - Retains Constants Pressure Between the Chute Detent and the Chute Ring
• 117-2332 – Front Bumper/Chute Retainer (Molded with Auger Housing to retain the Chute Handle/Chute Ring Assembly and Fastened and Removed to Remove the Chute Ring/Chute Handle Assembly if Necessary, with Two Different Screws 137-3101 - Plastite Washer Hex Head & 137-3013 - Phillip Pan Head)
• 137-3101 – Plastite Screw-HWH (Retains the Front Bumper to the Auger Housing Retaining the Chute Ring - Used in the Center Two Hole Closest to the Chute Ring)
• 137-3103 – Phillip Pan Head Screws (Retains the Front Bumper to the Auger Housing Retaining the Chute Ring - Used in the Outer Two Hole Furthest from the Chute Ring)
  

 

Installation Directions 

(Main Discharge Chute 117-2312 + 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 if Applicable 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

 

• Remove the chute mounting fasteners evenly. If the chute is stuck to the base/ring from ice, gently wiggle it free—avoid prying hard on plastic.
• Inspect Chute Ring/Chute Handle and other Lower Chute Components - In Most Cases if Further Diagnosis is Needed you will or May need to Remove the Front Bumper/Chute Retainer as well as Chute Ring/Chute Handle - if Further Diagnosis or Replacement of Lower Discharge Chute Components are Needed Refer to the Diagrams Above and the Lower Chute Associated Part Reference Above to Determine the Usage and Placements of Associated Parts for Each Design Type Listed.

 

B) Transfer / Install the Upper Discharge Chute Deflector

* 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 Old Deflector Chute and Different Hardware parts from the old deflector as needed - Chute Parts are Clip Together.
• Transfer or Assemble: The Old Deflector Chute and Different Hardware parts from the old deflector as needed - Chute Parts are Clip Together.

 

C) Install the New Main Discharge Chute (117-2312) to the Lower Ring / Base

 

• Inspect the Chute Ring/Retainer and Chute Seal and clean debris from the mating surfaces.
• Attach the new Chute onto the Chute Ring/Retainer, ensuring it seats fully and evenly all the way around.
• Install mounting fasteners finger-tight first, then snug them gradually in a crisscross pattern (even clamping helps prevent distortion and stiff rotation).
• If Further Replacement of Lower Discharge Chute Components is Needed you will or May need to Remove the Front Bumper/Chute Retainer as well as Chute Ring/Chute Handle - if Further Diagnosis or Replacement of Lower Discharge Chute Components are Needed Refer to the Diagrams Above and the Lower Chute Associated Part Reference Above to Determine the Usage and Placements of Associated Parts for Each Design Type Listed.

 

D) Final Checks & Adjustments

 

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

 

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