Toro OEM 120-0131 Discharge Chute

 

This genuine Toro OEM 120-0131 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: 120-0131, 120 0131, 1200131
• 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 Quick Clear (Only Model 38564) & 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.

 

 

QUICK CLEAR Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38564)

 

POWER CLEAR Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38451, 38452, 38587, 38593, 38741, 38742, 38751)

 

 

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.

 

• 56-2680 – Deflector-Chute (Upper deflector- controls the up & down trajectory)
• 3230-22 – Chute Deflector Carriage Bolt (Assembled from Inside the Discharge Chute - Pointing Out - Retaining the Discharge Chute Deflector to the Discharge Chute) 
• 20-4320 – Rubber Washer (Assembled Between the Discharge Chute and 55-8950 Friction Plate)
• 55-8950 – Friction Washer (Assembled on the Inside against the Chute Deflector with the Inter-Locking Tabs Insert Outwards through the Chute Deflector)
• 3256-68 – Flat Washer (Assembled on the Outside Surface Against the Chute Deflector over the Friction Washer tab slots)
• 3290-456 – Belleville Washer (Assembled Between the Flat Washer and the Lock Nut - Keeps Constant Pressure on the Fasteners Enabling them to Remain Tight as the Chute is Rotated up and down)
• 3296-29 – Lock Nut (Fastens Against the Belleville Washer and Retains the Discharge Chute Deflector to the Discharge Chute)

 

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.

 

• 94-9914 – Chute Handle (Fastens to the Lower Side of the Discharge Chute and Chute Ring/Retainer Using Carriage Bolt 100-5487 and Enable the Operator to Manually Adjust the Discharge Chute from Left to Right)
• 100-5487 – Carriage Bolt (Assembled from Inside the Discharge Chute - Pointing Out - Retaining the Discharge Chute & Chute Handle to the Chute Ring Retainer)
• 3256-70 – Flat Washer (Assembled on the Outside Surface Against the Chute Handle & Discharge Chute and Supports Lock Nut 3296-47)
• 3296-47 – Lock Nut (Assembled Against Flat Washer 3256-70 and Retains the Discharge Chute & Chute Handle to the Chute Ring Retainer)
• 137-3012 – Plastite Washer Head Screw (Retains the Chute Ring/Retainer, Discharge Chute Seal and the Chute Detent Ring to Each other)
• 112-1546 – Chute Ring/Retainer (Assembled Above the Chute Seal and the Discharge Detent Ring, and Retains the Discharge Chute Via Side Fasteners - Carraige Bolt Fasten from Inside the Chute Out - Enable the Connection Between the Discharge Chute and the Chute Detent Ring)
• 114-3772 – Chute Ring Seal (Assembled Between the Detent Chute Ring and the Chute Ring/Retainer, Over the Upper Ring Retainer and Eliminates Snow Build Up in the Mechanical Components of the Discharge Chute) * Select Models Only - Review Model Fit Chart Associated to each Model Number
• 108-4874-03 – Upper Ring Retainer (One of a Two Piece Chute Retainer Clamp is the Upper of the Two Pieces and Retains the Chute Detent Ring Between the Upper and Lower Section)
• 32144-85 – Screw-HWH (Retains the Upper Ring Support/Retainer to the Lower Support/Retainer Clamping the Detent Chute Ring and Discharge Chute)
• 108-4922 – Chute Detent Ring (Assembled Between two Retaining Chute Retainers and Retains the Discharge Chute Via the Chute Ring/Retainer and the Appropriate Fasteners - Enables the Discharge Chute to Rotate)
• 108-4883-03 – Lower Ring Support/Retainer (One of a Two Piece Chute Retainer Clamp is the Lower of the Two Pieces and Retains the Chute Detent Ring Between the Upper and Lower Sections)
• 46-8091 – Screw-HWH (Retains the Lower Ring Support/Retainer using the Lower Fastner Holes to the Auger Housing)
• 108-4926 – Pawl-Detent (Assembled Between the two Retaining Chute Retainers and Retains Tension on the Detent Chute Ring via an Extension Spring to Keep it From Easily Rotating Left and Right by Itself) 
• 80-4600 – Spring-Extension (Retains Tension between the Detent Pawl and the Detent Ring Chute

 

Installation Directions 

(Main Discharge Chute 120-0132 + 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 or Battery.
• 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 and other Lower Chute Components - In Most Cases if Further Diagnosis is Need you will or May need to Remove the Plastic Engine Shrouds as well as Chute Ring Retaining Components Depending on Design Type - 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.
• Transfer or Assemble: The Old Deflector Chute and Different Hardware parts from the old deflector as needed.

 

C) Install the New Main Discharge Chute (120-0131) 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 Plastic Engine Shrouds or Bumpers as well as Chute Ring Retaining Components - 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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