Toro OEM 136-6580-01 Discharge Chute

 

This genuine Toro OEM 136-6580-01 Discharge Chute restores optimal snow throwing performance when your original chute shows signs of damage, wear, 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: 136-6580-01, 136 6580 01, 136658001
• 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 HD®, Power TRX® & Multi Force Att.® 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 38830, 38840, 38841, 38842, 38843, 38844, 38850, 38855, 38860, 38865)

 

POWER TRX Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 38870, 38875, 38890, 38891)

 

Multi-Force Snowblower Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 78598)

 

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.

 

1-A) Deflector Mounting / Seal or Gasket Parts

* Requires the Same Mounting Parts (Hardware and Seal) for Mounting Both Upper and Lower Discharge Chute Deflector To each Other as Well as the Lower Chute Deflector to the Main Discharge Chute or Chute Stack - QTY is based off both Discharge Chute Deflector Sections (Upper & Lower).

 

• 138-3671 – Gasket, Deflector (prevents leakage and helps proper fit - assembled below the Deflector Hinge) - Qty 2 for Both Sections Upper and Lower
• 135-1929 – Bolt, Carriage (Retains Upper and Lower Discharge Chute Deflectors to Each other as well as the Lower Discharge Chute Deflector to the Main Discharge Stack using the Hinged Carriage Bolt Holes - all Carriage Bolts should be Assemble Inside -Out of the Chute Component Parts) - Qty 6 for Both Sections Upper and Lower
• 138-0719 – Nut, Hex Flange (Retains Upper and Lower Discharge Chute Deflectors to Each other as well as the Lower Discharge Chute Deflector to the Main Discharge Stack using the Hinged Carriage Bolt Holes - all Carriage Bolts should be Assemble Inside - Out, nut on the outside of Chute Component Parts) - Qty 6 for Both Sections Upper and Lower
• 139-1564 – Upper Chute Deflector - Fastens Above the Lower Chute Deflector) Qty 1
• 136-6582-01 – Lower Chute Deflector or Middle Chute ASM (Referred to by Toro as the Middle Chute ASM - Fastens Between the Upper Chute Deflector and the Lower Discharge Chute Stack) Qty 1
  

 

1-B) Chute / Deflector Control Cable Area Hardware & Linkage

* Parts in the Reference below May not Directly Fasten to the Lower Deflector Chute 136-6582-01 - and Primarily Used to Attach the Upper Deflector and Main Discharge Chute (Cable and Linkage Items Used to Curl the Two-Piece Deflector System)

 

• 136-6522 – Link-Deflector (connects control to deflector - Link to the Upper Chute Deflector and to the Main Discharge Chute Stack Weldment Bracket - Retain the Chute Control Cable Which Enable the Upper & Lower Discharge Chute Deflector to Pivot) Qty 1 * Excluding Mult-Force Model 78598
• 144-7766 – Link-Deflector (connects control to deflector - Link to the Upper Chute Deflector and to the Main Discharge Chute Stack Weldment Bracket - Retain the Chute Control Cable Which Enable the Upper & Lower Discharge Chute Deflector to Pivot) Qty 1 * Only Multi-Force Model 78598
• 138-0687 – Bushing-Pivot (Inserts into both Link Deflector holes Allowing the Deflector Link to Pivot) - Qty 2
• 138-0689 – Carriage Bolt (Retains the Pivot Bushings and the Deflector Link to the Upper Discharge Chute Deflector and the Discharge Chute Stack Weldment Bracket) Qty 2
• 137-3094 – Nut-Hex (Retains the Pivot Bushings and the Deflector Link to the Upper Discharge Chute Deflector and the Discharge Chute Stack Weldment Bracket) Qty 2
• 132-6915 – Spring-Extension (deflector return/assist spring - Fastens to the Deflector Link and Main Discharge Chute Stack Weldment Bracket) Qty 1
• 136-7191 – Clamp, Cable (Retains Control Cable to the Discharge Chute Cable Weldment Bracket) Qty 1
• 32144-85 – Hex Washer Head (Retains Control Cable and Cable Clamp to the Discharge Chute Deflector Weldment) Qty 1
• 138-0730 - Chute Control Cable (Control the Up and Down Adjustment of the Chute Deflector) * Excluding Multi-Force Model 78598

 

2) Main Discharge Chute Lower Mounting & Rotation

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

 

• 136-6515 - Guide-Chute (Helps Guide the Chute Ring - Bolts Directly on the Snow Blower Auger Cover that Bolts Directly to the Snowblower Auger)
• 136-6586 – Screw Grommet (Insert into the Auger Housing and Enables the Phillip Pan Head Screw 94-4496 to Thread into it and as it Does it Expands the Screw Grommet not Allowing it to be Pulled Back Out - Enabling the Discharge Chute to be Retained to the Chute Guide)
• 94-4496 – Phillip Pan Head Screw (Retains the Chute Guide to the Auger Housing Cover)
• 136-7199 - Shoulder Bolt (Retains the Discharge Chute/Weldment Bracket, Chute Gear [Enables the Chute Gear to Rotate] to the Chute Support Post)
• 106-4422 – Discharge Chute Weldment Bracket Spacer (Installed Between the Discharge Chute Weldment Bracket and the Chute Support Post) 
• 106-4472 — Chute Gear (Mounts to the Discharge Chute Weldment Bracket and the Chute Support Post via Shoulder Bolt 136-7199 Meshes [Enables the Chute Gear to Rotate] with Face Gear 106-4471) 
• 137-3089 — Lock Nut (Retains the Discharge Chute/Weldment Bracket, Chute Gear to the Chute Support Post)
• 46-6810 — Washer Head Bolt (Assembled in the top of the Chute Gear and Retains the Chute Gear to the Discharge Chute Weldment Bracket - Enable Discharge Chute and the Chute Gear to rotate together Via the Shoulder Bolt 136-7199)
• 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)
• 136-6517 – Face Gear Mount (Retains the Face Gear to the Chute Gear Mount and Chute Support Post)
• 136-6676 – Cable Anchor (Mount on the Front Left Face Gear Mount's Hole as you Stand Behind the Snowblower in the Operator Station - Retains the Chute Latch Cable)
• 136-7197 – Shoulder Bolt (Retains the Face Gear Mount/Clamp to the Chute Support Post)

• 137-3088 – Lock Nut (Retains the Face Gear Mount to the Chute Support Post)
• 136-6525 – 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.
• 137-3103 – Shoulder Bolt (Retains the Chute Latch and Torsion Spring Assembly to the Chute Support Post)
• 137-3089 – Lock Nut (Retains the Chute Latch and Torsion Spring Assembly to the Chute Support Post)
• 136-6672 – Discharge Chute Gear Cover (Mounts over The Discharge Chute Gear, Face Gear and Latch/Torsion Spring Components and Protects Against the Elements) 
• 137-3110 – Hex Washer Head Bolt (Retains the Discharge Chute Gear Cover to the Face Gear Mount)
• 136-7191 – Clamp-Cable (Retains the Control Cable to the Cable Clamp Weldment Bracket on the Discharge Chute)
• 32144-85 – Cable Clamp Screw (Retains the Control Cable to the Cable Clamp Weldment Bracket on the Discharge Chute)

 

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.

 

Installation Directions 

(Main Discharge Chute 136-6580-01 + 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.

- Removal & Installation of 136-6580-01 Discharge Chute

 

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).

 

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 Discharge Chute Weldment Bracket from the Chute Support Post - Allowing it to Lift Off with the Discharge Chute.
• Lift the Chute and Components off the Chute Ring Guide
• Inspect the Chute Ring, Chute Gear, Face Gear and Latch Components and Replace any Worn or Damaged Components.

 

Install the New Main Discharge Chute (138-3611-01) to the Lower Ring/Base

 

• Inspect the Chute Guide and clean debris from the mating surfaces.
• Set the new Chute onto the Chute Guide, ensuring it seats fully and evenly all the way around.
• Re-install the Center Shoulder Bolt in the center of the Chute Gear and Chute Gear Bushing to the Discharge Chute Weldment Bracket and Chut Support Post - 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 

 

- Removal & Installation of the Two - Piece Deflector Chute

 

Prep & Access

• Rotate the chute so you can access the deflector linkage comfortably.
• Take a visual Documentation of Parts (a quick phone photo helps).

 

Disconnect the Control Linkage

 

• Note routing/attachment of the deflector control cable and any clamp points - Detach Deflector Control Cable IF NOT ALREADY DONE (often the cable clamp can get bent or mispositioned).
• Unhook the Deflector Link by Removing the deflector pivot fasteners (Carriage Bolts, Pivot Bushings, Nuts) from the deflector as needed (retain hardware).
• If equipped, carefully relieve tension and remove the extension spring (don’t let it snap back).

 

Remove the Deflector Assembly

 

• Remove Hardware Carriage Bolts & Lock Nuts from the Deflectors Hinged Erea from the Upper and Lower Discharge Chute Deflector Assembly and Remove the Upper Discharge Chute Deflector. 
• Remove Hardware Carriage Bolts & Lock Nuts from the Deflectors Hinged Erea from the Lower Discharge Chute Deflector and the Main Discharge Chute or Stack Assembly and Remove the Lower Discharge Chute Deflector from the Main Discharge Chute/Stack. 

 

Inspect the “sandwich stack” - Gasket & Pivot Linkage & Hardware

 

• Inspect/replace the Pivot Bushings & Deflector Link if worn/ovalized (common).
• Inspect/replace Gaskets in Both the Upper and Lower Discharge Chute Deflectors (Replace If you see cracking, leakage, or misalignment)

 

Install the 136-6582-01 and Install 139-1564

 

• Install the New Lower Deflector and Gasket (If replacing) that was removed in Step 3.
• Install the New/Pre-Existing Upper Deflector and Gasket (If replacing) that was removed in Step 3.
• Install the new Deflector Link by Installing the deflector pivot fasteners (Carriage Bolts, Pivot Bushings, Nuts).
• Reconnect the Spring to the Deflector Link and the Discharge Chute Main Stack.
• Reconnect the Chute Control Cable by Inserting the Shoe or Hook into the Deflector Link using the Cable Clamp and adjust so the control has full range.

 

- Final Check & Adjustments

 

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 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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