Toro OEM 138-3611-01 Discharge Chute

 

This genuine Toro OEM 138-3611-01 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: 138-3611-01, 138 3611 01, 138361101
• 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 Standard Power Max® & E-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 37798, 37799, 37802, 37805, 37807, 38812, 38814, 38819)

 

E - POWER MAX Series – Model Numbers – (* Model Numbers 31875, 39924, 39925, 39926, 39926T)

 

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.

 

• 138-3615-01 – Deflector-Chute (Upper deflector- controls the up & down trajectory)
• 138-3671 – Gasket, Deflector (prevents leakage and helps proper fit) 
• 138-3612-01 – Bracket, Spring (Mounts Using the Discharge Chute Deflector Center Mounting Hole) 
• 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)
• 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)
• 138-8493 – Spring, Chute (Upper tension/return, Model Dependent) 
  
• 138-0689 - Phillips Head Screw (Retains the Cable Eyelet to the Deflector Chute Installed from Inside Out on the Deflector Chute) 
• 138-3678 - Spacer (Inserts into the Eyelet of the Cable on the Outside of the Deflector Chute giving the Cable Eyelet Additional Support and Eliminating Cable Play or Slop) 
• 137-3094 - Nylon Lock Nut - Plastic (Retains the Eyelet End of the Cable Via the Bolt)

 

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.

 

• 138-3608 - Guide-Chute (Helps Guide the Chute Ring - Bolts Directly on the Snow Blower Auger Cover that Bolts Directly to the Snowblower Auger)
• 114-3751 – Plastite 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)
• 32144-4 — 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)
• 138-3606 – Face Gear Mount (Retains the Face Gear to the Chute Gear Mount and Chute Support Post)
• 138-3607 – 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)
• 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.
• 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)
• 138-3627 – 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)
• 136-7191 – Clamp-Cable (Retains the Control Cable to the Cable Clamp Weldment Bracket on the Discharge Chute)
• 137-3043 – 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 138-3611-01 + 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.

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

 

• 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.
  

 

B) 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 

 

C) 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.

 

• Set the deflector to a mid-position before disassembly to reduce spring tension.
• Remove the deflector mounting hardware (carriage bolts, and flange nuts). Note spring and spring/bracket orientation before taking it apart.
• Replace the 138-3671 gasket if torn, missing, or stuck to the chute—this prevents snow leakage and helps proper alignment.
• Install the new 138-3615-01 deflector and tighten hardware evenly. Do not overtighten—binding usually means misalignment or pinched gasket.
• Cycle the deflector through its full range and confirm it moves smoothly and holds position.
• If the deflector won’t move from the handle, inspect cable routing and retention (cable clamp/anchor) and replace worn parts as needed.
  

 

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 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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