Medium
1-2 hours
This genuine manufacturer-supplied part is specially made for use with MTD and Troy-Bilt chippers. It is an identical replacement for a missing or a faulty blade that was included with a new unit. The blade is utilized to cut the grass, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component. Keep in mind this high-quality part is made of durable metal and is sold individually.
Blade-shredder 942-0571
OEM part for: MTD
Part Number: 942-0571
$37.73
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This Blade-shredder will fit the following 2440 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chipper / Shredder Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 742-0571
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Repairing my chipper/shredder was easier than I expected.
The part was an exact replacement and was installed easily.
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Blades worn
Robert - January 31, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, 1x2x8 to chock blade wheel
Disconnected spark plug, removed housing guards from both branch shredder and leaf shredder, removed blades (spacer on new one not necessary according to Craftsman notice), installed new ones, replaced housings, connected spark plug and ran engine. Will sharpen original blades and keep for emergency.
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Just wanted a second set of blades so that I always have a set ready to go
Roger - August 4, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Removed the shroud so that I could get to the bolts holding the blades on.
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Worn blades
Tim - December 7, 2020
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Blade cover disassembled blades replaced and reassembled
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Replaced all worn blades
Debra - February 10, 2020
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Hammer
Parts Used
1 opened machine to allow access to worn blades.
2 Required removal of a dozen nuts and bolts using socket and adjustable wrench.
individually removed each worn out blade and replaced it with the new one.
3 This machine had one mower type blade, four flailing blades and two chipper blades.
4 This returned the machine to like new behavior. I am extreemly happy with quality parts, fast delivery and excellent support.
2 Required removal of a dozen nuts and bolts using socket and adjustable wrench.
individually removed each worn out blade and replaced it with the new one.
3 This machine had one mower type blade, four flailing blades and two chipper blades.
4 This returned the machine to like new behavior. I am extreemly happy with quality parts, fast delivery and excellent support.
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Chipper didn't grind debris very well.
Greg - January 18, 2019
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed all sheet metal to get access to the blades. One of the blades was worn beyond sharpening. Removed old blade and installed new blade. Put machine back together and checked operation.
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+replace all blades
Jerolee - December 19, 2018
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
took the chipper apart, shroud, and blades, replaced cutter blades reassembled shroud. 88years old, down on my knees in the dirt. After 3 minutes every muscle and joint screaming out, " Stop---quit===go find your chair. But I got it done, and the chipper works. Praise God!!!!
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Dull chipper blades
keith - July 8, 2016
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen wrenches, hammer
1. Removed bolts to reveal shredder blade.
2. removed chipper chute to obtain access to chipper blades.
3. Replace blades.
4. Sharpened flail blades.
5. Reassembled.
2. removed chipper chute to obtain access to chipper blades.
3. Replace blades.
4. Sharpened flail blades.
5. Reassembled.
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Broken shredder screen, dull shredder and two chipper blades
Gene - May 31, 2016
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen wrenches
Removed two screen pins and screen
Removed chipper chute
Removed bolts surrounding chipper/shredder housing
Separated chipper/shredder housing assemblies
Removed shredder blade center bolt
Removed two shredder blade side bolts
Removed two bolts on each of the chipper blades
Reversed the removals to install chipper blades,shredder blade and shredder screen
Removed chipper chute
Removed bolts surrounding chipper/shredder housing
Separated chipper/shredder housing assemblies
Removed shredder blade center bolt
Removed two shredder blade side bolts
Removed two bolts on each of the chipper blades
Reversed the removals to install chipper blades,shredder blade and shredder screen
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