Easy
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine replacement part manufactured for use with chipper/shredders from Craftsman. This part connects to the impeller, which shreds or cuts debris into smaller pieces. You made need a allen wrench, socket set, and a wrench set to replace this part. This chipper blade is made of metal and sold individually.
Blade-chipper 981-0490
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Husky, Yard Man
Part Number: 981-0490
$30.75
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This Blade-chipper will fit the following 2860 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
MTD
Troy-Bilt
Yard Machines
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
Husky
Yard Man
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Chipper / Shredder Parts
- Log Splitter Parts
- Vacuum Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 781-0490
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Part still available, AMAZING!!!!
Everything was so easy and the part fit. Really amazing as the chipper is 33 yrs old and the part was updated but still available.
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April 29, 2023
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This blade was the exact replacement.
The blade was exactly the same as the original only not broken! The fit was perfect and retained important balance.
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November 15, 2021
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THE right parts
the right parts at a great price when a lot of other part places were charging much more for the small blades
Walter -
June 10, 2021
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Speedy Delivery, Mister McFeely!
Despite the warning about possible delays in delivery time, there were none. The parts arrived on the normal time schedule. And they work just fine!
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July 24, 2020
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Broken shredder screen, dull shredder and two chipper blades
Gene - May 31, 2016
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
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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+replace all blades
Jerolee - December 19, 2018
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
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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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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Dull blades
Don - October 24, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Impact wrench
Parts Used
I had the original blades resharpened! One of the "new" blades had nicks on it,so I did not put them on. I will have to have it reground also.
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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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Just wanted a second set of blades so that I always have a set ready to go
Roger - August 4, 2017
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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Above parts worn worn out.
JERRY - February 15, 2017
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Replaced the worn out parts! Great replacements!
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Chipper blades dull.
Daniel - September 6, 2016
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen Wrench
Parts Used
R&R dull, chipped inserts, installed new ones (after light honing).
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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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