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
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This part will fit the following 2860 machines
MTD
Troy-Bilt
Yard Machines
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
Husky
Yard Man
This 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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Broken shredder screen, dull shredder and two chipper blades
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen wrenches
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
+replace all blades
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Blades worn
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, 1x2x8 to chock blade wheel
Dull blades
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Impact wrench
Parts Used
Worn blades
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Just wanted a second set of blades so that I always have a set ready to go
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Above parts worn worn out.
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Chipper blades dull.
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen Wrench
Parts Used
Dull chipper blades
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen wrenches, hammer
2. removed chipper chute to obtain access to chipper blades.
3. Replace blades.
4. Sharpened flail blades.
5. Reassembled.
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