Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an original replacement part manufactured for use with snowblowers. The special handle knob is used to secure the handles and to adjust the position of the handles. This handle knob is available as an individual replacement part, please note two are required.
Knob, Handle, 3/8, Tri-point, 532178899
OEM part for: Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan, Jonsered
Part Number: 532178899
$8.71
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Compatibility
This Knob, Handle, 3/8, Tri-point, will fit the following 543 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Husqvarna
Craftsman
Poulan
Jonsered
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 178899
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missing parts
Jim - March 18, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Put the knob handle on and attached the clean out tool.
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lower handle broken
Tom - March 12, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
removed wires and cable from broken handle
blocked up snowblower - removed wheels
removed old handle - compared with new part to insure holes and bends lined up
Install new handle lower assembly
install old handle upper assembly
confirm hardware installed correctly all bolts tight
install wheels
remove blocks
proceed to snowblowing
blocked up snowblower - removed wheels
removed old handle - compared with new part to insure holes and bends lined up
Install new handle lower assembly
install old handle upper assembly
confirm hardware installed correctly all bolts tight
install wheels
remove blocks
proceed to snowblowing
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old knob broke
Urban - December 5, 2018
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, none
Parts Used
just put the new knob on
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Many problems: the drive and auger wouldn't engage, not scraping down to the driveway, two broken knobs, extremely worn skids, rusted chute at the bottom making it hard to rotate
Todd - November 12, 2017
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
- Handle Knob - 532185577
- Bar, Scraper (measures 26-1/2 - 532404932
- Right Hand Skid Plate - 532436125
- Plate Skid - 532174762
- Spring, Brake - 532178828
- Knob, Handle, 3/8, Tri-point, - 532178899
- Traction Drive Spring - 532180926
- Spring, Auger Control - 532178669
- Impeller Belt - 532408010
- Rubber Wheel Plate - 532435789
- V-Belt, Traction - 532416954
- Idler Spring - 532414557
- Chute - 585056901
I replaced lots of parts using multiple tools. The only problems I had was due to rusted fasteners. I had a great experience with eReplacementParts my order arrived very fast including one part (the chute assembly) all pieces fit perfect. I did a major overhaul now the blower is running great.
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