Part Location Diagram of 731-08171 MTD Snow Blower Shave Plate
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Snow Blower Shave Plate 731-08171

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP10005729
Part Number:
731-08171
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This part is sourced from the original manufacturer and is intended to be used with snowthrowers from MTD, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, and Cub Cadet. The shave plate attaches to the bottom rear of the snowthrower\\\'s auger housing. This item wears down over time because it is used to scrape against the ground to gather snow into the auger as the machine moves forward. The shave plate is sold individually.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Craftsman
  • Cub Cadet
  • MTD
  • Yard Machines
  • Troy-Bilt
  • Yard Man
This part works with the following products:
  • Snow Blower
Part# 731-08171 replaces these:
731-08171, 731-08171-CM,

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Have a craftsman snow thrower with the same part num. Will this work
Wayne For model number 247.88780 - February 7, 2022

Hello Wayne, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is Part Number:731-08171. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Shave plate was worn down

Lloyd from Dearborn Heights, Michigan

7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
731-08171
Very simple fix with just a socket and ratchet. The holes on the new shave plate lined up perfectly. Took about 10 minutes to get the old one off and the newone back on. If you do need to replace this part ereplacements also has a video on youtube if you aren\'t quite sure how to do it. Great price also for the part.
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Shave plate needed to be replaced

Jerome from Chicago, Illinois

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
731-08171
I just looked at the part and saw that it fit on the frame of the machine(not to mention it looked identical), saw how it was attached. Scrolled a line before loosening the plate, loosened the old worn shave plate, attached replacement piece using scroll line as position, had to enlarge the slots where the bolts attach thru the plate,tigh tened them bolts down. And all none too quick, for 12 hours later, I was blowing the snow off the sidewalks and driveways in my neighborhood. What an easy repair.
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Worn paddle and broken scrape plate

John from Lansdale, Pennsylvania

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
731-08171, 753-06469
Unbolted scraping plate,installed new one.
Unbolted one paddle,installed new one and repeated for the second one.
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Snow blower would not glide through the snow could not push it through the snow

Salvatore from Joliet, Illinois

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Parts Used:
731-08171, 753-06469
Replace the parts that I ordered that were bad and everything came out fine
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Worn shave plate

Karen from GERMANTOWN, Wisconsin

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
731-08171
Removed the old shave plate and installed the new one. It was very simple.
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Nothing.

Kenneth from STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
731-08171, 712-04064, 710-0134
Took like 5 min. The rep I talked to was great and knowledgeable. Easy transaction. Thanks.
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Shave plate wore out

Glenn from Minot, North Dakota

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
Parts Used:
731-08171
Removed old plate and installed new one. Took out 4 old bolts and put in 4 new bolts it was much easier than I thought it would be.
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Shave plate worn out due to proper use

Dean from BLOOMINGDALE, Illinois

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
731-08171
Remove 4 nuts.
Remove worn shave plate.
Replace new shave plate on old caridge bolts.
Replace 4 nuts on old caridge bolts.
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Shave plate replace

Gary from Cheyenne, Wyoming

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set
Parts Used:
731-08171
Took old plate off put new plate on
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Shave plate was worn down from use; the plate is reversible, but I had already reversed the plate and both sides were worn

P. from Lansing, Michigan

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
731-08171
The shave plate is held on by 4 square-collared bolts.
I removed the nuts from the bolts, pulled out the bolts, removed the worn shave plate.
I then reversed the order of the steps to install the new shave plate.
Since the bolts and nuts were rusted from use and the elements,
I replaced all 4 nuts and bolts with new ones.
I purchased those at a nearby bolt and screw supply store for less than $2.
The same bolts on eReplacement Parts
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP10005729
Manufacturer Part Number: 731-08171
Brand Model Number Description
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Cub Cadet 1X21-INCHHP Snow Blower - 1x 21-Inch Hp (31as2s5c710) (2017)
Cub Cadet 1X21-INCHLHP Snow Blower - 1x 21-Inch Lhp (31pm2t6c710) (2019)
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