Part Location Diagram of TC-31588 MTD PLATE-LOCK
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PLATE-LOCK TC-31588

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP18503946
Part Number:
TC-31588
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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Craftsman
  • Cub Cadet
  • Tecumseh
  • MTD
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Snow Blower
Part# TC-31588 replaces these:
31588, TC-31588,

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Muffler was loose and blowing behind between block and muffler.

Norman from Raymond, New Hampshire

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
TC-35056, TC-31588
Took off shield 4 screw\'s. Then took muffler off 2 bolt\'s 1/2 \" and locking plate used punch to move tab\'s so you can get to bolt\'s with socket. 1 7/16\" bolt on top. Removed
old muffler no gasket witch I thought was odd it\'s just a metal to metal fit.
Replaced shield and good to go.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP18503946
Manufacturer Part Number: TC-31588
Brand Model Number Description
Cub Cadet 1028 Snow Blower - Snow Thrower
Craftsman 143001000 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143001001 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143001002 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143001003 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143001101 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143001103 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143001105 Engine - 4-Cycle Engine
Craftsman 143008001 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143008501 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143009001 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143009003 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143009005 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143009007 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143009009 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143011002 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143011004 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143011101 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143011103 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143018501 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143019001 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143019003 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143019005 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143019007 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143019009 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143019011 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143021000 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143021101 Engine - Engine
Craftsman 143021103 Engine - Engine Made By Tecumseh
Craftsman 143028501 Engine - Engine