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.
Shave Plate 731-08171
OEM part for: MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt
Part Number: 731-08171
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This Shave Plate will fit the following 207 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Snowblower Parts
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Worn paddle and broken scrape plate
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Unbolted one paddle,installed new one and repeated for the second one.
Shave plate needed to be replaced
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Awl
Parts Used
Worn shave plate
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Shave plate was worn down
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Shave plate was worn down from use; the plate is reversible, but I had already reversed the plate and both sides were worn
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
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
Shave plate wore out
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Snow blower would not glide through the snow could not push it through the snow
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Scraper blade worn down.
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Shave plate replace
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Shave plate was ground down to much
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
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