Medium
1-2 hours
This is a genuine Troy-Bilt replacement part. The shredder blade is designed by the manufacturer for use in chippers and shredders. This part is made of metal, and is placed in the impeller assembly as the active cutting implement. You may require a wrench, pliers, and Allen key when replacing this item. This part is sold individually.
Shredder Blade 742-04050-0637
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet
Part Number: 742-04050-0637
$43.72
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This Shredder Blade will fit the following 119 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Cub Cadet
- MTD
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Chipper / Shredder
This part replaces obsolete part #: 942-04050 ((Not Shown)), 742-04050
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Shredder blade was worn badly
Mark - May 27, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Impact wrench
Parts Used
Remove outer housing (4 nuts on studs)
Used impact wrench to remove 3/8 bolt that holds the blade on
Install new blade and tighten bolt securely
Install outer housing
Used impact wrench to remove 3/8 bolt that holds the blade on
Install new blade and tighten bolt securely
Install outer housing
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All the blades needed sharpening, ordered new to have on hand when existing wear out.
Ron - May 25, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Wrench Set, ellen wrench
Parts Used
Removed chipper intake to get access to screw heads,flipped up guard to get wrench on nuts unscrewed fasteners, removed blades, sharpened blades and reinstalled opposite of removal.
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Worn shredder blade needed to be replaced.
Gene - January 19, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Allen head wrench
Parts Used
1. Unbolted and removed 6 nuts from captive bolts on blade side of housing.
2. Unbolted and removed 2 nuts from captive bolts on support bracket siding of housing.
3. Tilt back housing until the support bracket holes are clear of the captive bolts.
4. When the housing assembly becomes free, lift assembly away and set aside.
5. Remove the backing plate.
6. On the blade, rotate it until Allen head wrench can access center of counter sunk bolts and half inch socket wrench can access nut behind blade.
7. Loosen and remove each countersunk bolt after immobilizing blade
8. With blade immobilized, remove center bolt
9. Assembly of blade and housing is opposite of removal.
10. Tighten all bolts securely.
2. Unbolted and removed 2 nuts from captive bolts on support bracket siding of housing.
3. Tilt back housing until the support bracket holes are clear of the captive bolts.
4. When the housing assembly becomes free, lift assembly away and set aside.
5. Remove the backing plate.
6. On the blade, rotate it until Allen head wrench can access center of counter sunk bolts and half inch socket wrench can access nut behind blade.
7. Loosen and remove each countersunk bolt after immobilizing blade
8. With blade immobilized, remove center bolt
9. Assembly of blade and housing is opposite of removal.
10. Tighten all bolts securely.
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replace blade set
larry - June 10, 2021
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Hard
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
The design of the equipment, literally requires totally disassembly of unit to get access to blades The chute and leaf hopper. It does make it simpler to take both apart and replace all blades at same time. This allows free access to all fasteners
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bent blades
Jose - January 11, 2021
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
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Flail blades were old and needed replaced and same for shredder blade
William - November 20, 2018
Tool Type
Chipper Shredder
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Allen wrench
Removed casing that covers blade assembly removed flail blades and shredder blade. All very simple, just make sure you have the right sockets and allen wrenches. All in all real simple.
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