FDT snowblower chute removal

[ss74nova 6]

FDT snowblower chute removal

Is there any way to remove the chute so I can fit it in my car ? The blower would be a FDT single belt 36".

It looks like the only thing that holds it on is a metal tab on the rear of the chute, but it is welded in place. I would have to bend the tab back possibly.

Has anyone ever done this ? Don't want to break anything, but would like to transport one in my car. Better gas mileage than my truck at 8 mpg.

Thanks

[Rigger9020 13]

Yes you can, only bent it enough to remove chute. I remove my chute on my 42" RBT blower each year for storage.

Good luck Mike

[Brettw 1,134]

I know if you bend it just a bit it will come off. I know because mine must have been bent just a tad and I literally blew it off this winter blowing snow.

[rokon2813 272]

I might be mistaken, but I thought there was a notch, if you unhooked the rope or cable you could turn it around to the notch ??

Gonna have to go look now. LOL

[MikeES 458]

All of the throwers that I have/had (5), all have the notch

[rokon2813 272]

Yeah I looked, both of mine do too :D

It's in the center front, the rope / cable won't let you point the chute at yourself. ;)

Now everyone is going to go look, especially Brett and Rigger )

[Talntedmrgreen 1,980]

quote:Originally posted by rokon2813

I might be mistaken, but I thought there was a notch, if you unhooked the rope or cable you could turn it around to the notch ??Gonna have to go look now. LOL

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id="quote">This is the correct way to remove a chute. Turn and lift. EZ cheezy.

[ss74nova 6]

Thanks guys! I would have never known. I looked at my 3 belt blower & there was a big notch in the front staring me in the face!

Maybe I can cram a blower in the back seat of my little Plymouth Neon if I find one locally. Trunk opening is too small. 33 mpg is better than 8 mpg in my truck.

[Mike_H 92]

I have a 36" FDT single belt blower...Missing the hitch though. I'd ship it right to your house, if you are looking for one.

[ss74nova 6]

Thanks Mike. I don't need one right now. My 3 belt blower works good enough. Just looking for a decent one to upgrade. Trying to keep the cost down with no shipping cost, so I was looking locally first. Curious to what you have though. Send me a PM with pics & price when you get a chance. Thanks.