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2025/04/17 14:32:42 (permalink)
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Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem !

Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem !
So I have this friend with the Poulan Pro and the chute won't stay " Shut " .
So when I first looked at it, no problem , the screws need to be tightened ! Well of course the screws are rotted !
So I took sawzall and cut them off ! Then problem arose ! Just how in the world do you crank back that spring that supposed to hit the body of the mower ! Lots of mowers use this same part , must be a way to install it !
THANKS !
CAN'T UPLOAD PICTURES BECAUSE THERE TOO BIG !
I suspect this is a common problem , somebody has an idea to install it !
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/17 15:12:36 (permalink)
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    Grab the end of the spring with a needle nose pliers and pull it 
    into position.
     
    Depending on the set up you may also be able to use a metal coat hanger.
    Cut the hanger down, twist a tight circular end to slip over the spring end.
     
    Do the same for the other end but a much larger loop. This will be your handle
    to pull the hanger/spring end back into place...
     
     
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    post edited by SRTsFZ6 - 2025/04/17 15:15:15

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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/17 15:48:17 (permalink)
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    I tried grabbing with a small pair of vice grips . Not really a lot of room to manipulate. The spring is powerful .
    Like the metal coat hanger idea. See if that works. Need something that'll fit in that small space and powerful enough  !
    Thanks !
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/18 07:18:46 (permalink)
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    I use the coat hanger trick for rider deck, tension, MAIN, LARGE springs..
     
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/18 07:47:56 (permalink)
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    So how do you make this tool out of a metal coat hanger ?
    Thanks !
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/18 11:22:57 (permalink)
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    Fold over about 1.5" from the working end to a "U shape".
    Now twist that end around itself making a loop (use pliers or a vise.
     
    Same thing for your hand but a much larger opening for your hand to grab..
     
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/18 11:34:37 (permalink)
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    Thanks!
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/18 11:35:52 (permalink)
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    Yepper, you'll have WAY MORE leverage..
     
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    Re: Poulan Pro High Wheel mower Chute problem ! 2025/04/18 14:30:28 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby SRTsFZ6 2025/04/18 14:53:12
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    So I was thinking, maybe if I grabbed half of a classic brass door hinge , I could put the spring end thru one end and use the rest as a handle ! Nope ! But I started really looking there isn't any room . So I took a large screw driver and basically forced the end of the spring into place! Worked just fine !
    Thanks everyone anyhow !
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