Problem with Toro Quick Stick (Chute) Not Locking 

I have a toro power max 826(only one season on it) and ran into the exact same problem two days ago,a week ago i used it was slightly above the freezing mark and very wet snow, two days ago the temperature got very cold and the stick will no longer lock, the chute swings whatever direction it wants, i found the problem to be the chute assembly itself, i loosened the top plastic cover near the chute and push it out of the way(one screw on top), inside there is a spring loaded latch that locks a gear in place, that latch was frozen in the open position so the gear and chute swung freely, i thawed it and it locked back in place, i lubed it with fluid film to stop water getting in it and its working fine now, just thought i would put that out there, i checked all cables and they were operating freely

My toro is doing the same thing with my Chute not locking into place 🤬 thanks for these ideas guys to try and remedy the situation

Use silicone spray lubricant on every moving part. It helps with ice freezing on moving parts.

Came across the chute problem first time this fall when taking it out of the shed to check it out. What I’ve found so far is the chute lever itself, the lock release button sticks. I took the lever out completely and used it. No cables attached. The button sticks down. I ordered a new handle. We’ll see how that works. I did clean and lubricate the handle and did not work. It’s like the lever inside the chute handle is swollen and no longer free to move.

All you have to do it loosen the nut and bolt attached on top of the chute, press down blue lever and lift up chute with right hand until teeth is inserted with other, tilt head to see what your doing once it’s in your going to have to re tighten nut and bolt

Has anyone had an issue with the Chute not adjusting Up or down? Mine turns right and left and locks in place just fine. But There isn't an adjustment for getting the chute to work up and down.

Was that the surface of the sun at the end ?

my chute won't lock into place, period....goes where ever it wants which of course is straight ahead mostly. I had to run it one hand on blower and one hand on chute. I was hoping you would shed light on that.

I have the 1028 and was wondering if you are supposed to push the blue button when adjusting chute angle or just press the blue button when turning the chute from side to side.

This video doesn't tell you anything!

The shute on mine stiffly goes down and then cant go back up at all...when it's back in the garage it works fine. Any suggestions? I've sprayed the lines...not working

My chute won’t move up and down

My QXE 824 has done that from day one. The chute swings back and forth and will not lock in place. It has only been used twice. Kind of disappointing.