Hardware Pack 689-00636 Replacement for CUB Cadet Bagger Boot 42 46 System Double Lower Chute Mounting Rod and Leaf Collection System

What It Is

This hardware pack (689-00636) includes the mounting rod, clips, and fasteners needed to attach the lower chute on a Cub Cadet bagger boot for 42- and 46-inch decks, specifically for the double-bagger system and leaf collection system. It’s a repair kit for worn or lost hardware that secures the boot to the mower deck.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Make/Model: Cub Cadet 42" and 46" deck models with the double-bagger boot system (e.g., XT1, XT2, XT3 series, and some RZT or Z-force models).
• OEM Part: 689-00636 is the genuine Cub Cadet number; this is an aftermarket replacement, so verify your original part number.
• Check before buying: Measure the diameter of your original mounting rod (should be ~5/16") and the distance between the two mounting holes on the bagger boot (typically 2.5" center-to-center). Confirm your bagger boot uses a single lower chute rod (not a separate left/right setup).
• Does NOT fit: 50" or 54" deck systems, single-bagger boots, or older non-Cub Cadet baggers.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Zinc-plated steel rod resists rust better than plain steel. Clips are spring steel—bendable but hold tight.
• Installation: Easy—slide rod through boot holes, snap clips over ends. No tools needed. Takes under 5 minutes.
• Common gotcha: The rod length is fixed (~10"). If your boot mounting holes are wider apart, it won’t fit. Measure before buying.
• Missing parts: Pack includes rod, two clips, and two washers. If you need bolts or nuts, buy separately.

Should You Buy It

If your bagger boot chute is loose or has fallen off because the original rod is bent, rusted, or lost, this $7 pack is a no-brainer fix. It’s perfect for DIYers with a Cub Cadet 42/46 double-bagger system who want a quick, cheap repair without buying a whole boot assembly. Avoid if your bagger uses a different mounting style or you need hardware for a single-bagger setup.