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Are all snow blower shear pins the same?
All two-stage snow blowers have at least one shear pin on each side of the auger gear case. A shear pin is different from a regular bolt because it is designed to break, or “shear,” which in this case is a good thing.
How many shear pins are in a snowblower?
Typically, two shear pins (shear bolts) connect the auger to the auger shaft. They feature specially designed grooves, allowing them to snap if there’s too much torque.
What is a shear pin made of?
A shear pin could potentially be made from any material although metal is the most common. When making a metal object for a mechanical application, an alloy and tempering is usually selected to make the construction resistant to damage.
How do you replace a pin on a snowblower Auger?
– Locate the chute deflector cable mounting bracket on the discharge chute. – Turn the two nuts at the chute cable mount counterclockwise until loose. – Adjust the cable mount nuts so the cable end moves up closer to the discharge deflector if you want to raise the discharge chute.
How to replace snowblower Auger?
Single stage. A single stage snow blower is one of the smallest models available.
How to grease snowblower Auger?
Grease. Ariens recommends Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease Part 00036800 or an equivalent for greasing its snowblowers. You will need three 3-oz. cartridges of Stens when you are removing and regreasing the snowblower. You must order Stens from your local Ariens dealer. If you decide to look for another type of grease, you might want to try Lithium
How to replace snowblower shear pins?
Your snow blower’s shear pins are designed to break (or “shear”) when a piece of debris gets stuck in the auger housing. The shear pins break to disconnect the augers from the main auger shaft and protect the rest of the snow blower from suffering any damage that could be caused by the debris being lodged in the auger housing.