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jgreen

Joined: Sep 9, 2003
Points: 149

installing Shear pins
Original Message Jan 1, 2005 8:00 pm

I need to replace the shear pins on my snowblower. The previous owner used hardened bolts

. I ordered a few replacements when I placed an order with Jacks Small Engine.

My question is this... The shear pin consisits of a bolt ,nut and a little coller. how do you correctly install this type of pin?

John
Scotts 21" self propelled mower
MTD 4.5 HP single stage snow thrower
Snapper 3 HP single stage snow thrower
Yardman 5HP two stage snowblower

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Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Joined: Mar 16, 2003
Points: 395

Re: installing Shear pins
Reply #10 Jan 5, 2005 11:03 am

The collar goes on the bolt first,then the bolt goes thru the shaft,then the nut.

Yup!

Mainly, it's a spacer to cover different sizes of shafts. The shear bolts are not always threaded completely.

Ken

jgreen

Joined: Sep 9, 2003
Points: 149

Re: installing Shear pins
Reply #11 Jan 5, 2005 1:05 pm

that makes sense. With out the spacer you wouldnt be able to tighten down the nut on a very narrow shaft.

thanks for the help

John
Scotts 21" self propelled mower
MTD 4.5 HP single stage snow thrower
Snapper 3 HP single stage snow thrower
Yardman 5HP two stage snowblower

Replies: 10 - 11 of 11