Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

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 I came across this interesting review while searching for info on shear bolts. "Level of Expertise Intermediate", He wrote the following:  I could not find any reference to SNOW BLOWER SHEER PINS in your SNOW BLOWER ACCESSORIES lists. WHY NOT ? ? ? I did do an additional search and your web site did then bring up the Sheer Pins. Sheer pins are a consumable item. I've found, when using my snow blower, that i use approximately two sheer pins per day, sometimes more. These items are essential to proper operation of snow blowers. Lowes should list these sheer pins with Lowes Snow Blower accessories. Thanks for hearing me out.

Couldn't agree more with the remarks about greasing the shafts and spinning them. Not sure if this is important but the manual on my machine lists a torque specification for the shear bolts at 11 ft/lb. With regard to the Toro-Their design allows for the slippage of the belt before the pin lets go. I have a neighbor who jammed a newspaper and the belt slipped to the extent it started to smoke. I think I would rather pay for a pin than a belt. It's also a lot easier to change a pin than a belt. Marc