Rocky7722

Well I took Jim's advice and went from the back side of the snowthrower.  Appears the same engineer that designed Jim's snowblower also designed the Craftsman.  After removing the drive belt from the rear pulley, I removed the center bolt holding the pulley on the end of the shaft.  I then loosened the rear bearing holder and was able to move the entire assembly forward (after removing bolts on the front auger bearing cups).  Much easier than trying to remove the spring pins. 

Jim thanks for the advice it was right on.

Rocky

Jim,

Thanks for the info - I'll give that a try.  I did look at the parts breakdown and it appears that the shaft for the auger slides off when you remove the spring pins but there's also a key in the shaft as you described.  Guess there's no easy way is there?  I do know that I've told my wife to stay off the power equipment - every time she tries to help, it costs me time and money.  At least she's out there trying to help!!!

Thanks,

Rocky

I am disappointed to hear that removing the rolled spring pins doesn't allow the removal of the auger assembly - I have a brand new Craftsman 42" snowblower attachment on a 26 hp tractor and my wife picked up an electrical cord that ripped the shaft out of the bearing cap.  All seems to be intact except that I need to get the shaft back into the bearing cap.  I've unbolted both bearing caps and the upper brace that connects to the auger gear box and thought I only had to press out the rolled pins to remove the auger - not so????  If anyone knows for sure please respond as I am planning to try to pull these pins but won't bother if it won't do the trick.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Rocky