Auger Shear Pin Replacement; Replacing Broken Shear Pin - Craftsman 536.886180 Operator's Manual

AUGER SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear pins
that are designed to break if an object becomes lodged in the
auger housing. Use of a harder grade shear pin will reduce the
protection provided by the shear pin.
WARNING: Do not go near the discharge chute or
auger when the engine is running. Do not run the
engine if any cover or guard is removed.
Under most circumstances, if the auger strikes an object which
could cause damage to the unit, the shear pin will break. This pro-
tects the gear box and other parts from damage.
The shear pins (A, Figure 19) are located on the auger shaft. Re-
place a broken shear pin as follows.
1. Tap out the broken shear pin with a pin punch.
2. Install a new shear pin and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the
cotter pin down.
IMPORTANT: Do not replace shear pins with anything
other than the correct grade replacement shear pin. Use
of bolts, screws, or harder grade shear pins can result in
equipment damage.
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A

Replacing Broken Shear Pin

Figure 19