Replacing shear pins on a snowblower when they're stuck
Channel: Rob Withoff
Date: 2023-04-08

Bought a used snowblower, and I've been fixing it up to try and combat this brutal winter we've been facing this year. 

Shear pins are an intentional design flaw. They're considered "consumable" as part of operating a snowblower with an auger, and I don't think I've gone a winter without replacing them at least once, and usually several times a season, usually when it's bloody cold and uncomfortable. 

It's a very good idea to get a few of them before the season starts so you don't run out when the hardware store is closed and the roads are undriveable. They can seem like a PITA, but they will save you from considerably more expensive repairs. 
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