Craftsman Shear Pin

The shear pin’s purpose is to stop the engine when it is broken. If the machinery hits something hard, the shear pin will break. This prevents injuries that could be fatal. If something large or small becomes clogged or jammed in the auger, the shear pin is meant to snap in half, rendering the auger useless. This happens once the auger reaches a certain point in pressure load, which also prevents damage to the rest of your equipment. The auger part of your machinery cannot turn without a shear pin. Since the purpose of the shear pin is to break on impact, it's a good idea to have several of these on hand for quick replacements. There’s nothing like having your equipment break down in the middle of a job. Repair is simple. Just remove the broken shear pin, line up the auger’s holes, and insert your new shear pin. Use the cotter pin to secure your shear pin. This genuine OEM auger shear pin works in conjunction with small engine equipment with augers made by Craftsman, Cub Cadet, MTD, Troy-Built, Yard Machines, and Yard-Man. This part is sold individually. Consider also ordering an MTD Pin-Bow Tie Cotter or retaining clip.

Note: This is a quantity of 1 shear pin only. For kit of 4 shear pins with retainers, order OEM-738-04155

A shear pin or shear bolt is specially made to provide auger connection to the shaft. When a foreign object comes in contact with the machine's moving part, the shear pin will break away. By doing so, the snowblower's auger system, as well as the gearbox, is safe from sustaining damage. This unique function of a shear pin means that it will need to be replaced sooner or later. To keep the shear pin in place, a retainer is inserted through. In some cases, when you hit a hard object, the retainer will bend and also need to be replaced. Replacement is easy. First, turn off the snowblower and let its engine cool down. Then, locate the bolts and remove them using a wrench. Insert the replacement. Make sure to align it properly. For replacement shear pins with retainers, you can get this genuine MTC replacement. It is compatible with snowblower models from MTD, Craftsman, Huskee, Yard-Man, Cub Cadet, Yard Machines, and Troy-Bilt snowblowers. These shear pins are original MTD-made products. Four shear pins with four retainers are included.