This is an EXCELLENT explanation for why these shear pins are always breaking! Thank you for explaining the problem so well. 👍 now to try to find the stronger pins.
I do not think there is a more comprehensive video on shear bolts out there on TH-cam. Additionally any viewer watching this video will now realise why they were prematurely breaking their shear bolts just like our neighbour Ronnie before we started installed the proper ones on his 3 stage Cub Cadet. He used to shear the accelerator pin every snowfall because the dealer was selling him 2 stage shear bolts once he installed one of our 3 stage shear pins he has never had an issue yet. Very well done, i can tell that a lot of time went into researching this information hopefully the likes and comments reflect that effort!
@@EliminatorPerformance Wow ! this is confusing , glad young people are doing this. OK I have cub cadet 24 in got shears pins from Lowe"s Thanks I am ore confused than ever, but being older I will forget it anyways. lol Thanks
I really love all the technical info you give. My project started out as replacing the slotted spring pins holding the secondary auger to the drive shaft as they failed. this is the second time in 7 -10 years. I watched your videos on the differential repair to figure out how to disassemble the machine. I ended up finding 2 bent shear pins as well and a worn out skid shoe. The wrong or incorrectly used shear pins (I am still trying to figure out which so i can solve that as well) were the probable partial cause of the failure. 1 of the split pins had fallen out as well. You provide great information that is helping me repair my machine and get it back to a better place than it was even before the failure!
Thanks for the information. Paying attention to the small details matter. When you don't pay attention to the small things, that is when you are going to spend the most money. Keep up the good work. 😊👍🏿
I never have, and never will use a snowblower (live in Florida). But, I still found this interesting. You made me realize that when I order parts for my personal equipment, that I really need to research well the parts diagrams for my particular equipment so that I order the correct parts. Thanks man. I appreciate it. Hope you have a blessed week.
Yes definitely. As shown, I buy direct from MTD and I get the 50 packs to save a bit of money. I believe my cost is about $0.40 each, and they list for about $3.50 each, or I sell 4 for $10. I figure if I sell all those shear pins shown, I make a profit of about $550 which isn't bad.
Jake really put in the time and research on this one but those 3 blowers came in all at the same time just kind funny it lead into a great shear pin/bolt video.
Definitely not going that far Don lol I see a lot of MTD equipment, and had these 3 in the shop at the same time, so it made sense to film this one. Also, Ariens, Deere, Toro, and Husqvarna (to my knowledge) don't have the 3 stage snowblowers. I think it's just an MTD thing.
You should see the specific bolt for Honda plus anodized black with a good price tag also. Only problem we only got in one Honda so far and all pins and spares were ok.
@@waynestefinashen239 yes Wayne I'm well aware of Honda shear bolts lol as I was a Honda dealer for 35 years at my family business. It took me 2 years to talk my Dad into selling "that Japanese junk", and in 1985 he finally relented and he now always says "that's the best thing we ever did Don"! In 1996-97 Honda claimed that we were their largest selling snowblower dealer in the WORLD! We sold a TON of units those 2 years! .... they're still selling shear bolts for them lol. I retired from the business 2 years ago and now work from my place repairing equipment, 50 years with family was enough for me. P.S. - we were Honda's largest generator dealer in the 🌎 for a few years as well so let me know if you have any Honda questions 😁👍
Many thanks for this info, detailed video and also the written description. Well done. I have a 3-stage Craftsmen purchased last year and similar if not identical to the one in your video with an inoperative inner accelerator prop. I will be checking the shear pin or lack thereof this afternoon.
I have a 2016 Craftsman 2-stage and I've been using the 04124 shear pins. I've been going through them like crazy. Now I understand why. I'll be switching over to the 05273 pins right away!
Jake, very good explanation of a certainly confusing applications. I don’t know why MTD needs to make it so confusing. At least I still get to use the 710-0890 in my 1998 Mastercraft 10.5hp. Have a good week. Rick
Thanks Rick, and yes they're much stronger than these basic shear pins. Although I'd wager the new hex head GR8 shear pin might be stronger 💪 thanks for watching!
Rick your right appears confusing but using the proper shear pins saves a lot of aggravation especially when that back accelerator needs a shear pin installed it is a pain in the you know what to get all the holes aligned for installation of the shear pin.
Using the proper shear pins makes a big difference, our neighbour went through a lot on the 3rd stage until we gave him the proper 3rd stage shear pin.
Thanks for this comment you would not believe how much time was put into getting this video together. Jake likely spent at least 16 hours on research and editing to get this one up.
Lots of time spent researching which pins to use where, I wanted to get the video up so people who have 2015-2018 3 stage snowblowers know which pins to use. Thanks for watching!
Another excellent video. I hope you don't mind but I want to mention a Hackberry did to save a Bolens snowblower. This machine had snapped the drive chain because of the axle bushing wearing out which are impossible to find and are larger than the typical bronze bushings. I cut an old Craftsman snowblower up and used the bushings and piece about 6 inches square around the bushing which now is a bolted using Ariens hardware though that makes no difference. I also learned about chains and used one from a rusted out machine with a great chain after making a C-clamp press to put the chain back together because I'm cheap and couldn't wait for quick links. Hope that helps someone.
Thanks for the heads-up about the possible part number revision for 3-stage blowers. The PDF manuals still list the old part number for the pins but MTD's parts buying site lists the newer part number. I have both a two-stage from 2009 and a 3-stage from 2016. A couple years ago the 3-stage broke 2 pins and nearly broke 2 others. All I was doing was plowing into some deep snow. Guess now I know what the issue was! I have learned to hate 3-stage blowers, they just don't do anything compared to my trusty 2-stage.
Yea they're definitely worth upgrading, the cost is nearly the same I believe. My dealer prices are anyway.. I don't personally like them because they force snow into the smaller impeller. If MTD used a larger impeller like ariens 14" ones, I don't think it would be as bad.
Thank you for a Great video. I have a 1997 or 98 MTD snow blower. I have been told that they only made it for one year. Would this still use regular MTD parts ? My problem is when I use the electric start as soon as I plug in the power cord it starts turning over. The button doesn't do anything. Also what shear pins should I use. Thank you for all your helpful videos. I live in the U.S. in northern Indiana.
Google your model number and look for a parts diagram, those made in 97-98 would most likely use regular shear bolts, and would have a part number listed in the parts diagram. So follow the same steps searching MTD manuals, and you'll get the info you need. This shear pin change only applies to 2015-2018 models
Hello, thank you for your videos.Are the Toro Power Max snowblowers with hardened gears which need no shear pins as good as advertised?Also is the Anti Clogging System as good as advertised? Thank you for your reply!
Thank you for doing these videos. I just broke my first shear pin and I'm glad I watched your video! Very Easy to understand for us dumb people. So is the 3 and A markings specific to these strengths of pins?
If you have a 2015-2018 model 3 stage you use the #3 headed pins everywhere. 2019+ you use the hex headed A pins on the center, and the #3 pins on the outside
Only a professional like yourself could do this topic justice. I like that you got to the bottom of the problem and backed up with the facts. Nice job.
@@repairitdontwreckit4257 Thanks for that RIDWI you can not imagine the hours and hours that Jake spent on this video with all the research and editing.
So with all that said its safe to assume I can not use the 738-05273 "3" stage pins in my 2007 2 stage blower? Even though they look the same. But we`re not 100% sure of the 3 stage pins grade hardness.
That's correct, if you have a 2 stage, you should run the 2 stage pins (1.5" or 1.75"). The #3 headed shear pin is most definitely stronger, as it was manufactured as an upgrade to the weaker 2 stage pin. If you keep shearing pins, you could potentially use them as they measure the same, but it would be at your own risk.
I have a shear pin that looks like it’s stuck and the bolt head looks all deformed. It didn’t break yet and the auger doesn’t spin if I try to spin it with my hand. Is it okay to keep it in there or should I remove it? Any videos on how to remove it if it is stuck?
Have you ever seen major damage to the spinning blades from a customer bringing in a snowblower? Would hitting a hunk of ice cause some damage? I was driving my jeep thru the piles left on the side by the plow, I was trying to break them up so they would melt easier. I hit a big chunk of ice, the Jeep bounced in the air maybe a foot or two, and everything inside the Jeep was throw about, and it surprised me quite a bit, and the Jeep was fine through all that, my underware was another story 🤣
Yes unlike the Briggs and Stratton shear bolts, you can get these MTD ones almost anywhere. This video is mostly to explain the use of the #3 headed pin on 2015-2018 snowblowers with the 3rd stage, and the hex head pins on 2019+ accelerators.
Lol good one Mike, no but maybe a quick one on specialty sockets. I missed last week, been too busy fixing snowblowers. Although there is a trick to flipping the drift cutters to add stability to these newer thin metal housings
@@EliminatorPerformance Great point on the drift cutters Jake not many viewers know about that trick so thanks to Mike for bringing up the drift cutter bit eh!
Mike thanks Jake came up with a great idea for a video there because the materials of the auger housing are so thin today the cutters do add stability when mounted downwards to the front.
@@waynestefinashen239 Hey Wayne, sounds like a great idea and video. Yeah those buckets are thin. We have a newer Ariens and when blowing really deep snow even in 1st gear the bucket would rise up leaving snow behind. I ended up adjusting the 1st speed gear slower insted of trying to add weight. Looks by the radar you guys are in it now, where before it was running south of you. Take care guys.
@@Mike-ig2zq Mike that is why we still have an old Craftsman 8/25 that we installed $400 worth of (list prices) parts. These older units were so much heavier made of real steel instead of tin and they stay down on the snow even when it is that hard packed wind driven snow. Jake is presently looking to buy the new Professional Series Ariens 28" all square tubed handle and no EFI but they are back ordered until January.
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Click here 14:54 for the definitive date code list on what shear pins to use in which snowblower!
This is an EXCELLENT explanation for why these shear pins are always breaking! Thank you for explaining the problem so well. 👍 now to try to find the stronger pins.
I do not think there is a more comprehensive video on shear bolts out there on TH-cam. Additionally any viewer watching this video will now realise why they were prematurely breaking their shear bolts just like our neighbour Ronnie before we started installed the proper ones on his 3 stage Cub Cadet. He used to shear the accelerator pin every snowfall because the dealer was selling him 2 stage shear bolts once he installed one of our 3 stage shear pins he has never had an issue yet. Very well done, i can tell that a lot of time went into researching this information hopefully the likes and comments reflect that effort!
Yes definitely a lot of time researching and editing this one, hopefully the viewers appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance Wow ! this is confusing , glad young people are doing this.
OK I have cub cadet 24 in got shears pins from Lowe"s Thanks I am ore confused than ever, but being older I will forget it anyways. lol Thanks
I really love all the technical info you give. My project started out as replacing the slotted spring pins holding the secondary auger to the drive shaft as they failed. this is the second time in 7 -10 years. I watched your videos on the differential repair to figure out how to disassemble the machine. I ended up finding 2 bent shear pins as well and a worn out skid shoe. The wrong or incorrectly used shear pins (I am still trying to figure out which so i can solve that as well) were the probable partial cause of the failure. 1 of the split pins had fallen out as well. You provide great information that is helping me repair my machine and get it back to a better place than it was even before the failure!
Thanks for the information. Paying attention to the small details matter. When you don't pay attention to the small things, that is when you are going to spend the most money. Keep up the good work. 😊👍🏿
Thanks for watching Patrick!
What a complete and comprehensive explanation of the shear pins. Who would have thought? Great Job!
I never have, and never will use a snowblower (live in Florida). But, I still found this interesting. You made me realize that when I order parts for my personal equipment, that I really need to research well the parts diagrams for my particular equipment so that I order the correct parts. Thanks man. I appreciate it. Hope you have a blessed week.
Thanks Vernon, I spent the time to research so others don't have to. Thanks for watching!
As always, great explanation Jake. I appreciate the time spent to put this together
Thanks for watching Brant!
Great clarification Jake! It’s amazing what they charge for the same pins under different names, MTD Vs TroyBilt vs White Vs Bolens Vs Cub Cadet!!!
Yes definitely. As shown, I buy direct from MTD and I get the 50 packs to save a bit of money. I believe my cost is about $0.40 each, and they list for about $3.50 each, or I sell 4 for $10. I figure if I sell all those shear pins shown, I make a profit of about $550 which isn't bad.
Jake really put in the time and research on this one but those 3 blowers came in all at the same time just kind funny it lead into a great shear pin/bolt video.
All good info here. As usual thanks
Thanks for watching!
Rooster long time no speak, hope your doing well!
What a great explanation Jake! I can't wait for the Honda, Ariens, Deere, Toro and Husqvarna shear bolt video!! 👀😂🤣🤣
Definitely not going that far Don lol I see a lot of MTD equipment, and had these 3 in the shop at the same time, so it made sense to film this one.
Also, Ariens, Deere, Toro, and Husqvarna (to my knowledge) don't have the 3 stage snowblowers. I think it's just an MTD thing.
The Honda shear bolts are pretty pricey also.
You should see the specific bolt for Honda plus anodized black with a good price tag also. Only problem we only got in one Honda so far and all pins and spares were ok.
@@waynestefinashen239 yes Wayne I'm well aware of Honda shear bolts lol as I was a Honda dealer for 35 years at my family business. It took me 2 years to talk my Dad into selling "that Japanese junk", and in 1985 he finally relented and he now always says "that's the best thing we ever did Don"! In 1996-97 Honda claimed that we were their largest selling snowblower dealer in the WORLD! We sold a TON of units those 2 years! .... they're still selling shear bolts for them lol. I retired from the business 2 years ago and now work from my place repairing equipment, 50 years with family was enough for me. P.S. - we were Honda's largest generator dealer in the 🌎 for a few years as well so let me know if you have any Honda questions 😁👍
Many thanks for this info, detailed video and also the written description. Well done.
I have a 3-stage Craftsmen purchased last year and similar if not identical to the one in your video with an inoperative inner accelerator prop. I will be checking the shear pin or lack thereof this afternoon.
I have a 2016 Craftsman 2-stage and I've been using the 04124 shear pins. I've been going through them like crazy. Now I understand why. I'll be switching over to the 05273 pins right away!
Jake, very good explanation of a certainly confusing applications. I don’t know why MTD needs to make it so confusing. At least I still get to use the 710-0890 in my 1998 Mastercraft 10.5hp. Have a good week. Rick
Thanks Rick, and yes they're much stronger than these basic shear pins. Although I'd wager the new hex head GR8 shear pin might be stronger 💪 thanks for watching!
Rick your right appears confusing but using the proper shear pins saves a lot of aggravation especially when that back accelerator needs a shear pin installed it is a pain in the you know what to get all the holes aligned for installation of the shear pin.
Some very good information video on these shear pins and what kind to get for the snowblower you need.
Thanks TW!
Using the proper shear pins makes a big difference, our neighbour went through a lot on the 3rd stage until we gave him the proper 3rd stage shear pin.
Great info on the shear pins. Great video quality
Thanks for this comment you would not believe how much time was put into getting this video together. Jake likely spent at least 16 hours on research and editing to get this one up.
Lots of time spent researching which pins to use where, I wanted to get the video up so people who have 2015-2018 3 stage snowblowers know which pins to use. Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance Thanks bud for taking the time
Another excellent video. I hope you don't mind but I want to mention a Hackberry did to save a Bolens snowblower. This machine had snapped the drive chain because of the axle bushing wearing out which are impossible to find and are larger than the typical bronze bushings. I cut an old Craftsman snowblower up and used the bushings and piece about 6 inches square around the bushing which now is a bolted using Ariens hardware though that makes no difference. I also learned about chains and used one from a rusted out machine with a great chain after making a C-clamp press to put the chain back together because I'm cheap and couldn't wait for quick links. Hope that helps someone.
Sounds like it worked and saved a fortune David, good job. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the heads-up about the possible part number revision for 3-stage blowers. The PDF manuals still list the old part number for the pins but MTD's parts buying site lists the newer part number. I have both a two-stage from 2009 and a 3-stage from 2016. A couple years ago the 3-stage broke 2 pins and nearly broke 2 others. All I was doing was plowing into some deep snow. Guess now I know what the issue was! I have learned to hate 3-stage blowers, they just don't do anything compared to my trusty 2-stage.
Yea they're definitely worth upgrading, the cost is nearly the same I believe. My dealer prices are anyway.. I don't personally like them because they force snow into the smaller impeller. If MTD used a larger impeller like ariens 14" ones, I don't think it would be as bad.
Thank you for a Great video. I have a 1997 or 98 MTD snow blower. I have been told that they only made it for one year. Would this still use regular MTD parts ? My problem is when I use the electric start as soon as I plug in the power cord it starts turning over. The button doesn't do anything. Also what shear pins should I use. Thank you for all your helpful videos. I live in the U.S. in northern Indiana.
Google your model number and look for a parts diagram, those made in 97-98 would most likely use regular shear bolts, and would have a part number listed in the parts diagram. So follow the same steps searching MTD manuals, and you'll get the info you need. This shear pin change only applies to 2015-2018 models
Thanks!
Well done sir !
I just wanted troopers thank you for the info at the end. I took screeenshots and I'll putting. That info in my cheet sheets for the shop.
Great idea for any shop RH
Hello, thank you for your videos.Are the Toro Power Max snowblowers with hardened gears which need no shear pins as good as advertised?Also is the Anti Clogging System as good as advertised? Thank you for your reply!
Great video thank you.
Thank you for doing these videos. I just broke my first shear pin and I'm glad I watched your video!
Very Easy to understand for us dumb people.
So is the 3 and A markings specific to these strengths of pins?
If you have a 2015-2018 model 3 stage you use the #3 headed pins everywhere. 2019+ you use the hex headed A pins on the center, and the #3 pins on the outside
All right, Jake!👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
All right, all right, all right as Mathew Mc. would say eh?
Only a professional like yourself could do this topic justice. I like that you got to the bottom of the problem and backed up with the facts. Nice job.
@@repairitdontwreckit4257 Thanks for that RIDWI you can not imagine the hours and hours that Jake spent on this video with all the research and editing.
So with all that said its safe to assume I can not use the 738-05273 "3" stage pins in my 2007 2 stage blower? Even though they look the same. But we`re not 100% sure of the 3 stage pins grade hardness.
That's correct, if you have a 2 stage, you should run the 2 stage pins (1.5" or 1.75"). The #3 headed shear pin is most definitely stronger, as it was manufactured as an upgrade to the weaker 2 stage pin. If you keep shearing pins, you could potentially use them as they measure the same, but it would be at your own risk.
I have the exact same craftsman snowblower. How do you get the cap off (mine is black)the first impeller? I don't want to break it
I have a shear pin that looks like it’s stuck and the bolt head looks all deformed. It didn’t break yet and the auger doesn’t spin if I try to spin it with my hand. Is it okay to keep it in there or should I remove it? Any videos on how to remove it if it is stuck?
Great info, yes better to Have correct shear pin so you not break the gearbox
Thanks for watching!
Have you ever seen major damage to the spinning blades from a customer bringing in a snowblower? Would hitting a hunk of ice cause some damage? I was driving my jeep thru the piles left on the side by the plow, I was trying to break them up so they would melt easier. I hit a big chunk of ice, the Jeep bounced in the air maybe a foot or two, and everything inside the Jeep was throw about, and it surprised me quite a bit, and the Jeep was fine through all that, my underware was another story 🤣
princessauto is selling those shear pins.
Will have to check that out Ken i have seen the 2 stage pins and clips but never the one marked 3 nor the head head one for the impeller.
Yes unlike the Briggs and Stratton shear bolts, you can get these MTD ones almost anywhere. This video is mostly to explain the use of the #3 headed pin on 2015-2018 snowblowers with the 3rd stage, and the hex head pins on 2019+ accelerators.
MTD, I don't trust.
Hey Jake, are you doing a " How to install drift cutters on your snowblower. "video this Sunday? Lol, stay safe guys and start your engines!!!
Lol good one Mike, no but maybe a quick one on specialty sockets. I missed last week, been too busy fixing snowblowers. Although there is a trick to flipping the drift cutters to add stability to these newer thin metal housings
@@EliminatorPerformance Great point on the drift cutters Jake not many viewers know about that trick so thanks to Mike for bringing up the drift cutter bit eh!
Mike thanks Jake came up with a great idea for a video there because the materials of the auger housing are so thin today the cutters do add stability when mounted downwards to the front.
@@waynestefinashen239 Hey Wayne, sounds like a great idea and video. Yeah those buckets are thin. We have a newer Ariens and when blowing really deep snow even in 1st gear the bucket would rise up leaving snow behind. I ended up adjusting the 1st speed gear slower insted of trying to add weight. Looks by the radar you guys are in it now, where before it was running south of you. Take care guys.
@@Mike-ig2zq Mike that is why we still have an old Craftsman 8/25 that we installed $400 worth of (list prices) parts. These older units were so much heavier made of real steel instead of tin and they stay down on the snow even when it is that hard packed wind driven snow. Jake is presently looking to buy the new Professional Series Ariens 28" all square tubed handle and no EFI but they are back ordered until January.