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calogero


Joined: Jan 23, 2005
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Shear bolts on Ariens 824
Original Message   Jan 23, 2005 7:01 pm
Hi guys,even though I had my snowblower for 2 years I never had to change a shear bolt until now, It seem that part of the bolt is stuck and hard as I try I cant get it out.I brought a metal drill bit and see if I can bore out,unless you gentlemen have a better suggestion,thank you,Calogero.
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Termy


Location: Washington
Joined: Oct 24, 2004
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Re: Shear bolts on Ariens 824
Reply #1   Jan 23, 2005 7:04 pm
Is it rusted shut? IF so, use some penetrating oil to break it loose.


Dave___in___CT


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...decide once...


Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159

Re: Shear bolts on Ariens 824
Reply #2   Jan 23, 2005 7:10 pm
Hi and welcome to the OPE forum...


Get some oil on  the broken bolt... preferably a penetrating type oil...

I'd try to knock it out... using a hammer & punch... or stiff nail... screwdriver... another shear bolt... or whatever...

...while ensuring the shear bolt hole is lined up in the outter auger shaft...

On a previous snowblower...  I recall drilling the outer auger shaft's shear bolt holes just a little larger to make it easier to
knock out the broken shear bolt piece...


Dave...

Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
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terrapin24h


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Location: Rochester NY, USA
Joined: Dec 18, 2003
Points: 628

Re: Shear bolts on Ariens 824
Reply #3   Jan 24, 2005 11:14 am
I keep mine religously greased, so I just pounded mine out with the new shear pin.  The anxillary benefit of doing that is that the old pin as it comes out helps keep the auger centered as the new one goes in.  BUT, i had a very very clean shear.  Be sure you don't over tighten the new pin, or it won't shear right the next time.

--chris
2001 Homelite VacAttack Blower
2001 6hp Toro PPace 22" mower
2001 Ariens 824LE
2002 6hp 2400 PSI Excell Powerwasher
2004 18hp Craftsman 27375 42" mower
2004 42cc Craftsman 18" chainsaw
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