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Only One Broken Shear Pin But Auger Won't Turn


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Only One Broken Shear Pin But Auger Won't Turn. If the shear pin breaks, the auger can't. Shear pins are made to snap in half if the auger hits a rock or big chunk of ice.

707555 Briggs and Stratton KitShear Pin, Auger OEM
707555 Briggs and Stratton KitShear Pin, Auger OEM from www.briggsstrattonstore.com

Learn how to test and replace this part. Shear pins are made to snap in half if the auger hits a rock or big chunk of ice. The shear pin goes through a drilled hole in the auger shaft.

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707555 Briggs and Stratton KitShear Pin, Auger OEM

Figured out one of the blades wasn't spinning at all, did some googling and figured out that it probably needs a new shear pin. If the shear pin breaks, the auger can't. Learn how to test and replace this part. The auger not turning is often caused by issues in the drive components, such as a broken shear pin, worn or snapped drive belt, or a damaged gearbox.

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