Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Auger Shear Pin Replacement #738-04124A

Cub Cadet Snowblower Auger Shear Pin Replacement #738-04124A

01:28
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the shear pin on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reasons for replacing the shear pin are when the snowblower auger won’t turn or only one auger turns.

All of the information for this shear pin replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee

Tools used: punch and hammer, needle-nose pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace a shear pin on your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
We recommend you perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
4
Carefully tip the snowblower back so it rests on its handles.
5
Rotate the applicable auger blade to align the shaft holes and use a punch and hammer to knock out any remnants of the old broken shear pin.
6
Install the new shear pin by inserting it through the shaft holes and secure it with the retaining clip.
7
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
8
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot refill the fuel tank. and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the shear pin on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reasons for replacing the shear pin are when the snowblower auger won’t turn or only one auger turns.

All of the information for this shear pin replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee

Tools used: punch and hammer, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a shear pin on your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
We recommend you perform this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
4
Carefully tip the snowblower back so it rests on its handles.
5
Rotate the applicable auger blade to align the shaft holes and use a punch and hammer to knock out any remnants of the old broken shear pin.
6
Install the new shear pin by inserting it through the shaft holes and secure it with the retaining clip.
7
Return the snowblower to its upright position.
8
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot refill the fuel tank. and your snowblower should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

icons/snowblower
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Pin
Pin
$1.75
Total$0.00

Related Articles & Videos

03:32
Part Replacement
Cub Cadet Snowblower Friction Wheel Replacement #684-04153C
04:19
Part Replacement
Cub Cadet Snowblower Replace Rubber Friction Ring #935-04054
19:01
Disassembly
Cub Cadet Snowblower Disassembly – Snowblower Repair Help
03:53
Part Replacement
Cub Cadet Snowblower Auger Drive Belt Replacement #954-04050A
04:18
Part Replacement
Cub Cadet Snowblower Replace Auger Drive Cable #946-04230A