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15-30 minutes
This is a genuine OEM replacement part, it is sold individually.
The purpose of the 738-04124A Shear Pin is to protect your snowblower.
If the auger gets jammed or clogged, the Shear Pin is designed to snap at a certain point of pressure, so it will not damage any other part of the unit.
Pin-shear .25 738-04124A
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Machines, Yard Man
Part Number: 738-04124A
$3.99
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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This Pin-shear .25 will fit the following 2278 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Bolens
- Craftsman
- Cub Cadet
- Husky
- MTD
- Troy-Bilt
- Yard Machines
- Yard Man
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor
- Snowblower
This part replaces obsolete part #: 738-04124
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Good quality. Fair price.
Part was of fine quality. Wish though a cotter pin had been included.
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April 28, 2023
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Very fast service.
Perfect part. I will always order from here for my snow plow!!!!
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April 22, 2023
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Easy to install product fit as desired
On time delivery packaging had no damage and was secure
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February 14, 2023
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Easy repair.
The parts I received were just what I needed to fix my snow blower.
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April 11, 2022
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Excellent product and service
We ordered shear pins and a cable for our older model snowblower. The website was easy to use, we found our parts and got them ordered and we received them quickly. We are very pleased and would recommend you to anyone. We will be a return customer. Thank you!
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February 8, 2022
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Correct parts
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December 29, 2021
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Easy to replace
I needed a pull cord for my snow blower, and found the part and the shear pins and for my blower they all fit great and took no time to install.
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November 23, 2021
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Snowblower part
So easy and so fast! Thank you
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August 18, 2021
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great part
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Pin-shear .25
I am a 74nyear old female. Question. I boke the cotter pin that holds front tire on Pony riding lawn mower. What size do I need
Donna
asked on 2022-06-13
Hello Donna, thank you for contacting us, In order for us to locate the correct parts and repair information we will require the model number of the riding mower, which should be on the underside of the seat and start with 13, 14 or 17. Once you have located the model number please feel free to resubmit the question and we will be happy to help you. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
eReplacementParts Team June 13, 2022
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Broken shear pins
edward - February 13, 2016
👍 10 of 10 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
Remove broken shear pins and cotter pins from the machine. Line up the holes in the auger and the shaft and insert shear pins and secure them with the cotter pins. And get spares
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Shear pin missing
Sally - December 4, 2016
👍 5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Needle nose pliers
Replace shear pin through the auger and shaft, then attach the cotter pin. And away we go. Just that easy
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Snowblower drive handle lever spring snapped
Scott - January 21, 2020
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, None
1. Remove handle bolt with socket wrench.
2. Remove bolt.
3. Extract broken spring.
4. Slide in new spring, hook spring in slot in handle.
5. Reinsert bolt, tighten
6. Done.
2. Remove bolt.
3. Extract broken spring.
4. Slide in new spring, hook spring in slot in handle.
5. Reinsert bolt, tighten
6. Done.
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these are spare parts to have on hand.
John - November 29, 2019
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, none
If I break a shear pin when clearing snow I can be back in service within 15 minutes
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shear pin gone and the shave plate was worn out
Will - April 23, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Shear pin was just replaced. Pliers required to insert cotter pin to secure in place.
The shave plate was worn out and thus required either a wrench set or socket set to remove the bolts holding the plate on. Once removed the new plate was installed by using the old bolts to reattach the plate. takes about 30 min if experienced or about 45 if not familiar with this type of job.
The shave plate was worn out and thus required either a wrench set or socket set to remove the bolts holding the plate on. Once removed the new plate was installed by using the old bolts to reattach the plate. takes about 30 min if experienced or about 45 if not familiar with this type of job.
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the worm gear was broken
Jeff - March 5, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
separated the auger part of the snowblower, took apart the gear section, installed new worm gear and reassembled the unit. wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, I just had to remember to get everything back on in order
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Worn scrapper bar, stripped ring gear and shear pin.
Tony - March 2, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, solvent brush for cleaning out the gear box
1. split snow blower in half, 4 bolts.. took pictures of v belts.
2, removed drive pulley nut
3. removed 4 mounting bolts for the spiral assembly.
4. pulled assembly and gear box out.
5. removed shear pins and pulled all 4 spirals off shaft
6. split the gear box and removed the damaged worm gear and cleaned gear box case.
7. packed both case halves with light grease and installed new gear and keeper.
8. applied new gasket material and mated both sides together.
9. installed new shave plate and new carriage bolts.
10. welded new feet on the skid shoes.
11. painted all bare metal
12. assembled spiral assembly and auger unit in reverse.
13. had a friend help and we mounted auger to the drive unit.
note: great place to buy parts, my sales lady was fantastic helping me choose the best manufacture for each part I needed for faster delivery time. Now! that Rocks!
2, removed drive pulley nut
3. removed 4 mounting bolts for the spiral assembly.
4. pulled assembly and gear box out.
5. removed shear pins and pulled all 4 spirals off shaft
6. split the gear box and removed the damaged worm gear and cleaned gear box case.
7. packed both case halves with light grease and installed new gear and keeper.
8. applied new gasket material and mated both sides together.
9. installed new shave plate and new carriage bolts.
10. welded new feet on the skid shoes.
11. painted all bare metal
12. assembled spiral assembly and auger unit in reverse.
13. had a friend help and we mounted auger to the drive unit.
note: great place to buy parts, my sales lady was fantastic helping me choose the best manufacture for each part I needed for faster delivery time. Now! that Rocks!
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Broken/lost shear pin
James - February 23, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Put in replacement shear pin and secured with a cotter key. Not much to report.
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Slide shoes worn and one reel shear pin broken
William - January 27, 2019
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
replaced the slide shoes, adjusted to specs. and replaced the shear pin and clip pin on the reel. had a couple of new carriage bolts and nuts if needed but the old ones were not so rusty so I've got spares.
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shear pin snapped
Raymond - January 6, 2019
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, drift pin and hammer
Using drift pin and hammer, tapped out the remaining piece and installed the new one.
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