# How to Remove a Broken Shear Pin From a John Deere Snowblower
The John Deere Company makes gas-powered, walk-behind snowblowers. As a safety mechanism, their snowblowers are equipped with shear pins inside the auger shaft. Shear pins are typically made of softer metal than the shaft. If the auger malfunctions or something obstructs it, the shear pin will break and cease the auger’s mechanical function. Although a broken shear pin prevents major damage to your John Deere snowblower, it’s possible that the shear pin can get stuck when this happens.
Things You'll Need
- Vice grip
- Center punch
- Rubber mallet or hammer
Instructions
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Stop the engine and set the parking brake if your snow blower model has one. Even if your auger is not operating at the moment, stopping the engine will prevent accidental operation and reduce vibration while removing the bolt.
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Push the auger shaft together until the shear pin holes align or are close to aligning. Remove any exposed broken shear pin pieces by hand.
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Put your vice grip on the shear pin head and twist it back and forth while pulling up if the pin is stuck. Gently shake the auger shaft as you do this.
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Place the center punch inside the shear pin hole if part of the pin is stuck inside it. Use the rubber mallet or hammer to bang on the punch and free the stuck shear pin piece.
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