How to Take a Pin From a Snow Thrower

If you've ever used a snow thrower, you probably noticed that if something other than snow gets into it, the pins protect it from damage. Because these pins have to be replaced each time this happens, it is a good idea to keep many pins on hand throughout the winter and to become familiar with how to take them out.

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Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the snow thrower and unplug the spark plug.
- 2
  Ensure there is nothing stopping the rotation of the auger (the blade that cuts through the snow). If there is an obstruction, remove it. Once all obstructions are removed, the auger should rotate freely.
- 3
  Rotate the auger to line up to holes in the drive. You should then see the pin. (It's where the two parts of the drive come together.) If you don't see the pin, check your user's manual for its location.
- 4
  Using a screwdriver, push out any old snow thrower pins stuck in the drive.

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