Comments on: Buy Snow Blower Shear Pins Here

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:55:00 +0000

In reply to Dan. Hi Dan, The 88972 does not have power steering. The 88694 is the one with power steering, 208cc, 26 inch. Here is the link to sears.com: Quiet 208cc Dual-Stage Snowblower Any of these three fuel stabilizers will do a good job for you. I use the Sea Foam at 2 tablespoons per gallon when I go get my fuel. Sea Foam SF-16 Motor Treatment - 16 oz. STA-BIL 22275 360 Performance with Vapor Technology, 32 Fl. oz Briggs & Stratton 100119 Fuel Treatment Replaces 100119WEB, 100115, 100119A

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 02:50:06 +0000

Thanks Paul. The craftsman I was looking at on Sears website says model 88972. “Craftsman quiet 208cc”. It seems to be a good fit for my needs though I’m not sure it has the breaks like the CC to make turns easier. I took your advice on the no-spill 2.5 gas can. Has great reviews and sounds perfect. Which fuel stabilizer do you recommend? Thank for your help, this site has a wealth of information.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:21:30 +0000

In reply to Dan.

Hi Dan, Are you looking at the 26 inch Craftsman 88694 with power steering? There is one without power steering.

The Craftsman and the Cub Cadet use the same shear pins. Shear pins on the Craftsman/Cub Cadet/Troy-Bilt are designed to break. If you hit something hard like a brick, boot or chunk of solid ice they protect the gearbox, gear shafts, impeller and a dozen other very expensive parts. They are very easy to replace and cost pennies compared to a new gearbox.

The Craftsman and the Cub Cadet come out of the same factory, they are the same machine except that the Cub Cadet is two inches narrower and does not have the quiet engine.

Just to be clear. The Home Depot warranty only extends the factory defects warranty. If your snow blower won’t start under the HD plan, it’s not covered. The Sears Protection Plan also covers most wear and tear items including the engine not starting. Tires, belts, shear pins, cables, handles, etc. are all covered. (no one covers stale/old fuel)

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 02:08:52 +0000

Saugus, ma 01906 4 car driveway and a long sidewalk. I can’t decide between the Cub Cadet 2x 524swe from home depot and the Craftsman 26” Dual-Stage.. I like sears 5 yr in home ex warranty and not so much the Home Depot 3 yr ex warranty..
I like the quality of the Cub Cadet over the craftsmen but not happy about shear pins possibly breaking. Thanks for your input !

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:54:16 +0000

Yes, they look good.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 23:49:12 +0000

In reply to Richard. Hi Richard, I'm glad Ariens stepped up and helped you out quickly. Just to clarify - Do you agree the part numbers on this page are correct?

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 22:14:24 +0000

4:14 pm. I’m on the phone with Ariens now. There’s a mistake in their Ariens Platinum Series Operator’s Manual 04865200B – 4/15. Wonderful, I just bought the wrong ones from Amazon based on their mistake. Let’s see if they make good.

4:27 pm. The Ariens factory parts department is sending me for no charge 2 “3 packs” of the correct shear bolt/nut 51001500. Good customer service!

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:27:35 +0000

In reply to Richard. Hi Richard, The Ariens accessory catalog states the correct part number is : 51001500

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 03:39:33 +0000

My Ariens Platinum Series Operator’s Manual says the correct Shear Bolt is 53200500. You list this one for the Compact.