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Just wondering, I bought 47" blower used this fall and so far I have replaced 15-20 grade 5 bolts.....OK about 12-15 probably my fault...Going in to frozen snow , doing edge of road .
2/3 of bolts I have replaced is on the right side. Only 2 on 2nd stage 1 yesterday my fault not running rpm high enough and in some wet snow, clogged up shoot.
I noticed that left side has a shorter auger shaft compared to right side.
I ran blower with right side broken and went in the same snow pile that had broken shear bolt on the right side. Blew snow and ice for 15 min or more before I replaced the right side.
So I'm thinking the longer shaft right side , more snow to move is the reason for me breaking more shear bolts on right compared to left.
I love the snow blower yes some vibration , will check set screws ,chain and ujoint aliment .
Moved a pile of snow yesterday about 70' in length , 4 ' high and about 6' deep.
Thanks for all replies in advance
2/3 of bolts I have replaced is on the right side. Only 2 on 2nd stage 1 yesterday my fault not running rpm high enough and in some wet snow, clogged up shoot.
I noticed that left side has a shorter auger shaft compared to right side.
I ran blower with right side broken and went in the same snow pile that had broken shear bolt on the right side. Blew snow and ice for 15 min or more before I replaced the right side.
So I'm thinking the longer shaft right side , more snow to move is the reason for me breaking more shear bolts on right compared to left.
I love the snow blower yes some vibration , will check set screws ,chain and ujoint aliment .
Moved a pile of snow yesterday about 70' in length , 4 ' high and about 6' deep.
Thanks for all replies in advance