Troy-Bilt Horse Tiller Technical Manual - Page 5
Transmission, Troubleshooting
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SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting PTO HORSE MODEL TECHNICAL MANUAL Page 2-1 4/90 The following charts list the most common problems experienced with the tiller drive train. Symptoms of problems are listed along with possible remedies. If following the repair procedures does not fix the problem. call the TROY-BILT' Tiller Technical Service Department at TOLL-FREE 1-800-833-6990. A WARNING: When servicing the machine, prevent unintentional starting of the engine by disconnecting the spark plug wire and keeping the wire away from the spark plug. Place the engine throttle control in the OFF position and shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL. Forward and Reverse Shifting Problems Symptom Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever is hard to shift into reverse. Remedy • Check the reverse disc for wear. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • Check the adjustment of the reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assembly. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • Clean and re-lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever sticks in forward. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on the lever. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • Check the tension on the drive belt. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. Tiller stays in reverse when the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever is released. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on the lever. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • Check the adjustment of the reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assembly. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever jumps out of forward. • Raise the belt adjustment block as the drive belt may be too tight. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions. • Install a new clutch pawl spring at the end of the lever, The old spring may be overstretched. Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever is hard to shift into forward. • Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.