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  • From: "Bill Shoemaker" <wshoemak AT inil.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Troybuilt Horse Tiller Tine Rotation Problem
  • Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 08:06:55 -0600


I think Alison is right. If you're not mechanically inclined, it might worry
you but it isn't that complicated. Find a friend who is so inclined and have
him/her oversee you, but you should be able to make the repairs. The machine
is worth it if the engine is good, and maybe so even then.

Bill Shoemaker
Sr Research Specialist, Food Crops
Univ of Illinois - St Charles Hort Research Center



>Sounds like the "bronze gears" that Troybilt was so proud of are either
>missing some teeth, or worn to "nubbins". My Dad and I rebuilt the drive
>train on a Troybilt several years ago. It's not too bad if you're
>mechanically inclined. I remember being really impressed with the quality
>of the "innards" of the machine. I think the owners manual has some pretty
>good diagrams. Don't forget to get oil seals as well when you're buying
new
>parts.
>
>Alison Wiediger, Au Naturel Farm
>
>> ----------
>> From: Marty Kraft[SMTP:martyk AT allspecies.org]
>>
>> Troybuilt Horse Tiller Tine Rotation Problem
>>
>> Our tiller tines rotate for a while, then there is a metallic rachety
>> sound
>> and the tines stop rotating but the tiller continues to move forward. The
>> tine engage/disengage lever seems to be vibrating with quite a bit of
>> force
>> during the rachety sound.
>>
>> This is a tiller that was purchased from a rental company. We probably
>> deserve what we¹ve got but...
>>
>> Does this sound terminal?
>>
>> Is repair difficult?
>>
>> Are their on line parts outlets?
>>
>> Thankful for any help.
>>
>> Marty Kraft
>>
>>
>>
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