Tiller repair guides
Get your garden tiller back in shape by following the step-by-step instructions in these repair guides to replace worn and broken parts. Find DIY troubleshooting and tips in the tiller repair help section to get the most out of your garden tiller.
This expert advice covers major tiller brands such as Craftsman, Husqvarna, MTD and Poulan. Search your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your tiller, then order the part you need.
Repair guides for Repair guides common to all tillers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your tiller.
How to replace a tiller recoil starter
The recoil starter spins the engine when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when released. If the recoil s…
Repair guides for front-tine tillers
How to replace the tines on a front-tine tiller
Badly worn tines diminish the tilling results. If the tines are bent, dull or worn, follow these steps to replace the t…
Repair guides for rear-tine tillers
How to replace a tiller drive belt
The drive belt connects the engine to the transmission, which drives the tines and wheels. If the drive belt is worn an…
How to replace the tines on a rear-tine tiller
Badly worn tines cut through the soil less effectively. If the tines are bent, dull or worn, follow these steps to repla…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your tillers
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Main causes: clutch cable problems, faulty transmission...
Main causes: leaky engine head gasket, damaged sump gasket, damaged oil drain plug seal, loose or cracked fuel line, lea...
Main causes: dirty carburetor, engine needs tune up, stale gas...
Main causes: worn or broken drive belts, bad transmission, clutch cable problems...
Main causes: damaged tines, broken clevis pins, worn drive belt, faulty transmission, clutch cable problems, improper de...
Main causes: broken shaft clevis pins, transmission failure...
Main causes: carburetor failure, bad gasoline, dirty spark plug, broken recoil starter...
Effective articles & videos to help repair your tillers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your tiller.
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