April 19, 2023

Tiller symptoms

Engine won't start, tines won't turn or engine runs rough or misfires are tiller problems you may face when trying to cultivate your garden. Follow the DIY troubleshooting tips for the appropriate symptom to get the tiller running again. Order the replacement parts you need by keying your model number in the search field and browsing the repair parts for your tiller. Use our step-by-step tiller repair guides to install repair parts and get back to tilling.

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Symptoms common to all tillers

Choose a symptom to see related tiller repairs.

April 19, 2023

Main causes: clutch cable problems, faulty transmission…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: damaged tines, broken clevis pins, worn drive belt, faulty transmission, clutch cable problems, improper de…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: worn or broken drive belts, bad transmission, clutch cable problems…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: leaky engine head gasket, damaged sump gasket, damaged oil drain plug seal, loose or cracked fuel line, lea…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: broken shaft clevis pins, transmission failure…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: dirty carburetor, engine needs tune up, stale gas…

January 10, 2024

Main causes: carburetor failure, bad gasoline, dirty spark plug, broken recoil starter…

Most common repair guides to help fix your 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

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 difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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.

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

A guide to garden tillers

A guide to garden tillers

Rear tine tiller or front tine tiller, what to know to help in choosing the correct one for your needs.…

Tiller common questions

Tiller common questions

These frequently asked questions might help you figure out what's wrong with your garden tiller.…