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.
Symptoms common to all 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…
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
The recoil starter spins the engine when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when released. If the recoil s...
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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