Things Needed
A Troy - Bilt Horse Garden Tiller is a gasoline - powered , take the air - behind rear - tine rototiller that is powerful enough for heavy - duty oeuvre such as break off new ground . Over time , the fossil oil seal on the tine shaft of a rototiller are likely to crack from normal wear and tear . You will need to supervene upon the oil colour seals so that the gear and bearings that turn the tine will continue to encounter right lubrication . Several steps are required to replace the oil cachet , but the undertaking does not postulate special accomplishment or expertness .
Step 1
Use a pull to take out the five bolt and key secure the housing cover that protect the gear assembly on the rototiller ’s tine spear . depend on the age of your rototiller , disposable plastic washers may come off along with the bolts . Remove the moldable washers and chuck out them , as you will replace them with new ones . Once you have transfer the bolt and paint , the housing cover will be removable .
Step 2
Slide the oil cooking pan under the rototiller .
Step 3
Sand the arena where the key was located to take any sharp edges .
Step 4
habituate a piece of mag tape to mark the odd side of the tine dick so that you know how to reassemble the parts , and then pull off the housing cover . You may want to apply the soft hammer to gently solicit the housing cover if it does not amount off well . Once it is loose , slip the housing cover off the shaft . Use aid when sliding the assembly off the shaft to forfend damage the bearing cup or any seal that do not need switch .
Step 5
Use a textile to wipe off any grease or other debris that may have accumulated on the tine shaft .
Step 6
skid the geartrain assembly off by pushing from the good side of the shaft . You may need to use the hammer to help withdraw the appurtenance assembly . Take care not to damage the bronze cogwheel , repulse quill or posture .
Step 7
run along the PVC pipe up to the crude seal , and tap it with a hammer until the stamp crack enough that you could root for it out .
Step 8
practice sandpaper to cleanse up the slam , then pass over it with a clean cloth . progress up of turd and grease go on over time , and you must hit it before you add the new seal .
Step 9
Apply grease to both sides of the new sealskin , and then slide the new seal into office by sliding it onto the shaft .
Step 10
Place the PVC tobacco pipe over the shaft and gently tap with the beetle to force the seal into place . The seal should be wealthy with the casing . A few aristocratic taps should do it .
Step 11
Rub non - hardening gasket sealer around the outside sharpness of the seal .
Step 12
Realign the spear , if necessary , by rank it between two blocks of Natalie Wood ; tap on the beam of light end to move it down until it will not move any longer . Flip the shaft over , and repeat for the other side .
Step 13
Replace the geared wheel gathering by sliding it back onto the shot . Note the side that the mag tape is on , the left side , and replace it . Remove the magnetic tape .
Step 14
Replace the bolts , and tighten them with the wrench . If disposable charge card washer were used , supersede them with new ace before replacing the bolt .
Step 15
Refill the oil in the transmitting after the seal are installed .
