Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Horse pony tiller, rear tine tiller, horse pony

Question
John,
I bought a used older troybuilt pony rear tine tiller and it seems to always 'freewheel'.  I opened up the transmission and from looking at it the gear on the wheel axle seems slightly too far off to one side, so that the worm gear of the axle going from the engine to the tines isn't meshing properly.  There is a lever that moves the gear on the wheel axle, but it doesn't seem to move it far enough to engage with the other gear.  Could the gear have moved on the wheel axle, or could the axle have moved slightly off center of the transmission housing?  I'm just getting started and wondered which direction I should start at.


Thanks a lot
Butch


Answer
Hello Butch:

>>The Wheel Axle Gear May have Moved/Shifted on the Wheelshaft, the Wheelshaft may have Moved/Shifted in the Bushings or the Tiller Gear May have Moved/Shifted on the Tillshaft.
>>If the Wheels are Engaging and Dis-engaging Correctly, then
>>Check the Tine Gear for being in the Correct Location on the Tineshaft.
>>Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you.
>>Go to this Site Addy, http://www.jackssmallengines.com/help.cfm/ and Select "Shop Online Parts Look Up". Now Select "Parts Look Up". Now Select your OEM and Select the Model Tab. Enter your Model Numbers and Click Search. Now Select your Model and Double Click on it.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John