Questionmy father in law gave me this old troy bilt tiller a few years ago, it did start when I received it, but it has set up for a few years. I got it out to try to revive it and use it, but I guess the years have not been kind to it. The gas tank was rusted badly and I thought that was the worst thing, but I tryed to pull on the pull cord and don't get any rotation of the motor. I have pulled the spark plug and sprayed WD-40 and some other rust lub in the cylinder to see if it would release it, but it hasn't worked yet. I don't know if the motor will be any good after all it has been thru. Any suggestions?
Sincerely,
Ken Roberson
AnswerHello Ken:
>>Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine and the Unit/Mower Model Numbers, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Engine Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug.
>>There May be Rust Between the Flywheel and the Armature/Coil. Remove the Blower Housing(metal engine cover) and Make Sure there is Nothing Stopping the Flywheel from Turning the Crankshaft.
>>Pour 2oz of Marvel Mystery Oil into the Cylinder and Replace the Spark Plug. Allow to Sit for 24hrs and then Remove the Spark Plug and Try to Turn the Engine.
>>If this is an Older Model Engine that Uses a Point Set Under the Flywheel and you get the Engine to Turn Freely, but have No Spark to the Plug, then the Point Set Contacts are Bad and I Suggest you Replace the Point Set with a Nova II Solid State Ign Module that your Local Small Engine Service Center can Obtain(or may have in stock) for Approximately $20.00. If you Use the Nova II Module, then you can Leave the Point Set Under the Flywheel and Never have to Worry about them again.
You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Unit at this Site Addy, http://www.buymtdonline.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home_TroyBilt_10101_19502_... and Select Use Our Detailed Parts Finder. Then Enter the Model Numbers.
>>Troy Bilt is an MTD Company.
>>Generally the identification tag is on a part of the unit that, even after years of use, rarely needs replacement. For most of MTD (includes Troy Bilt) power equipment, these tags are approximately 2" by 3" in size. They also have the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed across the bottom. For hand held product, the tag is normally white and approximately 1" by 1/2" in size. Hand held i.d. tags are normally on an aluminum portion of the engine, somewhat set into the unit to protect the label from wear. (A bar code will also be on this tag.) Riding mower tags are located on the underside of the seat. For walk behind mowers this tag is found either on the deck or on the rear door of rear discharge units. Tiller model and serial tags are generally on the tine housing. **The model and serial tags for two-stage snow throwers are located on the bottom of the main gear housing which is often called the belly pan, while single stage snow thrower tags are next to the key and primer. For other products like log splitters, chipper shredders and edgers, tags can be found on the frame or main housing.**
>>As a Last Option you can Replace the Old Engine with a Newer Engine.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am 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
