Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Sears 5hp Briggs & straton engine Roto Tiller, briggs straton engine, clutch cable

Question
My roto tiller's engine works. Unfortunately, the tiller will not go into gear. I have the model # 917295852. It is currently stuck in neutral. It is as if the cable is stuck. Any suggestions?

Answer
Hello Remi:

To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams or Parts Lists for you Equipment. Follow the Shift/Clutch Cable to the Transmission Shift Shaft. Disconnect the Shift/Clutch Cable and Try to Move the Shaft by Hand. You May have to Lightly Tap the Shaft to Move it. It it Does Not Move, then the Problem is Inside the Transmission. If the Shift Shaft Moves, then Replace (Lubrication May Free up the Cable)  the Shift/Clutch Cable. 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. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John