Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Garden tiller tines not turning, tiller tines, garden tiller


Question
Lazyboy 5 garden tiller mod 12038
5 hp briggs engine with 2 output shafts 2 pulleys on engine dual pulley on chain drive end Tines will not  engage how  to diagnose repair ? Is there a clutch somewhere to replace ?
also has control on right handgrip that says foreward , causes a small bar to move near idler and a knob on left which tightens outside belt (goes to high speed (not gear reduction shaft ) shaft

Answer
Hello Al:

>>If this is a Chain Drive Tiller, then either the Chain has Broken or the Roll Pin/s for the Tine Shafts have Sheared.
>>Lazyboy is a Gardenway which is an MTD Brand Tiller.
>>Are there Any more Numbers on the Tiller itself? If so, Please Send them to me. With these I can Locate the Proper Manuals and Better Assist you.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something 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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Respectfully

John