Troy Bilt, Tuffy, Rear - Tine Tiller, 4.0 Tecumseh Engine - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

i doubt it to be sure replace vthe rubber bushing that is what the problem is i think.

Hi Jesse: SPARK PLUG AIR GAP ON ALL MODELS IS .030 (.762MM) NOTE: Not all spark plugs have the same heat range or reach. Using an incorrect spark plug can cause severe engine damage or poor performance. Tecumseh uses all three of the reaches shown. Ta Da!

well it's a list of recalls

-Possibly fuel line is clogged between tank to carburetor. Or the line is closed. (Most tiller has a Open/Closed valve that let you open and close the gas line) Good luck Mai

-Adjust the engine forward a little until it's good. Good luck Mai

You can get this manual directly from the troybilt.com website. A lot of manufacturers have their manuals available and just out of curiosity I checked there and in they do have tillers like the one pictured here. Enter pony tiller in the search box and you'll get a page of their different models. Click the one you have and it opens into another window showing the tiller, and beneath it is a bar with "overview" Specs" "Accessories" and "Parts & Manual" You can download the manual and - "yippee!!" - it's even free.

Check the fuel. Pour some fuel into a clear jar and let it set. See if it seperates due to water in the fuel. Very common problem.
Rich

Check for another sheared shear pin.

You probably have some buildup in the carburetor, because tillers are gernerally used seasonally it leaves plenty of opportunities for buildup to occur . Also, you should inspect throttle cables and linkage to insure that everything intact.

Please see part number 26 on this website's page. This belt if for your exact model. The part number is listed and you can also purchase it from here if you like.

http://www.yardpartswarehouse.com/parts-look-up.html?arismn=12227#/Troy-Bilt/21A-512-081_Tuffy_Tiller_12227%2c_12227_Tuffy_Tiller/Power_Train_Assembly/003620-C/0036200016

How do I tighten a belt on a troybilt Tecumseh rear tine tiller?

That's tricky... some of the small TB will not free wheel and either have to be "drug" from place to place or start up and drive it. Some allow to freewheel by pulling the pins on the wheel hubs, pushing the wheels "in" and reinstalling the pin. This allows the hub to "freewheel" on the axle and the pin just keeps the wheel from falling off. Hope this helps.

scans from old manual it should be the same

The ones I have owned had a 4HP Tecumseh on them but I think some of the real old ones might have had a 3 1/2 HP Tecumseh.

Frank

its always best to put a line on the bowl, to the bowl housing. ( i scratch mine in with a nail). then when you put it on, match 2 lines. iit may be possible float is stuck up like some woman i use to no, lol... but anyways, if one side of the bowl is deeper, (deeper side) has to go directly acrossfrom the float hinges.. i hope this helps....

Just bought a 1973 Horse model and it has this problem to the extreme! Fast, slow, shallow, deep, makes no difference. Did you ever get a solution?

Ron
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Sounds like it could be a coil breakdown.

cold be broken centrifugal mechinism in side the crank case, or your lever is loose on the shaft

make sure you cleaned the main jet and low speed jet good and make sure your needle and seat are in good condition some time the seats swell up do to bad gas. there for no gas gets through the seat and make sure your gas is clean w no water, if this isnt a needle and seat carb use regular wire and clean it good.

Have you adjusted the locking cam for forward. This cam is held in place with one bolt. The further you move it down the tighter it will make the belt