Craftsman rototiller mod. # 917-294260 won't go into gear

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Not the exact model, but probably close enough.

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I will research this. This is a Craftsman rototiller, correct?

Look under the mower to see if the drive belt has come off or broke. It is the belt that runs from the bottom of the engine to the rear axle.

Try rocking the wheel as you try to shift.

After taking the transmission/frame apart, the drive chain for the tires broke and wedged in the case. I cleaned the rest of the gear box and washed all of the gears and sprockets. Ordered up the chain, gasket and grease. I re-installed and greased all of the pieces and reassembled the case. I used a marine wheel bearing grease for the water resistant properties. I installed a zerk fitting right over the shifting lever. This should help keep the grease on the top end of all the gears. After a few hours it is good to go and works just like new.

mower will not shift gears, after being stored for winter. Old mower, but always stored indoors

You will need to split the gear case if iam not mistaken it has chain drine the chain links break and you have to replace them

Sounds like you are speaking of the float bowl.
It should not have a hole in it.
You could purchase the part from Sears or a small engine shop.
If it were mine, I'd remove the bowl, clean it, and patch with a gasoline impervious material such as JB weld.

I am having transmission problem (loud noises). I am looking for a repair manuel for a roper rear tine tiller. Model RT150GR chain drive.