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I have the same one with the same issue. But way older. So this isnt a new issue. Yet they choose not to redesign it. Looks like i will be dropping it off somewhere. Always hoping an easy fix. Nope! Making no easy disassembly is like putting a starter under the intake on caddies or like removing your whole front end to change a headlight bulb on a malibu. Evil engineering. But hey its job security for shops.😆
Now this is a real man’s video! It starts off with the sound of a chain saw cranking up; he drinks some beer; works on some stuff (all along while discussing the problem); drinks some more beer; and then he ends it with the sound of a chain saw cranking up again. I love it! Keep ‘em coming brother!
Thanks Steve! That was definitely rounded off. That part wasn’t holding or gripping the chain! Your a good mechanic to fix that, and I’m happy you make these videos on you tube!
Steve, I but you're the kind of guy the neighbors make fun of - right up until the time they need something fixed! Just a hunch :) I resemble that remark myself too, there, buddy!
I got thirsty just waiting for you to get to the beer commercial. You should get to the beer commercial sooner and make it an honest to goodness beer commercial. I should be charging you for all this great advice!
GOT 2 OLDER TILLERS WITH TRANS PROBLEMS IN TODAY. The customer also had a shaft drive unit with a blown motor, taking the good engine off one of the broke chain trans models and putting it on the shaft drive unit to get him back in the garden. He seemed very happy to get the older unit fixed as it has never failed to work for him till someone forgot to check the oil.
My Neighbor did the same thing last week. You don't live in Kearney do ya? Dead engine on one with a shaft drive, locked up tranny on the other. He's got a big shop and works on tractors and implements. Always something good for sale up by the road. I'm waiting for a small tractor with a front loader and box blade. We got so much rain here this spring I was afraid I'd need something with a sickle bar.
Steve you are so Right, my Craftmans Rototiller had the same problem only the parts for it were not available because they Sears went out of business. The old saying buy from Sears walk away in tears. So I got a better one not Sears and it works great and with a Full warranty. Keep the Videos coming I really find then EXCELLENT. Ron
I have an MTF frontline tiller that is 17 years young and in mint condition. Long story short the Chaincase assembly broke and the part is almost as much as the unit. I want to take apart and see if I can fix myself as I really like my tiller. New ones are a few hundred more so this is a labor of love at this point. Your video is really nice and removes the stigma from homeowners on the weekend warrior level to have just enough confidence to be dangerous. Thank you for the video. The mode I am dealing with is 21A-395A129. Any tips you can provide would be appreciated.
Excellent tutorial - I think you're a GREAT teacher ! Many thanks......all the way from London ! (great to see that you added another 20,000 subscribers very quickly - you deserve it x)
That is nice that you was able to solve that problem quickly and I have a problem with my Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower and can't get it to crank now after some wire was removed from under the deck. My neighbor helped me remove the wire and I drove the mower home and parked it. When I tried to crank it a day later it would not start and I can't find support from the company on how to solve that problem. When I now try to crank the mower it won't start and I am at a loss.
Hey Steve Accident video on that tiller can’t wait for the follow up video I was like watching your videos I’ve learned a lot from your videos people Who are grading you badly tell him to go suck the thumb they don’t know what they’re talking about keep bringing it Steve you’re doing an awesome job thanks
When the case was vertical the weight of the chain pulled on the stripped gear just enough that allowed a bit of motion in the output gear when you turned the big pulley. Once laid horizontal, the chain slacked off that stripped gear which is why when you spun the input shaft there was no longer movement in the output shaft. Neat vid!
Got a future issue with my tiller. Cranks good...runs about 30 seconds...shuts off. When I get a chance I’ll send you the video. Model Number 19883 TroyBilt. Briggs & Stratton 5BSXS.2051HF. Sure it’s a carburetor problem.
Hey Steve, I have a Garden King. Looks very similar to the one in this video. I can’t find the model number on it. Where should it be located on the tiller?
it amazing that you have to take it all apart to get to root of the problem , maybe next time you do a complete tear down on video, anyway great video as always. keep them coming .thanks and have a great week end.
OK, get to work making more videos Steve. I've now gone through all your videos except some pertaining to riding lawn mowers. What an educational opportunity! Waiting for the next one.......Leonard OUT!
I’m trying to remove the tine gear shaft to replace the seals and check the bearings. I have the tines and key ring removed. I’ve been turning the inner ring with 2 indents on them for awhile now and nothing is happening. Should I use force on the left side shaft to pound it out. Would love your imput.
At least maintenance is possible, in comparison to the totally sealed (welded-shut) gearboxes of the more residential-grade tillers. This one is a dream by comparison.
Great video! I have a tiller, push lawnmower, riding mower, 2 chain saws, 2 string trimmers and a 24 inch hedge trimmer. If you don’t have a video I believe the equipment doesn’t exist. I love your channel, but I have a two beer minimum.........
I have one of these tillers. Called MERRY TILLERS in USA. I have used it for about 5 years in rocky soil with no problems. Hope I have a better gear inside. Thanks
I wish I could have seen the few minutes prior to you taking that cover off. I’m at that point and the tines are rusted, and I’m wondering if the thing will come apart if I do get the tines off. I guess I can put some heat on the shaft now that the pins are out, it should come free.
thanks for the video sir.. i have old transmission like that and i want to add oil but i dont know how many oil capacity to fill with that transmission.. can you help me how sir? please.. thank you
Everyone make a comment and like his videos. Don't just watch them because he does not go to the trouble of making these videos for his health. You comment and he gets paid a few cents but those cents add up to dollars with enough comments. SO IF YOU SIMPLY VOEW WITHOUT COMMENTING YOU ARE ROBBING HIM OF HIS TIME.
Hey Steve I have a Choremaster tiller with a new engine. So far its working great. I can't find the oil drain plug for the transmission. I have turned this thing in every direction to locate a drain plug. It is a older model that the last owner put the new motor on the frame. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong to locate the oil drain plug on the chain drive transmission. Thanks for your time. Mike
Please can Steve help me , I’m having the similar issue with maxim tiller but how do I get the big black pulley in the outside off ?? I’ve already got the tiller all tore down except for that part
Steve as you work with small engine machines, have you ever stumbled into roto tiller blades that would be suitable for "grinding" old bush roots out? I've been trying to search internet, but to my surprise can't seem to find metal drums that would have like inch long hardened steel spikes? I think it would work well for many, but aren't anyone really manufacturing such blades? If you haven't seen any, well then I'll stop searching.
Well, you answered my question, roller chain drive... Now that you took your housing apart, that means I do also... I will buy my "stuff" from a powertrain supply house...
Hello, I need help from you. I got Honda f310 engine GX110 when it is cold start with no problem after when is worm and work for 5 min and you change gear engine slowly cut off and won't start
Thank you for this video. Wonder if you can help with another problem I have with a Troy Bilt Horse Tiller. Old machine does a great job. There is leaking seal on the left axle and I can change it, but can't get the wheel to come off the axle. We've tried all the trick we can think of and put a torch to it to heat it up and the wheel won't come off. Are you aware of anything else we can try? Thanks again.
It's sad that modern day heavy duty is chain drive instead of gear drive. I've been doing small engine work for 40 years and I can remember when tiller's were worm gear drive in cast iron housing. They would last for ever as long as you keep them full of oil.
Shear pin technology seems to have gone by the wayside... perhaps it's more lucrative for the manufacturers to supply a new transmission than a 20 cent pin....
Check them shear bolts Steve ( I know you will) grade 8's will bust the trans if the tines get locked up on something. Great vids by the way, very entertaining and informational.
Hory shet, that is some catastrophic sprocket damage. Wonder how that happened, a condition where all the teeth were sheared off or ground down enough for the chain to slip over the sprocket.
Yo Stevo , Those are usually a really tough tiller ! Getting a rock stuck in the tines at high rpm is about the only thing that will strip out the drive gear like that , in my experience . Who knows with a rental .
I'm going to guess that PVC bushing not holding the shaft or the sprocket from having play which probably ended up breaking the weld on the sprocket to the shaft
It is, essentially, a Merry Tiller. My guess is, nobody checked the gear box oil, and ran it dry. It will not last long. I, along with my family, have worn out 3 of these...2 of the units were cultivating about 1 to 1.25 acres for 15 years each. I have the last. Purchased about 2000...the price for these units are nuts...like $1000-$1600. The first one, the mid and gear were completely worn out...and it had ample lubricant.
I have a craftsman rear tine and as soon as I put it to till it dyes used to pop out of till position but not anymore, so what could be wrong any idea?
Could a rock stuck in the tines strip that out? My Craftsman tiller kept running the belt off. From the factory the set screw wasn't drilled through. Basically it kept running the pulley and belt off. Inspector 12 at the manufacturer was out that day.
Hey Steve, great videos , how about a shop tour , type of lift you use ? , i would need some tips for my workshop at home , Thanks, and have a great weekend
Hi steve. Aren't the Maxim tillers just a merry-tiller? I can vouch for them being rental yard tough as I worked in a rental yard and they were generally trouble free. It's too bad that merry-tiller is no longer in WA state, where I live.
Sorta like some cars, hafta pull motor just to change plugs LOL. I wanna see ya put it back together blindfolded Steve. 😁jus kidding! Can't wait for follow-up video my friend. ☆Jay.
@@RonSales i like the way they designed the drive belt on the pony..what a pain.. Then the customer wants to look at you sideways when you give them the bill. I was actually charging a lot less than the lawnmower shop was..and got it back to him the next day when the shop would get it back in a week because they were swamped.if he brings it back I'll have him call the shop for an estimate..or i may just tell him to take it there anyway..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@staind288 these are the older models I am talking about. Have seen them when right the Horse work 4 acres of garden and never miss a beat except to get re-fueled.
@@RonSales right, those are the ones I was talking about too. Great machines they were. My dad had a pony and my grandfather had a horse.. They were both a horse in my opinion!
Steve, do you charge more for your repairs, because you have the added expense of at least one beer, per repair? Do you mark it up double the cost or more? Thinking of going into the small motor repair business
