Troy-Bilt 7 HP - Transmission Troubleshooting; Forward and Reverse Shifting Problems

SECTION 2: Transmission Troubleshooting
PTO HORSE MODEL
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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The following charts list the
most
common problems expe-
rienced with the tiller drive
train. Symptoms
of problems
are listed along with possible
remedies. If following the
repair procedures does not
fix the problem, call the
TROY-BILT(R) Tiller Technical
Service Department at
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-833-6990.
Forward and Reverse
Shifting Problems
WARNING: When servicing the machine, prevent uninten-
tional starting
of the engine by disconnectingthe spark plug
wire and keeping the wire away from the spark plug. Place
the engine throttle control in the OFF position and shift the
Wheelsrrines/PTO Drive Lever into NEUTRAL.
Symptom Remedy
WheelslTines/PTO Lever
•
Check the reverse disc for wear. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
is hard
to shift into reverse.
Check the adjustment
of the reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger
•
-
assembly. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
•
Clean and re-Iubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages
on lever. See the
Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
WheelslTines/PTO Lever
•
Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on the lever.
sticks in forward. See the
Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
•
Check the tension on the drive belt. See the Owner/Operator Manual
for instructions.
Tiller stays in reverse when
•
Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on the lever.
the WheelslTines/PTO Lever
See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
is released.
Check the adjustment
of the reverse disc and/or reverse spring and plunger assem-
•
bly. See the Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
WheelslTines/PTO Lever
•
Raise the belt adjustment block as the drive belt may be too tight.
jumps
out of forward.
See the
Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.
•
Install a new clutch pawl spring at the end of the lever. The old spring may be
overstretched.
WheelslTines/PTO Lever
•
Lubricate the motor mount bars, belt adjustment block, and linkages on lever.
is hard
to shift into forward.
See the
Owner/Operator Manual for instructions.