This is a genuine OEM sourced item that is specially produced for Troy-Bilt and MTD roto-tillers. The purpose of this component is to provide a tight seal which will prevent oil from leaking. It is an identical replacement for a missing or worn seal-oil for the tine shaft that was originally installed on a new unit, please make sure to check the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this hardware. Keep in mind this high-quality item is made of durable metal and is sold individually.
Remove the spark plug. Consider any safety issues. Drain the gearbox oil.
Remove the tyne hubs by removing a 3/8 ths bolt that goes thru the hub and connects the tyne sleeve to the main shaft. Remove both sides to complete both seals. Once the tyne sleeve is off, use a cordless drill to shoot drywall screws into the seal. you may
... Read more need to drill small holes first, then use two claw hammers or prying tools to pop the seals up out of the seal boss area. Clean the shaft with emery paper, and clean the bore of the tyne sleeve. With your finger, put a light coat of grease on the shaft, slip the new seal down the shaft and tap it into position. Be certain to get it inserted evenly around the outer circumference of the seal. Replace the sleeve and bolt everything back together.
1. Removed tine
2. Removed the oil seal. (not easy at all)
3. Replaced oil seal.
4. Screwed up the first oil seal so I had to remove that one. (be careful about making sure the seal gets seated uniformly before trying to pound it in)
5. Replaced with 2nd oil seal that I purchased. (made sure I used plenty of g
... Read morerease on the tine shaft and coated the oil seal and it went in so much smoother. consistent pressure will avoid my mistake.
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Oil seal leak on tiller shaft on my TroyBilt rototiller
1. Removed tines.
2. Drilled small hole near edge of leaking oil seal and screwed in sheet metal screw part way.
3. Pried off oil seal by using partially screwed in sheet metal screw.
4. Cleaned shaft by lightly sanding with fine sandpaper.
5. Slid on new oil seal and tapped it into place using a short piece of PVC
... Read more pipe that fit over shaft.
6. Put tines back on.
7. Voila! Job complete.
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Item is not in stock and usually ships 10-15 business days from the time you place your order.
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