GigaWatt
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I have an old TB Horse with 8HP B&S that belonged to an uncle. The tiller did not run when I picked up. My son replaced the battery, spark plug, pull starter rope, fuel filter, cleaned carb and installed a Magnatron ignition. After all that work it ran great however the drive belt was slipping badly. When looking up parts the 1st info needed was the model number. The tiller has a tag with the S/N 557809 but I can't find a model number. I found that all of the Horse models use the same drive belt so we ordered the TB GW-9245 and installed it. It still slips a little and now also jumps out of gear. I've found numerous post about this problem.
It appears the engine pulley and trans pulley are out of line. The engine pulley has a bolt in the engine shaft retaining the pulley. I can't find what holds the trans pulley in place. It appears the engine would need to be removed and spacers installed to align the pulleys or move the trans pulley into alignment. Which is the proper method? The engine & trans both have a 2 groove pulley. Since the pulleys are different sizes I take it for granted this is to move the belt and give 2 speeds. Is this correct?
There is a spring hanging on the crossbar between the handles. Can anyone tell me what this is used for?
I would like to order more parts and a manual but need a model number. Do any members have a TB Horse with close S/N that could give me a model number? I call the TB Service number which took me to MTD. Talked with 3 people and they could not help me with the model number, saying it was to old for their records.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
It appears the engine pulley and trans pulley are out of line. The engine pulley has a bolt in the engine shaft retaining the pulley. I can't find what holds the trans pulley in place. It appears the engine would need to be removed and spacers installed to align the pulleys or move the trans pulley into alignment. Which is the proper method? The engine & trans both have a 2 groove pulley. Since the pulleys are different sizes I take it for granted this is to move the belt and give 2 speeds. Is this correct?
There is a spring hanging on the crossbar between the handles. Can anyone tell me what this is used for?
I would like to order more parts and a manual but need a model number. Do any members have a TB Horse with close S/N that could give me a model number? I call the TB Service number which took me to MTD. Talked with 3 people and they could not help me with the model number, saying it was to old for their records.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!