Tiller Maschio Tiller Problems

[milkman]

Thats the first thing I did was oil that chain when it came over here. I am not sure why it was like that. The only thing I can think of is that the bearing was leaking and I didnt catch it. I am going to make sure there are no leaks or anything like that. It was kind of a pain in the butt to get apart. I am not wanting to repeat this episode.

You shouldn't have to oil the chain, the chain case is supposed to be filled to a certain level with gear oil, that's why I asked about the rust, looks as if the chain case was without oil and could have caused the bearing to wear and come apart. Can you post another picture when you get it back together?

 

[mjdtexan]

You shouldn't have to oil the chain, the chain case is supposed to be filled to a certain level with gear oil, that's why I asked about the rust, looks as if the chain case was without oil and could have caused the bearing to wear and come apart. Can you post another picture when you get it back together?

Yep. I am working on it now. I am at the point where I can stick the shaft back onto the tiller body. I am waiting on some help to come right now. Somebody to put the bolt in the hole while I lift the shaft to its home.

 

[mjdtexan]

Pictures................

 

[milkman]

Pics looking good, now you got us hooked, you'll have to post some action shots when you get 'er running.

 

[mjdtexan]

So, I've got it all together. What oil do yall recommend for the chain drive. I dont have an owners manual. I used 80-90 when I got it but I dont know it that is right or not. Any recommendations?

 

[milkman]

I'd use the 80/90 gear oil that you have, and as Jake said, there should be a fill hole near the top and a oil level check hole below that, just fill to the check hole and have some fun.

 

[Newtogreen]

Owners manual recommends SAE 140 wt oil.

 

[mjdtexan]

Owners manual recommends SAE 140 wt oil.

I looked for that but didnt see it

 

[Newtogreen]

Mjdtexan, is the bearings pressed into the housing. My tiller, like yours except it is a w 125, has been sitting outside for nine years so I though I better take the rotor shaft off and clean the old grease out of the bearing opposite the chain. Can I just take the two housing off and get the rotor shaft off? Does the shaft just slip into the bearing or what? Also would I need to replace anything once I get the shaft off and to put it back on? My tiller was never used to my knowledge so the bearings and seals should be good. My concern are do the seals need to be replaced once I take the shaft off. Thanks Larry

 

[mjdtexan]

Mjdtexan, is the bearings pressed into the housing. My tiller, like yours except it is a w 125, has been sitting outside for nine years so I though I better take the rotor shaft off and clean the old grease out of the bearing opposite the chain. Can I just take the two housing off and get the rotor shaft off? Does the shaft just slip into the bearing or what? Also would I need to replace anything once I get the shaft off and to put it back on? My tiller was never used to my knowledge so the bearings and seals should be good. My concern are do the seals need to be replaced once I take the shaft off. Thanks Larry

Do you have access to the online manual for your tiller?

The bearing is not press fit but it is tight. I took and used a brass hammer to get my bearing in.

To get my shaft off I unbolted the housing on both ends of the shaft. You will need a gear puller to get the sprocket off of the shaft. You will also need snap ring pliars to get the snap rings off. It can be done with the right needle nose pliars. Dont loose the washer. On the non chain side of the shaft there is only a gasket and mine came off in good shape. If you dont see any leaks in that side leave it alone but wipe out the old grease and replace with good grease.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...&sig=AHIEtbSqGamEUexb1gBBKAMPMfVUGUEyKg&pli=1 <---------- That is my online manual. Mine was made in the 1990 to 1995 period. Maschio supplied me with that.

I hope I answered all your questions