Replcement Engine for Troy-Built Horse
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OK, here are a few pictures. The first is with the exhaust cover removed to show the two straps. (You need to remove the air cleaner to get to the 2 screws in the front of the exhaust cover.) The 2 straps should go as low as possible on the side of the cover.
The second picture shows the finished cover re-installed and the cable end stuck into the trottle arm.
The third picture shows the excess cable draped over to the opposite handle bar and tie-wrapped to take up the extra slack.
I should also mention that you do need to pay attention to where the arm is set in relation to where the throttle lever on the handle is set before tightening the cable straps. Keep in mind that it will opperate exactly the opposite of the original. Idle is going to be where Fast used to be and vise-versa.
Later I realized there was an easier way to do this without removing air cleaner or the exhaust cover. All you need do is just remove the two nuts that attach the entire exhaust to the engine. Simple fix!
The second picture shows the finished cover re-installed and the cable end stuck into the trottle arm.
The third picture shows the excess cable draped over to the opposite handle bar and tie-wrapped to take up the extra slack.
I should also mention that you do need to pay attention to where the arm is set in relation to where the throttle lever on the handle is set before tightening the cable straps. Keep in mind that it will opperate exactly the opposite of the original. Idle is going to be where Fast used to be and vise-versa.
Later I realized there was an easier way to do this without removing air cleaner or the exhaust cover. All you need do is just remove the two nuts that attach the entire exhaust to the engine. Simple fix!
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I could but it's not much to look at, it's just the raw engine sticking out like the old one. It's an old workhorse covered with oil and dirt. The blue engine doesn't match the red tiller but I wasn't about to spend the extra 200 bucks to get red Honda just so it would look good. I'm a pragmatist, my only concern is how it works, I could not care less what it looks like.
The biggest difference is that new engine is probably 20 pounds lighter than the old one so in tough soil you would need to add some weight, otherwise it handles fine. The second biggest difference is that the old engine was a major pain in the *** to start, to the point where my arm would be sore. So far this one starts first pull every time without fail.
The biggest difference is that new engine is probably 20 pounds lighter than the old one so in tough soil you would need to add some weight, otherwise it handles fine. The second biggest difference is that the old engine was a major pain in the *** to start, to the point where my arm would be sore. So far this one starts first pull every time without fail.
Shmudda
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Glad I found this thread. I also have an old Horse that had the Techumsa on it. I just ordered the HF 6.5 Grayhound motor for $94. I've been playing with the old motor to get it working but this will be much quicker.
Does anyone have a belt number to replace the two belts on the old horse? I know the belts are stretched as they slipped bad when I tried to move the tiller under power. Can I get new belts at the local auto parts house of lawnmower repair shop? Or order on-line?
Thanks!
Greg
Does anyone have a belt number to replace the two belts on the old horse? I know the belts are stretched as they slipped bad when I tried to move the tiller under power. Can I get new belts at the local auto parts house of lawnmower repair shop? Or order on-line?
Thanks!
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MtHam
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I have an old horse that has only one belt that is slipping. I looked at the operators manual currently available online which shows an adjustment feature that doesn't seem to be present on mine. Does anyone know how this is done, or do I simply have to get a smaller belt?
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The HF 6.5 engine is now $94 and change, and if you use the 20% off coupon, that brings it to around $75.
The original 2 speed horse that uses 2 belts had a part no. of 1308 and the 4 speed horse that used 1 belt had a part no. of 1911. I think these part numbers have now changed, but the belts are available various places on line. TSC used to stock a replacement belt for the four speed horse.
On the horse, there should be an adjustment block right under the U shaped belt yoke. The gap between the roller wheel and the mounting bracket should be 1/4 inch when adjusted correctly.
When a belt gets worn out, it will slip no matter how you adjust it.
The original 2 speed horse that uses 2 belts had a part no. of 1308 and the 4 speed horse that used 1 belt had a part no. of 1911. I think these part numbers have now changed, but the belts are available various places on line. TSC used to stock a replacement belt for the four speed horse.
On the horse, there should be an adjustment block right under the U shaped belt yoke. The gap between the roller wheel and the mounting bracket should be 1/4 inch when adjusted correctly.
When a belt gets worn out, it will slip no matter how you adjust it.
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Here's a link to some of the different Troy bilt belts. If you look at the description, they give the length and width which might help locate an equivalent belt at an auto shop. The actual tiller belts are supposed to be made of a tougher material than your regular auto belt, however.
Troy Bilt Belts - Troy Built
Troy Bilt Belts - Troy Built
Travelover
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I needed a belt for my Troybilt chipper and I found that the local lawn mower shop carried Kevlar belts in various sizes. Not too pricey, either -about $16
Travelover
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HF is closing out their 6.5HP engines on line for $75. If you use the code SHOP20 you get an additional $15 off bringing the price to $60. I'm tempted to buy one just because..........
6.5 HP Gas Engine - Horizontal Shaft, OHV
6.5 HP Gas Engine - Horizontal Shaft, OHV
Travelover
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Yep. Out with the Greyhound and in with the Predator line.
FedEx just dropped off the new motor from HF. I went out at lunch to pick up the correct bolts and waiting for the new belts to come in and I'll mount it up. Looking forward to getting the old Horse up and running. Did find a site to get the manuals for the tiller. Found that when I was looking for a service manual for my Kawasaki 17hp motor. K&T Parts House Lawn Mower Parts and Chain Saw & Trimmer Parts
Check out the "Free Repair Parts and Service Manuals"
Ye Haw, My co-worker just walked in with the new belts. I'll have the tiller up and running by the weekend.
Check out the "Free Repair Parts and Service Manuals"
Ye Haw, My co-worker just walked in with the new belts. I'll have the tiller up and running by the weekend.
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the ad says in store only....i would order one right now, but the closest store is to far just for that....
heehaw
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HeeHaw,
I ordered one off the website for $74 last Thursday. Here's the link to the webpage and still showing $74. It wouldn't take teh 20% coupon code with I ordered but heck for 74 bucks I'm not complaining.
6.5 HP Gas Engine - CA Certified
Shipping is 10 bucks.
DOH... I see that this is the CA motor and for the rest of the US that motor does say instore only. Guess I lucked out and got one before they stopped selling them online. Sorry for any confusion. If you live in CA the motor is still available to order.
I ordered one off the website for $74 last Thursday. Here's the link to the webpage and still showing $74. It wouldn't take teh 20% coupon code with I ordered but heck for 74 bucks I'm not complaining.
6.5 HP Gas Engine - CA Certified
Shipping is 10 bucks.
DOH... I see that this is the CA motor and for the rest of the US that motor does say instore only. Guess I lucked out and got one before they stopped selling them online. Sorry for any confusion. If you live in CA the motor is still available to order.
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your right, the one online says not for sale outside ca....but they accepted my order info, so we shall see if they ship it to me or not??? an the shop20 code worked on the order..hopefully they will send it anyway..
heehaw
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