Troy-Bilt tiller stuck Forward-Reverse lever

[Old Hogger]

Working on a 1982 Horse tiller that has been sitting for 12 years. Having trouble getting the forward/reverse lever to operate. I know where it is froze up. And I don't need to break the housing while getting the old girl to move. Any ideals? Heat is my second thought after waiting a few days on w-d forty to work. Ordered a manual today. Thanks.

 

[JakeBrake]

Be careful. Don't force. It's easy to bend or break the Forward-Reverse lever. All parts are available through MTD to rebuild the Forward-Reverse mechanism.

I have a 1976 Troy-Bilt Horse with a 6HP Tecumseh engine. I had the Forward-Reverse lever reinforced at a local welding shop. A strip of 1"X 1/4" steel was welded to the topside of the lever. Now it will not bend or break.

 

[DeNiro]

It would help to know where it is rusted together. There are only a few places that can be froze and they are easily disassembled by removing a few bolts and separating the parts.

 

[Old Hogger]

The motor mount bars are stuck fast. Sorry about not filling in the big hole in my post.

 

[2manyrocks]

Lots of Kroil penetrating oil. Or take it all apart and clean the surfaces on a wire brush wheel.

 

[Old Hogger]

Sliding free and happy. After spraying it for four day I finally took it apart and tapped it with a small hammer. Thanks for the in put.

 

[2manyrocks]

Is it running?

 

[srs]

Be careful. Don't force. It's easy to bend or break the Forward-Reverse lever. All parts are available through MTD to rebuild the Forward-Reverse mechanism.

I have a 1976 Troy-Bilt Horse with a 6HP Tecumseh engine. I had the Forward-Reverse lever reinforced at a local welding shop. A strip of 1"X 1/4" steel was welded to the topside of the lever. Now it will not bend or break.

JakeBrake, any chance you could post a picture of the reinforced welded repair to the Forward-Reverse lever? thanks in advance.

 

[JakeBrake]

JakeBrake, any chance you could post a picture of the reinforced welded repair to the Forward-Reverse lever? thanks in advance.

Hope this helps.

 

[srs]

Hope this helps.

JakeBrake, that is terrific, thank you very much. I need to do the same to my lever. Again I thank you sir.