Diagnose & TroubleshootTillers
Select one of the symptoms below to find possible causes and common solutions for your MTD garden tiller.
Common Symptoms:
- Wheels and Tines Will Not Turn
- Wheels Turn, but Tines Don't
- Tines Turn, but Wheels Don't
Wheels and Tines Will Not Turn
Possible Causes |  | Corrective Actions |
1Improper use of controls | | Review Controls and Features section of your operator's manual |
Misadjusted forward clutch control cable | | Adjust cable tension |
Misadjusted reverse clutch control cable | | Adjust cable tension |
Worn or broken clutch belt | | Check belts. Replace as needed |
Internal transmission wear or damage | | Contact local dealer or factory |
Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley | | Tighten bolt: check that key is in place | null | null | null | null |
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