April 19, 2023

DIY rear-tine tiller repair

Learn how to fix your rear-tine tiller when it won't move or its tines won't turn. Find the step-by-step procedures to replace broken parts in our tiller repair guides. Get expert cultivation advice, including answers to common questions, on our articles and videos page. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your rear-tine tiller, search for your model number.

Rear-Tine Tillers

Repair guides for rear-tine tillers

How to replace a tiller drive belt

The drive belt connects the engine to the transmission, which drives the tines and wheels. If the drive belt is worn and slipping, follow these steps to replace the drive belt.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace the tines on a rear-tine tiller

Badly worn tines cut through the soil less effectively. If the tines are bent, dull or worn, follow these steps to replace the tines on a rear-tine tiller.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Articles and videos for rear-tine tillers

February 15, 2023

Should I get a front-tine or rear-tine tiller?

Should I get a front-tine or rear-tine tiller?

Learn how to pick the right type of tiller to fit your gardening needs.

February 11, 2023

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools for 2023

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools for 2023

Learn about the top 10 must-have electric lawn & garden tools for 2023

June 29, 2022

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

June 01, 2016

Rear-tine tiller troubleshooting tips - wheels and tines

Rear-tine tiller troubleshooting tips - wheels and tines

See what to check if you're having a problem with the tines and wheels on a rear-tine tiller.

June 01, 2015

Tips for using a rear-tine tiller

Tips for using a rear-tine tiller

See what depths to till at when using a rear-tine tiller.