When a front-tine tiller isn’t digging into the soil well, the tines might be bent or worn. This easy DIY repair guide shows how to replace the tines on a front-tine tiller in about 15 minutes. …

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15 minutes or less

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How to replace a tiller drive belt

If your tiller won’t move forward or the tines won’t turn, the drive belt might be broken or worn. T…

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15 minutes or less

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How to replace the tines on a rear-tine tiller

If your rear-tine tiller isn't turning soil like it should, the tines could be worn or bent. This D…

Repair time and Difficulty

30 minutes or less

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How to replace a tiller recoil starter

Can't start your tiller because the starter rope locked up? The problem could be a broken recoil sta…

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15 minutes or less

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Why won't my tiller's engine start?

Learn why your tiller's engine won't start at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might help solve the problem, what replacement part you need and more.…

less than a minute readJan 10

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Why do my tiller's tines turn but the wheels don't?

Learn why your tiller wheels don't turn but the tines turn at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repa…

less than a minute readApr 19

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Why does my tiller turn the soil poorly?

Learn why your tiller is tilling poorly at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might help solv…

less than a minute readApr 19

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Why won't my tillers wheels or tines turn?

Learn why your tiller wheels and tines won't turn at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might…

less than a minute readApr 19

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Fall garden care: to till or not to till? Here’s how to decide

Thinking about tilling your garden this fall? Learn the pros and cons of fall tilling, when it makes sense, and how to prep your garden for winter the right way.…

less than a minute readOct 03