troy bilt horse

Hello everyone, I have a Troy bilt horse pto with the Kohler magnum 8 and electric start. Recently after washing it I noticed that it starts up fine, but when the key is turned to the off position the engine does not shut off. I bought a replacement ignition switch with the correct 3 poles and...

I have a 1985 Troy-blit horse tiller. I need to repair the tines/PTO Clutch lever assembly. Troy bilt says they no longer stock the bearing for the eccentric shaft, ref #31, part #9419. They also could not give me a bearin code foe a replacement. Does anyone no what bearing could be sustitued or...

I have an older (80/90s) Troy Bilt Horse rototiller by Garden Way. Model 12089 Serial 120890103799 Has a Briggs and Stratten 8 HP engine on it that has burned out. My hubby wants another 8 HP - bit I am not sure which motor to get. What would be the B & S replacement model? I can not seem to...

Hello everyone, Here's couple of photos of used tiller I bought less then two weeks ago for $200 from a local fellow advertising on the Craigslist. He was done with gardening for personal reasons and wanted to sell the tiller as is, knowing there were oil leaks in both axle seals and an issue...

I have a 1992 Horse Troy Bilt that I purchased new. It has the 8HP M8T Kohler engine. It has recently developed an issue of kickback when starting ( recoil start). It has broken the rope and pulled the rope out of the handle. It starts ok with no issues at times and runs well, but this is an...

Hi, I have a Troy Bilt Horse Tiller that I recently purchased with a few issues I am trying to get lined so that it is more usable. Info about the tiller: ~2004 Rear-tine PTO Tiller Looks to have sat around for awhile...tines look nearly new Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt OHV 8.0 1...

I picked up this tiller last week and am having an issue with reverse. If it just sits-- with engine running-- it will go into reverse automatically. I adjusted the reverse nuts/bolts so that won't happen, but it takes a lot of force to get it into reverse now, so much I'm afraid I will bend...

Engine has me bewildered. New points, new muffler, new oem carb. I let it warm up, runs pretty good lower rpms, but typically as soon as i give it more gas, it skips as if starving for fuel. Misses so severly i have to back of to lower throttle. Adjusted carb and double checked. Just wondering...

Hello everybody! My father in law gave a me troybilt horse PTO tiller recently. It was just sitting in his barn and they were getting ready to move. Only thing is I had to fix it up. Replaced the the spark plug, new tires and was able to get the the 7hp kohler running right away. Only problem...

Where is the best place for buying replacement tines? I just got the tiller, EL start and am going through it before using it, price was $400.00 and runs good but of course the battery was dead and safety switch is bad. Thanks in advance!

I just this tiller from a buddy that was moving to an apartment for 100. It needed air in 1 tire and the battery charged and got it running but some times it runs a little rough but is in really good shape. If I start it right up it seems fine but if it dies and I restart it the thing has no...

i have a troy bilt horse tiller..i can't find the model number anywhere and nobody around here can tell me..HELP!.i need either the model # or the reverse belt size (i need the reverse belt)..can send pix if you email me @ klkokkonen@yahoo.com .

I recently got an old Horse Tiller going(1959?) It ran like a beast while I was tilling my new garden spot, but the following day I noticed that the axel would slide from side to side when in neutral and one of the axel seals would go in and out as the axel moved. I am guessing that the seals...

Yesterday, I bought a Troy Bilt Horse with a 8hp Kohler electric start motor. I paid $50 for it because the wheels and shield were rusted out, the pull cord was stuck pulled out, no battery, no key, etc. etc.. So I broke it down and identified what all It needs. To total cost of parts is...

There's a log splitter for sale near me for a Troy Bilt Horse. It has a 3 dog PTO and the seller claims it works with a BCS (I don't think that's something he's tested, there's no way to bolt it up!) I've been searching for hours trying to find some information on the PTO speed of the old Troy...

I HAVE A TROYBUILT HORSE II WITH AN 8HP KOHLER MAGNUM ENGINE. I AM TRYING TO REMOVE THE SHIM FROM THE PULLEY TO REMOVE THE ENGINE FROM THE MOUNT. I AM TRYING TO GET SOME ADVICE BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE ENGINE.

I am looking for the Forward interlock plunger switch that goes up on the motor mount. The original part # is GW2552 but it is discontinued. Anyone know where I might be able to get one? I have searched the internet over and no one has them. Any help is appreciated.

Under the advice of more than one poster, I purchased a Predator engine at Harbor Freight for $99.00. However when installing the drive shaft does not even come close to fitting the pulleys. My Horse is the 4 - Speed with forward/reverse and high/low speeds. The pulleys on this machine are...

I have an old TB Horse with 8HP B&S that belonged to an uncle. The tiller did not run when I picked up. My son replaced the battery, spark plug, pull starter rope, fuel filter, cleaned carb and installed a Magnatron ignition. After all that work it ran great however the drive belt was slipping...

Folks, My Troy-bilt horse will run for about ten minutes or so fine and then it will start to surge. Here's a video of the behavior. I've noticed a bit of smoke when it does this also. From looking at other posts it looks like it might be a problem with the main jet getting stuck or issues...

Hi All, First post here. I Read about the re-engine projects for the Horse tillers. Well I took the plunge. Bought a 6.5 Predator from HF:thumbsup:. It really was quite easy to remove the old one and replace the engine. Surprised the heck out of me. The only problem I had was with the Trans...

My uncle gave me a free horse. It does have the motor that is locked up. I ordered a new engine mount and mounting rods off ebay. Went and bought a motor this morning from hf. I need the pulleys that go on the motor. I have no idea on the model number serial number is 183816 I found these...

Hello, I have an older Horse 1 only has forward and reverse and fast and slow speeds and two belts. I believe that makes it a Horse 1. I have a few questions about it. It runs like a top and I had two new belts put on it. Here are my questions. 1. what type of oil for the engine? 30W Detergent...

I got a lead on a used 2000 Troy-Bilt Horse with the 8HP Kohler Engine with electric start, new battery, engine guard, one owner, very clean. Can anyone tell me if this is the old Garden Way Horse or the newer MTD-made version? Thanks.

Through the help of this site, I recently got my new to me Troy Bilt horse tiller running. I was able to get my onions planted and was very pleased with the ease that the tiller prepared the ground. My only concern was when I engaged the tines there was a clanging sound, sort of like attempting...

I recently bought an older model troybilt horse that has a Honda gx160 5.5 hp engine. Everything works well until I begin tilling. I had it serviced becore using it. The engine cranks up after a few pulls and I can walk it to the garden with no problem. Once I engage the tines and they dig in...

Sitting too long without use; and can't budge Forward / Reverse Lever. Anything work?

Hi, I've been searching the internet for two weeks trying to solve a problem I am having with my old Troy-bilt horse. I bought this this tiller on cl and paid $200.00 for it. I have become almost obsessed with this old tiller. Its probably a 1974, it has the hh60 engine. I love the idea of...

Anyone got this tractor? How has your luck been? Can I expect good luck? Long story short I bought an Agway 11/38 off craigslist close to two years ago to use to blow around leaves in late fall as opposed to using my newer Craftsman for which I had intended to get a snowblower. My stepson took...

Ive inherited a troy bilt horse, and need help identifying it. Id like to know a year, and if it is a horse I,II anything i would need to know, to get parts a possibly an owners manual. The s/n is 0882664 and it has a 7hp B&S motor on it, pto and can remove the tiller section by loosening 2...

Greetings All I'm looking for attachments for my old Horse; i.e....woodsplitter, chipper, generator, etc.... Any idea on where I might be able to find such "animals?" Thanks. Cliff NC

I am trying to locate the serial number on a Troy Bilt Horse tiller. I believe it to be a 1989 or so. It has a factory 8 hp Kohler M8T spec 301608 ser num 2127002372 and is equipped with (OPC) Operator Presence Control. It is a PTO model. Does anyone know where I can find the serial number?

Does anyone know why this attachment is now obsolete? Was it safety related, or did it cause mechanical issues? Or was it because some one thought it would cut into small tractor sales?

I bought a new dozer blade for Troy Bilt horse off Craig痴 List. The dozer blade mount was not available. Can somebody give me the hole diameters and placement. I know the mount is approx the same size as the blade metal where it mounts. Thanks

Troy bilt used to make a tow hitch attachment for their larger PTO tillers. Something has always caught me as odd though. If you walk behind the tiller to turn it how in the heck can you turn it with a cart on the back? I thought maybe you could ride on the load in the trailer but then I thought...

Hello, I'm new to the forum and have a question about a Troy Bilt Horse III OPC (ser# 00928xxx). I have just picked up this tiller (my first Troy Bilt) for free and now I know why it was free. It appears that whoever ran this tiller was either not the owner and didn't care or didn't know...

Just got a old horse. It was missing the breather cover. That's no big deal. Put gas in it and it started pouring out of a little brass tube. Any help???

Hello: I just acquired a Troy Bilt Horse that needs some work. Serial 178675. The pulley that goes to the engine does not seem to attach the way I think it should. From the looks of it, the pulley "floats" on the engine crankshaft, and all the crannkshaft bolt holds a washer and the square key...

Hello: I'm usually on the John Deere tractor side of this forum, but I bought a used Troy bilt horse tiller yesterday that was siezed. I've looked at the engine and I will replace that, but I have a question about the pulleys on the engine shaft and transmission input that are have pulleys to...

I have an older horse that's in good shape except for the motor and I've been considering going diesel. Will the Hatz provide the ooomph necessary to power the Horse? Custom machining is no problem. I'd have a poor man's BCS.:D

I have a troy-bilt horse tiller would it be feasible to put a 13hp Honda Motor Honda Uses 1inch shaft can I buy conversion kit and Honda has Low oil shut I would appreciate your help it has a 8hp Briggs-Stratton on it right now I would like to use the Honda if all possible

Hello , I have a Troy bilt horse from 1991 with a kohler magnum 8 electric start. Could anyone tell me if these were positive or negative ground systems, and what would be damaged if hooked up backwards. Thanks

Desperately need a Troy Bilt transmission pulley, #1484 for my Horse II. Looking for an NOS or good used. All leads appreciated---need my tiller up and running!! Thanks! Tom:D

Hello I'm lookin for a replacement gas tank, Kohler 7HP spec# 281295, model K161T. Can anyone help a lady out and tell me where to find one? Thanks a bunch

I am trying to replace the wheel shaft on my horse tiller and i done have everything took out but the wheel shaft with the high gear clutch and low gear. I can not get the high speed gear to turn free so i can line up the key ways so the shaft can come out but the low speed gear i can get to...

Anybody got any tips on how to reassemble an electric starter on a horse. I am having trouble getting the brushes to stay in place. When I took it off I wasn't aware that it came apart like that and now it seems I have made myself a mess. Thanks

I have (2) Troy Bilt Horse Tillers and I'm thinking about purchasing push blades or snow plows for them. I'm wondering how these machines do with pushing snow or dirt? I believe they will have the power, but I'm not real sure if they have the weight needed to really push any amount of snow...

Has anybody ever converted one of these old Troy Bilt Horse Tillers into a powered grass/lawn rotary dethatcher? I have (2) of these machines and was thinking of this conversion for one of them. Wanted to see if anyone had the same hair brained idea and actually made it work......... Craig

Hello, I just purchased a used Troy-Bilt Horse tiller with a 8HP Kohler engine. I'm excited, but overwhelmed. I am first trying to identify which type of Horse I have: I, II, III, IV, or PTO. All I can find is a sticker on the covering over the tines that says Horse (no number next to it). I...

Reading some of the posts on here inspired me to do an engine swap on my Troy-Bilt Horse tiller. Original engine was Tecumseh 6HP (HH60). The last couple years despite constant tinkering, adjusting, cajoling, etc. it hasn't run great. After a little research I went with the chinese Honda clone...

I am almost sure this is the setup for a electric start conversion. Anyone ever tried it. The red wire was just hanging there and the cover should be where the starter goes into the flywheel. Ideas?? thanks,scott ps the picture shows where i am talking about

Is there a place online I can get a transmission service manual for an older horse(non-PTO) to download for a fee or even better free? I see them on ebay for 30 bucks or for 14 if you buy a CD.... Anyone that can push me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it? Oh, I didn't see it on MTDs...

I have a leaking seal on a 1976 horse tiller. The original manual from Troy Bilt says use SAE 90 or 140 wt. No one seems to make those anymore and I have read 200 posts from people saying use 85w-140, 80w-120, 80-90, only use synthetic 85-140, find a GL2 because the GL4 or GL5 they make...

I have a chance to get either a running Econo-Horse Tiller. It has a Tecumseh engine on it...don't know the hp rating. Or I talked to a guy on the phone with a pair of non-running Horse Tillers. The Econo-Horse the guy said he'd sell me for 400. Runs decent, probably could use a tune up...

Hi, I'm looking for a used Troy-Bilt Horse tiller. I live in the Chicagoland area and would like to find something relatively close to home. I plan to begin tilling in early April so I' ready to buy a tiller now. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Well, I've done a search here and found several places to look, but. We just acquired an older Troy-Bilt Horse with a 7HP Kohler K161T engine. The thing runs and works great. It has the 2 belts. I have found both the owners and service manual for the engine, but I can't find any model or...

How much oil does the transmission of the original (non-PTO model) Horse hold? I'm going to change the oil in mine, and want to know how much to buy. The manual just says to fill it until it comes out the hole that is in the side above the axle. Thanks, Jay

I need a reversing disc, and belts for my old, 1970's Troy Bilt Horse tiller. It is the two-speed model that uses two belts. I also need some shims for the transmission main shaft to take up some of the end play ( axial movement, not side to side). Thanks, Jay

I have an old (70's) Troy Bilt Horse tiller that I am trying to install a new engine on, but one of the engine mount bars (the two round bars that the engine slides up and down on for clutching the belts and the reverse disc). I need to get these out to get the engine mount off to change the...

I have joined this forum because I have an ailing TB horse. I have had it to a shop for belts jumping off and other minor problems. Shop mechanic replaced bearings on the shaft and saind the worm grear was good. It seemed to work okay for about two hours and the belts junped off the pulley...

I have a Troy Bilt Horse s/n 109117 with a 7hp Kohler. I'm 99% sure about the model, finding a manual for it with pics that look just like my machine. I went to replace the belts following instructions in this manual which said "simply" remove bolt from reverse disc and remove reverse disc...

I have a 1970's Troy Bilt Horse that I just acquired. It needs an engine. It still has the original Tecumseh HH60 (6 HP, cast iron block), but it at outside for an untold amount of time without a spark plug in it. Rather than deal with rehabbing the old HH60, I'd like to just put a new...

I picked up a 1979 Horse roto tiller (S/N 396581) and am in the process of trying to put it back into good shape. It's got the 6 HP Tecumseh engine, 2 speed trans. My problem is getting the governor/throttle linkage back to the way it's supposed to be. I've purchased a new rod that connects the...

My horse has a game leg. I can't get enough tension on the drive belt to keep it from slipping. It will tighten up enough to run the drive wheels but the tines give me problems. If I push down on the forward lever and keep tension on it the tines will work. I have replaced the drive belt...

I came across an AD on craigslist selling a Troy Bilt Horse Tiller. The tiller happens to be in my town and was actually at a local small engine repair shop were it was serviced in december. The owner, who is selling it, doesn't know the exact year of the tiller. He bought it second hand. He was...

I bought an 80 vintage Horse II tiller. Sometimes when you try to put it in high or low gear you can see the wheel axle try to slide back and forth. The guy I bought it from had place 4 big washers on both sides between the wheel hub and the transmission case to keep it from doing this. Does...

Bought a used Horse this weekend. Need to put some gear lube in it. From what I'm reading on the forums I do not want to put any GL-5 products in it. So I'm looking for SAE 140wt. Anybody know where to get this stuff? Most places are saying to use 85w-140 but I think it says on the container...

I'm going to be looking at a couple Troy Bilt Horse tillers. One is Electric Start wit an 8 hp briggs and the other is pull start with a 8 hp koller. I believe they are of the early 80 vintage. Can anyone give me an ideal of what I should look for when checking them out and what kind of price...