Tiller Drive Shaft Sheared Off

[Silverado21]

Bought this tractor and tiller used from a dealer. First few hours of use were in packed Carolina clay but minimal to no rocks or tree roots. Heard a commotion from the gear case popped it off and found this. Not sure what to do next, don稚 know if this has a warranty, if it痴 covered, how much it would cost to replace, etc. it痴 a smartract tl-135.

 

[Peter 315]

Made in china?

 

[Silverado21]

Made in china?

Highly likely. It looks to be the same as a Hanmey. I知 still looking around.

 

[Peter 315]

Highly likely. It looks to be the same as a Hanmey. I知 still looking around.

Try this place for parts.....http://betstco.com/Betstco_Manuals/FH-TL%20Series%20Rotary%20Tiller.pdf

 

[ruffdog]

It sure looks like there was a bit of water in that oil too.

 

[Peter 315]

Slip clutch or shear bolt?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

It sure looks like there was a bit of water in that oil too.

You are seeing something that I'm not...

I've seen enough broken/twisted off china steel in tillers to recognize that right away though...and NO slip clutch or shear bolt will save that...

SR

 

[skipperbrown]

I think a call to your dealer is in order.

 

[ruffdog]

It looks similar:

China Pto Rotary Tiller for Tractor (TL135 series) - China Rotary Tiller, Rotary Tillers

 

[radios1]

yep, China steel is the cause!.. you just have to keep replacing it when it breaks, keep a few replacements ready so you minimize the downtime!..