Tiller Drive Shaft Sheared Off

Silverado21 · Apr 4, 2020

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 · Apr 4, 2020

Made in china?

Silverado21 · Apr 4, 2020

Peter 315 said:
Made in china?

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

Peter 315 · Apr 4, 2020

Silverado21 said:
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 · Apr 4, 2020

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

Peter 315 · Apr 4, 2020

Slip clutch or shear bolt?

Sawyer Rob · Apr 5, 2020

ruffdog said:
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