Troy Bilt Horse Axel Sliding

lturner88 · Jul 8, 2017

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 need to be replaced. Is there anything else that may be associated with this problem. Does anyone have any pictures regarding this problem, I'm a visual learner. Does the axle need completely removed or just recentered and resealed?

Does this look like the correct part? Amazon.com : Troy-Bilt Horse Tiller - 2 Axle Seals (9621) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Will this be the only part required to fix my problem? Am I asking the right questions?

Thanks in advance.

flyerdan · Jul 8, 2017

Have a look here for a parts manual, or perhaps here if the first one doesn't have it. Between the two, I've had pretty good luck in finding things I need.

lturner88 · Jul 8, 2017

I found a good manual, but it says that if the shaft moves more than 1/4in in any direction to call the factory. Its a 1959 tiller, probably wont be helpful. Do you know why it may be moving from side to side like it is?

flyerdan · Jul 8, 2017

Without looking at an exploded diagram of how it's put together I couldn't say for sure, but it would have to be excessive play in some component, possibly where it joins the differential, if they say call the factory.