How To Unlock Troy-Bilt Rototiller Wheels To Free Roll Machine To Work Area And Then Relock For Use

Can't move your tiller out of storage for use, because you can't figure out how to unlock the wheel? Though not found of the company's website, the solution is simple.
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[@mschriscs4962]

Ur a real hero to me, Ive been at it for some time now trying to break the wheel loose, I knew there had to be a better way then dragging it to relocate. However not a single operator knew any other way. 15 years we’ve had it, loaned it out 15 times surely. Not a one nope never knew!!!

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Glad to help. I'm amazed that in 15 years Troy Bilt NEVER explained this anywhere.

[@andynera5505]

Owned same troy bilt tiller for approximately 14 years (got it new) and never knew this process. Thank you very much for educating me!

[@katehawes6780]

THANK YOU! I inherited one from my dad, and he didn’t know either! He just slow walked it. He and I both thank you!

[@thedavises9420]

Old lady here, trying to neaten up the garage. Now that i know how to do it, let’s see if I’m strong enough.

[@markkurtis8637]

Two years we busted our butt lifting it out of the shed and "driving" it 400' to the garden. Thought about a second shed, closer to the garden but... THIS IS FANTASTIC! Thank you.

[@TractorsNStuff]

OH MY!! Thank you! I bought this tiller used at an auction for $20! I didn't even knew if it ran. That was a few years ago. I was worried the engine or gearbox was locked up. Got it home and attempted to start it. IT RUNS, YAY! And it moves, but only if the engine was running... and only very slow. Moving from my garden shed to the garden is a bit of a drive, at a low speed. Not to mention running the blades above a concrete driveway! I knew I was missing something. So simple! Such an simple piece of engineering too! No need to put a neutral mechanic into the gearbox. Simply disengage the axle from the wheel! Genius! Thank you again for sharing!

[@ronaldbradley7897]

A very, very nice presentation

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Many thanks!

[@caviar_dreamz]

Thank you! Had no clue to how to lock the wheels.

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Glad I could help!

[@BBB-ir4yj]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO.... MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! Yes I,'m shouting, because you are absolutely correct. As unbelieveable as it is, there is no video other than yours on how to get the tiller to move while the engine is off, because I have been looking for one! I'm considering buying a new tiller and I've been used to using tillers that will roll even when the engine is off. So I wanted to know how difficult this might be if I bought one that you had to remove the cotter pin. So this will help me in my decision and thank you again so very much!! 😊

[@a-yomoto7675]

Thanks man! Just put mine together, haven't even put oil in it yet. Couldn't figure out for the life of me how to move it. Huge help and much appreciated

[@behunin1963]

Great vid! I refer to those pins as “Rat Trap” pins and yes they do hurt. Thanks so much!

[@tracybusbee3191]

Thanks so much for this demo!!

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

You are so welcome!

[@matthewbloom3869]

just what i needed to know!!

[@CreativeMistakes]

Thanks for the help. Second time I have used mine and I couldn’t get it to move. Had to drag it to area. Now I Know!

[@margaretsmith7318]

Thank you for this video . I have had my super bronco for years but have used it very little. I did not understand the free wheeling concept. You made it sound simple. About getting ready to try the tiller out.

[@jeanniebair4103]

This is awesome!!!! I was having a terrible time with this until. Watched your video. Well done! Thank you very much.

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Glad it helped!

[@TheOnlyKillena]

That's great! I've rented one a few times and they have never showed me that! Looking to finally buy my own. I had one but was way to big for me to use. Sadly. But thanks Kevin I love these videos but I do miss the others as well. Enjoy your day gardening it's raining here so no going out for me.

[@45valk]

Awesome, I knew there had to be a way. Thank you

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

You bet!

[@joanlecce4033]

At 85 I was able to do exactly what was shown. Thanks loads.

[@Tararrtma777]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I inherited one of those tillers, I was so excited, and I thought I was going to have to take it into the shop. Whew!

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Glad I could help!

[@tomleith3957]

LIFESAVER! I had the opposite problem. Mine came in travel mode... could not figure out why the wheels weren't pulling. Now I know. Thanks for the clarity.

[@jeffedgington1431]

Thank you very much!

[@timothyhoward5321]

Good morning Kevin

[@lorigrass1]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. And thank you to the man, who's video you first saw (The one in the wind storm), who first taught you. :-)

[@halwilliams5420]

A great video and so easy to understand. Great job! Thanks so much!

[@lisawelch8197]

Thanks so much, you really helped me.

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Glad I could help!

[@gardengrower7633]

Thanks. Nice video and simple to the point.

[@Tenormic3]

This is a huge help thank you! I couldn't figure out for the life of me why the wheels wouldn't turn

[@MyFireVideos]

Thank you!

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

You're welcome!

[@omarmckinzie8695]

🙏 Thank you

[@jamesgiovannoni4707]

Thank you

[@mlharfulm4243]

It's in the manual, but many people don't read the manual or even keep it.

[@foydaniels9113]

Nice

[@user-th5kt7kv1h]

I have this one. Thank you!!! From Russia. Olga.

[@bellluna9017]

I was borrowing one and was in the same situation. Thank you

[@bookbeing]

This video is a godsend!

[@jimmieleonard8289]

think you.

[@NickFliesMedia]

This is great. Thank you so much!

[@timothyhoward5321]

Got that fix.👀

[@davidwagner6055]

Good video

[@scubadkins]

Never knew this, thanks!

[@tterry53]

That is great BUT my wheels were rusted up when I bought my tiller at a yard sale and I have tried every thing but cannot get them loose. I even laid it on its side and put PB Blaster on it every day for the entire winter and they are still stuck from rust and I even called Troy Bilt and they said that I may not be able to get them loose. But, I have a good little tiller at a bargain price.

[@sandraakin9486]

Life saver thanks so much

[@mainemountainman3743]

Thanks, man!

[@hollandbuzzard1039]

Thank you. No manual was available.

[@roserea3156]

Thank you. I didnot know that.

[@annieturner-xv2yn]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@brendagrant5305]

Thank you!!!!! It works!!!!!

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

You're welcome!

[@perry3287]

I have the smaller troybilt and the rim is too small and doesn't allow you to put the pin in for wheeldrive.

[@ciphercode2298]

Briggs. Have a late 70s early 80s tillsmith rear tine tiller that I bought off craigslist. It has no reverse,neutral,or different speeds. You start it and engage the transmission to go. It broke down on me and I had to get it back to my shed to repair it. I liked to of killed myself trying to move it while it wouldnt run. I'm in the process of putting a predator engine on it,but I've gotta fab some brackets to attach my clutch arm and cables too. I'll pull the bolts out of the wheels and see if it can be done this way too. If it can I'll replace the bolts with pins. Thanks,wish me luck.

[@billpuhljr1073]

You can drive it were you want to just don't put the depth bar down. It will glide over the ground on it. My pony had free wheel without moving the tires in when it wasn't running.

[@ciphercode2298]

Mine had broke down while tilling and I couldnt leave it. I had to manhandle it 150 back to my work shed. I would of loved to of known this.

[@blaisemclaughlin8582]

great video...can you do one on checking oil level on the tiller ..cant find anything on line...thanks

[@MrBritrider]

Nice! My TB tiller has bolt and nut for pins. I bought two pins like yours from an Ace hardware store that seemed to fit well however when I ran it I hit a big root and sheared both pins. Your pins are all silver the ones I bought were a yellowish gold color zink plated obviously made of cheap steel. Did you buy your pins? Where did you get them and what are their proper size?

[@HomesteadingOffTheGrid]

Nope, they came with it.

[@azemzicki3086]

Where can I get a Husqvarna wheel repaired? As in the rim? I damaged it when I was trying to remove it?

[@lichin641]

Ty

[@troyboyd3100]

Every Year, take the wheels right off and grease the shafts. They tend to rust solid to the shaft, and then you will have a VERY difficult time moving them in future... I had to strip down my tiller (that I bought used) and use a huge hydraulic press to remove the wheels.

[@billpuhljr1073]

Hey Kevin. Crazy how just few hours north of you I can't get my garden ready till late April early May due to the cold.

[@lawrencenicholsonjr.6637]

Thank you I just purchase one I New something was wrong went I was trying it out for the first time.

[@sahmadi1000]

I inherited one of these and I thought the transmission is broken because it wouldn't move. It looked like new. A guy bought it from me for $100. I wish I knew what I know now.

[@wendystevens4405]

My troybuilt tiller is older, the wheels don't have cotter pins

[@ciphercode2298]

Mine has bolts,but you should be able to switch them out. These bail type pins should be readily available from rural king or tractor supply

[@kurak8618]

Sorry to comment off the subject but some one or thing might be picking at you at 0:59 from behind a wood pile(?) stocked in the background (in the middle of a screen, bit above some blue material/)

[@chickenhawkfarmstead8478]

🤦🤦🤦😂😂

[@briant3403]

Shouldn’t have to move wheels to get it to roll free

[@gardengrower7633]

Well with these you have to. :(

[@markkurtis8637]

Now that he's showing us I see that that is how the axle was cut so that the wheel could be moved in. Why didn't Troybuilt ever tell us that?