How Do You Fix A Rototiller?
As any gardener will tell you, the rototiller is one of the best inventions since the wheel. But it will break from time to time, and you’ll find yourself needing to replace the tines. Here is a simple guide on how to do just that and get back to gardening as soon as possible. Step 1 Put the tiller on a level surface, turn it off and make sure it is in the “park” gear. Step 2 Prop the tiller up on blocks, boards or another surface high enough to raise the tines completely off the ground. Step 3 Decide which side you will replace first and lay out the correct tine for that side. There is a left tine and a right tine, so make sure you get and put the correct tine for the correct side. Step 4 Remove the old tine from the side you are working on using the proper screwdriver. Your installation/instruction manual will have pictures of the screws that are on your particular tiller. If you look at that first, you will know what type of screwdriver you will need. Step 5 Clean the area around th