Mtd rear tine tiller

[Buckman]

So recently I've acquired an older MTD rear tine tiller. The machine itself is in great shape but needs a motor. Went to pull the old one off and the 5hp briggs that was on it has two shafts. I have no experience with this type and I'm having troubles locating an easy replacement. Any ideas or advice?

Thank you!

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

I think the 2nd shaft is for reverse...

 

[ammoaddict]

I have one of those tillers. Yard machines by mtd. I have only replaced the drive belt. Didn't even know it had two shafts.

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[ammoaddict]

So recently I've acquired an older MTD rear tine tiller. The machine itself is in great shape but needs a motor. Went to pull the old one off and the 5hp briggs that was on it has two shafts. I have no experience with this type and I'm having troubles locating an easy replacement. Any ideas or advice?

Thank you!

You may be able to download a manual online. At least an IPL maybe.

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[Larry B]

The second shaft is the camshaft. It is used for reversing the tiller. Briggs no longer makes engines with the camshaft PTO. You can fit a new engine but you won't have reverse. Or you can find a good older 5hp briggs and fit the PTO camshaft and sump cover. Some 5hp engines have a sleeve bearing on the crank and some have a ball bearing on the crank. The crank bearing must match the sump cover.

 

[Buckman]

The second shaft is the camshaft. It is used for reversing the tiller. Briggs no longer makes engines with the camshaft PTO. You can fit a new engine but you won't have reverse. Or you can find a good older 5hp briggs and fit the PTO camshaft and sump cover. Some 5hp engines have a sleeve bearing on the crank and some have a ball bearing on the crank. The crank bearing must match the sump cover.

 

[Buckman]

Sounds good. May just throw a cheap motor on there and run with it. Thanks a bunch!

 

[FergusonTO35]

How old is this machine?