Cultivator: Engine Rotates But Tines Don't
If the engine in your cultivator rotates, but the tines do not, check the clutch, shaft, bearings, and gearbox. This is a common symptom and our repair guide can help you fix it the best way. This is a general guide for your repair; for more detailed information on your model, refer to the owner’s manual.
Bearings
Your cultivator has bearings on its tine shaft that prevent the metal from scraping and catching. This allows the tine shaft to rotate freely and the tines to turn. If the bearings are seized, this means that they are stuck, and will not turn properly, and therefore the tine shaft won’t either. A seized bearing will need to be replaced before the tine shaft will be able to rotate as normal.
Your cultivator has bearings on its tine shaft that prevent the metal from scraping and catching. This allows the tine shaft to rotate freely and the tines to turn. If the bearings are seized, this means that they are stuck, and will not turn properly, and therefore the tine shaft won’t either. A seized bearing will need to be replaced before the tine shaft will be able to rotate as normal.
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Pins
In most cultivator models, the tines are normally secured to the tine shaft by shear pins. Because a smaller cotter pin usually secures these pins, they can occasionally come loose and go missing. If your cotter pin has gone missing, you will need to replace it before you can be confident that your shear pin will remain secure. If the shear pin breaks entirely, you will need to replace it to ensure your tines are secured.
In most cultivator models, the tines are normally secured to the tine shaft by shear pins. Because a smaller cotter pin usually secures these pins, they can occasionally come loose and go missing. If your cotter pin has gone missing, you will need to replace it before you can be confident that your shear pin will remain secure. If the shear pin breaks entirely, you will need to replace it to ensure your tines are secured.
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Shafts
The drive shaft in your cultivator is found inside the transmission and it turns to power a series of gears, which in turn rotate the tine shaft. If the tine shaft/tines are not rotating properly but the engine is, your drive shaft could be worn or broken. The drive shaft can wear out over time, or can break during use. When the drive shaft is broken, you will need to replace it before the machine works properly again.
The drive shaft in your cultivator is found inside the transmission and it turns to power a series of gears, which in turn rotate the tine shaft. If the tine shaft/tines are not rotating properly but the engine is, your drive shaft could be worn or broken. The drive shaft can wear out over time, or can break during use. When the drive shaft is broken, you will need to replace it before the machine works properly again.
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Cable
The drive cable is essentially what allows the tines of your cultivator to engage. Over time, this cable can wear out, fray, and snap. If you notice that the engine on your cultivator is rotating, but the tines don’t rotate when you engage the drive cable, it may be the case that the cable is broken. These cables can also simply become disconnected, so it is a good idea to check the cable before you decide to replace it.
The drive cable is essentially what allows the tines of your cultivator to engage. Over time, this cable can wear out, fray, and snap. If you notice that the engine on your cultivator is rotating, but the tines don’t rotate when you engage the drive cable, it may be the case that the cable is broken. These cables can also simply become disconnected, so it is a good idea to check the cable before you decide to replace it.
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Clutches
A worn out or broken clutch can result in your cultivator’s engine rotating, but the tines to remain stationary. Your cultivator’s transmission has many parts working inside of it, which begin with the clutch drum. The clutch engages against the drum to start the transmission turning. Worn clutch pads can cause the clutch to slip and not engage, or possibly just engage with less power. If your clutch pads are worn, you will likely notice a buildup of dust on your clutch drum. This is an indication that you should either replace the clutch pads, or the clutch entirely.
A worn out or broken clutch can result in your cultivator’s engine rotating, but the tines to remain stationary. Your cultivator’s transmission has many parts working inside of it, which begin with the clutch drum. The clutch engages against the drum to start the transmission turning. Worn clutch pads can cause the clutch to slip and not engage, or possibly just engage with less power. If your clutch pads are worn, you will likely notice a buildup of dust on your clutch drum. This is an indication that you should either replace the clutch pads, or the clutch entirely.
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