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    1970 Yard-Man EarthBird Tiller Problem

    Update, used the tiller today. Found a source for the gear spacer back in 2016, reassembled the gear box and it runs great. A tension spring for the reverse arm was broken and in searching for that part I rediscovered this forum. The tiller is nearly 50 years old. While going through the...
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    Yard-Man Earthbird Tiller Model 5030

    The tines slow or stall when under heavy load. I've disassembled the drive and pins and bearings are fine. I'm replacing seals. Gears show wear but still seem to not be the problem. The worm gear spacer, part number 40099, is severely worn on both ends and I've exhausted several leads to...
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