Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till

wapatterson · 05-18-2009, 06:47 PM

I have a TC200 Techumseh MiniTiller Cultivator Model # 161lcm

The Problem is that While the engine runs fine, the Tiller tines will turn but have VERY VERY low power.
They will spin when free but will not work when any resistance is applied.

This model has a centrifugal clutch. The idea is that the times don't move while idling the engine but turn when accelerating.

Now they don't turn when accelerating at all.

My question is: Do I need a new clutch or do I need to fix something in the transmission? (clutchdrum)

THe Tines turn when spun by hand.
The Clutch spins and expands (if that is the term???) when accelerated. They just don't work together.

I have found parts lists and exploded views. All parts are there and none appear broken, but I don't know enough to know why this doesn't work anymore.

Thanks for any help.

**Basementgeek** · 05-19-2009, 06:03 AM

Hi and welcome to forum

The centrifugal clutch would be my guess as to the problem.

If you have a link to the parts break out, please post it.

BG

wapatterson · 05-20-2009, 06:36 AM

The link I have found is this ( adobe PDF link):

http://www.oscar-wilson.com/manuals/...IEF/161LCM.PDF

Thanks.

**Basementgeek** · 05-20-2009, 10:43 AM

I had a look see. Part #21 and 31 make up the centrifugal clutch. My guess would #21 is were the problem is. Make sure it is clean, no oil in it.

BG

wapatterson · 05-20-2009, 11:07 AM

Thanks!
That might explain it.
I think I got some axel grease on it.
I'll clean it out and see if that does the trick and let you know.

Will

**Basementgeek** · 05-20-2009, 11:55 AM

Well grease would make it slip. I would use spray carb cleaner or brake cleaner if you have any. A little grease on the outside should not hurt, but inside is what that has to be clean.

Keep us posted on how it works after you clean it.

BG

05-18-2009, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
wapatterson Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Win xp	Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till I have a TC200 Techumseh MiniTiller Cultivator Model # 161lcm The Problem is that While the engine runs fine, the Tiller tines will turn but have VERY VERY low power. They will spin when free but will not work when any resistance is applied. This model has a centrifugal clutch. The idea is that the times don't move while idling the engine but turn when accelerating. Now they don't turn when accelerating at all. My question is: Do I need a new clutch or do I need to fix something in the transmission? (clutchdrum) THe Tines turn when spun by hand. The Clutch spins and expands (if that is the term???) when accelerated. They just don't work together. I have found parts lists and exploded views. All parts are there and none appear broken, but I don't know enough to know why this doesn't work anymore. Thanks for any help.

05-19-2009, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,505 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till Hi and welcome to forum The centrifugal clutch would be my guess as to the problem. If you have a link to the parts break out, please post it. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

05-20-2009, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
wapatterson Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Win xp	Re: Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till The link I have found is this ( adobe PDF link): http://www.oscar-wilson.com/manuals/...IEF/161LCM.PDF Thanks. Last edited by wapatterson; 05-20-2009 at 06:42 AM.

05-20-2009, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,505 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till I had a look see. Part #21 and 31 make up the centrifugal clutch. My guess would #21 is were the problem is. Make sure it is clean, no oil in it. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

05-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
wapatterson Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 OS: Win xp	Re: Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till Thanks! That might explain it. I think I got some axel grease on it. I'll clean it out and see if that does the trick and let you know. Will

05-20-2009, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,505 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tecumseh TC200 2901 161lcm tiller Won't Till Well grease would make it slip. I would use spray carb cleaner or brake cleaner if you have any. A little grease on the outside should not hurt, but inside is what that has to be clean. Keep us posted on how it works after you clean it. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP Last edited by Basementgeek; 05-20-2009 at 11:57 AM.