Troy-Bilt Horse User Manual

Step 4-With both screwdrivers firmly embed-
ded (Photo 8/6) pry the seal outward by press-
ing the blades against the transmission case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch or gouge
the shaft or the inside of the bore as you remove
the seal.
Step
5-With the seal removed, carefully clean
the surfaces of the wheel shaft and the trans-
mission bore. Then, using a fine file or 400 grit
paper or cloth, smooth off any burrs or sharp
edges
on the end of the shaft or around the hole
for the roll pin. Clean off any metal particles.
. Now, replace the same number of shims (they
look like thin, flat washers) that were on the
shaft, or add one if none were present. The sh im
protects the oil seal from scraping against the
snap ring inside the bore.
Before
discarding the old seal, check that one
of the shims is not still stuck to the back of it.
Step
6-Use the thin, flexible plastic to protect
the seal from cuts when you slide it over the
shaft. If you can't find the plastic, use a sheet of
letter paper stationery or at least cover the end
of
the shaft and the roll pin hole with transpar-
ent tape.
As
shown in Photo 8/7, roll the plastic or pa-
per into a tube and insert it halfway through the
seal. Slide the tube and seal over the shaft and
up to the bore opening.
IMPORTANT: The side of the seal having
writing on it must be facing outward on the·
wheel shaft.
Step
7-Coat the outer edge of the seal with
non-hardening gasket sealant, as shown in
Photo 8/8. The sealant (such as Permatex or
Plasgon) helps to prevent oil leaks between the
seal and the bore. After coating the seal, remove
the plastic from the wheel shaft.
(Photo 8/6) Pry oil seal out.
(Photo 8/7) Name and number on seal face out.
(Photo 8/8) Apply sealant to outer edge of seal
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Troy-Bilt Horse Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	Horse
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English