20 Most Recent Mantis Electric Tiller Questions & Answers

Double check to make sure nothing is binding or blocking tines. Unplug see if you can turn tines by hand ever so slightly. How old is the tiller? warranty? troubleshooting in owner's manual? Customer service may be helpful.

Lets start with Symptoms. Why are you taking it apart in the first place? What was it doing? How long has it been acting up? DId it stop while you were using it? is the problem intermittent?Electric motors get blamed for failures all the time when it is usually switches, connectors or wires that are failing.

could be the battery has developed a memory from only partially charging it causing these symptoms .try checking the voltage in battery before and then immediately after it quites to confirm.if no issue found run it untill it stops and check electrical for over heating parts.

You have nothing connected to kill tab on the ignition module? The module is asymmetrical so it can't be installed backwards.Measure coil secondary resistance of both original and new module. I don't have the exact spec and range can vary widely in small 2 stroke.Are there any calendar dates on it... not finding the model as Mantis.Comment for further assistance.

Troubleshooting: Airlock in the fuel system: If the fuel bulb is not primed correctly, it can cause an airlock in the fuel system, which can prevent the engine from starting. Try priming the fuel bulb again and see if it helps. Clogged carburetor: A clogged carburetor can also prevent the engine from starting. You can try cleaning the carburetor with a carburetor cleaner. Faulty spark plug: A faulty spark plug can also cause starting problems. Check the spark plug and replace it if necessary. Fuel quality: Poor quality fuel can also cause starting problems. Make sure you are using fresh, clean fuel. You can also check out some helpful videos on YouTube that provide step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot and fix a Mantis tiller that won't start. Mantis Tiller won't start, maybe this is why??? - YouTube Fixing a Mantis Tiller that will not start - Springtime Start-up Techniques - YouTube Top Reasons Tiller Engine Won't Start - Tiller Troubleshooting - YouTube

Implies carburetor low speed fuel circuit lean. Increase low speed fuel/air.

Initial setting is 1 1/2 turns. Increase idle speed enough to keep the engine runnning so a proper adjustment of the low speed air/fuel mix can be completed.

Basic rules; Always adjust low speed a/f first, then open throttle and adjust high speed a/f. Any low speed adjustment must be followed with a high speed adjust. Error on the rich side for high speed. Allow engine to reach operating temperature for final adjustment.

Other potentual issues, fuel quality, fouled carburetor, old impulse diaphragm (carb), carb to engine intake gasket leak, crankcase leak.

Removing tines makes it easier (safer).

Yes it seems a fair assumption. All three should be the same. https://www.google.com/search?q=Mantis+7222M+magneto+test ..

Screeching sounds are never a good sign. Dry bearings, seizing piston. Two Stroke or 4 Stroke engine? Appears to be two stroke, did you have oil in the gas? The videos might help https://www.google.com/search?q=2+year+old+Mantis+tiller ..

I am guessing but I haven't seen any recoil starter use a thicker cord than about 6mm or 1/4" - when replacing it the repair guys seem to take it off the same roll regardless of what they are repairing.

In the Mantis 2-cycle tiller: SV number is located between the gas tank & the carburetor, behind the gas line, on a black and silver tab on the silver engine housing. It will consist of the letters "SV," a number and another letter.

Fuel lines need periodic replacement... plenty of how to videos out there.

Here is a pdf I found. Follow the link. I hope this helps. ~Heather

Likely the carburetor is fouled. Possibly the fuel vent is blocked or bad fuel.

their is no compression release might have a problem with the valves

50:1 you may have put to much oil in your mix just little gas to the mix