20 Most Recent Mantis Electric Mini Tiller/Cultivator Questions & Answers

motor is seized or bad switch

a mantis tiller is low end. It does not have the weight to do any real tilling. Granted they are all gonna be hard to control, but unless you have, a bed that is soft soil , it will not work.

Electric tiller, and it will not run ?
I would check the cord that you plug into.
You must remove the plastic housing, by removing the screws.
Next look at the plug, is it in good shape, has anything been pulled out of it ?
The motor brushes should also be inspected.
Please let us know, we repair all Mantis equipment.

check your owners manual for the duty cycle rating. If it is75% , it can run for 45 mi. and needs to cool for 15 min. before using again. if it is 50% its 30 min. & 30 min.

either the choke is still on

or


the air filter is so dirty that it is acting like a choke

either way, replace your spark plug and air filter

if your air filter is foam, you can clean it in gasoline, just be sure to air dry it before refitting it and tring to run the mantis


the carburator can be dirty and or having the screws out of adjustment.


thy the spark plug and airfilter first

* CRT or SRT -- These are two terms you will see on rear-tine tillers only. o Counter Rotating Tines are best for heavier duty jobs and for breaking new ground. o Standard Rotating Tines are good for aerating the soil and help propel the tiller forward.

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