20 Most Recent Mantis Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator #7262h Questions & Answers

You will probably need to replace the worm gear and any other worn parts in the gearbox. Check your owners manual for part numbers. If extensive repair is needed and your machine is several years old you may be better off with the Mantis trade in program for a new tiller. I found this to be the case with my own tiller last year. Call or go to www.mantis.com.

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Sometimes the gas filter in the gas tank gets plugged. Here are some instructions that will help.

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compression ratio is bad. when you try and start the engine it warms up and the machine
gets tighter and the compession goes up then the engine starts ... you ran it on gas without oil and
rings are starting to go out... buy a new one...

Replacing the spring on this tiller can be tough. You have to get the tension spring set into the stop and partially wind the tension (by turning the cord pulley) and THEN attach the cord before completing winding the tension spring. It took me about an hour to figure out how much preset of tension was needed before I was able to get it to work. You have to partially preset tension because starting from zero will not fully rewind the cord.

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company at 205-833-2525 or email them at

[email protected] and I feel sure Jason or

someone there can help you.

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