Blocked carb on mantis 2 stroke tiller

SOURCE: mantis tiller 2 cycle seemed as if it was running out of gas

Check fuel filter and lines, if thay are good I would get a carb kit and set the adjustment screws at 1 turn out from lightley seated to start. Don't lean high speed screw too much.
You might check muffler & cylinder port for carbon first.

SOURCE: Mantis 2-stroke tiller won't start

This could be one of several problems...
• Last year's fuel. Get some fresh gas.
• Every 2-stroke needs a new spark plug each year... you know what that means.
• Clogged carb jets due to storing the tiller over the winter with fuel in the system. Never, ever do that. Now you'll need to pull the carb apart and clean it. Most of the orifices are so tiny you can't see them. Good luck.
• Engine is so old the crankshaft seals have hardened with age. This is one reason no 2-stroke lasts longer than about 8 years. If the seals are shot, then it will cost more to fix than a new one costs. Time to toss it.

SOURCE: My 2 stroke mantis tiller will not prime.no fuel

I had the same problem, get a rebuild kit. It sounds like the diaphram is shot. Also make sure the prime bulb doesn't have any holes or cracks, the engine won't run if it does

SOURCE: 2 cycle mantis tiller leaks gas thru the carb. -

if it leaks gas,it can **** air.you have to find out whats leaking and stop it.

Dennis Flynn

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• Posted on Aug 04, 2009

SOURCE: MANTIS WILL NOT IDLE

I had the same problem. I adjusted the throttle stop IN until I got an idle without touching the throttle.