What to do to keep the tiller running when tilling? we have changed fuel, and added a new plug.
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If the engine stalls under load, the mixture may be too lean. There should be a mixture screw on the carburetor. Note its position, and turn it counter-clockwise 1/8 of a turn to see if there is any improvement in engine performance. Repeat this but don't exceed about a half turn.
The tank has a vent and this should be kept vertical under the cylinder cover in the small "pocket" in the cylinder cover.
Lack of power can be caused by a dirty air filter or blocked muffler screen.
See the article below for troubleshooting 2-cycle engines
String Trimmer Won Work 2 Stroke Engine and Carburetor Troubleshooting
SOURCE: My tiller won't stay running
this is a two cycle with a walbro carb - probly need to remove carb to flush and put new diaphrams in
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: tiller starts runs for 30 seconds then quits
Make sure the choke is off, use fresh gas and if that doesn't work it sounds like a gas problem meaning it is starving for gas or running rich. brucewo
SOURCE: My Mantis tiller is 9 or 10 years old. I've
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My name is Dane and I am going to assist you in solving your problem.
You should have an idle screw adjustment on the carb to adjust the idle RPM. As you pull the trigger, watch on the carburetor for a small moving plate. The idle screw should touch that plate. Be very careful, and have someone hold the tiller and start it. Back off the screw just enough until the tines stop turning. I hope I've helped. If you found this reply useful, please leave me some THUMBS UP, if you feel I've deserved them. Thank you! Dane
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