How to fix a Mantis Tiller 2 Cycle that has been sitting Zama Carb rebuild Repair Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2022
- Today we go over how to repair a Mantis Tiller that has not been ran in awhile. Remember, fuel only lasts about a few months, so dump old fuel out first. Make sure the new fuel was purchased within the last 60 days.
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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Don't forget to attach your throttle cable! I thought I filmed it, but I guess I didn't. Thanks for watching!!!
Would you happen to have parts for the Mantis Tiller? Just purchased a 2002 2 cycle version and wanted to upgrade the grips/ throttle.
Actually just watched this before I picked up mine today
I promise you I would never‼️😘😉😍
I care absolutely nothing about a tiller but I love this video.
I was about to get rid of my Mantis. Now, I'm going to rebuild that rascal. I found the entire replacement kit for under $20 including the spark plug. Thank you for the encouragement, I'm back in the garden tilling business thanks to YOU!
Great tip about stretching the fuel line. Thanks.
I've been on the internet for 28 years. It takes a lot to impress me but I found you an hour ago and you are my 14th subscription. You have a wealth of experience which you are willing to pass on to your viewers. You make great videos, well explained, good camera work and excellent editing. There are LOTS of videos of personal attempts to fix things but being a true mechanic, you actually know what is causing the problem and the proper fix. I am SO impressed!
Wow, thank you!
I totally agree with litchar!!!
I have extra part’s laying around and your video helped me find the correct fuel lines and their order. Thank you
The Chickanic Rocks!!!
Hey! I retird as an instructor (37 years) for big rigs and also their related air brake system. I could drive them BUT I also could fix them. That said, you impressed my socks off. Thanks for makiing 2-cycle as simple as my Peterbilt semi operation. You are my go-to for the small stuff. Thanks a bunch!
The Mantis idea of keeping it simple shows they had brains working on the design!
Wow… the shorts and boots caught my attention… haha… I always watch anyway… thanks for your videos …
Another GREAT VIDEO, Bre!
To the point, easy to understand.
Thank you!
I almost had a stroke watching you cut the ends off those fuel lines over that intake hole. #OldHabitsDieHard LOL
Thanks for all of the tips & tricks of rebuilding…. Your awesome help is greatly appreciated! :-) Wishing You and your’s a wonderful day!
I've had both the gas and electric MANTIS tillers around 12 years ago and they both would not even scratch the surface of my garden we have a lot of clay in northern Ohio but I like your " Daisy DUKES"
Great work Bre, keep it up and prayers for a great season.
My mother used to tell me, "You can always pick the mechanics car, it's the one that's broken down."! Not that he's a bad mechanic, but at the end of the day, fixing his own car is the last thing he wants to do. Enjoying your work; please keep posting the videos.
I have rebuilt a lot of carbs in my time but learned something watching this. Thank you!!
Thanks a lot.
You make it all look so easy.
This is a great channel. Keep up the good work!
Excellent video of answering all the questions I have when reassemble of carb. Sometime in the future will be looking this video up to rebuild.
Thanks so much for your videos i have enjoyed each one of them and please keep on making them there so good.
I also have worked on many of these. The old ones are great machines. Thanks for a great video!!!
Great vid Chick, I’ve had my Mantis for 20 years and love it, it always starts, works great in the garden and kicks butt on hard new ground when planting trees and shrubs.
THE BEST carburetor rebuild Ever!! Nice video!!!
WOW I have that exact tiller with the exact problem, can't wait to watch. Thanks a bunch for this video. 👍🏻👍🏻
Really well presented! Great tutorial B
I REALLY enjoy you channel. Thanks for showing such good infprmation! 😄
Very nice episode. I loved everything I saw!!
My Mantis is '89 vintage and it runs like new. I've got it for $60. My neighbor is envious. Thank you for posting this video.
Thanks for the great video. Our Mantis tiller i's on the bench and now, thanks to your info, I feel ready to tackle it!!!
love your videos. clear straight forward info..no bs. keep up the great job!!!!!my new go to girl!!!cheers
I have one of those bad boys myself, I love it!! Your carb setting are spot on, mine started right away and runs like yours. Thanks for the info
Excellent channel!
Just found your channel, watched some video's and SUBSCRIBED!!
Great info and instruction.
EXCELLENT, YOU DO A GREAT JOB ON YOUR VIDEO'S NO MATTER WHAT THE TOPICS ARE. THANKS
Got to say I have become a fan of your channel and will be my go to when I have a problem thanks.
Charle from Stlouis thanks to you I can start my lawnmower and my scooter and my other tools in the winter time thanks again
Brilliant love again your vlog was amazing extremely educational it's a pleasure to learn from you. Your a wizard. Thankyou. Top Chick.
Nice carburettor makeover, indeed Tillers are handy to have.😀
Wow.. A Mantis tiller. I have the same exact unit in my shop. It needs a cylinder & piston rings to get back up an running. Can’t wait to get to fix the tiller.
Thanks for the video
DLCR El Paso,Tx
Dios. I really like see you work.
Explaining every single piece.
Thank you ma’am. 🎉🎉🎉
Enjoyed the video very much. The fuel line tip was worth twice the price of admission. Fought them a number of times. Keep up the good work.
great video as usual thank you for all the work making them
I have a vintage Mantis I love the Kioritz engine.. that lil tiller is a beast! Love it
Your videos are so clear to follow.I was given one of these machines which is 30 yrs old.The old 2 stroke version is a beast.I replaced carb,fuel lines and filters and runs like new.
Great video. You make installing the needle and spring look so easy. I have big sausage fingers and it takes a few tries and walking away from it a time or two but I usually get it done. Keep up the great content. 👍
Thank you so much for a thorough repair demonstration showing correct placement of fuel line, return & vent line. For some reason other repair videos didn't show these important placements. So, I kept looking & found you. Keep up the good work.
Glad it was helpful!
Out of all the lawn equipment you tube channels yours is the only one that has videos as same equipment I have like echo chainsaws and Mantis tiller I love my mantis very powerful be careful around strong roots it pulled me to the ground 1 time LOL
Thanks RF! I try to do videos on the most common things I see homeowners bring in.
I’ve learned a ton from your videos!!! Thank you!!!!!
You’re the greatest! Got a mantis at home old one think it’s a two-stroke. Gonna have to try this fix up. Got a watch every video for the fact that I don’t know which one is the one I’m gonna need to use down the road. Thank you for this and the others!
You are really good ! I’m jealous. You know your way and you explain really well. Thank you
I don't even own a single piece of equipment with an engine, and have never worked on engines. These videos are a chill way to learn, very detailed and I like the relaxed style. Soon I will be able to pretend I know a thing or two.
Very Timely!!😁
Thank you!!
You make it look so easy lol. And it ran great 👍 👌
Nice job, well explained, keep up the good work.
I'm so happy to see a woman after my own heart doing this fabulous video
I would really loved to have one of the Mantis tillers when I used to grow my plot of tomatoes. The Mantis tiller would be great to work the dirt between the tomato plants.
I picked one of these up from the trash last year. It's on my winter todo list.
We don’t use tiller’s until may around here great videos thanks for the info
Awesome work. Handy tips Amazing woman.
Worked on two Mantis in May 2020. One new carb and the other carb kit. Both ran great after the repair!
You do a great job! Keep up the good work. 😊
Super video - those are tough little machines
I want a mantis! Great for after my garden has started growing. I love 2 stroke engines
I Always enjoy your Videos Thanks
Thanks Fred!
Love your videos. You mentioned fixing a lot of trimmer clutches. Would be interesting to see a clutch replacement/repair. Cheers.
Excellent video. I like the fact that you used a white towel while working on a carburetor to keep from losing small parts. I always do that. Also when taking a fuel line off of a carburetor and the tank has gas in it use a drill bit to stick in the fuel line.
WOW! Recently discovered you on RUclips and find your videos extremely informative and your detailed "down to earth" presentations make it crazy fun to watch! I too own a vintage Mantis and I specifically searched for a video on troubleshooting a Mantis that won't start! One of the many suggestions you made was to empty the fuel tank and primer purge the fuel lines! I did exactly that and put in fresh fuel and it popped off first pull! You are an honest breath of fresh air and fun to follow! Thank you for being you and helping us!
Love your videos, I've learned a ton already- my small engines thank you! Was going to try to get fuel line based on your recommendation but noticed the actual size on the box is 3/32" ID and 3/16" OD. The 4.8mm is just the metric equivalent of 3/16" OD.
Thank you for your class!
Well...I am very impressed..
Such a gorgeus lady and know so much about this machines..Lot's od kisses from Croatia,have a Nice Easter holiday,Bye!!
Cool video. I got one of them mantis's. If I am not mistaken some adjustable carbs low and high needle's are also threaded different. Good luck with you're garden this up coming season.
On those very rare occasions when it ran, I loved my Mantis tiller. I have multiple gasoline powered
vehicles and yard equipment...getting any of them running after sitting idle for months (even years),
has NEVER been a problem. The Mantis was always the exception! Every spring, after hours of fighting
with it (and wearing off most of the skin between my 2nd and 3rd fingers) I could usually get it running.
After 12 years of this insanity, I gave it to a friend, with the understanding that it was nearly impossible
to start after sitting for more than a few days. We remain good friends...he never mentions the Mantis,
and NEVER ask.
I feel your pain on losing skin between my fingers. I’ve resorted to waiting for multiple chores for the mantis to go through my ritual of starting it to keep it running for as long as possible.
I almost forgot to mention, I inherited it from a guy that warned me it was a pain to deal with but he passed his ritual for starting it.
My dad's Mantis quit on him a year ago or two ago, thanks for the encouragement to get it back up and running for him. 😊
Nice job overall. Interesting to see the whole repair process. So, TILL next time, stay healthy happy and safe!!
Thanks Mr G!
Boo Hiss Boo 🤣😂🤣
Talking about the mannis tiller I was so glad to hear you say that they was one of the best tillers made. I have had mine about 18 year's to the engine replaced was the carburetor 😊
Great tutorial, thank you! I especially appreciate the tip about stretching the fuel line before attaching to filter or vent. As cited by @fitchar, you explain steps very well, and the camera work is excellent.
I've got two non-functional Mantis tillers waiting for work. I'll be back to re-watch this as I'm diving into those machines.😊
Another great video. Job well done. You’re very good. 👍👍👍❤️
Oh man! My first tiller was Mantas! Oh how I hated it! I made it into a death trap scooter! Another great video!
great video as always, I do not own a Mantis ,I do know people that do and they love them, in Winnipeg right now all my beds are under 4 feet of snow and it is -40 with the windchill and just finish having a 2 day blizzard so its time to dig out, good thing its Louis Riel Day 👍
Thanks, just what I needed to see
Awesome video and I just subscribed. I recently bought my 3rd mantis tiller and of course it doesn't turn over. Your video was very informative. Amazingly, this particular tiller does not even have a primer bulb, which I never heard of. I hope I can apply what you showed to taking it apart.
Hola soy de argentina y siempre veo tus videos son muy instructivos un abrazo desde aqui
good video at right time-i have 2 mantis tillers like that that ,i was getting ready to pull carbs and do that-thanks
Awesome! Yea, I have this one AND a back up in case this one ever dies on me. I even have an OEM piston and cylinder JUST IN CASE I need it one day. I LOVE them!
Great work! 2 stroke started on 1st pull!
I just found your channel - you rock girl. I copped out with my Mantis and ordered a replacement carb from Amazon - installed easily and works great and for less than $25 it seemed like a no brainer (I'm a DIY type, but carbs can be scary - sometimes even just getting to them [like chainsaws] are like an 'act of congress')
I'm now looking to see a video on taking the top off my old DR trimmer (can't see how it's connected) as I see signs that a dern mouse built a nest up between the cover and the top of the head!!! (buggers!)
Nice instructions on the Carb rebuild. I don't have a Tiller but have worked on these carby's over the years. Love your work. 🙂🚜🐻 Bear Queensland Oztralia.
Thanks Greg!!
@@Chickanic sorry, have been absent lately due to illness. But getting back on deck now. 🙂
Nice video Chickanic,love these little buggers!ALOHA from Maui! 🤗😎🤙🏾
By the way nice to see a CHICK repairing small engines how did you get into it?..
I love my Mantis, The first Mantis I bought was in and it worked great, when I saw they made a 4 stroke Honda, I was thrilled until I bought one and never liked it at all, the two strokes ran faster than the Honda, so I when back and bought a used one online and have been very happy with my used one.
Thanks Bree looking good girl the tiller works too
just like the one I had. I replaced the fuel lines and replaced the fuel filter. ran great after that. Also replaced prime bulb.
I have an old mantis just sitting in the garage. Bought it 20 years ago for $50. bucks. I’m going to get it running! Thanks for the inspiration and how to do it!
Well that was easy. Thx. Your an awesome teacher.
Thanks for the info it’s was helpful I have 2 yr old mantis and love but it While to get it running after been sitting for a while
You are AWESOME! Very rare to c a girl doing what you are
Great job!!! You are the girl!!
I have the very same Mantis and love it. My gas tank split in two where the seam goes all the way around the tank from manufacturing. They wanted so mush for the tank I just mad a gas tank out of a Gatorade bottle and a couple of bungee cords and she worked fine.
Thanks ! I have the same tiller that got fueled with some weird powder from the gas station and it messed 3 small engines and my truck . I got everything running but the tiller . I hope it works after I clean it all out . Thanks Miss Bre , I love your videos . Your 😅husband is a very lucky guy !!
Those mantis tillers with Shindawa engines were beasts. Beat the daylights out of it for years. It suffered a broken carb nipple one year. Replaced carb but it just never wanted to run well after. Sad I sold mine, but after multiple carb rebuilds and even carb replacements, still wouldnt run and sold it. But after listening to a number of these videos realized there was one or two things i didnt try abd bet that would have resurrected the poor thing.
I love those little tillers! I wish I had one here for my father's raised veggie garden beds, he has an electric mini tiller and the cable is a pain in the neck. I love rebuilding those carbs, I never get tired of doing it.
I LOVE this tiller. It has tilled my entire 40x50 garden of raised beds.
@@Chickanic I need to find one this spring I think 🤔 might have to do some high performance tuning on one 😉
Saw this video, and bought 2 mantis tillers from a scrapper for $20.
With your help got one running getting ready to start on the second one.
those shorts rock!! nice job!
Nice video. I had to replace my carb on a Troy Bilt. I replaced the fuel lines, but totally different than how you showed us. You way was much easier. I used a hair drier. lol. Nice boots also
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