Mantis 2 cycle - tines lose power
My Mantis 2 cycle tiller is only three years old and has been used lightly. Yesterday, I worked most of the day in the garden. After taking a break and restarting the tiller, the engine seemed to run perfectly... but the tines lost power. They will turn slowly when bread in the engine but will not bite to cultivate. I went to Mantis web site and follow directions to replace air filter, clean muffler and screen, etc. Nothing has solved my problem. Even changed gas/oil mixture... No help.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Garden - Mantis - 2-Cycle Tiller
Answers & Comments
I had this problem today. Loosen the flange bolt. Pull the engine off and check that the hex end of the shaft is lining up with the clutch pad in the engine-that it seats properly. Then make sure the shaft is seated all the way into the worm gear and put the engine back on. You will probably have to wiggle the shaft until it seats into the clutch. Tighten the flange bolt when the engine is seated flush with the worm housing (with no gap). That's all I did and the power is back up. Hopefully you still have your manual with the parts blow-up. (page 29?) BTW, have you checked that the wormgear is greased?