How to fix a Mantis Tiller 2 Cycle that has been sitting Zama Carb rebuild Repair Vlog

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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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@Chickanic 5 месяцев назад

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@juliaallen7149 Год назад

I've had this about four months and have found it to be an aggressive and powerful rig. ru-vid.comUgkxjo0FLo5z3Y_qUcT3vSlOqpMaMdFjvsXa I've used several others in the past and the Sun Joe surpasses these, easily. I note that several people have commented that it bounces on rocky and compacted soil. I believe that would be the case with all tillers - the ground does need to be "broken", either with a larger tractor type unit or with a shovel, and rocks need to be removed. I'm living on a Pike silt loam here in the midwest and the Sun Joe turns my garden to bug dust in two quick passes. I use a technique where I do a short 2 foot run then pull it back and let it go over it again.

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Don't forget to attach your throttle cable! I thought I filmed it, but I guess I didn't. Thanks for watching!!!

@snoykster2216 2 года назад

Would you happen to have parts for the Mantis Tiller? Just purchased a 2002 2 cycle version and wanted to upgrade the grips/ throttle.

@Midwest-small-engine Год назад

Actually just watched this before I picked up mine today

@kenyatasims6991 Год назад

I promise you I would never‼️😘😉😍

@litchar 2 года назад

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!

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@snaponjohn100 Год назад

I totally agree with litchar!!!

@gergemall Год назад

I have extra part’s laying around and your video helped me find the correct fuel lines and their order. Thank you

@NancysBareFootBackYard 4 месяца назад

The Chickanic Rocks!!!

@hickorystx 2 года назад

Nice job overall. Interesting to see the whole repair process. So, TILL next time, stay healthy happy and safe!!

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Thanks Mr G!

@charlesmckinley29 2 года назад

Boo Hiss Boo 🤣😂🤣

@sundial6919 2 года назад

Not often i get to see a nice smart woman mechanic w nice legs 🌻

@Gears.and.Gadgets 4 месяца назад

Indeed.

@BearE9090 10 месяцев назад

Great tip about stretching the fuel line. Thanks.

@matthewwearsch242 2 года назад

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"

@hossdunn8727 2 года назад

Oh boy hope you don’t get all bs about spraying carb cleaner on the ground you might kill a bug or something Lol great video keep up the good job

@Chickanic 2 года назад

LOL! Nothing but a pile of fire ants where I was spraying. LOL! One got me, so I killed them all!

@FrederickDunn Год назад

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!

@kennethlowe6337 2 года назад

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. 👍

@gregmaxfield4405 2 года назад

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.

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Thanks Greg!!

@gregmaxfield4405 2 года назад

@@Chickanic sorry, have been absent lately due to illness. But getting back on deck now. 🙂

@paulvilleneuve9628 2 года назад

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. 😊

@BensWorkshop 2 года назад

Is that the weather you get in Arkansas in February? Crikey! Much better than ours. Thanks for the tips and that Corvette is looking very nice.

@gillgetter3004 2 года назад

Till? I’m still snow blowing up here😵‍💫😵‍💫😂

@randyblanton3684 2 года назад

I care absolutely nothing about a tiller but I love this video.

@jefferysmith5280 2 года назад

Someone said there was a tiller in this video? Lol

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

I know, right?

@Chickanic 2 года назад

LOL!

@jefferysmith5280 2 года назад

@@Chickanic i had to lol

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@jefferysmith5280, 👍😉

@rf005 2 года назад

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

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Thanks RF! I try to do videos on the most common things I see homeowners bring in.

@stephensgate5990 2 года назад

Nice vid- brought back memories-(I did this kind of work for 15 years) I do have a tip for you. Before you remove the carb/ and expose the internals of the engine to caked on dirt and grime it’s a good idea to wash the unit first eliminating the possibility of dirt dropping down the manifold.

@leongroves5840 2 года назад

Hello, I hope all is well with you. Mm!! You look so Magnificent in those shorts Mm!! LORD have MERCY!! WOW!! DAMN!! Stay safe dear..

@independentthinker8930 2 года назад

I want a mantis! Great for after my garden has started growing. I love 2 stroke engines

@PinBall3 2 года назад

Had A Mantis For A Long Time Then The Bronze Worm Drive Wore Out On It Seemed More Cost Effective To Get The Echo Unit And Haven`t Used It In Years So This Video Will Help If I Have The Same Issue Back To Being A Farmer And Growing Crops Again The Way Food Prices Are Going Thanks For The Info 👍

@sporty1701 2 года назад

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.

@ekimnamdets6946 Год назад

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.

@weels1886 2 года назад

Must be nice it's warm enough for summer clothes! It's 18 deg F here! Hope the wind blows your weather this way. Nice to get an easy fix like that once in a while isn't it? Good vid.

@ToddAdams1234 2 года назад

I live about 1.5hrs from her shop and during the day (lately) it’s been plenty warm during the day, when you are in the sun. At night it’s a different story 🤦🏻

@deniselarson766 Год назад

Exactly what I'm doing. Link for parts would be great, 7222 is my model

@Wootangtw 2 года назад

Wow… the shorts and boots caught my attention… haha… I always watch anyway… thanks for your videos …

@timothycontreras8424 2 года назад

Whatta keeper.!!

@uawsux Год назад

I really like your Daisy Duke cutoffs right out of the dukes of Hazzard when that in Arkansas too you're protecting your feet I see good deal but you got the hood up on your Corvette I'm not going to say further I just noticed it was up.....

@billclifton2688 2 года назад

Nice...boots...dang

@eddiehuff7366 2 года назад

Wow...lucky man your husband. Pretty blonde wearing Daisy Dukes and boots and can fix anything!!!! I'm so jealous.

@REVNUMANEWBERN 2 года назад

Ya gonna start offering those Daisy Dukes for sale in the Mech??? Askin fer a friend

@disklamer 2 года назад

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.

@Chickanic 2 года назад

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@btrswt35 2 года назад

I don't know about fuel line, but with vinyl tubing using hot water will also make it more elastic and slip into barbed connectors a lot easier.

@richardstone5241 2 года назад

Excellent channel! Just found your channel, watched some video's and SUBSCRIBED!! Great info and instruction.

@mikehrdlicka8635 2 года назад

New carburetor/fuel lines on Amazon $ 20

@michaelweatherhead9470 2 года назад

I've even tilled ice with it on my driveway tore it up.

@patthesoundguy 2 года назад

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.

@Chickanic 2 года назад

I LOVE this tiller. It has tilled my entire 40x50 garden of raised beds.

@patthesoundguy 2 года назад

@@Chickanic I need to find one this spring I think 🤔 might have to do some high performance tuning on one 😉

@davidward6626 Год назад

Looks like you know what you are doing on 2 cycle engines and you have pretty legs too 😁

@glenn-q8y 4 месяца назад

love your videos. clear straight forward info..no bs. keep up the great job!!!!!my new go to girl!!!cheers

@aristidespirani6345 2 года назад

Hola soy de argentina y siempre veo tus videos son muy instructivos un abrazo desde aqui

@Alpha1545 2 года назад

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.

@OneWildTurkey 2 года назад

The Mantis idea of keeping it simple shows they had brains working on the design!

@lorrinbarth1969 2 года назад

The Mantis amazes me on how it can sit all winter and start every spring. Remember to fill the gearbox with grease each spring. Also, if you put it away with trash wrapped around the axles moisture will rust the tines in place. So, pull the tines and remove all trash before storage.

@jerrygilles9612 2 года назад

just like the one I had. I replaced the fuel lines and replaced the fuel filter. ran great after that. Also replaced prime bulb.

@danieldominguez7146 2 года назад

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

@cpufrost 2 года назад

It's TILLER TIME! 😀 Although that looks more like a two stroke garden weasel. 😛

@johnpysarchyk1391 Год назад

I’ve learned a ton from your videos!!! Thank you!!!!!

@tomyot77 2 года назад

Great carb rebuild instruction’s with Corvette clickbait

@erwinrommel1963 4 месяца назад

She's amazing and I'm not easily impressed. Unlike many here, I actually admire her brain as much as her legs.

@twohandsworking896 2 года назад

good video at right time-i have 2 mantis tillers like that that ,i was getting ready to pull carbs and do that-thanks

@Chickanic 2 года назад

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!

@brucebonkowski7253 2 года назад

When you use fuel items 2cycle 4cycle diesel outboard motor snowmobile motorcycle use Seafoam liquid in the fuel system

@pwood5733 2 года назад

I think it really helps to fix machines in daisy dukes 😊 … made me feel better anyway

@davidschliebe246 2 года назад

On these, don't loose the very small pivot washer for the choke lever. Located inside the airfilter housing.

@heavysnow8616 2 года назад

Great work Bre, keep it up and prayers for a great season.

@davidh.8513 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. You make it all look so easy. This is a great channel. Keep up the good work!

@craigmcgehee1030 2 года назад

On your fuel line that you stretch out, I actually a few years ago bought a nasal septum speculum with a thumb screw from Amazon for about $8. You put the fuel line on the end and turn the set screw and leave it like that for a few minutes, the the fuel filter goes right on. The nasal speculum saves the strain on your hands from squeezing and puts a more rounded shape on the line. Thanks for the video and I love watching each one

@HobbyMotorDK 2 года назад

Super video - those are tough little machines

@MichaelVaughn-p9f 4 месяца назад

Do you have any things on a Hitachi chain saw

@michaelweatherhead9470 2 года назад

I have one of those and it's 25-30yrs old. Runs good yet.

@johnc5872 2 года назад

Boots and shorts....ALWAYS hot!

@budgillett9627 2 года назад

They are an awesome little tiller! My wife bought one new about 25 years ago and the tines are seized ad the gears are froze so we bought a brand new to us. I think it’s the same as yours minus the kick stand. I refreshed the carb replaced the fuel lines and prestó it works GREAT. I love running it but so does she and after all it is hers. Very cool machine!!!

@bagadonutz5717 2 года назад

I enjoyed this lesson a lot I used to rebuild the Zama’s on both of my 7222 machines from that era but had to change them out for the crapshoot carbs sold online after the local parts source stopped being helpful. The screw adjustments on the chicarbs are about a half turn out or it looks like I’m fogging the yard. Once I get them running the tweaking requires a steady hand and not quite 1/360th of turn . I saved the Zama carbs hoping I would find genuine parts to rebuild them but haven’t had much luck

@terryholloway9930 2 года назад

Thanks Bree looking good girl the tiller works too

@c.d.3485 2 года назад

One tip for getting the high and low jets back to a good start position when reassembling is when removing them count his many turns to bed them down closed. Then fully remove them. On reassembling screw fully in, then count back the number of turns to the original setting. This usually gets the carb to runnable state, even if find tuning is required. About to do this very same job on my mantis. Many thanks, Chris in Cornwall, UK.

@kennethsexton277 2 года назад

I see you got his "new" Vette in the video. Good job on the Mantis.

@randymiller1604 2 года назад

It would be good to see you do the high speed and low speed adjustment on the carburetor that’s where a lot of people make their mistakes

@saigyl9149 2 года назад

Mustie1 has a few videos where he goes over the high and low adjustments

@randymiller1604 2 года назад

@@saigyl9149 Thank you for the info I shall watch it

@michalczerwonka4020 6 месяцев назад

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.

@gavinbaldwin7269 10 месяцев назад

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.

@JT_70 2 года назад

I bought an old rusty Mantis from a friend. I replaced the carb, spark plug, gas filter and fuel lines then sanded and repainted everything including the rusty handles and the tines. I even replaced all the decals. It looks brand new! My son borrowed it recently and couldn’t get it to run more than about 30 seconds at a time. I ordered another new carb which he installed but had the same problem. I told him to try swapping the fuel lines. He did and now it runs great.

@John-dp3ln Год назад

Great video. I have a 40 yo Mantis, great machine. FYI, if you want to cheat, Amazon has several different carbs for these machines for about $20. Not as satisfying as rebuilding your old one but a lot easier. Enjoy your channel!

@charlestaylor751 2 года назад

Charle from Stlouis thanks to you I can start my lawnmower and my scooter and my other tools in the winter time thanks again

@ronalddunn291 2 года назад

If your soil isn't already broken up this thing will sit there and bounce like a ball . That's what mine did.👎

@robertbaysinger1309 2 года назад

Just did mine a couple weeks ago. Was waiting for you to pull out one of the spiral diaphragms zama makes. I still have a ton of the old style to use up too lol

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Zama does not make a spiral diaphragm! You are thinking of Walbro!!!

@TheIronDuke502 2 года назад

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.

@whocares0692 2 года назад

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

@brianwolent9593 2 года назад

yahooooo..... great job. I'm in south shore Massachusetts and I fix small engines toooo. Also build FE Ford engines. Thank YOU.

@OakesProject 2 года назад

I have an old Mantis that I really need to do that to. They are great when they run. LOL

@aboveaveragejoe6291 2 года назад

Showing a little leg, LoL

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Well I obviously need some vitamin D! LOL! My legs are white! LOL

@oldmanfred8676 2 года назад

@@Chickanic, And cute!

@artistrue1 3 месяца назад

I know it will be a great vid ! Is the one ur working on a Mantis model #7924 ?? Or are those the less reliable, newer ones ? Going to rent one from HD, soon. Btw - Would u ever recommend an electric one ? (I know that's blasphemy, but I get a charge outta all electric power tools ! 😉😆) Anyone? Thx !

@jimbrewer2893 2 года назад

They are amazing little machines. Better than those trimmers with the heavy tiller attachment. Anyone want to buy one? 😄

@dsonictube 2 года назад

Like them Daisy Dukes

@Krankie_V 2 года назад

Wonder what the EPA thinks of you spraying carb cleaner on the grass... 🤔 Best not to show that stuff on video, the penalties can be really big.

@mattjones1378 2 года назад

Very beautiful in those daisy dukes.

@Thfeyhvfdetyhbvcd 8 месяцев назад

WHERE do you buy the carburetor rebuild kits? Are these OEM or Chinese knocks offs? If not OEM, HOW do you know you’re getting quality parts that will work? I might need to rebuild the carb on my Poulon Pro Pp338pt string trimmer which won’t start after a year of storage.

@WilsonFlyer 9 месяцев назад

I almost had a stroke watching you cut the ends off those fuel lines over that intake hole. #OldHabitsDieHard LOL

@albert39520 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I’ve taken my 18 year old Grey Echo TC-210 to the local shop twice and they keep replacing carb. It still bogs down after 90-120 seconds of tilling. I’ll reset the H/L to your settings but what is the idler screw setting? I love your videos and my Echo Tiller!

@drj2162 Год назад

are the Carburetors interchangeable? my Mantis is ~ 20 years old. Amazon has Zama Carb for $49.66 and whole kits including carburetor for $15.57. which one do i use? what's the difference? I love this video !!!

@happycamper5900 4 месяца назад

I believe you misspoke regarding the size of the fuel line. You said the fuel line is 3/16 inside diameter and 4.8 mm outside. The box shows 3/32 inside diameter. Sorry, not trying to be the fuel line police but I encountered a problem following your description. Thanks for a great video.

@NancysBareFootBackYard 4 месяца назад

I need one of these to help me in the garden! If anyone has one in the Central Florida North Space Coast Area... Let me know! It would help me so very much!!!

@Tammylynn64 20 дней назад

Subscribed 💯😊Awesome video. Thank you so much, I needed this.

@DtKnize Год назад

I love your videos Chickanic! I have no luck! My friends Mantis wouldn't start and I tried everything, fresh gas and cleaned out the tank, rebuilt the original carb per your instructions, no help, it has good spark, tried new spark plugs, no help, bought a new carb, it starts but won't stay running, tried adjusting the carb every way possible no help. Compression is at 90, is this thing junk??? HELP!!!

@DavePawson Год назад

Thanks. Mine's the newer 4 stroke mc, no problems so far. V. clear strip / re-assembly of carb (much appreciated). Odd verbs ' to scooch' ?

@johndii2194 2 года назад

You are running around in shorts already and I am still freezing. That's not fair.

@jimschowe2770 Месяц назад

Verb? Spuge? guess that is Arkansasan for spew, maybe? Love your vids.

@bryanleibe2298 2 года назад

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.

@SamuelPotter3 2 года назад

What is your opinion on changing the grease in the tiller drive gearbox on the Mantis tillers (as a maintenance item)? Mine is several years old. I thinking of removing the cover, using my solvent tank to clean the old grease out, putting in new Mantis (or Red Armor) grease, and replacing the cover. BTW, I use the Red Armor 50:1 fuel in my Echo machines (including the Mantis). My Mantis has been bulletproof. Thanks for your videos - where do you live in AR?

@outlet6989 2 года назад

Love your videos. I have a question you can help me with. My Troy-Bilt edger with a B&S 500 series has a surging problem. I believe that it is a gas filter problem. Could I add a regular gas filter into the fuel line hose, like the one on my TORO Timecutter 5000? My edger doesn't have a throttle or choke cable. It only runs, for a few seconds, when I use Starter fluid. Fuel starvation? Instead of using nettle nose players to insert the hoses, I put a small dab of DAWN dish soap on the nipples, and the tubes slide on easily.

@arkansasgreg Год назад

Per your description of the Mantis, I feel old(er) now...lol! Think I ordered mine from a magazine ad decades ago. Have only replaced a sparkplug and fuel lines on mine. It's a little tank. WPS!!!

@upstairs202 2 года назад

I have one of these that’s at least 25 maybe 30 years old. Sat for many years. Checked spark and it was weak. Now there’s no spark. I haven’t been able to find a (CDI)replacement. Any suggestions? Thanks.