pashworth
Bronze Member
Hey everybody! Long time since I posted here, but I need some help.
I have a 4 year old Mantis 2 cycle (oil and gas) rototiller. It has worked great until this season. Althought last year I did have some problems getting it running as I left some gas it in over the winter. The small engine repair place donw the road stated it only take a little of the ethanol "improved" gas to really screw up the piston and rings. True?
Now for this year..... starts with the few presses on the bubble primmer and a few pulls. But when it is running as soon as I lightly press the throttle it dies and stops running. The low adjustment screw seems to work as when I turn it the rpms change. When I turn (either direction) on the high adjustement screw, nothing.
Everything I have tried will not allow me to give it any gas to get it running full speed.
Any help / thoughts?
Regards,
Paul
I have a 4 year old Mantis 2 cycle (oil and gas) rototiller. It has worked great until this season. Althought last year I did have some problems getting it running as I left some gas it in over the winter. The small engine repair place donw the road stated it only take a little of the ethanol "improved" gas to really screw up the piston and rings. True?
Now for this year..... starts with the few presses on the bubble primmer and a few pulls. But when it is running as soon as I lightly press the throttle it dies and stops running. The low adjustment screw seems to work as when I turn it the rpms change. When I turn (either direction) on the high adjustement screw, nothing.
Everything I have tried will not allow me to give it any gas to get it running full speed.
Any help / thoughts?
Regards,
Paul