Fixing a Mantis rotavator/ tiller?

[8-P]

I’ve found a non starting Mantis rotavator.

https://ebay.us/m/LCRrXh

Does anyone know what the engine is, Honda?

I’m thinking a new spark plug, oil change and fresh fuel would likely fix it but any experience welcome.

Thanks

[Magooagain]

Seems expensive for a non runner.

[Bill]

A 2 stroke rotavator?? That'll be pleasant to use!!

[Bill]

This suggests the 2 stroke ones aren't Honda: https://mantis.com/products/tillers/gas-tillers/79...

[Greenmantle]

i have owned one of these for at least 15 years.
they are reasonably bulletproof and owners tend to be people who look after them.
I don’t see an extended range of attachments which would concern me.
The oil mixture is very low 1:50 otherwise it’s too rich for the engine.

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Magooagain said:

Seems expensive for a non runner.

Agreed I’ve found a runner for the same price.

I don’t want to own one as I only need it once a year at the allotment but so far can’t find one to borrow which is mad because it’s a big site so must be plenty owned up there.

[Magooagain]

8-P said:

Magooagain said:

Seems expensive for a non runner.

Agreed I ve found a runner for the same price.

I don t want to own one as I only need it once a year at the allotment but so far can t find one to borrow which is mad because it s a big site so must be plenty owned up there.

I wouldn’t have thought that small tiller was up to turning an allotment over. You can hire a decent one from most hire centre’s.

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Magooagain said:

I wouldn t have thought that small tiller was up to turning an allotment over. You can hire a decent one from most hire centre s.

True, too big to get. In my car though

[OutInTheShed]

Similar things new seem to be under £150?

I suspect the one in question would start with at worst a carb refurb, but why pay top money for a non-runner with no warranty?

[The Three D Mucketeer]

Mantis appear to do both 2 stroke (27cc) and 4 stroke I don't know of a Honda 27cc 2 stroke engine.... but STHIL use 27cc 2 strokes

Found this https://mantis.com/products/tillers/gas-tillers/79...

I have a similar Honda F200 tiller ... I'd hardly call it a rotavator .. it's a tiller ... It's OK for braking up soil and tilling beds , but for rotavating I uses my Merry Tiller.
My brother had seized the original Honda 49cc 4 stroke engine GXV50 , I completely stripped it down and rebuild it, but wouldn't run properly...managed to find a new replacement engine ...so now it runs well. All depends why it's a non runner.

A Wolseley Merry Tiller Major with 5.5 Hp Briggs Stratton Engine

Edited by The Three D Mucketeer on Saturday 24th January 22:01

Edited by The Three D Mucketeer on Saturday 24th January 22:07

[Snow and Rocks]

Go bigger if at all possible unless the area you're turning over is tiny.

I would probably hire (they might deliver?) unless it's going to be in regular use. A decent pro grade machine will make light work of it.

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OutInTheShed said:

Similar things new seem to be under £150?

I suspect the one in question would start with at worst a carb refurb, but why pay top money for a non-runner with no warranty?

Yes you can buy some odd brands on Amazon eBay etc but hard to find reviews and no idea about parts etc

[8-P]

https://www.toolstation.com/draper-petrol-cultivat...

[8-P]

Having asked to borrow one, someone popped up at my allotment looking to sell as he is quitting allotmentering.

So, a full 3hp beast, 4 stroke animal will be mine next week. In true PH style I plan to service it and even sand up, protect and paint some of the metal work.

£40 that’ll do

[The Three D Mucketeer]

8-P said:

Having asked to borrow one, someone popped up at my allotment looking to sell as he is quitting allotmentering.

So, a full 3hp beast, 4 stroke animal will be mine next week. In true PH style I plan to service it and even sand up, protect and paint some of the metal work.

£40 that ll do

Looks like Briggs Stratton engine with a pulsa jet carb
If its old and got points and a capacitor , i would recommend changing the coil for the magneto variant and bin the clockwork.

Edited by The Three D Mucketeer on Sunday 25th January 12:46