Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have a 12 year old Mantis tiller with a a cycle engine- I am having a hard time getting it to rev up or idle smooth. It bogs down even with no load. I think it has a fuel problem- the strainer in the tank looks ok. I played with the needle valves but no real success- Any suggestions

well it could be fuel related...but since its 12 years old i would check and see if the exhaust is pluged with carbon (remove muffler and inspect)...if thats ok then i would install a new carb kit in it... and make sure all fuel line connections are tight and not cracked if it was me i would just replace the fuel line and filter anyways just to elimante any future problems..a new carb kit & fuel lines and filter should only cost u about 15- 20 bucks..