Mantis 4-Cycle Rototiller Parts

4-Cycle Honda Engine

• The Mantis four-cycle rototiller is powered by a 25cc Honda engine. This engine is easy to start, runs quietly, and does not require a mixture of oil and gasoline to function. The engine spins the patented serpentine tines at almost twice the speed other tillers can manage. Mantis also sells a Handy Item Kit for their two- and four-cycle tillers that include engine oil, a funnel, a spark plug, transmission grease and other items that come in handy when maintaining or replacing a Mantis engine.

Throttle Activated Centrifugal Clutch and Clutch Cable

• The throttle-activated clutch on the Mantis four-cycle tiller is a safety feature that ensures that the tiller will not engage unless the throttle has been activated. Because rototillers are put through such heavy-duty activity, it is not uncommon for clutch cables to be worn out or broken. Without the clutch cable, the rototiller cannot operate, so it may be wise to keep an extra clutch cable on hand just in case your's wears out in the middle of a project.

Patented Serpentine Tines

• The design of the serpentine tines on the Mantis four-cycle rototiller allows for a tilling depth of 10 inches, and they are designed to eat through tough soil and clay. The tines can be reversed to facilitate shallow cultivating or weeding in the garden. Because the tines are the part of any rototiller that actually make contact with the earth, they are typically the first to wear out, but Mantis offers a lifetime guarantee against broken tines.

Roller Bearing

• Over time, all machines that run on wheels need a little maintenance to keep the wheels turning smoothly. Through oiling and lubing, roller bearings can be kept in good condition for a longer period of time, but at some point it may become necessary to replace them. In addition to the roller bearings, bearing casings may eventually need replacing.

Seals and Gaskets

• Oil and gas leaks can quickly become problematic for any kind of machine whether it is a car, a lawn mower or a rototiller. Stay on top of leaks by keeping an extra supply of seals and gaskets on hand for when yours wear out. Rototillers are put through some tough work and seals and gaskets have a tendency to wear out quickly unless you keep an eye on them and perform regular maintenance and upkeep on your rototiller.