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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMantis Tiller Transmission Assembly Replacement #400010
Mantis Tiller Transmission Assembly Replacement #400010
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$282.63Estimated Savings
$112.5004:22
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the transmission assembly on Mantis tillers. The most common reason for replacing the transmission assembly is if the tiller is leaking grease or the tines won’t turn and you don’t want to replace any of its component parts individually.
All of the information in this transmission assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Mantis
Tools used: 7/16” socket and wrench, 5/16” socket, 3/8” socket
All of the information in this transmission assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Mantis
Tools used: 7/16” socket and wrench, 5/16” socket, 3/8” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the transmission assembly on your tiller make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Now tip the tiller forward so it rests on the fuel tank and tine guard.
4
Use a 7/16th inch socket and wrench to remove the nuts and bolts securing the handle assembly.
5
Pull the assembly off and set it aside.
6
Use a 5/16th inch socket to loosen the bolt to release the transmission housing from the engine flange.
7
Now use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the mounting bolts securing the tine guard to the transmission housing.
8
Note the orientation of the tine guard then pull it off.
9
Note the orientation the tines themselves then remove the retaining pins and pull off both tine assemblies.
10
You’re now ready to install the new transmission assembly.
11
Properly align each tine assembly on the new tine drive shaft.
12
Secure them with the retaining pins.
13
Align the tine guard then thread the mounting bolts and tighten.
14
Confirm that the drive shaft is fully seated then insert the transmission housing into the engine flange making sure there is no gap.
15
Tighten the bolt to secure.
16
With one clamp positioned on a bolt, insert the bolt through the rear holes of the handle arms.
17
Position the second clamp and thread the nut loosely.
18
Now align the handle assembly on the transmission housing.
19
Insert the second bolt thread the nut and tighten both nuts to secure.
20
With the repair completed return the tiller to its upright position.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the transmission assembly on Mantis tillers. The most common reason for replacing the transmission assembly is if the tiller is leaking grease or the tines won’t turn and you don’t want to replace any of its component parts individually.
All of the information in this transmission assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Mantis
Tools used: 7/16” socket and wrench, 5/16” socket, 3/8” socket
All of the information in this transmission assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Mantis
Tools used: 7/16” socket and wrench, 5/16” socket, 3/8” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the transmission assembly on your tiller make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
3
Now tip the tiller forward so it rests on the fuel tank and tine guard.
4
Use a 7/16th inch socket and wrench to remove the nuts and bolts securing the handle assembly.
5
Pull the assembly off and set it aside.
6
Use a 5/16th inch socket to loosen the bolt to release the transmission housing from the engine flange.
7
Now use a 3/8th inch socket to unthread the mounting bolts securing the tine guard to the transmission housing.
8
Note the orientation of the tine guard then pull it off.
9
Note the orientation the tines themselves then remove the retaining pins and pull off both tine assemblies.
10
You’re now ready to install the new transmission assembly.
11
Properly align each tine assembly on the new tine drive shaft.
12
Secure them with the retaining pins.
13
Align the tine guard then thread the mounting bolts and tighten.
14
Confirm that the drive shaft is fully seated then insert the transmission housing into the engine flange making sure there is no gap.
15
Tighten the bolt to secure.
16
With one clamp positioned on a bolt, insert the bolt through the rear holes of the handle arms.
17
Position the second clamp and thread the nut loosely.
18
Now align the handle assembly on the transmission housing.
19
Insert the second bolt thread the nut and tighten both nuts to secure.
20
With the repair completed return the tiller to its upright position.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Transmission
$282.63
Total$0.00
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