I have a Mantis tiller Model 7222M with the lower assembly gears & bearings badly worn. I want to replace them. But I can't get the tine shaft out. From the manual, it appears that it turns counterclockwise slightly and then can be driven out? But it may be frozen because I can't turn itat all. Can you help me? Thanks Dan

SOURCE: There is power to the wheels, but no power to the tines.

there is a manual on e-bay $3.75
I hope this helps

SOURCE: Would like to know what year this tiller would be.

replace primer bulb. If that's not the problem check the float in the carb for pin holes . check fuel lines and intake line

SOURCE: Tine shaft removal for mantis 2 cycle tiller

Put the tiller in a vise clamping on the bottom of worm gear housing. Remove worm gear housing cover. Clamp the worm gear at the top with a vise grip (I think Kuya Jon is correct in that you could skip this step because the transmission won't move when unscrewing, but I did it anyway just in case). Put a pipe wrench on the left tine shaft and unscrew it like it was a normal bolt. It's in there tight and it will take some force. When I unscrewed mine, the left bearing seal retainer, left bearing seal, and left bearing all came out with it. I just needed to replace the seals. I went to the right side, and with a screw driver carefully pried out the retainer. Then it's easy to just pull out the right seal with your finger. Put a new right seal in and insert the right retainer. Make sure the retainer is facing the correct way. I used a block of wood to tap mine in once I had it positioned because I was afraid to hit the retainer with a hammer. Now I put the tine shaft back in while holding the worm gear with the vise grip. Screw the shaft as far as it will go by hand and then go the rest of the way with a pipe wrench. Now came the tricky part. The right bearing did not slide right in. There was some resistance. I had to use a 1/2" threaded pvc pipe (not sure it needs to be threaded but that's what worked for me) longer than the tine shaft that was sticking out. I slip the pipe over the shaft against the bearing and tapped with a hammer. This drove the bearing in all the way. It needs to go in far enough to leave room for the seal and retainer. The plastic pvc allowed for this. Now put the right seal in. If the outer edge of the seal is only flush with the housing you did not tap the bearing in far enough. I made this mistake on my first try and tried to force the retainer in. Take it from me. It won't work. You will end up ordering another retainer to replace the one you mangled. Once in properly I slid the retainer over the shaft and then put a washer over that to tap against. The block of wood doesn't work on this side because the shaft is in the way. I used my pvc pipe again to tap against the washer and, wala, it worked like a charm. I hope this helps someone. All the other posts really helped me. Thanks!

SOURCE: oil seal for rear tine shaft

I checked my troy bilt and can not find any numbers above the wheel on the housing and I know they have not been taken off. Is there anywhere else to look?

SOURCE: 7222m mantis tiller need a diagram or set up

Set low speed jet 1 turn out high speed 1 and a quarter turn out