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401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 1
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  • Page 1 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 1 Tiller/Cultivator OWNER’S M NU L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1-800-363-7333 toll free, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., tlantic Time, or ask for Customer Service. If you wish to order Mantis ttachments, call 1-800-363-7333 toll free and ask for our sales department. T BLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules &...
  • Page 3 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 3 S FETY RULES & W RNINGS You will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection. I.
  • Page 4 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 4 III. Safety Decal Information n important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller are the warning and information decals found on various parts of the tiller. These decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc.
  • Page 5 See that only original Mantis moving, and engine is running. and making sure the tines have parts are used. Don’t overreach. Keep a good stopped completely.
  • Page 6 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 6 SSEMBLY W RNING • D NGER IMPROPER SSEMBLY OF THIS TILLER C N RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. M KE SURE TO FOLLOW LL INSTRUCTIONS C REFULLY. IF YOU H VE NY QUESTIONS CONT CT OUR F CTORY T 1-800-363-7333...
  • Page 7 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 7 SSEMBLY (continued) HOW TO SSEMBLE bolt. (Picture 3.) Fit the other clamp onto this other handle’s LOWER H NDLES short leg. dd a nut and tighten To identify part numbers, see finger tight.
  • Page 8 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 8 SSEMBLY (continued) 6. Now install the Handle HOW TO SSEMBLE Be sure you have proper throttle movements and that Brace. Line it up with the holes UPPER H NDLES &...

  • Page 9: Safety Rules & Warnings

    Do SMOKE WHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT. the tine blades curl down, as your fingers do? If so, they are Your Mantis Tiller comes with Need more pre-measured in the tilling position. (To engine oil? You can order it...
  • Page 10 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 10 ST RTING W RNING To Start Your Tiller for starter cord about 12" to 18". VOID CCIDENT L During cold starting, you may the First Time: BL DE ENG GEMENT need to pull at least three or four 1.
  • Page 11 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 11 ST RTING (continued) Starting a Warm procedure on page 10. Engine 6. With engine running, and both hands on the handles, 1. Push ignition switch to press the throttle lock out “start/on”...
  • Page 12 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 12 WH T TO DO JUST IN C SE If you follow the normal disconnect spark plug wire and starting procedure, you should remove plug. Use a paper towel have no problem starting your or a clean rag to dry the spark tiller.
  • Page 13 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 13 WH T TO DO JUST IN C SE (continued) 2. Push in the choke button 6. fter the engine sputters, IMPORT NT NOTE: to open the choke. push the choke button in.
  • Page 14 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 14 TILLING W RNING • D NGER THE OPER TOR OF THIS TILLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CCIDENTS OR H Z RDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF, OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY. Now You’re Ready to You Can Even Control Depth.
  • Page 15 But, if you’re fortunate enough to own a large lot, you can create a bigger garden — a half acre or more. lthough your Mantis Tiller could handle the job, the Picture 1 Picture 2 project could be completed...
  • Page 16 Rows! Tiller, away from the operator. brush cutter to chop up the Your Mantis Tiller is a overgrowth. If the tines become precision weeder that easily fits tangled anyway, push the in tight places. So don’t be afraid switch to the “o”...
  • Page 17 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 17 M INTEN NCE Check the ir Filter Often 4. If the air filter needs IMPORT NT! Make sure cleaning or no longer fits filter is “seated” properly wet or dirty air filter can properly, remove it.

  • Page 18: Starting

    #0 grease (Item M9985.) This is the only way to add grease to the worm gear housing. (Picture 2) To Picture 1 purchase Mantis grease, call our sales Dept. - 1-800-363-7333. Please do not overfill. Too much grease can create pressure, which could cause seals to fail or the clutch to slip.
  • Page 19 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 19 M INTEN NCE (continued) What to Do if Your Then stop the engine after it W RNING•D NGER Engine Runs “Rough” reaches operating temperature. Now, turn the RED, high- REMOVE TINES BEFORE If your engine runs “rough”...
  • Page 20 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:11 PM Page 20 M INTEN NCE (continued) How to Reseat the To fix this, loosen the flange bolt. Take the engine off the Flange worm gear housing. Notice the t some point, you may find hex head on top of the drive that the tines won’t turn when...
  • Page 21 FUMES M Y CCUMUL TE ND RE CH FL ME OR SP RK. Each fall — or before you store your Mantis Tiller for any long period — be sure to take these measures: 1. Do not store your Tiller with fuel still in it.
  • Page 22 The correct knobs are secure before torque is 18 to 22 ft.-lbs. starting your Mantis Tiller. (24-30 n.m) Unfold the handles into an up- right or extended position. Tighten IMPORT NT NOTE:...
  • Page 23 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:11 PM Page 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy 1. Tines don’t turn when throttle • Engine is not seated properly on • Re-install engine following the is depressed the gear housing. instructions on page 20 (How to re-seat the flange).
  • Page 24 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:11 PM Page 24 TROUBLE SHOOTING (continued) Problem Cause Remedy 7. Engine lacks power. • ir filter clogged. • Clean or replace air filter. • Carburetor out of adjustment. • See “Carburetor djustment”. •...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:11 PM Page 25 SERVICE M INTEN NCE GUIDE Maintenance Frequency ir Filter Clean Daily or every 4 hrs. use Replace Every 3 mths. or 90 hrs. use Fuel Filter Inspect Monthly Replace...

  • Page 26: Using The Border/Edger Ttachment

    In easier handling. To order the Wheel Set, or any Mantis ttachment, call 1-800-363-7333, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm, Eastern Time. sk for the Sales Department.
  • Page 27 32 458 1 Roller Bearing 400224 2 Lower Handle - Fold Down 19 428 1 Retaining Ring 33 4058 1 Mantis Label 400620 1 Label 20 429 1 Worm Gear 34 410 2 Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1” LG. 1 Handle Brace...

  • Page 28: Engine Parts Ssemblies

    401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:11 PM Page 28 ITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION / REMARKS SV-5C/2 A021001090 CARBURETOR -- C1U-K82 ENGINE P RTS P005000980 SCREW, PURGE BASE P005000620 RETAINER, PURGE PUMP 12538108660 PUMP, PURGE SSEMBLIES P005000970 BASE, PURGE...
  • Page 29 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:11 PM Page 29 SV-5C/2 ENGINE P RTS LOCK ITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION / REMARKS 90016205022 BOLT 5X22 A130000550 CYLINDER V100000160 GASKET, CYLINDER P021007712 PISTON, KIT / INCLUDES ITEMS 5-8 ITEM PART # QTY.
  • Page 30 1-800-432-3246 or 215-355-9700. ttention Mantis Product Owners! EP PH SE 2 EMISSIONS DEFECT Get maintenance tips for your Mantis W RR NTY EXPL N TION This is additional detailed information about the EP PH SE 2 product on our web site at EMISSIONS DEFECT W RR NTY for your small off road engine equipment.
  • Page 31 IF YOU NEED TOO RETURN PRODUCT - Very few customers ever need to return a Mantis product, but just in case you have to ... here are some simple instructions that will help us serve you quicker and better. Please clean the product if it has been used. (Drain the tank and remove dirt from the machine).

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty Information

    M NTIS BY VESEYS Tiller. VESEYS M KES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED VESEYS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or W RR NTIES OR REPRESENT TIONS EXCEPT parts of the product proven to be defective in material or THOSE CONT INED HEREIN.