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- Page 1 Tiller/Cultivator OWNER’S MANUAL 7225RM 400766...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tilling & Cultivating ....14-16 The MANTIS Promise ....31 Tine Positioning . -
Page 3: Safety Rules & Warnings
SAFETy RuLES & WARNINGS 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. Special Safety Information W RNING • D NGER ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. -
Page 4: Safety Decal Information
III. Safety Decal Information An 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. It is your responsibility to replace these decals when they become hard to read. -
Page 5: Engine & Fuel Warnings
See handles, while tines are moving, switching the engine off and that only original Mantis parts are and engine is running. making sure the tines have used. Don’t overreach. Keep a good stopped completely. -
Page 6: Assembly And Mixing Fuel
The bag of hardware is in the plastic bag Lock Nuts containing the Owner’s Manual and Video. Bolts (3” long) Tine Retaining Pins To assemble your MANTIS Tiller, you’ll Handle Clamps need two 7/16” wrenches or two adjustable Throttle Clips wrenches. We suggest that you install all Bolts nuts and bolts only “finger tight”... - Page 7 ASSEMBLy (continued) HOW TO ASSEMBLE (Picture 3.) Fit the other clamp onto this other handle’s short leg. LOWER HANDLES Add a nut and tighten finger tight. To identify part numbers, see pages 6 and 27. 6. Locate the worm gear housing.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLy (continued) HOW TO ASSEMBLE secure with the handle knob 6. Now install the Handle (#40) and 1 round head bolt (#39) Brace. Line it up with the holes uPPER HANDLES & (Picture 2). Be sure you have on the upper handles. Then insert PLASTIC CARRyING proper throttle movements and a Cap Screw (#34) and a Lock...
- Page 9 (continued) 1 gallon Assembling the Tines Mixing Fuel for Tilling Your MANTIS Tiller is powered by a commercial two stroke, air cooled 1. Remove the cardboard from engine which requires a fuel mixture around your Tiller’s base. of gasoline and lubricating oil.
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Page 10: Starting
STARTING W RNING AVOID ACCIDENTAL To Start your Tiller for brisk pulls until the engine fires. BLADE ENGAGEMENT the First Time: Note: Pull the starter cord about 12" to 18". During cold starting, 1. Fill the fuel tank with the DO NOT SQUEEZE THE you may need to pull at least proper oil/gasoline mixture. -
Page 11: Additional Information
STARTING (continued) Starting a Warm Engine 4. Pull starter rope using short increase the engine speed and pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of the rope length. engage the tines. 1. Push ignition switch to 5. If engine fails to start in 4 NOTE: Once the throttle trigger “start/on”... -
Page 12: What To Do Just In Case
Pull the starter special wrench that comes with our cord three or four times until the optional MANTIS Handy Item Kit engine coughs or sputters. Open the (Item #1422RM) or a 5/8 inch spark choke (push the choke button in) and plug wrench. -
Page 13: Getting To Your Garden
W RNING Once your tiller is running, You can easily transport your you can “walk” it to your garden. MANTIS Tiller to a friend’s or NEVER CARRY YOUR TILLER Just press the throttle lever gently relative’s house. Just empty the AS THE PERSON IN PICTURE 2 and let the tiller “tip-toe”... - Page 14 It tills best when into a colorful flower border? much like running a vacuum you pull it backward! You see, Your MANTIS Tiller makes it cleaner! when you pull your MANTIS easy! Just run your Tiller back you Can Even Control...
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Page 15: Tilling/Cultivating
3. Remove the tines from the of soil or sod. Unlike a tractor or axle. big tiller, your MANTIS Tiller is 4. Place the right-side tine a precision tool. It will pulverize onto the left-side axle. Place the your soil into a smooth seed bed. -
Page 16: Tine Positioning
Got tough weeds? Lighten your Your Mantis Tiller weeds six* to pressure on the throttle to slow nine inches wide. So you can run your Tiller down. Then work back... -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Check the Air Filter Often Just lift an edge carefully and “peel” IMPORTANT! Make sure it out. (Picture 3) filter is “seated” properly in A wet or dirty air filter can affect the cover. The filter must fit 5. Use neutral detergent and the way your engine starts, warm water to clean the filter snugly inside the rim that... -
Page 18: Clear Blockages From The Fuel Line & Filter
MAINTENANCE (continued) How to Check the Grease Level Inside the Worm Gear Housing When we built your MANTIS Tiller, we lubricated the worm gear housing thoroughly. It is imperative that you inspect the grease level once a year. Simply remove the cover plate on the worm gear housing. -
Page 19: Idle Speed Adjustment
MAINTENANCE (continued) Idle Speed Adjustment 1. Warm up engine before adjusting idle speed. 2. The idle speed adjustment screw controls the throttle opening at idle position. (Picture 1) 3. When the engine tends to stop frequently at idling mode, turn the adjusting screw clock wise. -
Page 20: Spark Arrester
MAINTENANCE (continued) Muffler blockage. Note that it is necessary to remove the engine cover in order to view the upper part of the cylinder. • Periodically inspect, the muffler for loose fasteners, Procedures to be Performed After Every 100 any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage Hours of use is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately. -
Page 21: Storage
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME OR SPARK. 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. Even under... - Page 22 9 & 10 to refuel and that are badly worn or broken. Just restart your Tiller. call 1-800-366-6268 and ask for a local authorized Mantis dealer. Again, Check the 12. Store your Tiller, in an upright Carburetor.
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Page 23: Trouble Shooting & Specifications
Carburetor improperly adjusted. See “Carburetor Adjustment”. Spark plug fouled, broken or Clean or replace spark plug - set incorrect gap setting. gap to .025 in. ) Weak or intermittent spark at spark Call Mantis Customer Service for plug. nearest authorized dealer. -
Page 24: Engine Specifications
Blow out all loose carbon with compressed air. Install muffler and gasket. Clean Spark Arrestor Spark Arrestor Clogged. Call Mantis Customer Service for Poor compression. nearest authorized dealer. 6. Engine overheats. Insufficient oil in fuel mixture Mix fuel as described in starting instructions. -
Page 25: Service Maintenance Guide
SERVICE MAINTENANCE GuIDE Area Maintenance Frequency Fuel Leaks, Fuel Spillage Wipe out Before Use Fuel Tank, Air Filter, Fuel Filter Inspect, clean Before Use and after Every 25 hrs Idle Adjusting Screw see Adjusting Idling Speed (pg. 9) Before Use Spark Plug Clean and readjust plug gap Every 50 hrs... -
Page 26: Using The Border/Edger Attachment
THE BORDER EDGER ATTACHMENT Your MANTIS Tiller has been places like this you’ll want to The Border Edger Can designed and built to accept a edge your borders shallowly (1” Handle Special wide range of MANTIS Tiller to 2” deep). Here’s how to install... -
Page 27: Mantis Tiller Assembly Layout
MANTIS TILLER ASSEMBLy P/N 438LA DIRECTION Raised Hub Teeth point in a Clockwise Direction When you look at a Tine with the raised hub facing you and the teeth are pointing in a CLOCKWISE rotation, you have a LEFT HAND TINE. -
Page 28: Engine Parts Assemblies
MANTIS TILLER ASSEMBLy Engine Unit CV225 (S/N 108000 and up) - Page 29 MANTIS PARTS LIST Engine Unit CV22 5 (S/N 10 80 00 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Key# Description Part Number Q'ty CYLINDER 5580-12110 • HOUSING 1918-82130 GASKET, base 5500-12213 • PLATE 1918-82140 BOLT 1850-12130 • CHOKE VALVE 1918-82150...
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Page 30: Epa
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTy STATEMENTyOuR WARRANTy RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AND KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. ARE PLEASED TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ON YOUR 1995 AND LATER LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE. IN CALIFORNIA, NEW UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES MUST BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND EQUIPPED TO MEET THE STATE'S STRINGENT ANTI-SMOG STANDARDS.
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