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Mantis Tiller Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Tiller/Cultivator OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Additional information ....11 MANTIS Tiller assembly layout ... .27 What to do just in case ....12-13 Engine parts assemblies .

  • Page 3: Safety Rules & Warnings

    FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. II. Safety & warnings WARNING • DANGER IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS TILLER OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 4: Safety Labels

    An important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller are the warning and information labels found on various parts of the tiller. These labels must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace these labels when they become hard to read.

  • Page 5: Engine & Fuel Warnings

    Don’t work on excessively Don’t operate while under steep slopes. the influence of alcohol or drugs. Don’t use tiller with one hand. Don’t attempt to clear tines Don’t attempt to repair this Keep both hands on handles with while they are moving. Never try tiller.

  • Page 6: Assembly And Mixing Fuel

    Engine Assembly (includes fender The list at the right, shows the parts guard & worm gear transmission) 20, 21, 55 that come with your tiller. Check to make Handle brace sure you have them. Plastic carrying handle Bag of hardware containing: The bag of hardware is in the plastic bag containing the owner’...
  • Page 7 3. Fit the handle clamp along Make sure you insert them the outside of the short leg. Line from the rear of the tiller (petrol up the holes on the clamp and the tank faces the operator) . . . so that leg.
  • Page 8 When you stand full open stop. THIS MUST BE ground wire – onto either behind your tiller, holding handle, and secure DONE BEFORE STARTING the handles, you should THE ENGINE.
  • Page 9 The “D” hole goes unleaded regular petrol and 1 part on the outside. two-stroke MANTIS oil (50:1.) Use branded 89 octane (R+M+2) 3. Make sure you’ve installed unleaded petrol or ethanol (maximum 10% ethyl alcohol, or 15% the tines properly for tilling.

  • Page 10: Starting

    STARTING WARNING AVOID ACCIDENTAL To start your tiller for felt. Then give the recoil starter BLADE ENGAGEMENT cord a few brisk pulls until the the first time: engine fires. Note: Pull the 1. Fill the fuel tank with the DO NOT SQUEEZE THE starter cord about 30 to 45 cm.

  • Page 11: Additional Information

    After you start the engine, let POSITION, RELEASE THE THROTTLE, ALLOW ENGINE TO IDLE. your tiller warm up for two to PUT THE TILLER DOWN, AND PULL THE CHOKE BUTTON OUT three minutes before you use it. Then, before you put your tiller COLD START (CLOSED) POSITION.

  • Page 12: What To Do Just In Case

    Use a paper towel or a clean rag to dry the spark tiller. But, just in case you do plug, then, with the spark plug have problems, here’ s what to do. out of the engine, pull the Make sure the start/stop starter cord several times.

  • Page 13: Getting To Your Garden

    (Picture 2) Then lift easily. And you can put it in and you can “walk” it to your your tiller and carry it to your take it our without straining garden. Just press the throttle garden. Since it weighs only 9 your back.
  • Page 14 TILLING WARNING • DANGER THE OPERATOR OF THIS TILLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF, OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY. Now you’re ready to use You can even control depth. your MANTIS Tiller. If you’ve seen other tillers,...

  • Page 15: Tilling/Cultivating

    2. Then, use your tiller to break up any remaining clumps 1. Make sure your tiller of off. As a tiller, your MANTIS of soil or sod. Unlike a tractor Tiller works the soil down to 2. Remove the retaining pins or big tiller, your MANTIS Tiller 10”...

  • Page 16: Tine Positioning

    Got tough weeds? Lighten your pressure on the throttle to slow your tiller down. Then work back and forth until your tiller chops up the weeds. It’ s easy and effective! Remember, any tiller will Tilling position tangle in tall grass, stringy Tine teeth point in the same vines, or super-big weeds.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MANTIS dealer. autumn. Clean or change it as needed. It is recommended to 8. Tighten the wing nut to 7.
  • Page 18 Picture 2 Clear blockages from the fuel line & filter: After you’ve used your tiller for a few seasons, check for blockages in the fuel tank and fuel filter. Such blockages can keep your tiller from starting.
  • Page 19 … or if the tines turn the cable must be inside the slot in one full turn plus one-quarter instant you start the tiller? You this swivel. (Picture 3) turn, more or less. may need to adjust the idle Every season, you may need screw (Key No.
  • Page 20 Perhaps you’ve been using with the clutch drum inside your tiller for several years. Or the flange housing. Picture 1 … Note how the perhaps you’ve removed the Then put the engine back engine doesn’t sit all the way...

  • Page 21: Storage

    Each autumn — 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 ideal conditions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Tighten Too. knobe securely. Your handles are now folded and ready to store in a If your tiller won’t restart, or if it smaller area. lacks full power, the spark plug 14. Do you have fuel left over may be at fault.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting & Specifications

    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). 2. Engine fails to start Start/Stop switch is in Stop Move switch to start.
  • Page 24 32.2 mm (1.268 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in.) Spark plug NGK BPMR-7A Fuel Premixed two stroke fuel Fuel oil ratio 50:1 ratio with MANTIS oil Petrol Unleaded (see page 9) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.294 cu. in.) Exhaust system Spark arrester exhaust Carburettor...

  • Page 25: Service Maintenance Guide

    SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE Area Maintenance Frequency Air filter Clean Before use Replace Fuel filter Inspect Monthly Replace Spark plug Inspect/Clean Monthly Adjust/Replace Carburettor Adjust Yearly Cooling system Inspect / Clean Before use Exhaust (Spark arrestor) Inspect / Clean Monthly Gear housing Check Grease Yearly Blades...

  • Page 26: Using The Border/Edger Attachment

    2.54 to 5 cm deep (1” to 2”). 1. Position your MANTIS Attachments to increase its Here’ s how to install the Border Tiller so that the edger blade is usefulness in your lawn and Edger for shallow edging: right along the garden edge and garden.

  • 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

    SV-4B1 ENGINE PARTS ASSEMBLIES CARBURETTOR Part No Qty. Part No Qty. ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION Gasket, Fuel pump 12520013123 Carburettor assembly 125324-12820 Cover, Pump includes the following: 125334-06860 Screw, Throttle Adjust 125310-05360 Screw 125381-08660 Pump, Primer P005000600 Base, Primer P005000620 Ring Diaphragm, Metering 125344-05360 Screw Gasket, Metering...

  • Page 29: Fuel Tank

    SV-4B1 ENGINE PARTS BLOCK FUEL TANK Part No Qty. Part No Qty. ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION 100113-51230 Bearing, Needle 131004-53530 Cap assembly, Fuel tank 100212-42030 Oilseal 131016-55830 Gasket, Fuel tank cap 90016205028 Screw, 5 x 28 131005-11820 Tank, Fuel 100204-11520 Crankcase Set 131300-65430 Vent Assembly 100215-03930...

  • Page 30: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 31 NOTES...

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty Information

    DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, from date of purchase. This warranty INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND covers all portions of the MANTIS Tiller. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE MANTIS will repair or, at its option, EXPRESS WARRANTY.

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