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Deluxe xP tiller ® 7566 iMPOrtant! assembly instructions start on Page 7! Please review the Warning & safety information on Pages 4-6 and the assembly instructions before unpacking the box. 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 1 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
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So first, please read this manual. It shows, step by step, how to use your tiller safely. If you have questions about any topic in this Manual, contact your local Mantis dealer, or call 1-800-366-6268 toll free, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Time. Mantis deluxe XP Tiller–...
This Operator / Parts Manual is part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and second-hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the machine. Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 3...
This is the rear of Protection. the tiller, refer to assembly P/N 400635 instruction on page 10-11. Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 4 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
Assembly improper assembly of this tiller can result in serious injury. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully. if you have any questions, contact our factory at 1-800-366-6268 or an authorized Mantis dealer. bag Contents G,H, J, P, Q, R, S, T, X, U wHAT cOMES iN THE BOX Qty.
• Slide the two 3.25” bolts through the hole. Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 8 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
• Tighten with the 3/8” crescent wrench. Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 9 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
THiS handles, the fender warning label should face you. MUST BE dONE BEFORE STARTiNG THE ENGiNE. Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 10 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
XP Tiller, read ® the Safety Rules & warnings on pages 4-6 improper Throttle installation can cause tines to rotate unexpectedly. Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 11...
• Remove the oil plug. • To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure. Except • Pour in the bottle of pre-measured, Mantis approved, 4-cycle now you can leave the choke lever in the down position and engine oil.
Then, Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 13 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
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® dELUXE XP TiLLER. position. (See page 15 to learn how.) use an easy rocking motion. First, pull If you’ve seen other tillers, your Mantis ® Then move your Tiller quickly over your your Tiller backward. Then use an easy Deluxe XP Tiller may surprise you.
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- away from the operator. The tines’ the long flat part of the tine’s blade points will contact the ground first. will contact the ground first. Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 15...
Never store the equipment with Fuel in the tank or inside Figure 1 Figure 2 a building where fumes can accumulate and breach an open flame or spark Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 16 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
-this may allow oil from the crank- case to enter the combustion chamber and cause hard starting or a locked piston. Figure 2 Figure 1 Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 17 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
Note how the engine sits all the flange bolt! it out of the air cleaner. (Figure 4) way down on the transmission. Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 18 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
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6. Insert your clean filter inside the air clean the air filter element more cleaner. often then specified in the Maintenance section. Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 19 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
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5. Remove the grease gun from protective cap from the grease fitting, Mantis p/n 9985. the grease fitting and replace the ® Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 20 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
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Contact us at mantis.com or Your Local Authorized Mantis Dealer ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 21 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
• Remove dust and dirt from between fins. 9. Engine stalls under load. • Carburetor adjustment too “lean.” • Contact your local authorized dealer. Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual ® 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 24 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EPA PHASE 2/CALIFORNIA TIER III 2005 & LATER SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINE EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY? • Any failure caused by abuse, neglect, improper maintenance. • Any failure caused by unapproved modifications, use of unapproved add-on parts/modified parts or unapproved accessories. 401780 Mantis XP Deluxe tiller manual.indd 25 1/24/13 4:07 PM...
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MANTIS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product, and any warranty on the replaced parts will expire coincident with the original product warranty.