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- Page 1 OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL DELUXE 2-CYCLE TILLER 7234 DELUXE 4-CYCLE TILLER 7264 2-Cycle– 7234 4-Cycle– 7264 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.
- Page 2 Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . . the lightweight wonder that’s Changing the Way Americans Garden.® ATTENTION MANTIS PRODUCT OWNERS! Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 26 pounds. So it lifts Get maintenance tips for your Mantis easily, handles smoothly, tills and weeds precisely. And, unlike other...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4-Cycle Fueling/Oil & Starting ......14 4-Cycle Corrective Action ........14 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 www.mantis.com... -
Page 4: 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 Attention: This symbol points out our To reduce the potential for accidents, comply important safety instructions. -
Page 5: Warning Do's
13. Work only in daylight or good their property. 6. Always dress properly. Do not wear artifi cial light. loose clothing or jewelry, they might 14. Always be sure of your footing on get caught in moving parts. Use sturdy Contact us at www.mantis.com... -
Page 6: Warning Don'ts
Don’t allow children or people unfamiliar repairman. See that only original Mantis Don’t run with the machine, walk. with these instructions to use the parts are used. machine. Local regulations can restrict Don’t work on excessively steep slopes. -
Page 7: Assembly
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. -
Page 8: Lower Handle
Assembly LET’S BEGIN The following instructions are for the 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Tiller. • With the box upright, open the box and remove the tine box and the loose parts that are at the top of the tiller box. Do not remove any other parts in the box. •... -
Page 9: Kickstand
fi nger tight handle and with two lock nuts fasten them tight with wrench and socket. • At this point, your Mantis tiller should look like this when lower handle assembly is complete. 2-Cycle Tiller 4-Cycle Tiller KICKSTAND ASSEMBLY •... -
Page 10: Tines
Assembly TINE ASSEMBLY • Remove the unit from the • You’ll need the 2 Tines and the • You will notice that one side of the cardboard cradle and turn the 2 Retaining pins Tine has a circular hole while the unit slightly on its side other has a “D”... - Page 11 • Loosely thread the other 2-pronged tighten the nuts and bolts that hold bottom holes of the Upper Handles knobs onto the carriage bolts the Brace onto the handles then through the top holes of the Lower Handles. Contact us at www.mantis.com...
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Page 12: Upper Handle Positioning
When you stand behind your tiller, holding the handles, the fender warning label should face you. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you use your MANTIS Tiller, read the Safety Rules & Warnings on pages 4-6 IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure you have proper throttle movements and that the throttle cable is not wrapped or twisted around the handle bar. - Page 13 2-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting 2-CYCLE TILLER FUELING ONLY Before you start your Mantis Deluxe 2-Cycle Tiller/Cultivator for the fi rst time you will need to mix the fuel and oil. Pour the pre-measured bottle of Mantis approved, 2-Cycle oil into one gallon of 89 octane gasoline and mix well.
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Page 14: 4-Cycle Corrective Action
• 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. -
Page 15: Operation
NOW YOU’RE READY TO USE YOUR MANTIS TILLER. If you’ve seen other tillers, your MANTIS Then move your Tiller quickly over your rocking motion. Again, pull your Tiller Tiller may surprise you. It tills best when soil surface. - Page 16 WEEDING A PLEASURE! HOW TO SWITCH FROM TILLING TO As a tiller, your MANTIS Tiller works the soil CULTIVATING POSITION down to 10” (25.4 cm) deep. But, as a cultivator, it gently cultivates the surface, only 2”...
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Page 17: 4-Cycle
fl ame or spark. moving parts. (Do not remove the engine cover.) Each fall, or before you store your Mantis 8. Store your Tiller in an upright position Tiller for any long period, be sure to take in a clean, dry place. -
Page 18: Maintenance 2-Cycle
Your Deluxe 2 Cycle Tiller will require some basic maintenance to keep it performing year after year. Of course, your Mantis is designed to be used in the soil, but dirt is the enemy of any engine. You should check the air fi lter regularly To replace the fi... - Page 19 (Figure 3) and gasket to see if the grease level is up to the plate fl ange (Figure 4). If it is not, you will need to add lithium zero grease. Wipe off any excess grease, replace the transmission gasket and plate. Figure 3 Contact us at www.mantis.com...
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Page 20: 2-Cycle Tiller Assembly
2-Cycle Tiller Assembly Deluxe 2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Operator’s Manual... - Page 21 Contact us at www.mantis.com...
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Page 22: 4-Cycle Tiller Assembly
4-Cycle Tiller Assembly Deluxe 2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Operator’s Manual... - Page 23 Contact us at www.mantis.com...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy • Engine is not seated properly on the gear housing. 1. Tines don’t turn when throttle • Re-install engine following the instructions on is depressed. page 18 (How to reseat the fl ange). • Move switch to “I.” •... - Page 25 ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equipment/SORE must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B.
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Page 26: Control
EPA PHASE 2 / CALIFORNIA TIER III EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and The Equipment Manufacturer are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your EPA Phase 2 / C.A.R.B. Tier III model year 2005 and later small off road engine (SOREs). New small off road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. - Page 27 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.
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what carburator kit number is required
The carburetor kit required for Mantis part number 7234 is C1U-K54A or C1U-K82.
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