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- Page 1 Tiller/Cultivator MODEL 7920 MODEL 7924 Operator’s Manual and Safety Instructions for Tiller/Cultivator 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 1 7/10/14 7:49 AM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Way Americans Garden. ® ATTENTION MANTIS PRODUCT OWNERS! Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 20 lbs. (Model 7920) and 22.5 Get maintenance tips for your Mantis lbs. (Model 7924). So it lifts easily, handles smoothly, tills and weeds precisely. -
Page 3: Special Safety Information
Wear ear and Don’t operate Mix unleaded gas listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. eye Protection. indoors with 2 cycle 50:1 oil. Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 3 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 4: Warning Dos
6. Always dress properly. Do not wear artificial light. their property. loose clothing or jewelry, they might get caught in moving parts. Use sturdy Operator’s Manual 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 4 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 5: Warning Don'ts
Don’t use starter fluids as they will cause vapors have dissipated. permanent engine damage. Don’t run engine when electrical system Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 5 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 6: Assembly
Picture of Model 7920 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. T21A Bag Contents Model 7924 Only WHAT COMES IN THE BOX Qty. -
Page 7: Lower Handle
NOTE: THE LOCK NUTS ARE STAMPED. FINGER TIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 1-1/2 TURNS UNTIL YOU’VE COMPLETED ASSEMBLY. Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 7 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 8: Upper Handle Assembly
(T15) and a lock nut (T14) on either other upper handle onto the other side. lower handle. • Your Mantis Tiller will look like • Use a wrench to tighten cap screws this when the lower handle • Use the clip (T9) to secure the throttle and lock nuts. -
Page 9: Tines
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 3-5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure you have proper throttle movements and that the throttle cable is not wrapped or twisted around the handle bar. - Page 10 Need more pre-measured engine oil? You can order it directly from Mantis or your local authorized Mantis dealer. Just call toll free 1-800-366-6268 and ask for our Sales Dept.
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Page 11: Cycle Tiller Starting
Never use starting fluids as they will cause permanent engine damage. Using them will void the warranty. Before you use the tiller, read the Safety & Warning rules on pages 5. Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 11 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 12: Cycle Tiller Starting
1. If the end of the spark plug try this: is wet, the engine may be flooded. Make sure the switch 1. Push the switch to “start.” 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 12 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 13: Operation
YOUR MANTIS TILLER. For Big Weeds or Tough Roots: backward. Then, let it move forward just If you’ve seen other tillers, your MANTIS a little bit. Then pull it backward again. Tiller may surprise you. It tills best when Let your Tiller rock back and forth over This will help you till deeper. -
Page 14: Operation
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”... -
Page 15: Transport
6. Wipe the tines with oil or spray them Each fall, or before you store your with WD-40, to prevent rusting. Mantis Tiller for any long period, be sure 7. Oil the throttle cable and all visible to take these measures: moving parts. -
Page 16: Fuel Filter
Hold the fuel line and work the filter out. Then just push the new one back into the tube making sure the clamping wire is up high enough to engage with the stem of the filter. Fuel Filter Operator’s Manual 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 16 7/10/14 7:49 AM... - Page 17 (#C1) Remove the exhaust DO NOT USE GASOLINE OR OTHER 99922200869 - 8 - REVISED 10/16/13 after attempts at cleaning, it must be guide. FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE replaced. Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 17 7/10/14 7:49 AM...
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Page 18: Maintenance
(Figure 4). If it is not, you will need to add lithium zero or lithium one grease. Wipe off any excess grease, replace the transmission gasket and plate. Figure 3 Operator’s Manual 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 18 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
10. Engine stalls under load. • Carburetor adjustment too “lean.” • See “Carburetor Adjustment.” (page 17) • Engine overheats. • Remove dust and dirt from between fins. Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 19 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 20: Cycle Tiller Assembly
2-Cycle Tiller Assembly MODEL MODEL NO. 7924 NO. 7920 T21B T21A T22* MODEL NO. 7924 ONLY Operator’s Manual 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 20 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 21: Parts List
Parts List Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 21 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 22: Air Cleaner
Screw - 5X55 V347000000 Washer - Conical V150000371 Plate A300000521 Muffler V104000590 Shield Exhaust/Included In Gasket Kit Operator’s Manual 99922200869 - 20 - REVISED 10/16/13 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 22 7/10/14 7:49 AM 99922200869 - 12 - REVISED 10/16/13... - Page 23 Terminal, Spark Plug Cap 15901201620 1 Cap, Spark Plug 15611004920 1 Grommet V475002200 Tube, Insulator A409000150 Flywheel 61032502730 1 Key,Woodruff Contact us at www.mantis.com 99922200869 - 10 - REVISED 10/16/13 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 23 7/10/14 7:49 AM...
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Page 24: Fuel System
Fuel Tank Asy Includes Item 16 13104528230 2 Sleeve P021009110 Gasket Kit RePower Bulk Option: 90014 Operator’s Manual RePower Bulk Option: 90017 RePower Bulk Option: N/A 99922200682 - 8 - REVISED 11/19/13 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 24 7/10/14 7:49 AM... -
Page 25: Control
Any failure caused by abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, use of unapproved add-on parts/modified parts or unapproved accessories. This Emission Control Warranty is valid only for the U.S.A., it’s Territories, and Canada. 99922201033 01/2010 Contact us at www.mantis.com 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 25 7/10/14 7:49 AM... - Page 26 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. Operator’s Manual 430088 Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Color Cover.indd 26 7/10/14 7:50 AM...
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- Page 28 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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my question is simple how much is 50:1 in gals ?