WELCOME OF NTIS TO THE V¢O D GA ENING! Here's your new MANTIS Tiller... the lightweight wonder that "Makes Gardening Easier." Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 20 pounds. So it lifts easil>>; handles smoothly, tilIs and_ weeds precisely And, unlike other small tillers, it features serpentine tines that churn soil up to ten inches deep. It creates a soft, smooth seed bed, even in problern soil. Once you know hovv to use your tiller correctly, we guarantee you'll love it.
SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS You will notice understand throughout this Owners and obey these warnings I. Special Safety II. Safety & "Warnings Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you for your own protection. Information WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains ch,._micals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IV. Warnings - Do's Read and understand the owner's manual. Pay particnlar attention to aIl sections regarding safety'. 1. Always keep a firm grip o13both handles while the tines are moving and/or the engine is running. BE AWARE!! The tines may coast after throttle trigger is released. Make sure tines have come to a complete stop and engine is oil betore letong go of the tiller. 2.
ASSEMBLY Your MANTIS filler comes partially assembled. You must insmI1 only the handlebars, the carrying handle, and the tines. This will take just a few minutes if you follow the directions. First, take all Reins out of the ca_on. But do not remove tile cardboard t¥om around the Tiller's base. Quantity 1 1 2 i 1 The list at the right, shows the parts that come with your tiller. Check to make sure you have them. The bag of hardware is in the plastic bag containing the Ownerg Manual and Video.
ASSEMBLY HOW (continued) TO ASSEMBLE UPPER HANDLES PIASTIC visually check that the throttle triangle hits both the idle screw and the full open swp, THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE S'IT*_RTINGTHE ENGINE. & CARR_ING HANDLE. i, Lightly squeeze the lower handles (#3) toward one another so that they line up with the two smaller holes on the carrying handle (#29). Then slide the carrying handle over and down the lower handles. It will rest about four to six inches above the engine (Picture 2.
ASSEMBLY (continued) M ng Fuel Your MANTIS Tiller is powered by a commercial two stroke, air cooled engine which requires a luel mixture of gasoline and lubricating oil. Use a mixture of 50 par_s unleaded regular gasoline and I part two-stroke MANTIS oil (50:1.) Use branded 89 octanc (R÷M+2) unleaded gasoline or gasobol (maxmmm 10% ethyl alcohol, or 15% MTBE, no methyl alcohol.
STARTING (co.ti.ued) Additional Information How to Stop the Engine A Special (with the idle set properly and the en_ne running) Simply push the oh ' stop/start" switch to 'O" (Picture 3). This will stop the engine instantly. If it should Picture 3 ever fail to do so, just pull out the choke button. The engine will stop at once. About Even when the engine is running, the tines won't turn unless you press the throttle lock out button and squeeze the throttle lever on the handlebars.
GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR GAP EN Walk it. Take Once your tiller is running, you can "walk" i/to your garden. Just press the throttle lock out button and squeeze the throttle lever gently and let the tiller "tipotoe" across your yard on its tines. It won't hurt your lawn or Car_ It for a _de. You can easily transport your MANTIS Tiller to a [fiend's or relative's house Just empty the f_ael tank_ (This is crucial.) Then stow your Tiller in the trunk of your car or truck. It fits easily.
How about a family-size vegetable garden? tractor or big tiller to break ground for you. This is a one-time-only investment that's well worth the small cost. Nowadays many gardeners prefer small gardens -- especially in the suburbs, where space is at a premium. But, if you're t0rtunate enough to own a large lot, you can create a bigger garden -- a half acre or more. Here's how: 2. Then, use your _filler to break up any remaining clumps of soil or sod.
MAINTENANCE Check the Air Filter Often A wet or dirty air fiher can affect the way your engine starts, performs, and wears, So, it's a good idea to check }*our air filter once a month. If you work in dust}, soil, or if you want to be on the saff_ side -- then check your filter more often (for instance, betore each use). But be sure to replace it at least once a year, in the spring or/all. Clean or change it as needed.
MAINTENANCE (continued) Then stop the engine after it reaches operating ternperamre. What Engine Now, turn the RED, high-speed screw counter-clockwise all the way to stop. °Then turn the WHITE, low speed screw hali\vay between the counter-clockwise and clockwise stop positions. to Do ff Your Idles Too High What it your engine runs too last ..
Each/illl-- orbefore youstoreyour MANTIS Tillertbranylongperiod-- be suretotakethese measures: 1. Do not store your l?ller with fuel still in it. Even under ideal conditions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MEBE can start to go stale in 30 days. And, since stale fuel has a hNh gum content, it can clog the carburetor, this, in turn, will restrict fuel flow. So, when yon're read}, to store your Tiller, or NIl not be using it for more than 2 weeks, drain the furl tank completely (Picture 2) 2.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem 1° Tines don't turn when throttle is depressed Cause Remedy- + Engine is not seated properly on the gear + Re+instaI1 engine following the instructions on page I2 (How to reseat the _Tange). 2. Engine fails to start O11switch is in +o" position, * + * , * No fuel in tank. Fuel strainer clogged. Fuel line clogged. Spark plug shorted or fouled+ Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electrodes broken) , ignition lead wire shorted, broken or disconnected from spark plug.
ENGINE Dry Weight I)pe SPECIFICATIONS ....... of Engine 2.8kg .... -- 6 lbs., 3 ounces Rotation ....... Bore ............ Air Cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder, Gasoline Engine Clockwise, viewed from TOP 32.2 mnr (1,268 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in) .......... Spark Plug ........ Fuel ........... NGK BPMSY Premixed two stroke Fuel Oil Ratio 50:1 ratio with MANTIS Gasoline ..... ......... Unleaded SER CE fuel oil Displacement ..... Exhaust System .... Carburetor .........
USING THE BORDER EDGER ATTACHMENT Your MANTIS Tiller has been designed and built to accept a -,vide range of MANTIS Tiller Attachments to increase its usehalness in your lawn and garden. And, all MANTIS Tiller Attachrrtents have been designed/br quick and easy attachment to the Tiller or Engine. How Border (Item #3222) Picture The most popular attachment, the Border Edger can be used to create clean, neat edges along walkways, or around trees, shrubs, and garden beds. 2.
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EPA PHASE 2 / CALIFORNIA TIER YOUR III EMISSION RIGHTS AND CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT OBLIGATIONS The Elwironmental Protection Agency (EFLA)and the Cali[ornia Air Resources Board (C.A.R B_) and "rbe Equipment ManMi_cturer are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your EPA Phase 2 / C.A.R B. "TierIII model year 2005 a_ul later small off road engine (SOREs). New small off road engines must be designed, b_ilt and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. anti--smog standards.
, NTIS LIMED LLER MANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years for nodal residential purposes and two (2) years for commercial use from the date of purchase, to the first retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, during the warranty period.
