Manual

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. It is recommended to change
the air filter yearly
How to Check, Clean and
Change the Air Filter
1. Loosen the wing nut on _he side
Picture [ Picture 2 Picture 3
of the ai>cleaner cover, (See Picture 1,
or took up Key #1 in Air Cleaner Parts
Assembly on page 17,)
2. Take off the cover. Make sure to
clear the choke button. (Picture 2)
3, The air filter is the pad on the
inside of the ai>cleaner cover. Check
whether it is soiled or moist
4. If the air filter needs cleaning or
no longer fits properly; remove it. Just
lift an edge careRdly and 'peel" it out
(Picture 3)
5. Use a brush to remove debris
fl'om the pa&
6. If the air filter is so dirty"that it
won't come clean, you m.ust replace it
or severe eng:ine damage will occur.
Order a new one directly fi'om our
Customer Service Dept. CalI 1-800-
366_6268o
7 Insert your clean filter inside the
ai>cleaner cover.
IMPORTANT! blake sure filter
is "seated" properly in the
cover. The filter must fit
snugly inside the rim that
holi[s the filter in place.
installing the filter incorrectly will
cause engine damage and void the
warrant): Fit the cover back over the air
cleaner. (Again, make sure to clear the
choke buttom)
8. Tighten the wing nut to secure the
cover.
Note:
Please check the lip on the Air Cleaner
Cover. If the lip is chipped or cracked,
it should be replaced. This Mll prevent
dirt from being ingested through the
carburetor into the inside of the engine.
How to Check the Grease
Level Inside the
Worm Gear Housing
When we buih your MANI1S Tiller
we lubricated the worm gear housing
thoroughly
It is imperative that you inspect the
grease level once a year: Simply remove
the cover plate on the worm gear
housing. (Picture I) Then check to
make sure the grease comes almost to
Picture: 1
the top of the housing_ If it doesn't, add
lithium #0 grease (Item 9985.) This is
the only- way to add grease to the worm
gear housin& (Picture 2) 'lb purchase
MANTIS grease, call your local
authorized MANTIS dealer.
Please do not overfill. Too much
grease can create pressure, which could
cause seals to fail or the clutch to slip.
Fuel Filter Replacement:
Fuel filter to be changed at the end of
every season,
Clear Blockages From
the Fuel Line & Filter:
After you've used your Tiller [br a few
seasons_ check [or blockages in the fuel
tank and fuel filter. Such blockages can
keep your ?filler from stardngo
Clear any blockages you see in the
tank, fuel filter, or fuel line. Remember:
The fuel filter is located inside the tank.
(See Picture 3) Then use the normal
starting procedure to start your Tiller.
Picture 3
Picture 2
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