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WELCOME OF MANTIS TO THE WORLD GARDENING! Here's )'our new MANTIS Tillers.,, file lightweight wonder that "Makes Gardening Easier:" Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 20 pounds.
SAFETY RULES & "WARNINGS You will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important understand and obey these warnings for },our own protection, I. Special Notes, Make sure you Safety Information ,t,,,,,,,,,,i,,,,,,,,,,,,,i,,t, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, A WARNING AWARNING _ DANGERA :::ATTENTION: .... ::: THIS SYMBOL : TO REDUCE POINTS : OUT OUR IMPORTANT S AFETYINSTRUCTIONS. ..... : : IW.
IV. Warnings - Do's Read and understand the owner's manual Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety I. Ahvays keep a firm grip on both handles while the tines are mm,ing and/or die engine is running BE AWARE!! The tines may coast after throtde trigger is released Make sure tines have come to a complete stop and engine is off before letting go of the tiller 2. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance Do not overreach while operating the tiller.
ASSEMBLY , , , , , , , , WARNING• OANG R IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS 77LLERCAN RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY. MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. IF YOUHAVEANY QUESTIONS,CONTACTYOURLOCAL AUTHORIZEDMANTISDEALER "_%urMANTIS Tiller comes partially assembled You must install only the handlebars, the carrying handle, and the tines This will take just a few minutes if you follow the directions 40 First, take all items out o[7the carton.
ASSEMBLY (continued) _-..z,,, {4;÷2._: HOW TO ASSEMBLE UPPER HANDLES & PLASTIC visually check that the throttle triangle hits both the idle screw and the rut! open stop. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE STARTING 'I'HE ENGINE CARI/_YING 1 Lightly squeeze the lower' handles (#3) toward one another so that they line up with the two smaller holes on rite carding handle (#29). Ihen slide the carrying handle over and down rite lower handles It will rest about four to six inches above tile engine.
ASSEMBLY (comi..ed) 1V'dxingFuel •,1%:i!•:_i:/_! ::::-%•: _k ': ..... i :•:,,•• •• Your MANTIS Tiller is powered by a commercial two stroke, air cooled engine which requires a fuel mixture of gasoline and lubricating oil. WARmNG° DANGHR FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT WITH CARE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.
STARTING Additional (continued) Information How to Stop A Special Feature the Engine (with the idle set properly Simply push the oh "stop/start" switch to "o" (Picture 3) This will stop the engine instantly,, tf it should Picture3 ever fail to do so, just pull out the choke button, The engine will stop at once and the engine running) About A _ip for Extending Your Engine's Life the Even when the engine is running, the tines won't turn unless you press the throttle lock out button and squeeze the
GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR XValk it. rake It for a Ride.
TILLIN G/CULT ATIN II G How about a family-size tractor or big tiller to break ground for you This is a one-time-on|y investment that's well worth the sma!l cost vegetable garden? Nowadays many gardeners prefer I_ENTANGLED, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AT ONCE: REMOVE il' ONCE: REMC VE THE THE SPARK SPARK PLUG _LUG WIRE WtRE THEN REMOVE II i _THEN RE_ OVE THE THE OBSTRUCTION OBSTA?UCTION WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF. NEVER: TRY |] _ WHILE THE t!NGINE IS OFF.
Check the Air Filter Often A wet or dirty air filter can affect the way ),our engine starts, performs, and wears So, it's a good idea to check your air filter once a month If you work in dust_' soil, or if you want to be on the safe side -- then check ),our filter more often (for instance, befme each use) But be sure to replace it at least once a yeai; in the spring or fall. Clean or change it as needed. It is recommended to change the air filter ),earl)', of fineair-cleaner cover.
MAINTENANCE (contimled) Then stop the engine after it reaches operating temperature. What En_ne Now, turn the RED, high-speed screw counter-clockwise all the way to stop .
STORAGE Each hlt -- or before you store your MANTIS Tiller for an)' long period -- be sure to take these measures: 1 Do not store your Tiller with fuel still in it Even under ideal conditions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days And, since stale fuel has a high gum content, it can clog the carburetor, this, in tmn, will resuict fuel flm_: So, when you're ready to store your Tiller, or will not be using it for more than 2 weeks, drain the fuel tank completely, (Picture 2)
TROUBLE SHOOTING ProMem Cause Remedy Engine is not seated properly on the gear housing • Rednsta[t engine follo_ving the instructions on page 12 (How to reseat the flange) l, Tines don't turn when throttte is depressed . 2 • oil switch is ill "o _'position • Move switch to "l " • • " • • No fuel in tank.
ENGINE SPECIHCAT ONS Dry Weight .... "F,_peof Engine , , Rotation ........ Bore ........... Stroke ....... Spark Plug Fuel ................ Fuel Oil Ratio .... .... Gasoline 28kg -- 6 lbs, 3 ounces Air Cooled, "l_vo stroke, Sin_e-Cylinder, Gasoline Engine Cloc!_vise, viewed from TOP 322 mm (1,268 in ) 26 0 mm (1 04 in ) NGK, BPM8Y Premixed two stroke fuel 50:t ratio with MANTIS oil Unleaded SERVICE Displacement Exhaust System Carburetor ....... Ignition System Starter ...... Oil .............
USING THE BORDER EDGER ATTACHMENT Your MAN-US Tiller has been designed and bulk to accept a wide range of MANTIS Tiller Attachments to increase its usefulness in your lawn and garden.
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EPA PHASE 2 / CALIFORNIA TIER III EMISSION CONTROL YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS WARPO, NTY STATEMENT The Environmemal ProtectRm Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resout't'es Board (C A R B ) and The Equipment Man'ufacturer are pleased to explain the emis._hm control system warranly on )mJr EPA Phase 2 / C A R B Tier II1 rot,tie[ _ear 2005 and taler stnaH off road engine (SOREs) Nc_ small off road engines must be designed, buih and equipped to meet stringent EI'A and C A.
LIM+_TED WAR +P+4NTT MANTIS extends this limited warTanty against defects in material and workmai!sl-dp for a period of five (5) years [or normal residential purposes and two (2) years Ibr commercial use from the date of purchase, to the first retail purchaser' and each subsequent owner, dining the warrant'/period, This warranty covers all portions of the MANItS TILLER IviANI IS vail repair or ,eplace, at its option, any part or parts of the product proven to be defective in material or workmanship under n
