MANTIS Welcome We l c o m e t o t h e w o r l d o f Mantis Gardening ere’s your new Mantis Tiller/Cultivator H …the lightweight wonder that “Changes Gardening Forever“. Unlike big tillers, your Mantis Tiller weighs just 20 lbs. (9 kilos) so it lifts easily, handles smoothly, tills and weeds precisely. Unlike other small tillers, it features serpentine tines that churn soil to ten inches (25 cm) deep. It creates a soft seed bed, even in problem soil.
MANTIS Table of contents Table of contents Safety rules & warnings .......................................................................................................................................................... 27 Engine/Fuel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Assembly ........................................................................................
Safety rules & warnings MANTIS Safety rules & warnings UK You will notice throughout this owners manual safety rules and important notes. Please, make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection. Safety & Warnings ! Special Safety Information ! Warning • Danger Warning • Danger ! Improper use or care of this Tiller/Cultivator or failure to wear proper protection can result in serious injury.
MANTIS Safety rules & warnings Warnings – Don’ts Warnings – Don'ts Read and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety. P/N 488M 1. Always keep a firm grip on both 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 off before letting go of the tiller. 2. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance.
Engine/Fuel – Assembly Engine/Fuel Warnings – Do’s 1. Always use fresh petrol in the fuel mixture. Stale petrol can cause damage. 2. Always store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. 3. Always pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent arm or hand injury. 4. Always operate the engine with spark arrestor installed and operating properly. The use of spark arrestor mufflers is required by law. 5.
MANTIS Assembly of handles – Tilling Tines 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 How to assemble lower handles 1. Use the protective cardboard sleeve to stabilize your tiller. Stand the engine assembly (#21) up. 2. Lay the handle parts within easy reach. You’ll need one of the handle clamps (#51) and one of the lower handles (#6). Note that the lower handles have a short leg on one end (Picture 1. 3. Fit the handle clamp along the outside of the short leg. Line up the holes on the clamp and the leg. 4.
Sicherheitsvorschriften Mixingund Fuel Warnungen – Starting Mixing Fuel Starting Your Mantis Tiller is powered by a commercial two stroke, air cooled engine which requires a fuel mixture of unleaded petrol and lubricating oil. Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded regular petrol and 1 part twostroke Mantis oil (50:1). To Start Your Tiller for the First Time 1. Fill the fuel tank with the proper oil/unleaded petrol mixture. (See previous section.) 2. Hand tighten the petrol cap just until it’s snug. 3.
MANTIS Stop the Engine – What to do… Additional information How to Stop the Engine Simply push the start/stop switch to “stop” (Picture 1). This will stop the engine instantly. If it should ever fail to do so, just pull out the choke button. The engine will stop at once. 1 About the Choke The choke controls the amount of air drawn into the engine. Your tiller will run only if the choke is open – that is, if the choke is pushed in.
Transport – Tilling Getting your tiller to your garden MANTIS Tilling Walk it Once your tiller is running, you can “walk” it to your garden. Just press the throttle lever gently and let the tiller “tip-toe” slowly accross your yard on its tines. It won’t hurt your lawn or driveway (Picture 1). Carry It Make sure the engine is off. Then use one hand to grasp the convenient carrying handle, and use the other hand to hold the handlebars (Picture 2). Then lift your tiller and carry it to your garden.
MANTIS Weeding – Position of Tines Weeding Now your Mantis Tiller’s sharp “tine teeth” will slice up those annoying weeds, burying them as you go along. Since the tines in this position won’t dig too deeply, they won’t hurt your plants’ precious root systems.The result? Your Tiller will cut your weeding time in half, and turn a tiresome chore into a pleasure. 1 How to Switch From the Tilling/Cultivating to the Weeding Position 1. Make sure your Tiller/ Cultivator is turned off. 2.
Maintenance – Trouble Shooting Maintenance Check the Air Filter Often A wet or dirty air filter can affect the way your engine starts, performs, and wears so it’s a good idea to check your air filter once a month. If you work in dusty soil, or if you want to be on the safe side – check your filter more often (for instance, before each use). But be sure to replace it at least once a year, in the spring or autumn. How to Check, Clean and Change the Air Filter 1.
MANTIS Maintenance – Trouble Shooting What to Do if Your Engine Runs “Rough” When we built your Mantis Tiller, we adjusted the carburettor for top performance. But from time to time, it may need readjusting. If your engine runs “rough” or stalls, the carburettor may be the cause. 1 1. Make sure the engine is shut off. 2. To identify the carburettor, look up Parts Assembly on page 41. Then find the identical part on your Tiller. 3.
Storage Storage Each autumn – or before you store your Mantis Tiller for any 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. Since stale fuel has a high gum content, it can clog the carburettor. This, in turn, will restrict fuel flow.
MANTIS Engine Specifications – Service Maintenance Guide Engine specifications Service maintenance guide 38 Dry Weight 2.8 kg – 6 lbs., 3 ounces Type of Engine Air Cooled, Two-stroke, Single-Cylinder, Petrol Engine Rotation Clockwise, viewed from Top Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in.) Spark Plug NGK - BPMR 7A Fuel Premixed two-stroke fuel Fuel Oil Ratio 50:1 ratio with Mantis oil (2% oil) Petrol Unleaded (see page 66) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.294 cu. in.
Trouble Shooting MANTIS Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Remedy 1. Tines don’t turn when throttle is depressed – Engine is not seated properly on the gear housing. – Re-install engine following the instructions 2. Engine fails to start – – – – – – 3. Engine hard to start Page 36 Start/Stop switch is in Stop position. No fuel in tank. Fuel filter clogged. Fuel line clogged. Spark plug shorted or fouled.
MANTIS Spare Parts No 1 2 3 4 4A Mantis tiller assembly Key 400215 400220 400214 400226 400236 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 5 400225 5A 400235 1 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 16 17 19 20 21 22* 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 400224 488M 148 464 479 1612-70A 478 4075 400229 467-2 465 400903 468 466 436 437A 651 423 425 424 422 426 428 429 Description Throttle Lever Grip-Thru Grip Upper Handle - Tube Left Upper Handle Assembly Includes Key #s 3 & 4.
Spare Parts Key P/N Quantity Description 125200-13124 1 Carburetor -- C1U-K54A Includes Items 1-30 1 125310-05360 4 Screw, Purge Pump Retainer 2 125363-08560 1 Retainer, Purge Pump 3 125381-08660 1 Pump, Purge 4 P00500-0975 1 Base, Purge 5 A B 1 Diaphragm, Metering 6 A B 1 Gasket, Metering Diaphragm 7 --------------1 Body, Carburetor Not Available Separately 8 125339-42030 1 Screw, Metering Lever Pin 9 A 1 Pin, Metering Lever 10 A 1 Lever, Metering 11 A 1 Valve, Inlet Needle 12 A 1 Spring, Metering Lever 1
MANTIS Spare Parts SV-6 engine parts Fuel Tank Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SV-6 engine parts Starter, Pawl Catcher & Clutch 42 P/N Quantity Description A35000-0300 1 Tank, Fuel 900250-05016 3 Screw 5x15 V47100-1230 1 Pipe, Fuel - 3x5x210mm Bulk Option: 90014 V13700-0030 1 Grommet 13201309820 1 Clip 131205-07320 1 Filter, Fuel A35600-0030 1 Valve, Check 130111-00530 1 Clip, Pipe 131312-39130 1 Pipe, Vent - 3x5x70mm Bulk Option: 90014 132010-49030 1 Pipe, Return - 3x6x50mm Bulk Option: 90017 13100
Spare Parts Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 P/N Quantity Description A13000-051 1 Cylinder 900162-05022 2 Bolt 5x22 V10000-0080 1 Gasket, Cylinder* PO2100-1101 1 Piston, Kit Includes Items 5-8 A10100-0000 2 Ring, Piston 100013-11520 1 Pin, Piston MANTIS Key 7 8 9 P/N Quantity Description 100015-04630 2 Circlip, Piston Pin 100014-11520 2 Spacer, Piston Pin A01100-0270 1 Crankshaft Asy Includes Item 10 10 100012-51230 1 Bearing, Needle 11 100204-11520 1 Crankcase Kit Includes Items 12-16 12 100212-42031 2 Oil Seal 13 10
MANTIS The Mantis Promise The Mantis promise Try any product you buy from Mantis with NO-RISK! If you’re not completely satisfied, send it back to us within 100 days for a complete, no-hassle refund. All you have to pay is the return insured postage. Tines Guaranteed Our tines not only work better than the rest: they’re also guaranteed for life against breakage. If any tine breaks in normal use, send the broken tine back to us and we’ll send you a replacement tine under warranty.
Repair or Refund Form MANTIS For repair or refunds! Address: City, Postcode: Phone (day): Phone (evening): Customer No: UK (not necessary but helpful) Product(s) being returned: For Repair Repair quotation Refund: If you are requesting a refund, please tell us why: Product is different than I expected Not satisfied with performance Not satisfied with quality Other Refund Other Repair: If you return a product or part for repair or for a cost estimate, please indicate what coul
