OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL DELUXE 2-CYCLE TILLER 7234 DELUXE 4-CYCLE TILLER 7264 2-Cycle– 7234 4-Cycle– 7264 IMPORTANT! Assembly Instructions Start on Page 7! Please review the Warning & Safety Information on Pages 4-6 and the Assembly Instructions before unpacking the box.
Welcome to the World of Mantis Gardening Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . . the lightweight wonder that’s Changing the Way Americans Garden.® Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 26 pounds. So it lifts easily, handles smoothly, tills and weeds precisely. And, unlike other small tillers, it features serpentine tines that churn soil to ten inches deep. It creates a soft, smooth seed bed, even in problem soil. Once you know how to use your tiller correctly, we guarantee you’ll love it.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with Operation and Safety instructions, Parts and Service instructions and Engine instructions. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these manuals.
Safety Rules & Warnings You will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection. I. SPECIAL SAFETY INFORMATION Attention: This symbol points out our important safety instructions. When you see this symbol, heed it’s warning!! Stay alert!! To reduce the potential for accidents, comply with the safety instructions in this manual.
Safety Rules & Warnings 4-Cycle Cutting hazard; keep feet and hands away from rotating tines. Do not carry the tiller in this position. P/N 430057 Caution: when assembling the handles, make sure fuel tank faces away from operator. This is the rear of the tiller, refer to assembly instruction on page 8-9. Wear ear and eye Protection. P/N 400631 If the tiller is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed, the users risk serious injury to themselves and others.
Safety Rules & Warnings V. WARNINGS - DONT’S Don’t use tiller with one hand. Keep both hands on handles with fingers and thumbs encircling the handles, while tines are moving, and engine is running. Don’t run with the machine, walk. Don’t work on excessively steep slopes. Don’t attempt to clear tines while they are moving. Never try to remove jammed material before switching the engine off and making sure the tines have stopped completely.
Assembly A A 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. V Y W K-1 Z C Bag Contents B K-2 D O N I M Q G P F R E L X S G,H, J, P, Q, R, S,T, X, U J WHAT COMES IN THE BOX T U Key Qty. Part No.
Assembly LET’S BEGIN The following instructions are for the 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke Tiller. • With the box upright, open the box and remove the tine box and the loose parts that are at the top of the tiller box. Do not remove any other parts in the box. • Lay the box on one side and open the bottom flaps. • Return the box to an upright position (as shown) and pull the box straight up. • The right handle, additional parts and tiller engine will be in the box cradle.
Assembly LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 7 8 9 • Place the Carry Handle between the lower handles and line up the holes • Place two of the 1.125” bolts through holes with hex head on inside of carry handle and with two lock nuts fasten them tight with wrench and socket. • Slide loop handle through bolts and over top lower left handle, then take two lock nuts and fasten them finger tight • Use the 7 /16” wrenches and socket to tighten the rest of the handle bolts.
Assembly TINE ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 • Remove the unit from the cardboard cradle and turn the unit slightly on its side • You’ll need the 2 Tines and the 2 Retaining pins 4 5 • You will notice that one side of the Tine has a circular hole while the other has a “D” shaped hole. 6 • When the axle protrudes from the other side it will line up perfectly with the “D” shaped hole. • Attach the Tine so that the circular hole slides onto the axle first.
Assembly UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 4 5 • Take the Right Upper Handle, the one with the throttle, and slide it between the Middle Handle and the lower flange of the Brace. 6 • Thread a 2-pronged knob onto the bolt two full turns while leaving it loose. • Repeat for left side. • Insert a curved head bolt into the slot at the bottom of the Upper Handle so that it comes out the top of the Middle Handle.
Assembly UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) 13 14 • Lift the Upper Handles until they line up with the Lower Handles and fully tighten the knobs at the pivot point. 15 • Cap the exposed bolts with the acorn nuts and tighten with your 7/16” wrench until snug. Do not over tighten. • Attach the throttle cable clips to the Upper and Lower Handles. Make sure the cable is not wrapped or twisted and you have the proper throttle movement. * See important notes listed below.
2-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting 2-CYCLE TILLER FUELING ONLY Before you start your Mantis Deluxe 2-Cycle Tiller/Cultivator for the first time you will need to mix the fuel and oil. Pour the pre-measured bottle of Mantis approved, 2-Cycle oil into one gallon of 89 octane gasoline and mix well. Put the kickstand down to position the tiller upright. Remove the fuel cell cap. Carefully add the fuel mixture to the tank until it is about 4/5 full.
4-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting 4-CYCLE TILLER FUELING AND OIL ONLY IMPORTANT! It is normal for your 4 stroke engine to smoke for the first minute or two of operation, however it is not necessary for this to occur every time. This is a result of the oil being pulled through the engine for lubrication. • Rock the tiller forward so that it rests on its front loop handle. • It is important to position the Mantis Deluxe 4-Cycle Tiller as shown in Figure 1 so the oil will properly fill the crankcase.
2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Operation If engine does not stop when switch is put in the stop position, release the throttle, allow engine to idle. Put the tiller down, and slide the choke lever to the cold start (closed) position. Have product serviced. A SPECIAL FEATURE (With the idle set properly and the engine running) Even when the engine is running, the tines won’t turn unless you squeeze the throttle trigger on the handlebars. And, when you release the throttle trigger, the tines will stop.
2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Operation If your tines get jammed or entangled, shut off the engine at once. Remove the obstruction while the engine is off. Never try to remove an obstruction while the engine is running. Serious injury can result. Figure 1 The operator of this tiller is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to himself, other people or their property.
2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Transportation & Storage 2-CYCLE & 4-CYCLE TILLER TRANSPORTATION Figure 1 Transporting your Tiller is easy. It’s light enough and easy to carry using the carrying handle as seen in Figure 1. Or, with it running, you can walk it by gently squeezing the throttle until it moves at a comfortable pace seen in Figure 2. Your tiller is easily transported in the back of a car or truck.
2-Cycle Tiller Maintenance 2-CYCLE TILLER BASIC MAINTENANCE ONLY Your Deluxe 2 Cycle Tiller will require some basic maintenance to keep it performing year after year. Of course, your Mantis is designed to be used in the soil, but dirt is the enemy of any engine. You should check the air filter regularly To replace the filter, remove the filter cover by first unscrewing the wing nut. Carefully remove the filter cover, then simply pull out the filter and replace It with a clean filter.
2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Basic Maintenance HOW TO RESEAT THE FLANGE At some point, you may find that the tines won’t turn when you press the throttle. This may mean the engine isn’t sitting all the way down on the worm gear housing. Perhaps you’ve been using your Tiller for several years. Or perhaps you’ve removed the engine for use with our hedge trimmer attachment, then replaced it. In either case, the flange bolt may have come loose and lifted the engine up.
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Troubleshooting 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 on page 18 (How to reseat the flange). • O/I switch 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.
ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equipment/SORE must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. anti-smog standards. ECHO Inc.
EPA PHASE 2 / CALIFORNIA TIER III EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and The Equipment Manufacturer are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your EPA Phase 2 / C.A.R.B. Tier III model year 2005 and later small off road engine (SOREs). New small off road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. anti-smog standards.
LIMITED WARRANTY MANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years under normal usage for residential purposes and two (2) years under normal usage for commercial purposes, from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. 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.
