Mantis 401764 XP Tiller User Manual
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1. 2 Lightly squeeze the lower handles 6 toward one another so they line up with the channels in the top bracket of the kickstand and slide the assembly down the lower handles until the foot of the kickstand is about 2 from the ends of the lower handles Picture 2 3 Again lightly squeeze the lower handles 6 toward one another so they line up with the 2 holes in the carry handle 42 Then slide the carry handle and the kickstand assembly down at the same time until the kickstand comes to a stop Picture 3 4 Gently pull the lower handles out to their original position 5 Attach the upper handle throttle side assembly 1 the handle with the throttle cable and ground wire onto the right lower handle with a shoulder bolt 52 and secure with the handle knob 53 Picture 4 Be sure you have proper throttle movements and that the throttle cable is not wrapped or twisted around the handle bar Locate the red lockout button located on the throttle handle Picture 5 Press the red lockout button and squeeze the throttle lever and let go Picture 1 Picture 2 THIS MUST BE DONE Picture 3 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 6 Follow the same steps to install the other upper handle onto the other lower handle Does not show other handle installation 7 Use the clip 13 to secure the throttle cable and wire in place on the lower handle Picture 6 8 Now install the Handle Brace 82. Line it up with the holes on the upper handles Picture 5 Picture 6 WARNING Improper throttle installation can cause A WARNING DANGER tines to rotate unexpectedly REMOVE TINES BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS A S S e m b ly continued Then insert a Cap Screw 47 and a Lock Nut 48 on either side Picture 7 9 Use a wrench to tighten Cap Screws and Lock Nuts 10 Now use wrench to tighten all nuts and bolts firmly and securely IMPORTANT NOTE Make sure you have installed the handles properly When you stand behind your tiller holding the handles the gas tank is facing away from you on the front side of the engine Checking the Oil Level in the Engine s Oil Sump IMPORTANT NOTE Before using your new Mantis 4 Stroke Tiller for the first time it is important to check the oil level in the engines oil sump The bottle of oil supplied with this machine holds the correct grade of engine oil Please follow the notes below for full instructions how to check the oil level in the engine Max 3 4 oz 100ml IMPORTANT NOTE Before starting your 4 Stroke Mantis Tiller add the premeasured bottle of 4 stroke engine oil supplied with your tiller See 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and information below for details IMPORTANT NOTE Before you use your MANTIS Tiller read the Safety Rules amp Warnings on pages 3 5 Picture 7 How to fill the engines oil
3. MANTIS XP Tiller Assembly Layout 18 Limited Warranty Information 20 Safety Rules amp Warnings You will notice Safety Rules and Important Notes throughout this Owners Manual Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection I Special Safety Information A WARNING e DANGER A ATTENTION THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL A HEED IT S WARNING STAY ALERT A WARNING e DANGER A TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND OR EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE II Safety amp Warnings WARNING e DANGER A IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS TILLER OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION A WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm An important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller are the warning and information decals found on various parts of the tiller These decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion etc It is your responsibility to replace these decals when they become hard to read The location and part numbers P N of these decals ar
4. and petrol gas storage area free of vegetative material and excessive grease 10 Start the engine carefully according to the manufacturer s instructions and with feet well away from tool s 11 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 12 Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you 13 Work only in daylight or good artificial light 14 Always be sure of your footing on slopes 15 Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 16 Always keep a safe distance between two or more people when working together 17 Always inspect your unit before each use and ensure that all handles guards and fasteners are secure operating and in place 18 Always maintain and examine your tiller with care Follow maintenance instructions given in manual 19 Always store tiller in a sheltered area a dry place not accessible to children The tiller as well as fuel should not be stored in a house 20 Always remove the outer set of tines before removing the inner set of tines V Warnings Don ts 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 overreach Keep a good footing at all times Don t run with the machine walk Don t let others operate tiller without proper training Do not stand in front of till
5. filter more often for instance before each use But be sure to replace it at least once a year in the spring or fall How to Check Clean and Change the Air Filter 1 The air filter is held in the air cleaner in a black housing on the side of the tiller behind the gas tank cap 2 Squeeze the two locking tabs at the rear of the air cleaner cover Picture 1 and swing the cover towards the front of the engine to open it 3 The air filter is the dark sponge like material on the inside ofthe air cleaner Check whether it is soiled or moist 4 If the air filter needs to be cleaned or no longer fits properly simply remove it by carefully peeling it out of the air cleaner What to do Just in Case At some point you may find that the tines won t turn when you squeeze 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 The flange bolt Key 12 Page 18 may have come loose and lifted the engine up If this happened you ll notice a gap between the bottom of the engine flange Key 43 Page 18 and the top of the worm gear housing Picture 3 To fix this loosen the flange 16 Picture 1 Picture 2 5 To clean the air filter a Clean the filter element in warm soapy water rinse and allow to dry thoroughly Or clean in a non flammable solvent and allow to dry b Dip the filter element in
6. to chop up the overgrowth If the tines become tangled anyway turn the engine off completely before trying to clear them 14 From time to time you may want tines Also do not reach your fingers to remove the tines to get them and or hand in between the tine completely clean To do this please blades When finished simply return follow steps 1 4 as noted under the tines to their starting positions How to Switch From Tilling to The optional Tine Detangler Cultivating Position on page 13 Item 1322 will clear tines in a Then you can remove any weeds jiffy Contact your local authorized stones or mud from the tines As Mantis dealer or call 1 800 366 always please be sure to remove the 6268 to order outer tines before removing the inner Maintenance How to Check the Grease Level Inside the Worm Gear Housing When we built your Mantis XP tiller we added grease to properly lubricate the transmission for the first 10 hours of operation As part of the regular maintenance of your tiller it 1s imperative that you inspect the grease level and add grease if necessary This will help your tiller give you years of excellent usage You will need to add grease with a grease gun using the fitting at the front of the transmission Picture 1 You should add grease through this fitting after the first 10 hours of operation and then every 50 hours of use To add grease through the grease fitting 1 Make sure the tille
7. 00 RPM How to Stop the Engine Simply push the oft stop start switch to o Picture 6 This will stop the engine instantly If it should ever fail to do so just pull the choke up to the closed position The engine will stop at once About the Choke The choke controls the amount of air drawn into the engine Your tiller will run only if the choke is Open Picture 6 e DANGER 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 FORWARD TO THE COLD START CLOSED POSITION CHECK AND RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO ON POSITION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AGAIN 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 lever on the handlebars And when you release the throttle lever the tines will stop A Tip for Extending Your Engine s Life After you start the engine let your tiller warm up for two to three minutes before you use 1t Then before you put your tiller away let it idle for a minute to give the engine a chance to cool down Operation With engine running and both hands on the handles press the throttle lock out button Picture 1 then squeeze the throttle trigger gradually to increase the engine speed and engage the tines NOTE This step must be repeated each time you
8. AIR PIN 62 100301 WORM GEAR HOUSING 42 400315 CARRYING HANDLE 63 436 GASKET 43 400307 ENGINE ADAPTER 64 137A HOUSING COVER 44 400631 TINE LABEL 65 651 RD HD SELF TAPPING SCREW 45 458 ROLLER BEARING 66 423 ROLLER BEARING 46 4058 MANTIS LABEL 67 425 WORM BEARING RACE 47 410 CAP SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 LG 68 424 WORM THRUST BEARING 48 972 LOCK NUT 1 4 20 694 422 WORM SHAFT 49 470 1 4 20X 3 BOLT 70 410113 HARDWARE FOR KICKSTAND 426 WORM DISK 50 M9452 BOLT 1 4 20X 1 2 LG 71 400635 LABEL XP TINE WARNING ALSO IN KEY 55 400302 IF APPLICABLE WIPED BIR fe e Alee Pm Py JRO JRO Ry NI N m m m m m m m A lm ee een m N m A m m m m m m N m m m N m NOTES Spare Parts 1 Set of two inner tines 2 Set of two outer tines p n 400333 19 MANTIS XP TILLER LIMITED WARRANTY y ANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years for normal 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 This warranty covers all portions of the MANTIS XP TILLER MANTIS will repair or replace at its option any part or parts of the product proven to be defective in material or workmanship und
9. Jamis Tiller Cultivator with 4 Stroke Engine Welcome to the World Mantis XP Gardenin Here s your new MANTIS XP Tiller the lightweight wonder that is making gardening easier Unlike big tillers your MANTIS XP Tiller weighs only 34 pounds and is like no other So it lifts easily handles smoothly tills and weeds precisely And unlike other small tillers it features dual serpentine tines that churn soil to ten inches deep It creates a soft smooth seed bed even in problem soil It s bigger than a mini tiller and better than a bigger tiller Once you know how to use your tiller correctly we guarantee you ll love it So first please read this manual It shows step by step how to use your tiller safely If you have questions about any topic in this Manual or for the name of your local dealer call 1 800 366 6268 toll free Monday Saturday 8 00am to 5 00pm Eastern Time Table of Contents Safety Rules amp Warnings 3 5 Sale DECALS seogevataseseseeesoeueee need 4 Engine amp Fuel Warnings 5 ASSCMOLY o4 50s Ghae ores ceeeeree eee ere 6 9 Starting os eacagseden users enceeeee enous 10 Additional Information 11 Getting to Your Garden 0005 11 2 of g Tilling amp Cultivating 12 14 Tine Positioning and Cleaning 14 Maintenant soca eiiean aaa aai A 15 16 EU ETETE EEEE EEE ET 17
10. R A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY MANTIS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT INCIDENTAL AND OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE MANTIS PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THAT ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATES TO STATE MANTIS 1028 Street Road Southampton PA 18966 215 355 9700 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice 2010 Mantis Division of Schiller Grounds Care Inc 20 P N 401764 4 10 Printed in USA
11. clean engine oil then squeeze out all excess oil The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the element c Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor 6 Insert your clean filter inside the air cleaner IMPORTANT Make sure the filter is seated properly in the cover The filter must fit snugly inside the opening that holds the filter in place Installing the filter incorrectly will cause engine damage and void the warranty Fit the cover back bolt Take the engine off the worm gear housing Notice the hex head on top of the drive shaft Key 22 Page 18 Inside the flange housing you ll find the clutch drum Key 57 Page 18 Make sure the hex head lines up with the clutch drum inside the flange housing Then put the engine back on the Picture 3 Note how the engine doesn t sit all the way down on the transmission Picture 2 over the air cleaner and snap the two locking tabs IMPORTANT NOTE A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor reducing engine performance If you operate the engine in very dusty areas clean the air filter element more often then specified in the Maintenance section IMPORTANT NOTE Operating the engine without an air filter element or with a damaged air filter element will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear This type o
12. e illustrated below HI Safety Decal Information CUTTING HAZARD KEEP DO NOT CARRY THE TILLER READ OWNER S MANUAL DON T FUEL REFUEL OR DO NOT REACH YOUR FINGERS AND OR HANDS IN BETWEEN THE TINE BLADES ike hi R ALWAYS REMOVE THE OUTER TINES BEFORE REMOVING THE ls INNER TINES P N 400635 WARNING DANGER A IF THE TILLER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED THE USERS RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS TILLER FEET AND HANDS AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES IN THIS POSITION 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 7 INCORRECT ASSEMBLY WARNING OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CREATE SPARKS THAT BEFORE USING TILLER OR PERFORMING ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE KEEP OWNERS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE CHECK FUEL WHILE SMOKING OR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION DO NOT OPERATE TILLER INDOORS OR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREA DANGER A CAN START FIRES AROUND DRY VEGETATION A SPARK ARRESTOR IS INSTALLED THE OPERATOR SHOULD CONTACT LOCAL FIRE AGENCIES FOR LAWS OR REGULATIONS RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS IV Warnings Do s Read and understand the owner s manual Pay particular atten
13. e your tiller if there is an accumulation of debris around the muffler and cooling fins Don t touch hot mufflers cylinders or cooling fins as contact may cause serious burns Don t change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine Don t attempt to remove spark plug while engine is hot Removing a spark plug from a hot engine can cause irreparable damage to the engine and will void your warranty 5 Assembly AX WARNING DANGER 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 Your MANTIS XP Tiller comes partially assembled Full assembly will take just a few minutes if you follow the directions First take all items out of the carton But do not remove the cardboard from around the Tiller s base 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 Owner s Manual and Video To assemble your MANTIS Tiller you ll need two 7 16 and one 3 8 wrenches or sockets We suggest that you install all nuts and bolts only finger tight that is one half to one full turn until you ve completed assembly The nuts are self locking but you must use a wrench to tighten them completely Quantity l l 2 l PFE NNRrPNN A NRF l Descri
14. ective Your Mantis XP Tiller Can Weed Between Narrow Rows Your Mantis XP Tiller is a precision weeder that can easily fit in tight places So don t be afraid to weed anywhere between plants and shrubs in corners against fences on raised beds in wide rows even in very narrow rows Your Mantis XP Tiller weeds six to nine inches wide So you can run it in a tightly planted garden without damaging your delicate plants That s good news for Fuel Tank z p Fuel Tank Handles a 8 Tine Rotation i Tine Rotation Tine Teeth i yd i n Tine Teeth Front Front Tilling Position Cultivating Position Tine teeth point in the same Tine teeth point in the direction as the rotation of the opposite direction as the rotation tine or toward the front of the of the tine Tines point toward the Tiller away from the operator back of the tiller or toward the operator To do this you must take off the tine assemblies both sides and replace with only the outer set of suburban gardeners who often have to plant rows close together With optional Planter tines Do not operate with only the Furrower attachment inner set of tines Damage will Item 6222 occur using this set of tines Cleaning the Tines The installed weed reducer will help but remember any tiller will tangle in tall grass stringy vines or super big weeds So if you have a backyard jungle first use a knife pruner or brush cutter
15. eeth will slice up those pesky weeds burying them as you go along And since the tines in this position won t dig too deep 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 How to Switch From Tilling to Cultivating Position To switch between tilling and cultivating you will simply move the tines from one side of the tiller to the other When the tines are in the tilling position they will appear as shown in Picture 1 When running the tines rotate to the front of the tiller and the points of the tines will contact the ground first allowing it to aggressively cut and break the soil for tilling When the tines are in the cultivating position they will appear as shown in Picture 2 In this position when the tines rotate the long flat part of the teeth will contact the ground first for a less ageressive cultivating action 1 First you will need to understand that your Mantis XP has an inner and an outer set of tines on each side of the tiller as shown in Picture 3 vev i rar en ee a ae Val Inner Tines Outer Tines Picture 3 Picture 4 2 Make sure the tiller is turned off 3 Remove the retaining pins from the outer set of tines Picture 4 and remove the outer tines 4 Only after you have removed the outer set of tines then remove the retaining pins from the inner t
16. er WARNING when tines are rotating 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 Don t allow children or incapable people to operate this tiller Don t operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Don t attempt to repair this tiller Have repairs made by a qualified dealer or repairman See that only original Mantis parts are used Don t operate tiller with tines having the 3 rods extending from end without having second set of tines attached Failure to have tines in place will damage tine assembly Do not reach you fingers and or hands in between the tine blades Do not attempt to remove the inner tines before removing the outer tines e DANGER A HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE VI Engine Fuel Warnings Do s Always use fresh gasoline Stale gasoline can cause damage Always store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand injury Always operate engine with spark arrestor installed and operating properly The use of spark arr
17. er normal usage during the warranty period Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on the replaced parts will expire coincident with the original product warranty If you think your MANTIS XP TILLER is defective in material or workmanship you must send it along with your proof of purchase sales receipt to Mantis 1028 Street Road Southampton PA 18966 You are responsible for pickup and delivery charges the product must be returned to us postage paid MANTIS assumes no responsibility in the event that the product was not assembled or used in compliance with any assembly care safety or operating instructions contained in the Owner s Manual or accompanying the product was not used with reasonable care or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance or was misused altered used for other than normal or intended purposes This warranty does not cover damage due to normal wear and tear You must maintain your MANTIS XP TILLER by following the maintenance procedures described in the owner s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by you or a dealer is at your expense MANTIS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FO
18. estor mufflers is required by law in the state of California Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code as well as in other states or municipalities Federal laws apply on federal lands Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure If the fuel tank needs to be drained this should be done outdoors VII Engine Fuel Warnings Don ts Don t fuel refuel or check fuel while smoking or near an open flame or other ignition source Stop engine and be sure it 1s cool before refueling Don t leave the engine running while the tiller is unattended Stop engine before putting the tiller down or while transporting from one place to another Don t refuel start or run this tiller indoors or in an improperly ventilated area Don t run engine when electrical system causes spark outside the cylinder During periodical checks of the spark plug keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid burning of evaporated fuel from cylinder Don t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire removed Use an approved tester Don t crank engine with spark plug removed unless spark plug wire is disconnected Sparks can ignite fumes Don t run engine when the odor of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist Don t operate the unit if gasoline is spilled Clean up spill completely before starting engine Don t operat
19. ey dig deeper Picture 1 What s more when you go backward you erase your footprints So your soil stays light and fluffy With other tillers by contrast you walk right over the soil you ve just tilled packing it down so it s less plantable Run Your MANTIS XP Tiller like a Vacuum Cleaner Place your Tiller at the head of the row or area you want to till Start it up Then use an easy rocking motion First pull your Tiller backward Then use an easy rocking motion Again pull your Tiller backward Then let it move forward just a little bit Then pull it backward again This will help you till deeper Keep repeating these steps until you ve tilled an entire row Start again on the next row It s much like running a vacuum cleaner Picture 2 Picture 3 You Can Even Control Depth For Deeper Tilling Move your Tiller slowly back and forth as you would a vacuum cleaner Work the same area over and over until you ve dug to your desired depth Picture 3 For Shallow Tilling Switch the tines to the cultivating position See page 13 to learn how Then move your Tiller quickly over your soil surface For Big Weeds or Tough Roots Let your Tiller rock back and forth over the tough spot until the tines slice through the weed or root Your MANTIS XP Tiller Handles Special Tilling Projects Want to turn part of your lawn into a colorful flower border Your MANTIS XP Tiller makes it easy Jus
20. f damage is not covered by the Limited Warranty Note Please check the lip on the Air Cleaner Cover If the lip is chipped or cracked it should be replaced This will prevent dirt from being ingested through the carburetor into the inside of the engine worm gear housing Make sure the plastic carrying handle is not under the engine If you ve followed these steps properly there will be no gap between the engine flange and the worm gear housing Picture 4 Make sure you tighten the flange bolt ee cl Picture 4 Note how the engine sits all the way down on the transmission Storage Each fall or before you store your Mantis XP 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 And since stale fuel has a high gum content it can clog the carburetor this in turn will restrict fuel flow Therefore when you re ready to store your Tiller or will not be using it for more than 2 weeks drain the fuel tank completely 2 Next restart the engine to make sure no fuel is left in the carburetor Then run the engine until it stops This will prevent gum deposits forming inside of the carburetor and possible engine damage 3 Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark plug Slowly pull the starter cord once 4 Inspect the
21. ines and remove the retaining pins from the inner tines and remove the inner tines from the transmission axle Picture 5 5 Place the right side set of inner tines onto the left side The D shaped hole should be to the outside Make sure the tine retaining pin is installed Repeat for the other side 6 Place the right side set of outer tines onto the left side axle The D shaped hole should be to the outside and insert the tine retaining pin Repeat for the other side Your Mantis XP tiller also has the ability to till or cultivate at either a 9 or 16 width The tiller 1s sent to you set up for 16 To run the tiller at a 9 width simply remove the inner and outer tines as noted above Then just put the outer tines back onto the transmission axel and secure with a retaining pin on each side A WARNING DANGERA DO NOT REACH YOUR FINGERS AND OR HAND BETWEEN THE TINE BLADES DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE INNER SET OF TINES UNTIL YOU HAVE FIRST REMOVED THE OUTER SET OF TINES Picture 5 Cultivating Now You re Ready to Cultivate or Weed Guide your tiller where you want to weed and start it up Pull your Tiller backward slowly then let it move forward a bit in a gentle rocking motion Watch it slice shred and bury those weeds Got tough weeds Lighten your pressure on the throttle to slow your Tiller down Then work back and forth until your Tiller chops up the weeds It s easy and eff
22. ith the handles folded down as in Picture 2 Picture 1 Do not store the tiller lying flat on its front back or side Picture 2 IMPORTANT A It is important to store your 4 Stroke Mantis Tiller in an upright position Laying the Tiller on its side will cause the oil to leak out of the engine through the air cleaner case Mantis XP Tiller Assembly ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION REMARKS ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION REMARKS ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION REMARKS 400257 TRIGGER HANDLE ASSM RH 32 l 428 RETAINING RING 51 2 377 HANDLE CLAMP 400509 BOLT 400510 KNOB 400230 PLUG 400302 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 400132 BEARING 400308 CLUTCH DRUM 400529 M6 X 33MM FLANGED BOLT 400524 RETAINING RING 400310 THROTTLE STOP HONDA 35CC 400634 LABEL WARNING 400313 DUST CAP FOR GREASE FITTING 400300 GREASE FITTING 400330 TINE ASSY INNER RIGHT 400329 TINE ASSY INNER LEFT 4092 WEED RECYCLER 410158 KICKSTAND LEG ASSY 400255 HANDLE ASSM LH 33 429 WORM GEAR 52 400224 LOWER HANDLE FOLD DOWN 34 431 TINE SHAFT 53 400633 LABEL BRACE FRONT 35 430 WORM GEAR THRUST WASHER 54 100306 HANDLE BRACE 36 432 WORM GEAR BEARING 55 910502 10 32 X 3 4 FLANGED BOLT 37 434 BEARING SEAL 56 478 THROTILECLIP 38 435 BEARING SEAL RETAINER 57 100312 FENDER GUARD 39 400328 TINE ASSY OUTER RIGHT 60 400916 ENGINE ASSY 35CC4 STROKE 40 400327 _ TINE ASSY OUTER LEFT 61 468 DRIVE SHAFT 41 418 1 TINE RETAINING H
23. o this other handle s short leg Add a nut 48 and tighten finger tight Picture 3 6 Locate the worm gear housing It starts just above and extends down through the tiller s red fender J 9 guard You ll notice that there s a B Gee recessed channel on either side of the housing s top Picture 4 7 Take the lower handles that you ve just put together Slide them into the two recessed channels Picture 5 Picture 1 Make sure you insert them from the rear of the tiller gasoline tank faces away from the operator so that the bolt fits along the back of the housing 8 Slide the second 3 inch bolt through the second set of holes in the short legs Add a nut and tighten finger tight Picture 5 A S S e m b ly continued How to Assemble Kickstand Upper Handles and Carrying Handle NOTE If your Mantis XP was supplied with a kickstand please start at line 1 If not please start with the assembly of the carry handle in line 3 below 1 Locate the kickstand top bracket 70 Note that the distance between the channels is narrower on one end of the bracket than the other Place the kickstand top bracket onto the kickstand assembly 69 so the end where the channels are closer together points away from the foot of the kickstand Picture 1 Align the bolt holes and insert two 3 8 bolts through the holes in the top bracket and screw them into the bottom bracket by hand
24. ption Key Upper Handle Assembly 2 Upper Handle Throttle Assembly il Lower Handles 6 Engine Assembly includes Fender Guard Worm Gear Transmission amp Tines 20 21 39 40 55 66 67 Carrying Handle 42 Handle Brace 8 Bag of Hardware Containing Bolts 1 long Ar Lock Nuts 48 Bolts 3 long 49 Handle Clamps 51 Throttle Cable Clip 13 Round Head Square Neck Bolts 52 Handle Knobs 53 Kickstand Assembly 69 Kickstand Top Bracket with 3 8 Bolts 70 These numbers are the same numbers shown on the Parts Layout on page 18 If applicable A S S e m b ly continued HOW TO ASSEMBLE LOWER HANDLES To identify part numbers see pages 6 and 18 1 Open the protective cardboard sleeve but leave the engine assembly 21 in this cradle to stabilize it during assembly Picture 1 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 3 Fit the handle clamp along the outside of the short leg Line up the holes on the clamp and the leg 4 Choose one of the two 3 inch bolts 49 Slide it through the first set of holes near the elbow where the lower handle curves Picture 2 5 Now slide the other lower handle onto the 3 inch bolt Fit the NOTE THE LOCK NUTS ARE STAMPED FINGER TIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 1 2 TO 1 1 2 TURNS Picture 3 Picture 4 other handle clamp ont
25. r is turned off and remove the tines 2 Place the tiller front side down on an elevated surface and remove the 4 screws holding the transmission cover Picture 2 Picture 1 Picture 2 3 Remove the transmission cover and gasket Inspect the grease level If it is below the edge of the gear housing you will need to add grease If it is already flush with this edge you do not need to add grease DO NOT OVERFILL Too much grease can create pressure which can cause seals to fail or the clutch to slip 4 If grease is needed remove the protective cap from the grease fitting attach the grease gun and slowly add grease until the level is flush with the edge of the transmission Picture 3 5 Return the grease fitting protective cover gasket and transmission cover with the 4 original screws In between adding grease with the grease gun you should inspect the grease level after approximately 10 hours of operation If grease is needed you can add grease directly to the opening in the transmission using Mantis item number 9985 Picture 3 A WARNING AA PREMATURE TRANSMISISSION FAILURE CAN OCCUR IF PROPER GREASE LEVEL IS NOT BE MAINTAINED 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 then check your
26. r tiller trigger is released How to get your tiller to your garden NOTE Once the throttle trigger is Squeezed you can release the lockout button Picture 2 Walk it Once your tiller is running you can walk it to your garden Just squeeze the throttle lever gently and let the tiller tip toe across your yard on its tines It won t hurt your lawn or driveway Picture 3 Carry It Make sure the engine is off Picture 1 Picture 3 Picture 4 Then use one hand to grasp the convenient carrying handle Use the other hand to hold the handlebars Picture 4 Then lift your tiller and carry it to your garden Since it weighs only 30 pounds it won t strain your muscles or tire you out Take It for a Ride You can easily transport your MANTIS XP Tiller to a friend s or relative s house Just empty the fuel tank This is crucial Then stow your Tiller in the trunk of your car or truck It fits easily And you can put it in and take it out without straining your back A WARNING A NEVER TRANSPORT TILLER WITH GAS IN FUEL TANK IN TRUNK OF CAR OR TRUCK FOR THIS COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE A WARNING A NEVER CARRY YOUR TILLER AS THE PERSON IN PICTURE 5 IS DOING IF YOU DO YOU WILL SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY Picture 5 T illin g A Tiller If you ve seen other tillers your ait J MANTIS Tiller may surprise you you give extra resistance to the tines so th
27. ry for this to occur every time This is a result of the oil being pulled through the engine for lubrication Cold Engine 1 Place the Of switch into the I start on position Picture 1 2 Choke the engine or close the choke Move choke to the closed position Picture 2 3 Push primer bulb 6 times Picture 3 4 Pull grip slowly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Picture 4 5 Once the engine is running slowly push the choke lever down to the run position the engine will continue to run Picture 5 Follow these steps whenever you are starting the engine cold or when the engine has run dry and you have just added fuel Remember always use short brisk pulls Don t give the cord a long forceful yank And do not let the cord snap back into the starter housing 10 A WARNING DO NOT OPERATE IN A CLOSED OR CONFINED AREA Warm Engine 1 Push ignition switch to I start on position ce to Stop Off Push to AUAN 2 Pull grip slowly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Make sure the choke is in the open or run position NOTE When the choke is closed never pull the cord more than four or five times Over pulling may cause flooding Picture 1 Picture 4 Picture 5 A WARNING A WARNING amp A AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE ENGAGEMENT DO NOT SQUEEZE THE THROTTLE TRIGGER WHEN STARTING MAINTAIN PROPER IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 2500 31
28. spark plug and if necessary clean it If you need to replace it buy a NGK CMRS5SH WARNING DANGER A DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME OR SPARK 5 Install the spark plug but leave the spark plug wire disconnected 6 Clean the air filter as described in your 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual 7 Clean dirt grass and other materials from the entire machine 8 Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD 40 to prevent rusting 9 Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts Do not remove the engine cover 10 Check the grease level in the worm gear housing as described on page 15 11 Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken Just call 1 800 366 6268 and ask for a local authorized Mantis or 4 Stroke Tiller dealer 12 Store your Tiller in an upright position in a clean dry place You can store with the handles in an extended position or folded down 13 To fold the handles follow these easy steps Loosen the handle knobs 53 then fold the handles forward Tighten knob securely Your handles are now folded and ready to store in a smaller area 14 Do you have fuel left over from last season Dispose of it properly Buy fresh oil and gasoline next season 15 Remove Tilling Tines or attachments and lightly oil tine shaft at least once a year You may store your Mantis Tiller with the handles upright as in Picture 1 or w
29. sump before using your new Mantis Tiller 1 Rock the tiller forward so that it rests on its fuel tank 2 Remove the grey sump plug and top up the oil using the correct type of oil so that it is level with the inner first thread of the sump plug Picture 1 Picture 1 Never use starting fluids as they will cause permanent engine damage Using them will void the warranty Before you use the tiller read the Safety amp Warning rules on pages 3 6 IMPORTANT NOTE Check the oil level in the engine before each use If oil is low top it off with 10W 30 before using See your 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and information above for details WARNING check OIL LEVEL Running the engine with WARNING DANGER A FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE HANDLE IT WITH CARE KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT a low oil level can cause engine damage Overfilling the engine with oil can lead to oil leaking and smoking oil from the muffler A Starting TO START YOUR TILLER FOR THE FIRST TIME First fill the fuel tank with the proper amount of gasoline Use branded 89 octane R M7 2 unleaded gasoline or gasohol maximum 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE no methyl alcohol Mantis XP Tiller Starting Instructions 4 Stroke 35cc engine IMPORTANT It is normal for your 4 stroke engine to smoke for the first minute or two of operation however it is not necessa
30. t run your Tiller back and forth until the sod begins to break up Then continue tilling Your Tiller will chop the clumps of sod until they re fine Then it will work them into the soil Pretty soon you ll have a soft fresh planting bed WARNING e DANGER A THE OPERATOR OF THIS TILLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY WARNING e DANGER 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 12 Tilling How about a family size vegetable garden Nowadays many gardeners prefer small gardens especially in the suburbs where space is at a premium But if you re fortunate enough to own a large lot you can create a bigger garden a half acre or more A IMPORTANT A To change the tines on your 4 Stroke Mantis XP Tiller rotate the handles forward and allow tiller to rest on the engine Your MANTIS XP Tiller Makes Weeding a Pleasure As a tiller your MANTIS XP Tiller works the soil down to 10 25 4 cm deep But as a cultivator it gently cultivates the surface only 2 to 3 5 09 cm to 7 62 cm deep First you must switch the tines to the weeding position This Picture 1 Picture 2 takes less than a few minutes Then your MANTIS XP Tiller s sharp tine t
31. tion to all sections regarding safety 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 Do not overreach while operating the tiller Before you start to use the tiller check the work area for obstacles that might cause you to lose your footing balance or control of the machine 3 Thoroughly inspect the area where equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine 4 Always keep area clear of children pets and bystanders 5 Always stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not 4 Operate unit when fatigued 6 Always dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry they might get caught in moving parts Use sturdy gloves Gloves reduce the transmission of vibration to your hands Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause numbness and other ailments 7 While working always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals 8 Always wear ear and eye protection Eye protection must meet ANSI Z 87 1 To avoid hearing damage we recommend hearing protection be worn whenever using the equipment 9 To reduce fire hazard keep the engine
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