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ASSEMBLY
(continued)
Step 12
Raise upper handle to full extension.
Fully tighten the (2) two-prong knobs
(Q)
shown above.
• Install acorn nuts (T) using the
7/16” wrench.
• Do not over tighten.
Step 13
Select hole position, Start
in lowest hole position and
adjust up as needed.
To make adjustment easier,
make sure two-prong knobs
installed in Step 10 are not
too tight. Loosen if necessary.
* Height settings are suggestions only. Select the position
that is most comfortable to you.
5’10” and
under use
position #1
5’11” to
6’2”use
Position #2.
6’3” and
over use
Position #3.
Step 14
Install the throttle clips.
Tighten round knob
(P)
into the handle brace on
the right and left handles
to secure handle length.
Height Adjustment Feature
If you need additional information or
have questions, contact Mantis at
1-800-366-6268 or Mantis.com
Helpful Hint
Q
T –
Acorn
Nuts
Parts Needed:
P –
Knob 1/4-20
x 1.5 male
Parts Needed:
Suggested
Height Settings*
12A
13A
13B
12B
Fully tighten the (2)
two-prong knobs
(Q)
shown above.
Fully tighten
nuts and bolts
installed in
Step 9 located
underneath
handle brace.
13C
12C
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Be sure you have proper throttle
movements and that the throttle cable is
not wrapped or twisted around the
handle bar.
Hold down the lockout lever,
fully squeeze the throttle trigger and let go.
The throttle triangle must click in both
directions. If there is any doubt, remove air
filter and visually check that the throttle
triangle hits both the idle screw and the full
open stop. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Make sure you have
installed the handles
properly. When you stand
behind your tiller, holding
the handles, the gasoline
tank should face away
from you.
WARNING:
Improper throttle installation can
cause tines to rotate unexpectedly.
!
!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before you use your MANTIS
Tiller, read the Safety Rules
& Warnings on pages 3-5.
Q
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