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Assembly
(continued)
Assembling the Tines
for Tilling
1. Slide the tines onto the axle
shafts. The “D”-shaped hole goes
on the outside. (Picture 1)
2. Make sure you’ve installed the
tines properly for tilling. Liken
the tines to your fingers. When
your palm faces the ground, your
fingers curl down. Stand behind
the Tiller and hold your hand next
to the tines. Do the tine blades
curl down, as your fingers do? If
so, they are in the
tilling
position.
(To switch to the cultivating
position, see page 14.)
3. To secure each tine to the axle,
insert a tine retaining pin.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before starting your
4 Stroke/Mantis Tiller, add the
premeasured (80ml) bottle of
4 stroke engine oil. See 4 Stroke
Tiller Engine Manual and
information below for details.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before you use your
MANTIS Tiller, read the
Safety Rules & Warnings
on pages 3-5.
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 80ml of the correct
grade of engine oil. The sump of the
engine holds 80ml of oil.
Please follow the notes below for
full instructions how to check the
oil level in the engine.
How to fill the engines oil sump
before using your new Mantis
Tiller:
1. Rock the tiller forward so that it
rests on its front loop handle.
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 2)
Oil type 10W/40 or 20W/40 can
be used if the specified grade is
unavailable.
Picture 1
Picture 2
WARNING • DANGER
FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT WITH
CARE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT
SMOKE WHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT.
!
!
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 & Warning
rules on pages 3-5.
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.
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