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Tiller/Cultivator

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for FastStart

Page 1: ...Tiller Cultivator OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...IS Border Edger can make light work of your edging needs If you have questions about any topic in this Manual or if you wish to order MANTIS Attachments contact your local authorized Mantis dealer 2 T...

Page 3: ...TENTIAL 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 WARNING DANGER IMPROPER USE OR CAR...

Page 4: ...mage we recommend hearing protection be worn whenever using the equipment 9 To reduce fire hazard keep the engine and petrol gas storage area free of vegetative material and excessive grease 10 Start...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ntil you ve completed assembly The nuts are self locking but you must use a wrench to tighten them completely ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS TILLER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY MAKE...

Page 7: ...handle onto the 3 inch bolt Picture 3 Fit the other clamp onto this other handle s short leg Add a nut and tighten finger tight 6 Locate the worm gear housing It starts just above and extends down thr...

Page 8: ...ve proper throttle movements and that the throttle cable is not wrapped or twisted around the handle bar Squeeze trigger and let go The triangle must click in both directions If there is any doubt rem...

Page 9: ...n wipe up any spilled fuel from tank and gasoline can IMPORTANT Two stroke fuel separates and ages Do not mix more than you will use in a month Using old fuel can cause difficult starting or engine da...

Page 10: ...ows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times NOTE Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle rope is pulled Generally two to six pulls using ligh...

Page 11: ...recoil starter rope until engine starts 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...

Page 12: ...tters Open the choke push the choke button in and pull the cord a few times The engine should start and run 2 If the end of the spark plug is dry check to see if the fuel line is blocked First loosen...

Page 13: ...the Safety Rules Warnings on pages 3 5 WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE continued GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR GARDEN Walk it Once your tiller is running you can walk it to your garden Just press the throttle...

Page 14: ...ntire row Start again on the next row It s much like running a vacuum cleaner Picture 2 You Can Even Control Depth For Deeper Tilling Move your Tiller slowly back and forth as you would a vacuum clean...

Page 15: ...TIS Tiller s sharp tine teeth 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...

Page 16: ...o clear them Your Mantis Tiller Will Weed Between Narrow Rows Your Mantis Tiller is a precision weeder that easily fits in tight places So don t be afraid to weed anywhere between plants and shrubs in...

Page 17: ...s soiled or moist 4 If the air filter needs cleaning or no longer fits properly remove it Just lift an edge carefully and peel it out Picture 3 5 Use a brush to remove debris from the pad 6 If the air...

Page 18: ...ar housing Picture 2 To purchase MANTIS grease contact your local authorized MANTIS dealer Please do not overfill Too much grease can create pressure which could cause seals to fail or the clutch to s...

Page 19: ...s Rough If your engine runs rough or stalls you may need to adjust the carburetor and idle screws If you remove the air cleaner cover you ll see the two carburetor adjustment screws next to the black...

Page 20: ...the worm gear housing Make sure the plastic carrying handle is not under the fuel tank If you ve followed these steps properly there will be no gap between the engine flange and the worm gear housing...

Page 21: ...g Use the wrench that comes in our optional Handy item Kit Item 1422 Or use a 19mm or 3 4 spark plug wrench Pour about a teaspoon of clean air cooled two cycle oil through the spark plug hole into the...

Page 22: ...n oil from the combustion chamber Picture 1 Wipe oil from the spark plug Place the spark plug back into the cylinder Re connect the spark plug wire back on the spark plug Then follow the steps on page...

Page 23: ...Engine hard to start Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture Too much oil in fuel mixture Engine under or over choked Carburetor out of adjustment Gasket leaks carburetor or cylinder base gasket Weak...

Page 24: ...ring or cylinder walls are worn Replace with plugs specified for engine Contact your local authorized dealer 8 Engine stalls under load Carburetor adjustment too lean Engine overheats See Carburetor...

Page 25: ...Use Fuel Leaks Inspect Repair Before Use Fasteners Inspect Tighten Replace Before Use Labels Inspect Replace Before Use Handles Inspect Replace Before Use Guards Safety Devices Inspect Replace Before...

Page 26: ...spin the blade forward 4 Insert retaining pins on both left and right axles Around walkways and garden beds you ll want to edge more deeply 3 to 4 deep Here s how to install the Border Edger for that...

Page 27: ...h Cover 13 478 2 Throttle Clip 16 4075 1 Connector Wire 17 400229 2 Cable Retainer ITEM NAME QTY MATERIAL 19 467 2 1 Throttle Cable Assy 20 465 1 Fender Guard 21 400902 1 Engine Assembly 22 468 1 Driv...

Page 28: ...5000600 1 Base Purge 5 A B 1 Diaphragm Metering 6 A B 1 Gasket Metering Diaphragm 7 1 Body Carburetor Not Available Separately 8 12533942030 1 Screw 9 A 1 Pin Metering Lever 10 A 1 Lever Metering 11 A...

Page 29: ...022004600 1 Rope Starter Use Bulk Rope P N 99944444000 3Mm 1 8In X 800Mm 31 1 2In 8 P022004990 1 Grip Starter 9 17724611120 1 Clip Rope 10 P022004660 1 Spring Return 11 P022004670 1 Spring Pawl 12 P02...

Page 30: ...applicable California emissions standards and that your unit is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements within two 2 years Th...

Page 31: ...31 Notes...

Page 32: ...mal and intended purposes MANTIS MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATION EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR...

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