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Tiller/Cultivator

OWNER’S MANUAL

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

Page 2: ...any topic in this Manual or for the name of your local dealer call 1 800 363 7333 toll free Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Atlantic Time or ask for Customer Service If you wish to order Mantis Attachments call 1 800 363 7333 toll free and ask for our sales department TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules Warnings 3 5 Safety Decals 4 Engine Fuel Warnings 5 Assembly and Mixing Fuel 6 9 Starting 10 11 A...

Page 3: ...U SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED IT S WARNING STAY ALERT WARNING DANGER 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 WARNING DANGER 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 ...

Page 4: ... proper footing 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 and gasoline fuel storage area free of vege...

Page 5: ...never 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 Don t fuel refuel or check fuel while smoking or near an open flame or other ignition source Stop engine and be sure it is cool before refueling Don t leave the engine running while the tiller is unattended Stop engine before putting the tiller down...

Page 6: ...urn until you ve completed assembly The nuts are self locking but you must use a wrench to tighten them completely ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OFTHISTILLER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT OUR FACTORY AT 1 800 363 7333 OR AN AUTHORIZED MANTIS DEALER Quantity Description Key No 1 Upper Handle Assembly 4A 1 Up...

Page 7: ...her lower handle onto the 3 inch 7 62 cm 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 through the tiller s red fender guard You ll notice that there s a recessed channel on either side of the housing s top Picture 4 7 Take the lower handles that you ve just put together ...

Page 8: ... you have 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 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 4 Follow the same steps to install the ...

Page 9: ...two cycle engine oil to the gasoline and mix Then add the other 2 5 liters of the gasoline 3 Screw the cap onto the gasoline can Then swirl the can to blend the oil and gas 4 Carefully pour the fuel mix into the tiller s fuel tank After putting the fuel tank s cap back on wipe up any spilled fuel from tank and gasoline can IMPORTANT Two stroke fuel separates and ages Do not mix more than you will ...

Page 10: ...d starting you may need to pull at least three or four times before the engine fires NOTE When the choke is closed never pull the cord more than four or five times Overpulling may cause flooding Also bear in mind that when the engine fires it only coughs or sputters and will not run on choke 8 Push in the choke button to open the choke Picture 5 9 Then pull the starter cord again The engine should...

Page 11: ...e choke controls the amount of air drawn into the engine Your tiller will run only if the choke is open that is if the choke is pushed in 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 press the throttle lever on the handlebars And when you release the throttle lever the tines will stop A Tip for Extending Your En...

Page 12: ...r cord three or four times until the engine coughs or sputters 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 The fuel line runs from the fuel tank to the carburetor Pull it off at the carburetor end Fuel should drip slowly from the line Wipe off any excess or spill...

Page 13: ...ety 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 lever gently and let the tiller tip toe across your garden on its tines It won t hurt your lawn or driveway Picture 1 Carry It Make sure the engine is off Then use one hand to grasp the convenient carrying ha...

Page 14: ... 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 cleaner Work the same area over and over until you ve dug to your desired depth For Shallow Tilling Switch the tines to the cultivating position See page 15 to learn how Then move your Tiller quickly over your soil...

Page 15: ...n your MANTIS 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 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 1 Make sure your tiller is off 2 Remove th...

Page 16: ...s or super big weeds So if you have a backgarden jungle first use a knife pruner or brush cutter to chop up the overgrowth If the tines become tangled anyway turn the engine off completely before trying to clear them The optional tine Detangler Item MT1322 will clear tines in a jiffy Call 1 800 363 7333 for details Ask for the Sales Department CULTIVATING Tilling Position Tine teeth point in the s...

Page 17: ...it is 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 filter is so dirty that it won t come clean you must replace it or severe engine damage will occur Order a new one directly from our Customer Service Dept Call 1 800 363 7333 7 Insert your clean ...

Page 18: ...rm gear housing Picture 2 To purchase Mantis grease call our sales Dept 1 800 363 7333 Please do not overfill Too much grease can create pressure which could cause seals to fail or the clutch to slip Clear Blockages from the Fuel Line Filter After you ve used your tiller for a few seasons check for blockages in the fuel tank and fuel filter Such blockages can keep your tiller from starting Clear a...

Page 19: ...ller we adjusted the carburetor for top performance But from time to time it may need readjusting If your engine runs rough or stalls the carburetor may be the cause 1 Make sure the engine is shut off 2 To identify the carburetor look up parts assembly on page 29 Then find the identical part on your tiller 3 If you remove the air cleaner cover you ll see two letters stamped on the carburetor body ...

Page 20: ...e 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 Picture 2 Make sure you tighten the flange bolt Picture 1 Note how the engine doesn t sit all the way down on the transmission Picture 2 Note how the engine sits all the way down on the transmission Cle...

Page 21: ... the wrench that comes in our optional Handy item Kit Item No MT5444 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 combustion chamber Picture 3 Slowly pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall 4 Inspect the spark plug and if necessary clean it If you need to replace it buy a...

Page 22: ...lean 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 pages 9 10 to refuel and restart your tiller Again Check the Carburetor If your Tiller won t restart in the Spring or if it lacks its usual power the carburetor may need attention Follow the steps on p...

Page 23: ...d 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 spark at spark plug Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Drain and refill with correct mixture If flooded by over choking proceed according to instructions in operation section If under choked move ch...

Page 24: ...ngs piston ring or cylinder walls are worn Replace with plugs specified for engine Call Mantis Customer Service for nearest authorized dealer 8 Engine stalls under load Carburetor adjustment too lean Engine overheats See Carburetor adjustment Remove dust and dirt from between fins Problem Cause Remedy TROUBLE SHOOTING continued ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Dry weight 2 8kg 6 lbs 3 ounces Type of engine A...

Page 25: ...thly Gear housing Check Grease Yearly Blades Inspect Clean Lubricate After use Fuel leaks Inspect Repair Before use Fasteners Inspect Tighten Replace Before use Decals Inspect Replace Before use Handles Inspect Replace Before use Guards Safety devices Inspect Replace Before use Fuel line Inspect Replace Monthly Starter rope Inspect Replace Monthly IMPORTANT Time Intervals shown are maximum Actual ...

Page 26: ...rd 4 Insert retaining pins on both left and right axles Around walkways and garden beds you ll want to edge more deeply 7 5 to 10 cm deep 3 to 4 Here s how to install the Border Edger for that purpose 1 Remove the tilling cultivating tines 2 Slide the edger s blade onto the right axle The blade s pointed face should hit the ground when you spin the blade forward 3 Slide the wheel onto the left axl...

Page 27: ...00229 2 Cable retainer 19 467 2 1 Throttle cable assy Key No Part No Qty Description 20 465 1 Fender guard 21 400903 1 Engine assembly 22 468 1 Drive shaft 23 466 1 Worm gear housing 24 436 1 Gasket 25 437A 1 Housing cover 26 651 4 Rd Hd self tapping screw 27 423 1 Roller bearing 28 425 2 Worm bearing race 29 424 1 Worm thrust bearing 30 422 1 Worm shaft 31 426 1 Worm disk 32 428 1 Retaining ring ...

Page 28: ...Needle Low Speed 23 12532013310 1 Needle High Speed 24 A 1 Strainer 25 A B 1 Diaphragm Fuel Pump 26 A B 1 Gasket Fuel Pump 27 12532412820 1 Cover Pump 28 12533306960 1 Spring Idle Adjust Screw 29 12533406960 1 Screw Idle Adjust 30 12531012820 2 Screw Pump Cover A 12530013120 1 Repair Kit B 12530313120 1 Gasket Diaphragm Kit Key No Part No Qty Description 13040652131 1 Thumb Screw 2 A232000041 1 Li...

Page 29: ...9 90080836000 1 Bearing Ball 30 17501004633 1 Drum Clutch 31 17504404630 1 Washer Clutch 32 17501411520 1 Washer Clutch 33 90023806012 1 Screw 6x12 34 90023804014 4 Screw 4x14 35 13041611520 1 Bolt 5x25 36 61022311520 1 Case Clutch Key No Part No Qty Description 1 A130000530 1 Cylinder 2 90016205022 2 Bolt 5x22 3 V100000080 1 Gasket Cylinder 4 P021001101 1 Piston Kit Includes Items 5 8 5 A10100000...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES ...

Page 31: ...roduct you buy from Veseys with NO RISK If you re not completely satisfied send it back to us within one year for a complete no hassle refund PLEASE CALL US FIRST If you are having any trouble with any Mantis product please call us TOLL FREE AT 1 800 363 7333 Ask for the Customer Service Dept Usually we can solve most problems over the phone IF YOU NEED TOO RETURN A PRODUCT CALL FIRST Very few cus...

Page 32: ...CONTAINED HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY VESEYS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT AND OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 DAMAG...

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