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Tiller/Cultivator

OWNER’S MANUAL

401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12/15/10 3:10 PM Page 1

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Page 1: ...Tiller Cultivator OWNER S MANUAL 401773 Vesey Tiller NewHndl 5YW_Mantis Tiller Manual Grn 401703 12 15 10 3 10 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...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 Additional Information 11 What to Do Just In ...

Page 3: ...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 II Safety Warnings WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PH PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILIT...

Page 4: ...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 An important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller...

Page 5: ... 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 or while transporting from one place to anothe...

Page 6: ...he 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 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 1 Upper Handle Assembly 2 1 Upper Handle Throttle Side Assembly 1 2 L...

Page 7: ...re 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 Slide them into the two recessed channels Make sure...

Page 8: ...st 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 other upper handle onto the other lower handle Picture 3 5 Use the clip 6 to secure the throttle cable and wire in place on the lower handle Picture 4 6 N...

Page 9: ...ot mix the fuel and oil in the engine fuel tank 2 Add one bottle 100 ml 3 44 ounces of two cycle engine oil to the gasoline and mix Then add the other 2 5 liters 2 3 gallon 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...

Page 10: ...ight times As soon as fuel starts flowing through the clear fuel line stop pressing Picture 3 6 Don t press the throttle trigger during the starting of the engine 7 Pull the starter cord Picture 4 until resistance is felt Then give the recoil starter cord a few brisk pulls until the engine fires Note Pull the starter cord about 12 to 18 During cold starting you may need to pull at least three or f...

Page 11: ...ke button 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 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 lock out button and squeeze the throttle lever on the ...

Page 12: ... 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 the fuel cap to relieve the pressure in the tank 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 spilled fuel If fuel does not drip from the line check the...

Page 13: ...ontinued GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR GARDEN Walk it Once your tiller is running you can walk it to your garden Just press the throttle lock out button and 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 Carry It Make sure the engine is off Then use one hand to grasp the convenient carrying handle Use the other hand to h...

Page 14: ...ng 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 Picture 3 For Shallow Tilling Switch the tines to the cultivating position See page 15 to learn how Then move your Tiller quickly over your soil surface For Big Weeds or Tough Roots L...

Page 15: ...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 the retaining pins from the tines 3 Remove the tines from the axle 4 Place the right side tine onto the lef...

Page 16: ... 363 7333 for details Ask for the Sales Department CULTIVATING Tilling Position Tine teeth point in the same direction as the rotation of the tine or toward the front of the Tiller away from the operator Cultivating Position Tine teeth point in the opposite direction as the rotation of the tine Tines point toward the back of the tiller or toward the operator Your Mantis Tiller Will Weed Between Na...

Page 17: ...ning 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 filter inside the air cleaner cover IMPORTANT Make s...

Page 18: ... 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 any blockages you see in the tank fuel filter...

Page 19: ...FLASH the choke several times during the warm up to clear any air from the Fuel system Then stop the engine after it reaches operating temperature Now turn the RED high speed screw counter clockwise all the way to stop Then turn the WHITE low speed screw halfway between the counter clockwise and clockwise stop positions Now restart the engine to finish the carburetor adjustment Run the engine at f...

Page 20: ... 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 MAINTENANCE continued Cleaning the Muffler Screen 1 Take out the spark plug 2 Remove the red cylinder cover Key ...

Page 21: ...rk plug wrench Pour about a teaspoon of clean air cooled two cycle oil through the spark plug hole into the combustion chamber Picture 3 Leaving the spark plug out 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 NGK BPMR 7A A replacement spark plug is included in the optional ...

Page 22: ... 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 page ...

Page 23: ... 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 choke lever to closed position and crank two or three times See Carburetor Adjustment Replace gaskets Contact your local authorized dealer 6 Engine misses Dirt in fuel line or carburetor Carburetor improper...

Page 24: ...ing or cylinder walls are worn Replace with plugs specified for engine Contact your local authorized dealer 10 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 Air Cooled Two stroke Single Cylin...

Page 25: ...ubricate After 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 Use Fuel Line Inspect Replace Monthly Starter Rope Inspect Replace Monthly Fuel Strainer Replace Every 3 mths or 100 hrs use Choke Check With each re fueling Ignition System Clean No ma...

Page 26: ... 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 axle 4 Insert retaining pins on both sides How...

Page 27: ...er 13 651 4 Rd Hd Self Tapping Screw 14 423 1 Roller Bearing 15 425 2 Worm Bearing Race ITEM NAME QTY MATERIAL 16 424 1 Worm Thrust Bearing 17 422 1 Worm Shaft 18 426 1 Worm Disk 19 428 1 Retaining Ring 20 429 1 Worm Gear 21 431 1 Tine Shaft 22 430 2 Worm Gear Thrust Washer 23 432 2 Worm Gear Bearing 24 434 2 Bearing Seal 25 435 2 Bearing Seal Retainer 26 438RA 1 Tine Assembly RT 27 438LA 1 Tine A...

Page 28: ...4 ITEM PART QTY DESCRIPTION REMARKS A021001090 1 CARBURETOR C1U K82 1 P005000980 4 SCREW PURGE BASE 2 P005000620 1 RETAINER PURGE PUMP 3 12538108660 1 PUMP PURGE 4 P005000970 1 BASE PURGE 5 1 BODY CARBURETOR NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY 6 12533942030 1 SCREW METERING LEVER PIN 7 12537613120 1 NOZZLE CHECK VALVE 8 12537242030 1 SWIVEL 9 12532713930 1 CLIP THROTTLE SHAFT 10 P005001070 1 SHAFT THROTTLE 1...

Page 29: ... REMARKS 1 A350000300 1 TANK FUEL INCLUDES ITEM 2 2 13104528230 1 SPACER 3 90027505015 3 SCREW 5X15 4 V471001230 1 PIPE FUEL 3X5X210MM BULK OPTION 90014 5 V137000030 1 GROMMET 6 13201309820 1 CLIP 7 13120507320 1 FILTER FUEL 8 A356000030 1 VALVE CHECK 9 13011100530 1 CLIP PIPE 10 V471001200 1 PIPE VENT 3X5X70MM BULK OPTION 90014 11 13201049030 1 PIPE RETURN 3X6X50MM BULK OPTION 90017 12 1310040906...

Page 30: ...ons standards and that your equipment is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for two 2 years The warranty period begins on the date the product is delivered to a retail purchaser This is your Emission Control System DEFECTS WARRANTY HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED If there is a defect in a part covered by this warra...

Page 31: ... 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 customers ever need to return...

Page 32: ...nded purposes This warranty does not cover damage due to normal wear and tear You must maintain your VESEYS 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 VESEYS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ...

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