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TILLING
(continued)
WARNING
•
DANGER
THE OPERATOR OF THIS
TILLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS
OCCURRING TO HIMSELF,
OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR
PROPERTY.
!
!
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 16 to learn
how.) Then move your
Tiller quickly over your
soil surface.
For Big Weeds or
Tough Roots:
Let your Tiller rock
back and forth over
the tough spot, until
the tines slice through
the weed or root.
Picture 3
Dry Weight . . . . . . .2.8kg — 6 lbs., 3 ounces
Type of Engine . . . .Air Cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder,
Gasoline Engine
Rotation . . . . . . . . . .Clockwise, viewed from TOP
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . .32.2 mm (1.268 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . .26.0 mm (1.04 in.)
Spark Plug . . . . . . . .NGK BPM8Y
Fuel Oil Ratio . . . . .50:1 ratio with MANTIS oil
Gasoline . . . . . . . . .Unleaded (see page 12)
Displacement . . . . .21.2 cc (1.294 cu. in.)
Exhaust System . . . .Spark arrester muffler
Carburetor . . . . . . . .ZAMA diaphragm model C1U type
Ignition System . . . .Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge
ignition type
Starter . . . . . . . . . . .Automatic rewind with power spring assist
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designated, two-stroke, air-cooled
engine oil
Fuel Tank Capacity .0.5 lit. (17.0 oz.)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
COMPONENT/
SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
REQ’D SKILL
LEVEL
DAILY OR
BEFORE USE
EVERY
REFUEL
3 MONTHS OR
90 HOURS
YEARLY 600 HOURS
Air Filter
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C *
Choke Shutter
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C
I / R *
Fuel Filter
Inspect
1
I *
Fuel Cap Gasket
Inspect/Replace
1
I *
Fuel System
Inspect/Replace
1
I ( 2 ) *
I ( 2 ) *
Spark Plug
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C / R *
Cooling System
Inspect/Clean
2
I / C
Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace
2
I / C / R *
Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
2
I / C
Gear Housing
Grease
2
I ( 1 )
Tines
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C
Recoil Starter Rope
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C *
Screws/Nuts/Bolts
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
1
I *
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE
- Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
(1) Apply "0" or "00" EP Grease every 25 hours of use.
(2) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
Notes:
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