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2-CYCLE TILLER FUELING ONLY
Before you start your Mantis Deluxe 2-Cycle Tiller/Cultivator for
the fi rst time you will need to mix the fuel and oil.
Pour the pre-measured bottle of Mantis approved, 2-Cycle oil
into one gallon of 89 octane gasoline and mix well.
Put the kickstand down to position the tiller upright.
Remove the fuel cell cap.
Carefully add the fuel mixture to the tank until it is about 4/5
full. And remember, always drain the gas when transporting the
unit from one location to another.
Replace the cap.
2-CYCLE TILLER STARTING ONLY
The FastStart feature works by winding up the starter coil to
store energy in the starting mechanism. The following process
will allow you to easily start your Mantis tiller.
Cold Starting
• First make sure the stop/start switch located on the throttle
handle, is in the start position, which is indicated by the
“I” symbol.
• Close the choke by pulling the choke button out.
• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until the bulb
is fi lled with gas. Once it is fi lled, press it two more times.
• Pull the starter cord out a few clicks (8 to 12 inches)
to store energy in the starting mechanism. Return the
starter cord to the original position. Briskly pull the
starter cord. The stored energy is released and the
engine will start.
• Once it is running, open the choke by pushing the button
back in, if you have not already done so.
• To stop the engine, simply push the start / stop switch to the
stop position “O”.
• Before using the tiller, let the engine idle for one minute to
warm up. Before shutting it down, let the engine idle for two
to three minutes to cool down.
Warm Starting
• To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure. The only
exception is that you can leave the choke button in and you
don’t have to pump the primer bulb.
• Before using the tiller, let the engine idle for a minute to warm
up. Before shutting it down, let the engine idle for two to three
minutes to cool down.
2-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the engine does not start on the fi rst attempt, repeat
the above starting process a maximum of 5 times. If
you are still experiencing diffi culties, push the choke
button in and repeat the above starting process again.
Switch
Choke
If engine does not stop when switch is put in the stop
position, release the throttle, allow engine to idle, put
the tiller down and pull the choke button out to shut
engine down. Have product serviced before using.
Fuel is extremely fl ammable. Handle it with
care. Keep away from ignition sources. Do not
smoke while fueling your equipment
Do not operate the engine in a confi ned
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
Avoid accidental blade engagement.
Do not squeeze the throttle trigger when starting. Main-
tain proper idle speed adjustment (2500-3100 rpm)
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