14 Deluxe 2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Operator’s Manual
If you suspect the engine is
overfi lled the following procedure
should remove the excess oil from
the crankcase and valve cover.
If the engine is overfi lled, oil will
enter the crankcase and it does
not simply pour out of the oil fi ll
opening. The excessive oil has
to be pumped out as the engine
runs. Checking the oil level and
draining any excess between
multiple 30 second running
intervals will bring the oil back to
the proper level.
1. Place the engine on a level
surface resting fl at on the front
loop handle and remove the
oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Use a catch
basin for any oil that overfl ows
from the oil fi ll opening.
2. Replace the oil fi ll cap/
dipstick and run the engine
for approximately 30 seconds
then repeat step one. Continue
steps 1 & 2 until oil no longer
overfl ows when the oil fi ll cap/
dipstick is removed.
3. Once the oil level is corrected
the engine may continue
to smoke while running for
several minutes while the
residual oil burns off.
4-CYCLE PROPER OIL FILL/
LEVEL CHECK POSITION
Engine must be resting on a fl at surface on
the fuel tank
This position does
not allow for a
proper oil level
reading and may
cause overfi lling.
4-CYCLE CORRECTIVE ACTION
4-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting
4-CYCLE TILLER FUELING AND OIL ONLY
• Rock the tiller forward so
that it rests on its front loop
handle.
• It is important to position
the Mantis Deluxe 4-Cycle
Tiller as shown in Figure 1
so the oil will properly fi ll the
crankcase. Failure to do so
will cause engine damage.
• Remove the oil plug.
• Pour in the bottle of pre-measured, Mantis approved, 4-cycle
engine oil.
• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level
should reach the inner fi rst thread of the reservoir. Do not
overfi ll.
• Replace the oil plug.
• Then return the unit to the upright position and put the
kickstand down.
Fueling your Mantis 4 Cycle Deluxe Tiller/Cultivator is easy.
Unscrew the gas cap and fi ll the tank about four-fi fths of the
way up with 89 octane unleaded gasoline. And remember,
always drain the gas when transporting the unit from one
location to another.
4-CYCLE TILLER STARTING ONLY
Starting the engine for the fi rst time, or “cold
starting”, is easy.
• First, make sure the start/stop switch, located
on the throttle handle, is in the start position,
which is indicated by the “I” symbol.
• Close the choke by moving the choke lever to
the up position.
• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until he bulb is
fi lled with gas. Once it is fi lled, press it two more times.
• Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance and then
give it a short, brisk pull. Your tiller should start immediately.
Do not pull the cord all the way out and do not let it snap back
into the starter housing.
•
Once it is running, open the choke. Ensure the lever is fully down
• To stop the engine, simply push the start/stop switch to the
stop position “O.”
• To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure. Except
now you can leave the choke lever in the down position and
there is no need to pump the primer bulb.
• Before using the tiller, let the engine run for a minute to warm
up. And before shutting it down, let the engine run briefl y to
cool down.
Switch on
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Check the oil level in the engine before each use. If
oil is low see your 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and
information above for details.
Never use starting fl uids as they will cause permanent
engine damage. Using them will void the warranty.
Before you use the tiller, read the Safety & Warning
rules on pages 4-6.
IMPORTANT!
It is normal for your 4 stroke engine to smoke for the fi rst
minute or two of operation, however it is not necessary
for this to occur every time. This is a result of the oil being
pulled through the engine for lubrication.
Figure 1
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