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• Rock the tiller forward so that it rests on
its front loop handle.
• It is important to position the Mantis
Deluxe 4-Stroke Tiller as shown in
so the oil will properly 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-Stroke engine oil.
• Always check the oil level before each
use. The oil level should reach the
inner rst thread of the reservoir. Do not
overll.
• Replace the oil plug.
• Then return the unit to the upright
position and put the kickstand down.
Fuelling your Mantis 4-Stroke Deluxe
Tiller/Cultivator is easy. Unscrew the fuel
cap and ll the tank about four-fths of
the way up with unleaded petrol. And
remember, always drain the petrol when
transporting the unit from one location to
another.
Fuelling & Starting
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Check the oil level in the engine before each use. If oil
is low, top it off with 10W-30 before using. See your
4-Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and information above
for details.
damage. Using them will void the warranty. Before you use the
IMPORTANT!
It is normal for your 4 stroke engine
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.
4-STROKE TILLER STARTING
Starting the engine for the 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” (eye) symbol.
• Close the choke by moving the choke lever to the up
position.
• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until he
bulb is lled with petrol. Once it is 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 chock by moving the
lever to the down position.
• The engine should sound smooth.
• To stop the engine, simply push the start/stop switch
to the stop position.
• 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 briey to cool down.
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