Assembly
Congratulations! You have just purchased a super high-quality
product, the Mantis
®
Deluxe XP Tiller/Cultivator.
This manual will show you how to Assemble, Start, Operate,
Transport, Store and Maintain your tiller. The Mantis
®
Deluxe
XP Tiller/Cultivator is designed to bring you years of solid,
reliable performance.
WHAT COMES IN THE BOX
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
TO ASSEMBLE THE TILLER
Prior to removing the contents and assembling, it is important to:
• Have a clean work area
• Make sure all necessary
tools are handy
• You will need a 7/16”
crescent wrench
• A ratchet wrench with
an extension
• A 7/16” socket
• A 3/8” socket or
crescent wrench
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 1-800-366-6268 or an authorized Mantis dealer.
Key Qty. Part No. Description
A 1 N/A Transmission and Engine Assembly
B 1 430023 Loop Handle, Right Half
C 1 430022 Loop Handle, Left Half
D 1 430025 Foam Grip
E 1 430051 Lower Handle with Plug, Right
F 1 430050 Lower Handle with Plug, Left
G 2 4049 Bolt 1/4-20 X 3.25”
H 6 972 1/4-20 Two-Way Lock Nut
I 1 430049 Carry Handle with Grip
J 4 144-2 1/4-20 X 1.125” Hex Head Cap Screws
K 1 430004 Trigger Handle Assembly, 4-Cycle Engine, Right
L 1 430006 Handle Assembly, Left
M 1 430053 Middle Handle with Plug, Right
N 1 430052 Middle Handle with Plug, Left
O 1 430021 Handle Brace
P 2 430038 Knob, 1/4-20 X 1.5 Male
Q 4 400523 Knob, Two Prongs, Female
R 2 430039 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 X 2.25”
S 2 430048 Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 X 2”
T 2 395 Acorn Nut
U 2 478 Throttle Clip
V-1 1 400328 Tine Assembly, Outer Right
V-2 1 400327 Tine Assembly, Outer Left
W-1 1 400330 Tine Assembly, Inner Right
W-2 1 400329 Tine Assembly, Inner Left
X 2 418-1 Tine Retaining Pins
Y 1 410158 Kickstand, Stand Assembly
Z 1 430037 Kickstand, Bracket and Hardware
Y
V1
W1
V2
W2
Z
O
F
E
L
K
I
G,H, J, P, Q,
R, S , T, X, U
N
M
D
B
C
A
H
R
J
P
Q
G
S
T
X
U
Bag Contents
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