Mantis 7990 User Manual

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Fuel is extremely ammable. Handle it with
care. Keep away from ignition sources. Do not
smoke while fueling your equipment
Do not operate the engine in a con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)
WARNING • DANGER
ALTERNATIVE FUELS, SUCH AS E-15 (20% ETHANOL), E-85 (85% ETHANOL)
OR ANY FUELS NOT MEETING HONDA REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT APPROVED
FOR USE IN GASOLINE ENGINES. USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS MAY CAUSE
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS, LOSS OF POWER, OVERHEATING, FUEL VAPOR
LOCK AND UNINTENDED MACHINE OPERATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, IMPROPER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT. ALTERNATIVE FUELS MAY ALSO CAUSE
PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES, GASKETS, CARBURETORS AND
OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS.
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Mantis
®
XP Tiller Fueling & Starting
MANTIS
®
XP 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
®
XP Tiller as shown
in Figure 1 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 (3.4 oz) Mantis approved,
4-cycle engine oil.
• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level
should reach the inner rst thread of the reservoir. Do not
overll.
• Replace the oil plug.
• Then return the unit to the upright position and put the
kickstand down.
Fueling your Mantis
®
XP Tiller/Cultivator is easy. Unscrew the
gas cap and ll the tank about four-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.
MANTIS
®
XP TILLER STARTING ONLY
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” 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 gas. 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 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 briey to
cool down.
OFF ON
Switch
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 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 3-5.
IMPORTANT!
It is normal for your 4 stroke engine to smoke for the 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

Mantis 7990 Specifications

General

Brand	Mantis
Model	7990
Category	Tiller
Language	English