Mantis Tiller User Manual

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Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . .
the lightweight wonder that’s
“Changing the Way People Garden.”
Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller
weighs only 9 kg (20 pounds). So it
lifts easily, handles smoothly, tills and
weeds precisely. And, unlike other
small tillers, it features serpentine tines
that churn soil to 25 cm deep (10
inches). It creates a soft, smooth seed
bed, even in problem soil.
Once you know how to use your tiller
correctly, we guarantee you’ll love it.
So first, please read this manual. It
shows, step by step, how to use your
tiller safely. Plus, it shows how the
MANTIS Border Edger can make light
work of your edging needs.
If you have questions about any topic
in this Manual, or for the name of
your local dealer, call 1-800-363-7333
toll free, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Atlantic Time, or ask for
Customer Service.
If you wish to order Mantis
Attachments, call 1-800-363-7333 toll
free and ask for our sales department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Engine & Fuel Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly and Mixing Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
What to Do Just In Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Getting to Your Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tilling & Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Tine Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-20
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Trouble Shooting & Specifications . . . . . . .23-24
Service Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Border/Edger Attachment . . . . . . . .26
MANTIS Tiller Assembly Layout . . . . . . . . . . .27
Engine Parts Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
The MANTIS Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . .32
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF MANTIS GARDENING!

Mantis Tiller Specifications

General

Brand	Mantis
Model	Tiller
Category	Tiller
Language	English