Mantis XP User Manual

Here’s your new MANTIS XP Tiller…
the lightweight wonder that is making
gardening easier.
Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS XP
Tiller weighs only 34 pounds and is
like no other. So it lifts easily, handles
smoothly, tills and weeds precisely.
And, unlike other small tillers, it
features dual serpentine tines that churn
soil to ten inches deep. It creates a soft,
smooth seed bed, even
in problem soil.
It’s bigger than a mini tiller and better
than a bigger tiller!
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.
If you have questions about any topic
in this Manual, or for the name of
your local dealer, call 1-800-366-6268
toll free, Monday – Saturday, 8:00am
to 5:00pm, Eastern Time.
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Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Engine & Fuel Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting to Your Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tilling & Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Tine Positioning and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MANTIS XP Tiller Assembly Layout . . . . . . . .18
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Welcome to the World of
Mantis
®
XP Gardening
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Mantis XP Specifications

General

Tine Count	4
Warranty	2 years
Working Width	10 inches
Tine Material	Steel
Handle Material	Steel
Engine	2-cycle