Mantis 7222E User Manual TILLER/CULTIVATOR Manuals And Guides L0705071

MANTIS Cultivator Manual L0705071 MANTIS Cultivator Owner's Manual, MANTIS Cultivator installation guides

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WELCOME
OF L4NTIS
Here's

your

new

TO THE WORLD
GARDENTNGr.

Mantis

Titler/Cuhivator

the lightweight

wonder
that's "Changing
Americans
Garden."_

the Way

Unlike big tillers, your Mantis Tiller
weighs only 20 pounds. So it lifts
easily, handles smoothly, fills and
weeds precisely. And, unlike other
small tillers, it features serpentine tines
that chum soil to ten inches deep. It
creates a soft, smooth seed bed, even
in problem soil.
Once

you know

correctl};
So first,

how

to use your

we guarantee
please

read

you'll

tiller

love it.

this manual.

shows, step by step, how to use your
tiller safely: Plus, it shows how the
ManOs
work

Border
of your

Edger
edging

can make

light

needs.

if you have questions about any topic
in this Manual, or if you wish to order
Mantis Attachments,
contact your
local authorized Mantis dealer.

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules & Warnings
................
Safety Decals ..........................
Engine & Fuel Warnings
.................
Assembly and Mixing Fuel ..............
Starting ...........................
Additional InformaOon
.................
What to Do Just in Case ..............
Getting to Your Garden .................
Tilling & Cultivating
................
Tine Positioning
..................
CulOvating ...........................

3-5
4
5
6-9
10-11
11
12-13
1.3
14-16
:16-17
16

Maintenance

.......................

17-20

Storage ...........................
Trouble Shooting & Specifications
......
Service Maintenance
Guide
............
Using The Border/Edger Attachment
.
Mantis Tiller Assembly Layout ......
:

21-22
23_24
2 ;25
. 26
, ;_27

Engine
Parts Assemblies
..............
Notes ............................
The Mantis Promise ...................
Limited

_Varranty Information

. ..........

28_29
.30
31
32

SAFE_

RULES

& WARNINGS

ou will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important
derstand and obey these warnings for your own protection.

I. Special

Safety

Notes, Make sure you

Information

II. Safety & Warnings

& WARNING:

TheEogine
Exhaust

to the State of California

from this product contains

chemicals

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

known
harm,

Decal Information

An important part of _:hesafety system incorporated
in this
tiller are the warning and information decals found on various
parr of the tiller. These decals must be replaced in time due to
abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility
to replace these decals
d
v!
when they become hard to read. The location and part numbers
(P/N) of these decals are illustrated on Page 27.

P/N 488M

CUTJtNGHAZARD;
KEEPFEETAND
HANDS AWAYFROM
ROTATING
TINES.

DO NOTCARRYTHE
TILLER IN THiS
POSITION

READOWNER'SMANUAl.
BEFOREUSINGTILLER, OR
PERFORMINGANY REPAIR
DR MAINTENANCEKEEP
OWNER'SMANUAL tN A
SAFEPLACE.

DON'T FUEL REFUEL,
OR CHECKFNEt
WNILESMOKING,OR
NEARAN OPENFLAME
OR OTHERiGNiTiON
SOURCE.

50:t
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION:
ENGINE FAMILY: SEHO24UB24RD
DISPLACEMENT:
21,2cc
THIS ENGINE MEETS U,S,EPA PHi AND 19951998 CALIFORNIA
EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINE& REFER TO OWNER'S
MANUAL FOR MAINTENANOE
SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS,

KJORllTZ

CORP.

IV. Warnings

A98

ENIgGIONCONTROL-_
The emission control
sys_emfor this
engine is EM
(Engine Modification).
Io_ateg on E_gine,
EXAMPLEONLY,
information on label
varies by FAMILY)

- Do's

Read and understand

the

owner's manual.
Pay
particular
attention
to all
sections regarding safety.
1. Always
both handles

keep a firm grip on
while the tines are

moving ancgior the engine is
running. BE AWARE!! The tines
may coast after throttle trigger is
released. Make sure tines have
come to a complete stop and
engine is off before letting go of
the tiller.
2_ Always maintain a firm
footing and good balance. Do
not overreach while operating
the tiller. Before you start to use
the tiller check the work area _Br
obstacles that might cause you to
lose your footing, balance or
control of the machine.

CAUTION: WHEN
ASSEMBLINGTHEHANDLES,
MAKESUREFUELL_,NK
FACESOPERATOR.[HIS iS
THE REAROF THETILLER,
REFERTO ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONON PAGE7.

INCORRECTASSEMBLY•

WEAR EARAND EYE
PROTECTION,

MIX UNLEADEDGAS
WITH 2 CYCLE50:1
OIL,

3. Always keep area clear of
children, pets, and bystanders

hearing protection be worn
whenever using the equipment.

4. Always stay alert. Watch
what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate
unit when fatigued.

7. Always keep a safe distance
between two or more people
when working together.

5o Always dress properly. Do
not wear loose clothing or
jewelry, they roight get caught in
moving parts. Use sturdy gloves.
Gloves reduce the transmission
of vibration to your hands.
Prolonged exposure to vibration
can cause numbness and other
ailments. Wear non-skid foot
wear to ensure secure and proper
footing.
6. Always wear ear and eye
protection. Eye protection must
meet ANSI Z 87A. To avoid
hearing

damage,

we recommend

8_ Always inspect your unit
before each use and ensure that
all handles, guards and fasteners
are secure, operating, and in
place.
9° Always maintain and
examine your Tiller with care.
Follow maintenance
instructions
given in manual.
10. Always store titler in a
sheltered area (a dry place), not
accessible tofhildren.
as well as Nel should
stored in a house.

The tilter d
not he

_,_ W_rnings

° Don*ts

Don't use tiller with one hand
eep both hands on handles with
_'ingers and tlmmbs encircling
the handles, while tines are
moving,

and engine is running.

Don't

overreach.

Don't

attempt

Keep a good

to clear

tines

Engine/Fuel Warnings
Always use flesh gasoline in
the fuel mixture. Stale gasoline
Dan Cause damage.
Always pull starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent arm or

_Io

Engine/Fuel

Don't

Warnings

flue!, retiael or check

fuel

while smoking,
or near an open
flame or other ignition source.
Stop engine

and be sure it is cool

Don't leave the engine running
while the tiller is unattende& Stop
engine before putting the tiller
down or while transporting f?om
one place to another.
_

Don't refuel, start or run this
ller indoors or in an improperly
ventilated area
Don't

run

engine

when

they are moving
Never try
to remove jammed :material
before switching the engine off
and making sure the Ones have
stopped completely.
while

Don't allow children or
incapable people to operate this
tiller.

Don't operate while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don't attempt to repair this
tiller, Have repairs made by a
qualified dealer or repairman.
See that only original Mantis
parts are used.

- Do's
Always operate engine with
spark arrestor installed and
operating properl> The use of
spark arrestor muftters is
required by law in the state of
California (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources
Code), as wei1 as in other states

or municipalities. Federal taws
apply on federal lands.

- Don'ts
electrical system causes spark
outside tbe @inder. During
periodical checks of the spark
plug, keep plug a sate distance
from cylinder to avoid burning
evaporated fuel from cylinder.

Don't run engine when the
odor of gasoline is present or
other explosive conditions exisL
of

Don't check for spark with
spark ping or plug wire removed,
Use an approved tester.
Don't crank engine with spark
plug removed unless spark plug
wire is disconnected. Sparks can
ignite fumes.

Don't operate the uni_ if
gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill
completely before starting engine.
Don't _pera_e your tiller if
there is an accumulation
of debris
around

the muffler_ and cooling

flus.

Don't
cylinders
comact

touch

hot mufflers.

or cooling
may cause

[_ns as
sermns

burns.

ASSEMBLY

Your Mantis Tiller comes partially
assembled. You must install only the
handlebars, the carrying handle, and the
tines. This will take just a few minutes if
you tbltow the directions.
First, take all items out of the
carton. But do not remove the
cardboard
from around the Tiller's
base.

The list at the right, shows the parts
that come with your tiller. Check to make
sure you have them.

Quantity
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1

The bag of hardware is in the plastic
bag containing the Owner's Manual and
Video.

*Key #

Upper Handle Without Throttle
Upper Handle With Throttle
Lower HanOes
Pair Tiller!Cuhivator
Tines

5
4
6
46/47

Engine Assembly (includes Fender
Guard & Vv_rm Gear Transmission)
Handle Brace
Plastic
Bag of
4 Cap
6 Lock
2
2
2
1

To assemble your Mantis "Filler, you'll
need two 7116" wrenches or two
adjustable wrenches. We suggest that you
install all nuts and bolts only "finger
fight" -- that is, one-half to one full
turnuntil you've completed
assembly. The nuts are self locking,
but yon must use a wrench to tighten
them completely.

Description

49
t1
12

Bolts (3" tong)
Tine Retaining Pins
Handle Clamps
Throttle Clip

*These numbers
Layout

Carrying Handle
Hardware Containing:
Screws
Nuts

are the same numbers

7
8

23
48
22
i5
shown

on the Parts

on page 27.

ASSEMBLY

(continued)
handle

_OW
TO ASSEMBLE
LOWER
HANDLES
I_9 idemify part numbers,
pages 6 and 27.

see.

1. Use the protective
cardboard sleeve to stabilize
your tiller. Stand the engine
assembly (#7) up,
2. Lay the handle parts within
easy reach. You'll need one of the
hanNe clamps (#22) and one of
the lower handles (#6). Note that
the lower handles have a short leg
on one end. (Picture 1)
3. Fit the handle ctamp along
the outside of the short leg. Line
up the holes on the clamp and the
leg.
4. Choose

one of the two 3-inch

bolts (#23), Slide it through

the

rstl se t of holes -- near the elbow
here the lower handle curves.
(Picture 2)
5. Now Slide the other lower
NOTE:

onto the 3-inch

bolt.

(Picture 3.) Fit the other clamp
onto this other handteg short leg.
Add a nut and tighten finger tight.
6. Locate the worm gear
housing. It starts just above -- and
extends down throughthe
tiller's red fender guard. You'll
notice that there's a recessed
channel on either side of the
housing's

top. (Picture

4.)

7. Take the lower handles

that

Picture

you've just put together. Slide
them into the two recessed
channels.
Make sure you insert them
from the rear of the tiller (gasoline
tank faces the operator)..,
so that
the bolt fits along the back of the
housing
(Picture 1 and 2, Page 8)
8. Slide the second 3-inch bolt
through the second set of holes in
the short legs. Add a nut and
_ighten finger tight.

THE LOCK NUTS ARE STAMPED. FINGER
APPROXIMKFELY 112 TO 1-t/2 TURNS.

Picture

TIGHT IS

ASSEMBLY

¢continue )

HOW TO ASSEMBLE
UPPER HANDLES
&
P_STIC
CARR_IN G
HANDLE.
1. Lightly squeeze
handles (#6) toward
another so that they
with the two smaller

the lower
one
line up
holes on

the carrying handle (#49) Then
slide the carrying handle over
and down the lower handles. It
will rest about _mr to six inches
above the engine. (Picture 1)

lower handle. (Choose the lower
handle you prefer, depending on
which hand, right or left, you'd
rather use to press the throttle.)
Use a Cap Screw (#11) and a
Lock Nut (#12) to secure the
upper handle in place.
(Picture 2). Be sure you have
proper throttle movements
and _hat, the throtde cable is
not wrapped
or twisted
around the handle bar.

2. Gently pull the lower
handles out to their original
position.

Squeeze trigger and let go. The
triangle must click in both
directions. If there is aW doubt,
remove air filter and visually
check that the throttle triangle
hits both the idle screw and the

3. Slide the upper handle (#5)
the one with tile throtde
cable and wire _ into either

gull open stop. THIS MUST BE
DONE BEFORE STAR-HNG
THE ENGtNE.

4. Follow the same steps to
install the other upper handle
onto the other lower handle.
(Picture 3)

WANNING:

5. Use the clip (#15) to secure_
I
the throttle cable and wire in
place on the lower handle.
(Picture 4)
6. Now install the Handle
Brace. Line it up with the holes
on the upper handles. Then
insert a Cap Screw and a Lock
Nut on either side (Picture 5)
7. Use a wrench to 0ghten
Cap Screws
8. Now

and

Lock

use wrench

IMPORTANT

NOTE:

Make sure you have
installed the handles
properly. When you stand
behind your tiller, hMding
the handles, you should
face the gasoline tank.

irlstaHation carl cause

Picture 1

Picture 3

Picture 4

to tighten

all nuts and bolts firmly and
securely.

Improper throttle
tines to rotate unexpectedly
°

Picture

Nuts.

Picture 5

ASSEMBLY
_ssembling
for Tilling

€continued)

the Tines

1. Remove the _:ardboard
trom around your Tiller_ base.
2. Slide the tines omo the
axle shafts. The "D" hole goes
on the outside.
3. Make sure you've installed
the tines properly [br tilling.

Mixing Fuel
Your Mantis Tiller is powered by a
commercial two stroke, air cooled
engine which requires a [:uel mixture
of gasoline and lubricating oil.
Use a mixm_v of 50 parts
unleaded regular gasoline and 1 part
two-stroke Mantis oil (50:1.) Use branded 89 octane (R+M+2)
unleaded gasoline or gasohol (maximum
10% ethyl alcohol, or 15%
MTBE no methyl alcohol.)

When your palm laces the
ground, your fingers curt down.
Stand behind the Tiller and
hold your hand next to the
tines_ Do the fine blades cuff
down. as your fingers do? If so,
they are in i he ti_ling position.
(To switch to the cultivating
poNtion, see page 15. )
4. "Ib secure each tine to the
xle, insert atine

iMPORTANT

Mantis
on

pages

retaining

NOTE:

Tiller, read the
3-5.

pin.

Here's
with

how

to mix the oil

the gas:

l. Pour 1/2 of the gasoline
into a safe container_
Do not mix
the fuel and
[uel tank.

oil in the engine

2. Add 2.6 ounces of twocycle engine oil to the gasoline
and mix Then add the rest of
the gasoline_
3 Screw the cap onto the
gasoline can. Then swirl the can
to blend the oil and gas.
4. Carefully pour the [iael mix
into the _iller's tuel tank After
putting the fuel tank's cap back
on. wipe up any spilled fuel
from tank and gasoline can.

iMPORTANT:
Two stroke fuel separates and
ages. Do not mix more than you
wilt use in a month. Using old
fuel can cause difficult starting or
engine damage. Shake fuel
container to thoroughly mix fuel
before each use. Do not attempl
to run your engine on gasoline
only, use proper fuel nnxtnie.

Need pre-measured
engine
Contact
your local authorized
Mantis dealer.
Remember

oil?

,.,

*Always mix lwo-cycle oil with
gasoline before fueling your
tiller. Never. ever run your
Tiller ot] gasoline alone. This
will rum your engine and void
all warranties.
*Always use a clean gas can and
always use unleaded gas.
*Never try 1o mix the oil and
gasoline m the engine fuel tank.
,Always mix oil and gas in the
proper proportions:
2.6 ounces
of two-cycle engine oil to one
gallon of _.mleaded gasoline.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Do Not use old or stale
oi]igasnline mixture°
Always use the proper
oil/gasoline
mixture.
I[ yon
do not, your engine
will
snffer
rapid,
permanent
damage.
And you wilt vni d
[he engine
warranty.

STARTING
To Start
the First

Tiller for

During cold starting,
you may
need to pull at least three or
four times before the engine

Time:

.1. Fill the fuel tank with the

fires.

proper oiUgasoline mixture.
(See preVious section.)

NOTE: When

closed, never pull the cord more
than tbur or five dines.

2. Hand tighten the gasoline
cap just until it's snug.
3. Place the start/stop
into the "start" position.
(Picture 1)

Overpulling :may cause flooding.
Also, bear in mind that, when
the engine fires, it only coughs
or sputters,
and wi!l not run
on choke.

switch

4. Pull out the choke button
to close the engine Choke.
(Picture

7. Push in the Choke button

5. Locate the purge bulb on
the upper right of the engine, in
front of (he fuel tank. (See
Picture 3) It sends fnel into the
carburetor, for easy starting.
Press the purge bulb until you
see fuel flow through the Ctear
fuel return line. Since you're
starting "cold," you may need to
press six to eight times. As soon
as fuel starts flowing through
the clear _hel line, stop pressing!
(Picture 3)
6. Pull the starter

the choke is

open the Choke

(Picture

8. Then pu!! the starter cord
again. The engine should start
..... and run. Let the engine warm
up two to three minutes betore
using.

Follow these steps whenever
you are starting the engine "cold",
or when the engine has run dry
and you have just added Jh&
Remember; alwqs use short, brisk
pulls. Don't give the cord a tong,
jbrceJh! yank. And, & not _et the
cord snap bach inw the starter
housing.

cord

(Picture 4) slowly until
resistance is felt. Then give the
recoil starter cord a tew short,
brisk pulls until the engine fires.

Picture 4

Picture 5

Never
fluids

use starting
as they will

cause permanent
engine damage°
Using them will
void the warranty.
Before you use
tiller, read the

the

Safety & Warning
rules on pages 3-6.
Picture

Picture 2

Picture 3

STARTING
}Starting

(continued)

a Warm

clear return line. push primer
bulb 3-4 rimes or untiJ fuel is
visible in the line.

Engine
I. Slide ignition

switch

START position.

4. Pul] starter rope using
short pulls. 1/2 m 2/3 of the

2. Push choke bn_ton in to

rope

the RUN (open) p_.osition.

length.

5. If engl ne fails to start

3 If there is no fuel in the

pulls,

ADDI

ONAL

use

"First

Time"

procedure

on page

10.

6. With engine running,
both hands on the handles
squeeze

tbrottJe

a_cl

trigger

gradually
m increase
the engine
speed and engage the tines.

in 4

starting

INFORMATION
A Tip for E×tending
Your Engine's
Life
After
your
three
Then.

you start, the engine,

filler warm up for two ro
minmes
beiore _ ou use it.
your

tiller

away, let it idle }.br a minute

before

you

put

give *he engi ne a chance
do_@,l-i

How

Stop

if the choke is open --- that is. if
the choke is pushed in.

the

Engine
Simply push the start/stop
switch m "stop." (Picture
1)
This will stop

the engi ne

A Special

Feature

do so_ .lust pull out

the choke

(with the idle set
properly and the

button.

will stop at

engine

instantly

If it should
The

engine

ever fail to

once.

Even

running)
when

running,

_bout
The

the
choke

won't

is
turn

unless you press the _hrottle
lever on the handlebars.
An&

Choke
controls

the engine

the tines

the

arnoum

of air drawn

in1 o the

engine.

Your tilter will run

when

you

lever

the tines

release

let

the throttle

will stop.

only
Picture

to cool

TO DO JUST

If you follow the normal
starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your
tiller. But, just in case you do
have problems, here_ what m do.
Make stay the start/stop
switch is on "start." You'd be
surprised how' many people
forget to push the switch into the
"start" position.

Picture i

If the switch was on "stop"
when you pulled the cord, you
may have flooded t!le engine.
*First, examine the spark plug.
Use the special wrench that
comes with our optional Mantis
Handy Item Kit (Item #1422) or
a 3/4 inch spark plug wrench
(Picture 1)
*Remove
plug,

the cap over the spark

IMPORTANT

NOTE:

To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try
to remove

the

hot aluminum
head.

Picture2

plug

from

cylinder

*Unscrew the spark ping.
(Picture 2)

is in the stop position,
disconnect
spark plug wire and
remove plug. Use a paper towel
or a clean rag to dry the spark
plug, then, with the spark plug
out of the engine, pull the
starter
cord several times.
Shake the J[uel out of the k_aside
of the plug and air dry. Next,
replace the spark plug. Use the
wrench to tighten it and replace
the cap. Next, put the switch in
the start position and pull the
choke button ouL Pul! dxe starter
cord three or four times until the
engine coughs or sputters. Open
the choke (push the choke
button in) and pull the cord a
few times. The engine should
start and run.
2. If the end of the spark ptug
is dry, check to see if the fuel
line is blocked. The fuel line
runs from the furl tank to the
carburetor. Pull it off at the
carburetor end. Fuel should drip
slowly from the Jine. Wipe ofl_
any excess or spilled furl.
If fuel does no_ drip tram the
line, check the line for any be nds
or pinches. (Picture 3). Kinks in
the line restrict the flow of _:uel
to the engtae. Just straighten out
the line. Reconnect. Then follow
!_henormal starm tg procedure.
if fuel drips too fred> the line
may be disconnected
from the
!:uel Nter. You'll find the t;ael
['iher reside the filel tank. Just reattach the line to the [ihec and
put the filter back in the tank.
Then follow the normal start mg
procedure.

Picture

Starting

a Flooded

Engine
I. H the end of the spark plug
is we__ the engine may be
flooded. Make sure the switch

Here's Another Way to
Start your Mantis
If you t0llow the steps above
and your engine still won't start.
try this:
1. Push the switch to '_starL

WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE ¢continuea)
2.

Push

in the choke

but Lon to open
3, Press
few times,

the

the choke,
plastic

4. Give the starter

bubble

cord a t_w

short, quick pulls. The m_gine
should start and run.
5. If the engine does not start.
then pull out the choke button
to close the choke. Pull the
starter cord four to I:ive times,
The eng{ne should
cough.

GETTING
Walk

sputter

6. After the engine sputters.
push the choke button in. Then
pull the starter cord. The engine
shou]d start and run,
7. If the engine
start,

repeat

steps

still does

not

2 through

8, If the engine
still doe_
not start,
call 1-800-366-6268
and ask for Customer
Service
or the
Mantis

name of your
dealer,

it.

Once your tiller is running,
you car_ '_walk" it to your
}garden, Just press the throtde
Icy er gently and let the viler
_'lip-toe" across your yard on its
tines. It won't hurt your lawn or
driveway, (Picture t)

TILLER

YOUR

convenient
carrying
handle.
the other hand to hold the
handlebars.
your

/Picture

tiller and

garden.
pounds,
muscles

Since

carry

Picture

lift

it _o your
only

GARDEN
Then s_ow your Tiller in the
trunk of your car or truck. It
fits easily. And you can put it in
and take it our withou_
straining

your back

it w_ n't strain your
o_ tire you out!

Take It for a Ride.
You can easily transport
Mantis Tiller to a friend's

Make sure the engine _s oK
Ther_ use on e hand W grasp the

Use

2) Then

it weighs

relative's
house.
[ue] lank. (This

Picture 2

NOTE:

Before you use your
Mantis Ti|ler, read the
Safety Rules & Warnings
on pages 3-5.

local

Never use starting _uidso
Starting iluids will cause
permanent
engine
damage. Using them will
void the warranty.
IMPORTANT

YOUR

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Just empty
is crucial.)

your
or
the

Picture 3

TILLING

You Can Even Control
Depth.

Now You're Ready to
Use *four Mantis Tiller.
Picture

If you've

seen

your

Mantis

you.

It tills best when

backward!

Tiller

may

Mantis

For Deeper Tilling:

surprise
you pull

you

Tiller

backward,

you give extra

resistance

to the

tines, so they
(Picture
1)

dig deeper.

What's

when

you go

backward,

you erase

footprints.

So your

and

fluffy. With

contrast,
down,

your
soil stays

other

you walk

soil you've

just

light

tillers,

right

tilled,

over

the

packing

Tiller

the row or area

at the head

you want

Start it up. Then

use

rocking
motion.
Tiller backward.

First.
Then

easy rocking
your Tiller

Then.

torward

pull it backward

This will h@

until

pull your
use an
Again,

move

Keep

to till

motion.
just

a little

let il

bit.

you till deeper.

repeating

these

on the next

row:

row. It's

much like running
a vacumn
cleaner[
(Picture
2)

Roots:

Your Mantis TNer Handles
Want to turn part of } our lawn
into a color[;al flower border?
Your Mantis "filler makes
Just run your Tiller back
[)rth

until

the sod begins

break

up. Then

continue

Your 7[ilter will chop

steps

you've Oiled an enure

Start again

pull

again.

or Tough

an eas?

backward.

Then

For Shallow Tilling!
Switch the tines tO the
cultivating
position. (Seepage
15 to learn how.)Then
move
your Tiller quick!y over your
soil surface ...............

Let your Tiller rock back and
_orth over the tough spot, until
the tines slice through the weed
or root.

Run Your Mantis Tiller
like a Vacm_lm Cleaner.
your

Move your "Filler slowly back
and forth, as you would a
vacuum cleaner, Work the same
area over and over until you've
dug to your desired depth.

For Big Weeds

so it's less plamable.

Place

Picture 3

tillers,

You see, when

pulI your

Picture 2

other

_t easy!
and
to
tilling_

the clumps

of sod until they're line, Then.
-will work them into the soil
Pretty

soon,

fresh

planting

ym£1t have
bed.

a soft.

:it

TILLING/CULTIVATING

How about

vegetable

a family-sLze

garden?

Nowadays
prefer

especially
space

many

small

gardeners

gardens

in _he suburbs,

is at a premmm

vd rare
But. if

you're

fortunate

a large

lot, you can create

enough

to own
a

bJ gger garden
a half acr_ or
more. Here's how:
1. First
tractor

worth

hire

someone

ar big tiller

with

to break

[y i_westme'nt
the small cos_.

is a on

_hat_

welt

2. Then. use your 1Tiller to
break up any remaining clumps
of soil or sod. Unlike a tractor
or big tiller, your Mantis Tiller
ts a prectsion tno!. _r will
pulverize your soil into a
smo_th seed bed.

Picture

]

Picmre

Your Mantis Tiller Makes
Weeding a Pleasure!
As a tiller, your Mamis
Filler
works the soil down to 10"
(25.4

cm)

deep.

First.

deep.

}ou must

switch

_nes to the ,weeding
this takes less than
Then
sharp

your

_he

position.
a mi_me.

Mantis

"'line teeth"

Tiller's

will slice

pesky weeds, burying

them

as you go along,

since

the tines in this position

won't

dig too deep, they won'_
your

plants'

rool

resuh?

Your

Tiller

witl

cm your weeding
time in half.
and turn a tiresome
chore into a
pleasure.

1. Make sure your "Filler of
2. Remove the retaining
from the tines.

pins

3. Rein ove the trees J:rom the
axle.

left side tree onto t he right-side
axle. The _'D" hole simuld be to
the outside.
5. Here

is how

you've installed
properly.
Stand

to make

sure

the ti rtes
behind
Lhe Tiller

and hold your hand, palm up,
next to the _ines. Do the tint

svsterrls_

The

Tilling to CuRivating
Position

And.

precmus

From

4. Place the right-side
tine
ohm the left-side
axle. Place the

those

hurt

How to Switch

But, as a

cultivator,
it gently cultivates
the surface,
only 2" to 3" (5.09
cm to 7.62 cm)

points
do?

cuff

u p, as your

fi ngers

If so. they are in d_e correct

cultivating
O Reinserl

position.
the pins.

CULTI¥ TING
Now You're Ready to
Cuhivate
or Weed.
Guide your Tiller where you
want to weed and start :it up.
Pull your Tiller backward
slowtF_ then let it move forward
a bit. in a gentle rocking
motion. Watch it slice, shred,
and bury those weeds!
Got tough weeds? Lighten
your pressure on the throttle to
slow your Tiller down. Then
work back and forth until your
Tiller chops up the weeds. It's
easy and effective!

Tilling

Position

Tine teeth point in the same
direction

as the rotation

tine: or toward

of the

the from of the

TilleL away from the operator.

Cultivating

Position

Tine teeth point in the
opposite direction as the
rotation of the tine. Tines point
toward the back of the tiller, or
toward the operator.

Remember. any tiller will
tangle An tall grass, stringy
vines or super-big weeds, So. if
you ;have a "backyaTd jung]e,
first use a knife_ pruner, or
brush cutter to chop up the
overgrowth. If the tines become
tangled awwa_: turn the
engine off completely before
trying to clear them.

MAINTENANCE
Check the Air Filter Often
A wet

or dirty

air filter

can

affect the way your engine starts.
performs,
and wears. So it's a
good
once

idea to check
a ntonth_

your

air filter

If yon work in dust?- soil. or if
you want m be on the safe side
then check your filter more
often {for instance, betbre each
use). But be sure to replace it at
least once a year. in the spring or
fall. Clean or change it as
needed, it is recommend{_d to
change

the air filter yearly.

4. If the air filter needs
cleaning or no longer fits
properly, remove it. lust litt an
edge carefully and "-peel" it out.
(Picture 3)
5_ Use a brush to remove
debris from the pad.
6. If the air filter is so dirty
thin it won't come clean, you
must replace it or severe engine
damage :,*Alloccur. Order a new
one directly from your local
Authorized Mantis Dealer.
7. Insert your clean filter
inside the ai>cleaner
cover.

IMPORTANT[

mus_ fit snugly inside the
rim that holds the filter in
place.
Insta!ling
will cause

the

Picture

engine

back

over

make

sure

page

Parts

_o clear

off the

cover.

Make

sure to clear the choke button,
vPicture

3. The

air

filter is the white

pad on the inside of the aircleaner cover. Check whether
is soiled or moist.

it
Picture

Please check the lip
on the Air Cleaner

replaced.

This will

through the
carburetor

into the

Picture 3

Fit the

and
cover

(Again.

the choke

8. Tighten
the wing
secure the cover.

28.)

2. Take

damage

button,)

"nut on the
cover. (See

Assembly

incorrectly

the air cleaner,

1. or look up Key #9 in

Air Cleaner

filter

void the warranty:

the Air Filter

!, Loosen the wing
side of the air-cleaner

sure

filter is "seated"
properly
in the cover. The [Rter

How to Check, Clean and
Change

Make

Picture 2

nut to

MAINTENANCE
How

to Check

Level inside

the

(continued)

Grease

the

Worm Gear Housing
When we built your Mantis Tiller.
we lubricated the worm gear housing
thoroughly.
it is imperative that you inspect the
grease level once a year. Simply
remove the cover plate on the worm
gear housing. (Picture i) Then check
_:omake sure the grease comes almost
to the top of the housing. [f i_ doesn't.
add lithium #0 grease (Item M9985.1
This is the only way to add grease to
the worm gear housing. (Picture 2) To
purchase Mantis grease, contact your
local authorized Mantis dealer.
Please

do not overfill

Picture

Too much

grease can create pressure, which
could cause seats to fail or the clutch
to slip_

Picture 2

Fuel Line & Filter:
After you've

used your

Tiller

for a

few seasons,
check for blockages
in
the fuel tank and fuel Nten Such
blockages

can keep

your

Tiller

[:rom

starting.
Clear any blockages
you see m the
tank. fuel fihec or Fdel line.
Remember:
rhe fuei filter is located
inside

the tank_

(See Picture

use the normal
starting
start your Tiller.

3} Then

procedure

Picture 3

(cominued)
wrench or an a_ustable
wrench.) Then, slide the cable
down until you close the gap
between the triangle and the
idle screw. (Picture 1) Now,
tighten the bottom nut that
holds the throttle cable.

What if your engine runs too
fast ... or if the tines turn the
instant you start the Tiller? You
may need to adjust the idle
screw (Key #25 under
Carburetor on page 28) by itself
rigbt below the H and L screws.
Gently turn it counterclockwise. You'll know you've
adjusted i_ correctly when Lhe
axles do no_ turn at k)w idle.
tf you con_itme to have idle
.problems, you may need ro
ldjust
the throule cable.
Filst. locate the metal Lriangle
at the end of the throtde cable.
(Picture 1) The -idle screw mus_
touch this triangle. But, i[ _he
throttle cabie_ too light, you'll[
see a gap between the idle screw'
and the triangle
to fix this. loosen *he top nttt
that holds _he throvle cable in
place. (Picture

Piclure

2) (Use a 10ram

Locate *:hemetal "button" on
the triangle. This is the swivel.
The large end of the throttle
cable must be inside the slot in
this swivel. (Picture 3)

"FLASH" the choke

several

times during the warm°up to
clear any air [rom the Fuel
system.
Therl stop the engine after it
reaches operating temperature.
Now; turn the RED, highspeed screw counter-clockwise
all the way to stop...Then
turn
the WHITE> low speed screw
halfway between the counterclockwise and clockwise stop
positions.
Now restart the engine
finish the carburetor

What to Do if Your
Engine Runs "Rough"
tf your engine runs "'rough"
or slalls you may need Loadius_
the carburetor and idle screw's.
tf you remove the ai>c]eaner
cove_, you'll see the two
carburetor, adjustment
screws
nex_ to the black choke button.
The "RED" scre_

is the

adjustment.
Run the engine at lull speed
two or three seconds to clear
out any excess [uel. Then return
to idle.
Now. accelerate
the engine
lul!l 1hrott/e several times _o
check

_br a smooth

[?om

idle to high

[[ the engine
the WHIT[_

tra nsition
speed.

hesitates

low-speed

turn
screw

HIGH-speed adiustment...The
"WII[TE" screw is the low

counter-clockwise
one-eighth
a turn. The:n accelerate
the

speed adjusm_em.

engine.

First_ remove

(he rmes [rom

the axle. Then start engine. Let
it run [:or two to _hree rmnutes.

Picture 2

Repeat
you

the adjustment

get a smooth

high

speed.

Picture 3

trans:mon

umi!
to

MAINTENANCE
How to Reseat

the

Flange
At some point, you may {:ind
that the tines won't turn when
you press the throttle. This
may mean the engine isn't
sitting all the way down on the
worm gear housing.
:Perhaps you've been using
your Tilter for several years.
Or perhaps you've removed
tile engine ibr use with our
hedge trimmer attachment,
then replaced it. In either case,
the flange bolt (Key #22, page
29) may have come loose and

notice
bottom

a gap bet_zeen
of the engine

(Key #24,

page

top of the worm
(Picture
1)

the
flange

29) and

the

(continued)
To fix this, loosen the flange
bolt. 'lake the engine off the
worm gear housing. Notice
the hex head on top of the
drive shaft (Key #28, Page 27),
Inside the flange housing,
you'I1 find the clutch drum
(Key #25, Page 29). Make sure
the hex head lines up with the
clutch drum reside the flange
housing.
Then put the engine back
on the worm gear housing.
Make sure the plastic carrying
handle is not under the fuel
tank.

Picture

1 _. Note how _he

engine doesn't sit all the way
down on the transmission.

If you've followed these steps
properly, there will be no gap
between the engine flange and
the worm gear housing.
(Picture 2) Make sure you
tighten the flange bolt!

gear housing.
Picture

2 .._ Note how the

engine sits all the way down on
the transmission.

Cleaning
Screen

the Muffler

]. Take out the spark plug.
2. Remove the red @inder
cover, (Key #19) which is held
on by 2 phillips-head
screws,
(Key #18
3. You will see _he metal
screen fixture held on b) 3
more phillips-head screws.
(Key #26) Remove the fixture

4. Behi nd the fixture
(Key #25) will be the
muffler hd (Key #24)
and

muffler

lid gasket

s_ts in the gasket.
Brush t ae screen until you are

5. If the screen (Key _22 } is
clogged with deposits, it nee&
to be cleaned. Use carburetor

able to see through it.
6. If the screen remams

cleaner, and any brush that is;
noc metal.

plugged after attempts al
cleaning, it must be replaced

STORAGE

Each fall -- _r before you
store your Mantis Tiller for
any long period
be sure to
take these measures:
1. Do not store your Tiller
with [k_el stil! in _t. Even under
ideal conditions_ stored fuel
containing ethanol or MTBE
can star{ to go stale in 30 days.
An& since stale fuel has a
high gum content, it can clog
the carburetor, this, in {urn,
will restrict fuel i]ow. So,
en you're ready to store
_r Tiller. or will not be
u._ing it for more than 2
weeks, drain d_e fuel tank
completel}¢ (Picture 2)
2_ N ext. restart the engine
to make sure rm fuel is left in
the carburetor. _ hen run the
engine until it stops. This -,viii
prevent gum deposits, forming
inside o[ the carburetor and
3. Disconnect spark plug
wire and remove the spark
plug. (Use the wrench thin
coJ ties in our optional
Handy
item Kit_ Item #142X Or use a
19ram or 3/4" spark-ping
teaspoon of clean, ai>cooled
p,vo_c,¢cle oil through the
park-plug hole into the
ombus_ion chamber. (Picture 3)
Slowly pull the starter cord
two or three times to coat the
inside

of the cylinder

wall

Picture

4. Inspect the spark plug, and,
if necessary, clean it. If you
need to replace it. buy a
NGK-BPM7Y. A replacemem
spark plug is included in the
optiouM Handy item Kit item
1422.
5. install the spark plug, but
leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.

Picture 2

6. Clean *.he air filter as
described

on Page 17

7. Clean dirt grass, and
other materials from the em_re
machine.
8. Wipe the tines with oil or
spray them with WD-40. m
prevent rusting.
9. Oil the throttle

cable and

all visible moving parts. (Do
no_ remove the engine cover.)
Picture 3

STORAGE
10. Check

(continued)

the grease level in

the worm gear housing,
described on page 18.

II. Order new parts to
replace any that are badly
worn or broken. Just contact
your local authorized Mantis
dealer. But do it early, so you'll
have the parts well before the
he× t gardening season starts.
12. Store you Tiller -- in an
upright position
it, a clean.
dry place (Picture t. preceding
page)
13. Do you have fuel left over
[rom last season? Dispose of it
properly. Buy fresh oil and
gasoline next season.

Check
Too.

H aw to Prepare

Your

Tiller ['or

Restarting
In the Spring, when yon take
yo ar 2511er om of storage,
remove the spark plug. Pull the
starter cord three or four times
to clean oil from the combustion
chamber. (Picture 1) Wipe oil
from the spark plug. Place the
spark plug back into *he
cylinder. Re-connect the spark
plug wire back on the spark
plug, Then fbllow *he sleps on
pages 9 & 10 to retuet and
restart your Tiller.

Again, Check
Carburetor.

Plug

I[ your Till er won'L restart_ or
it it lacks ful] power, the spark
plug may be at fauh Check to
see if the plug is tbuled with oil)black deposits. Clean or re place
it if it is. (Picture 3 )
Also check whether the
center electrode is rounded at
the end. or if the ground
electrode is worn. If ei*her is the
case. you should replace it
a NGK-BPM7Y spark plug.
19mm or a 3/4" spark-plug
wrench m inslall it Adiust
pluggap
024 .028 in (0.6
0.7 ram)
Caution:

Mantis

the Spark

Do not

with
Use a

Picture

the
to

over

tighten
the plug. The correct
torque is 18 to 22 |L-lbs.
(24-30 n.ma

IMPORTANT

NOTE:

£o avoid possible
damage
to the threads,
do not try
to remove the plug from a
hot aluminum
cylinder
head.

Picture 2

the

K your Tiller won'_ restart in
the Spring _ or if it lacks its
usual power _ _he carburetor
may need attention. Follow Lhe
s_eps on page I9 for adjusting
the H and L screws. (Picture 2)
Picture

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Tines

don't

turn

when

Cause

throttle

is depressed

Engine is not seated
the gear housing.

Engine

Start/Stop

fails to start

switch

properly

is in Stop

position.
No fuel in tank.
Fuel

s_rainer

Fuel

line clogged.

clogged.

Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted.
broken or disconnected
from
spark plug.
lgnition inoperative

Engine

hard

to star_.

misses,

engine

tbllowing

instructions
on page
re-seat the flange).

Move switch

the

20 (How

to start

Fill Tank.
Replace Strainer.
Clean [uel line.
Install new spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach
spark plug.
Contacl
your
dealer.

local

authorized

V_Zaterin gasoline or stale fuel
mixture.
Too much oil in [uel mixture.

Drain entire system and re[ill
with fresh fuel.
Drain and refill with correct
mixture.

Engine under or over choked

If flooded by over choking,
proceed according to
instructions
in operation
section. _f under choked_ move
choke lever to closed position
and crank two or three times_
See "Carburetor
Adjustmem
Replace gaskets.

Carburetor out of adjustment
Gasket leaks (carburetor
or
cylinder base gasket).
Weak spark at spark plug.

4. Engine

Re-install

Contact your local authorized
dealer.

Dirl in fuel line or carburetor.

Remove and clean.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Spark. plug fouled, broken or
incorrect gap setting.
Weak or intermittent
spark at
spark plug.

See "Carburetor
Adjustment_
Clean or replace spark plug - se_
gap to .024-.028 in. _0_6-0.7 mm 1
Contact yore" local authorized
dealer.

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

Problem

Re]rlTtedy

5. Engine lacks power.

Air tilter clogged
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Mu[tler clogged.
Clogged exhaust ports.

-4

Clean or replace air filmr.
See "Carburetor
Ad}nstmenU.
Clean carbon
[rom nmNer.
Remove

muffler,

rotate

engine

until the piston is as hop of
cylinder.
With a wooden
scraper
or blunt tool. remove
aH carbon
Be careful

from exhaust
not to scratch

ports.
or

damage piston or c}'li ader
walls. Blow _)ut all loose carbon
with

Spark Arrestor Clogged
Poor compression.

Insufficient

6. Engine overheats.

Engine

nmsy

or knocking.

8 Engl ne stalls under

ENGINE

load.

air. Install

Contact
your
dealer.

oil in fuel mixture

local authorized

Mix thel as described
instructions.

in starting

Air flow obstructed

Clean flywheel
screen.

Spark plug in incorrect
heat range.
Bearings, piston ring or cylinder
walls are worn.

Replace with plugs
engine.

specified

Contact
your
dealer.

authorized

Carbure _or adjustmem
Engine overheat s.

See 'Carburetor
Adiusm_em"
Remove dust ane dirt [rmn
between fins.

too "lean".

cylinder

local

fins and

SPECIFICATIONS

Dry Weight
Type of Engine
Rotation
Bore
Stroke
Spark Plug
Fuel
Fuel Oil Ratio
Gasoline
Exhaust
System
Carburetor
Ignition
Starter
Oil

compressed

muffler
and gasket.
Ctean Spark Arrestor

System

Fuel "lank Capacity
Starter System Clutch

2.5kg
5 lbs., 10 ounces
Air Cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder.
Gasoline 7Engine
Clockwise. viewed t:rom TOP
32.2 mm (1.268 in.)
20.0 mm I 1.04 in,)
NGK BPM7Y
Premixed two stroke t:uel
50:1 ratio with Mantis oil
Unleaded {see page 9)
21 2 cc (t.294 cu. in.)
Spark arrestor muffler
ZAMA diaphragm model C1U type
Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type
Automatic rewind type
Designated.
two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil
0.4 tit. (13.57 oz.)
An1 ornat_c rewind starl er Cen trifngal type

for

GUXDE
Maintenance

Frequency

Air Filter

Clean

Daily or every 4 hrs. use
Every 3 mths, or 100 hrs, use

Spark Plug

Replace
Clean

Carburetor

Replace
Check / Rebuild

Every 3 mths. or 100 hrs, use
6 months or 300 hrs, use
6 months

Replace
Inspect

Muffler (Spark Arrestor)

Inspect / Clean
Check Grease

/ Clean

Bei0re Use
Monthly

Inspect / Clean / Lubricate

Yearly
After Use

Fuel Leaks

Inspect

/ Repair

Bet_re Use

Fasteners

inspect

/ Tighten / Replace

Before Use

Labels

Inspect

/ Replace

Before Use

Handles

Inspect / Replace

Before Use

Inspect

Before Use

Guards

/ Safety Devices

Fuel Line

Yearly or 600 hrs, use*

Cooling System
Gear Housing
Blades

or 300 hrs. use

Fuel Strainer
Choke

* Replacemem

will be reqt_ired 5_r commercial

/ Replace

Inspect / Replace

Monthly

Inspect

Monthly
Every 3 mths, or 100 hrs, use

/ Replace

Replace
Check

Clean

With each re-flaeling
No maintenance

Replace

For coil and flywheel

use after 600 hours

For Cormmner use, cleamng every 6 mo_ths

IMPORTANT: Time Intervals shown are maximum.
frequency of required maintenance,
No_es:

is required.

Actual use and your experience

Cleaning inch_dcs Rehttild K_s,

will determine

the

USING

THE BORd ER

Your Mantis "_Fillerhas been
designed and built to accept
wide range of Mantis Tiller
Attachments
to increase its

usefulness in your lawn and
garden. And, all Mantis Tiller
Attachments
have been
designed for quick and easy
attachment
to the Tiller or

EDGER

Some areas of your yard may
harbor roots and other
underground
obstructions.
In
places like this you'll want to
edge your borders shallowly (1"
to 2" deep). Here's how to
install the Border Edger for
shallow edging:

Engine,

1. First remove your
tilling/cultivating
tines.

The Border Edger

2. Then slide the edger's
wheel onto the right axle.

(Item #3222)
The most popular
attachment,
the Border Edger
can be used to cut clean, neat
edges along walkways, or
around trees, shrubs, and
garden beds.
The Border Edger has two
parts: a wheel and a hardened
steel blade, with pointed tines.

How to Install

Border

the

Edger

The following instructions
rd?r to "right" and "left" axles.
Assume that you're standing
behind your Tiller, as you
would fbr tilling and
cultivating.

ATTACHMENT

3. Now slide the Edger blade
onto the left axle. The blade's
angled tace should hit the
ground when you spin the blade
forward.

4, Insert retaining pins on
both left and right axles.
Around walkways and garden
beds, you'll want to edge more
deeply (3" to 4" deep). Here's
how" to install the Border Edger
fbr that purpose:
1. Remove the
tilling/cultivating tines.
2. Slide the Edger's blade onto
the right axle. The blade's
pointed face should hit the
ground when you spin the blade
forward.

3. Slide the wheel
left axle.

onto the

4. Insert retaining
both sides.

pins on

How to Use the

Border Edger
1. Position your Mantis Tiller
so that the Edger blade is right
along the garden edge and the
Wheel is outside (on the lawn,
on the sidewalk, wherever).
(Picture 1)
2. Start your Tiller and pull
your Mantis backward along the
garden edge. (Picture 2)

The Border Edger Can
Handle Special
Projects!
1. Install the Edger tbr deep
edging, as directed above. The
use it to cut sod strips.

2. Edge and ,weed at the same
time[ Just attach the Edger
blade on one axle and a Tiller
tine on the other axle, "Mix and
match" blades; don't be aDaid to
experiment.

IMPORTANT

NOTE:

If you do a lot of edging,
you'll appreciate
Mantis

Wheel[

(Item#9222.)
added

stability,

the
Set

It gives you
for even

easier banning.
To order the wheel Set, or
any MantAs Attachment,
contact your local aumodzed
Mantis dealer.

Picture

Picture 2

........
4

NTIS

TILLER

ASSEMBLY

55
P/N 438LA
DIRECTION

Raise_t Hub

Teeth
a Clockwise
Direction

......

47
When yet1 look at a Tirm witlt the rab, ed hub facing yo_
and the teeth are pmming in a CL_NWISE
_'o_ation,
you have

_:_LEV_

!tAND

TINE_

P/N 438RA
DIRECTION

16
17
18
Ra}sed Hub

34
35

_ointi_
a Count_
ClockwiSe
Direcliot_

When you look at 'l'J_ac with the raised hub tacing you
and the Iectb are poit_ting
i_n a COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
'¢ _ation, veu a_ad a NtrG}TF HAND
7[INE,

g_v P_!_ Qrf, DESCRtFrION
NO.No.
1 382
1 Throttle Lever
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
!0
II
12

383
1
619
1
4062
1
4061 1
4063 2
48gM I
148
1
464
1
479
1
410
4
972
6

5
6
17
18
19
20

478
477
476
4075
379
413

Gfip-Thru
Grip
Upper Handle -w!o Throttle
Upper Handle _with Throttle
Lower Handle
Label
Handle Brace
Switch Bracket
Switch
CapScrewl/4-20xI'Lg.
LockNut 1/4-20

2 Throttle Clip
1 Connector Female
1 Connector Male
1 GrotmdWire
2 Cable Retainer
t Retair_ingRing

KE:_'
PAtti Qr**DEsc_VrlON
No, No.
21 467-2 1 Throttle Cable Ass,/.
22 377
2 Handle Clamp
23 470
2 Long Bolt 1/4-20 x 3" Lg.
25 465
1 Fender Guard
26
27
28
29
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

140
2 Bold 1/4-20 x 3/8" Lg.
380E_4B1E 1 (Qt>) Engine
468
1 Drive Shaft
466
1 Worm Gear Housing
436
1 Gasket
437A i Housing Cover
651.
1 Rd. Hd. Sdf Tapping Screw
423
1 Roller gearing
425
1 Worm Bearing Race
424
! Worm Thrust Bearing
422
1 WormSMfl
426
1 Worm Disk
428
1 Retaining Ring
429
1 Worm Gear

KF_PAR-r@o DEscmmoN
No. No.
341431
1 Tine Shaft
42 430
2 Worm GearThrust Washer
43 432
2 Worm Gear Bearing
44 434
2 Bearing Seat
45 435
2 Bearing Seal Retainer
46 438RA 1 Tine Assembly (RM)
47 438LA 1 Tb_eAssembly (LM,)
48 4184 2 1-ineRetaining !tair Pin
49 402
1 Carryirtg HanOe
50 487MA 1 Engiue Label
51 4043 1 TineLabet
53* AA7222 Trans - Transmission Assembly
54 458
! Roller Bearing
55 4058 I MantisLabd
56 1612-70A l Switch Cover
*Doesnot includeKeyor #48 wkransmission
'P/N468Isincluded m AA72224rans.

S%4B1E

ENGINT

PARTS ASSEMBLIES

CA_U_TOR
KEY
NO,

t
2
3
4
5
g
7
8

9
10

AIR

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

21
22
29
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

12837242030
12531713810
12531342030
12537813930
12533306960
12533306960

1
1
1
1
1
2

Swivei
Shaft,Thtott!e
Spring,Thre_leReturn
Piece,Friction
Screw,Idle Adiust
Screw

12582412820
A B
A B
A

1
1
1
I

Cover,Pump
Gasket,Fuei Pump
Diaphragm,FuelPump
Strainer

31
32
33
A
B

12537649030
12532715130
12533406560
12530012820

1
1
1
1

No_te, Main CheckVaNe
Clip
Spdng_Adjust Screw
RebuildKit

12530320560

GaskeL/Diaphragm
Kit

QTY

DESCRIPTION

12520013122

CarburetorAsy
Includesthe following:

12534405360
1253&108560
12538108660
12531005360
12538305360
A B
A B
t2533942030

2
1
1
2
1
!
1
!

Screw
Ring
Pump, Purge
Screw
Base, Purge
Diaphragm,Metering
Gasket,Metering
Screw

1
1

Pen,MeteringArm
Lever,Metering

A
A

11
12
13
14
15

A
A
A
12581649030
12531413930

1
1
1
1
I

Spring, MeteringLever
VaNe,Inlet Needle
Plug,Welch
Valve,Throttle
Screw

16
17
18
19
20

12531813120
12532909860
12532013310
12532939030
12532713930

1
1
1
1
I

Needle,Low Speed
Cap,Limfler L.L
Needle,HighSpeed
Cap,Limiter H,S,
Clip

I J[UFFLER,&

CL NER

QTY

PART
NO.

QTY

DESCRIPTION

T RO TLE

L
KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
t5

PART
NO
18001042082
90023805020
17851004560
13030104560
17881005280
13041005360
90024205057
89012140630
90052800005
13032611521
13031004560
17851504560
17851600830
12620018122
13001642031

QTY

1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
!
!
1
1

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO

Gasket,intake
Screw5 x 20
Rod,Choke
Case, Air Cleaner
Grommet
Bracket,Air Cleaner
Screw5 x 57
Label, Choke
Nut, Wing
Cover,Air Cleaner
Filter,Air
Shutter,Choke
Spacer
CarburetorAssy
Gasket,Intake

16
17
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

PART
NO.
13001742031
90050000005
14580011821

QTY

1
2
1

DESCRIPTION

Insulator
Nut 5
MuffterAsy
{includesitems21-26)
14551042031
2
Gasket,Muffler
(tociudedin Kit 88900045131)
14586240630
1
Screen,Muffler
14586642031
1
Gasket,MufflerLid
(Includedin Kit 88900045131)
14587642030
1
Lid, Muffler
t4586306960
!
Fixture,Screen
90024204010
3
Screw4 x 10
90010505050
2
Bolt 5 x 50
90060000005
2
Washer5
14587105360
I
Cover,Muffler

KEY
NO

PART
NO.

40
41
42
44
50
51
52
53
54

178001q 1820
900502_00006
900610_00006
163400_02160
900220-05028
178110_05330
900500*00005
900560_00005
178024-06130

1
2
2
1
1
t
1
1
1

ThrotileCabte
Nut,6
Washer,Lock6
Switch,On/Off

55
56

178010_06460
178043-05230

1
1

ThrottleTrigger
SpringThrottle Return

Screw5 x 28
Locknut5
Nut 5

S%4B I E ENGINE,PARTS
FUEL

TANK

KEY
NO.

ST4RTER,

PAWL

90027505015
90060300005
13100511820
13201011520
13130056430
13011106530
13131244330

3
3
1
1
1
1
1

Screws 5x15
Washers
Tank,Fuel
Pipe3×5×210
Valve,Check
Clip, Pipe
Pipe 3×5× 70

13211546730

Grommet,Fuel

24 28

13120507320

Strainer,Fuel

29
27

13100453530
13201309820

1
1

13101655830

Cap
Clip Asy,FuelTank
(IncludesItem30)
Gasket,Fael Cap

CATCHER

KEY
NO.

QTY DESCRIPTION

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
_

PART
NO.

1
2
8
4

PART

NO.

QTY DESCRIPTION

10620411520

Crankcasekit
(includesItems2-6)
Seal,Oil
Pin, Dowel
Gasket,Crankcase

2
3
4

10021242030
10021503930

2
2
!

5
6
7
8
9

90081036201
90018205028
10616013120
61032502730
10000048732

2
3
1
I
1

10
11
12
13
!4
t5

10001105838
10001504630
10001411520
10001251230
10001311520
10101044332

2
2
2
1
i
1

t6
17
18

10101106562
90016205022
90023804018

1
2
2

(includedin Kit 88900045131)
Bearing,Ba1620
Bolt 5>:29
CrankshaftAsy
Key,Woodruff
Piston,Kit
(IncludesItems 10°14)
Ring,Piston
Circtip_PistonPin
Spacer,PistonPin
Bearing,Needle
Pin, Piston
Gasket,CylinderBase
(includedin Kit 889000045131)
Cylinder
Bolt 5x22
Screw4x18

10150612820

Cover,Cyflnder

CL_)TCH

PART
NO.
17720012820
17722042030
17721644430
17723644330

KEY

QTY DESCRIPTION

1
1
1
1

Starter Asy
Spring,Rewind
Drum,Starter
Screw

RopeSiarter
(Use SulkRope
99944400040
3 x 890 (J2 x 33,5)
Guide,Rope
Grip, Starter
Screw4x16
Washer,Spring8
Bolt4 x 22
Coil, ignition
Spark Plug BPM-7Y
Coil, Spark Plug
Cap,Spark Plug
Bushing
Flywheel
PawlAsy, Starter
(IncludesItems 18 & 19)
Spring, PawlReturn
Pawi,Starter
Washer5
Washer;Spring5
Bolt 5x25
Screw4x14
CaseClutch
Drum,Clutch
Screw6x12
Washer,Clutch
Washer,Clutch
Searing,Ball 6000
Washer 10
Plate_C_L_tch
ClutchAsy
(includes Items33*35)
Shoe, Clutch

6
7
8
9
10
I1
12
13
14
15
16
17

17727742030
17728811120
90023804016
90060500008
90016204022
15660152130
99944506071
15901103432
15901201620
15611004920
15660105360
1772021222#

1
1
4
1
2
1
1
t
1
1
1
1

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

17723442030
17721844330
90060000005
90060500605
90011505025
90023804014
61022311520
17501004633
90623806012
17501411520
17504404630
90080836000
90060000010
17501904630
1750000753I

2
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
t
1
1
1
1
1
1

17500905131

34
35
36

17501805130
17501605020
16202152830

2
1
1

Spring,Clutch
Hub,Clutch
Lead,ignition

13
1--

U---44

MANTIS
D
F

EG-KONFORMITATS-ERKLUARUNG
DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE

E
I

GB
NL
N

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORM_ITY
EG CONFORMITEITSVERKLARJNG
EU OVERENSSTEMMELSESERK_R_NG

0
F

Wit
Noue,

Mantis
1028 Street

GB
NL
E

Southampton,
PA, 18966
USA

S
DK
N
SF

We,
Wij,
Nosotros,
Noi,
Vi,
Vi,
Vi,
Me,

D
F
GB
NL

Modell:
Mod_le:
Model:
model:

7222ME,
7222ME,
7222ME,
7222ME,

(E)
(E)
(E)
(E)

Seriennummer(n):
Numera(s) de seire:
Serial number(s):
seriennummer(s):

slehe euf dem Ger_t
voir suri'appareil
see tool
zie op her apporoot

Konstruktionsjahr:
Annee de construction:
Year of manufacture:
constructiejaar:

slehe auf dam Gar,_t
voir auWapparoat
sea toot
zie op her eppereat

Modelo:
ModelIo:
modeth
model:
model:
Matii:

7222ME,
7222ME,
7222ME,
7222ME,
7222ME,
7222ME,

(E)
(E)
(E)
{E)
(E)
(E)

N0mero(s) de seire:
Numero(i) di serie:
seriennummer:
seriennummer(re):
seriennummer:
Sarjanumero/mumerot:

v_ase on le m_quina
vedi la targhotta sull'appareccMo
ee apparel
se apparatet
se apparatet
ks. ty_kalua

ARe de construccion:
Anne di construzione:
konstruktionsjahr:
konstruktionsar:
konstruktionsar:
Valmistusvuosi:

v_ase en la m_qulna
verdiIo targhet!_asull'apparecchlo
se epperot
oe epporotet
se apparetet
ks. tySkalua

S
DK
N
SF

DELARACtON DE CONFORMiIDAD DEE
DJCHIARAZ_ONE DI CONFORMITA" DEE
EG KONFOR_._JTETSF_RKLARING
EU OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLaER_NG
EU=YHDENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS

DK
SF

erki&ren in o_leiniger Verantwortung, dose die Maschine:
dSclarons sous notre seule responsobifit_ qu le machine:
declare on our sole responaiblity that the machine:
verklaren ale enig veratwoordeikue, dat de machine:
declaramos per responsabilidad exclusive que la m_quina:
dichiariamo aotto la nostra unica responsebilit&
f6rk_ara p& eget ansvar art nedenst_,ende redskin:
erkalerer under aneansvoh at maskinen:
erklaerer p& eget ansvor, at maskinen:
vakuutomme t&ten, ett& kone:

Road

,..be,_chrieben in del be_e/egter_ Dok_men_etk_n mit dot EG-M_schinenri_ltIl£ie
elektmmagnet_schen
Kompatibillt_
89/336/sEe,
go.deS
dutch die Riehflinien

...d_cdte dana lee documents ci-jo_nts est conforme _ la directive surtes machines, relative aux exiger_ces ee_entie]ies de san_
91Y368/E.ECr gS/44/EEC et 93/68/EEC, et & le directive de comp_tibilit_
eiectromagnetique
modif6 par les directives 91/263/SEC,

.._deecfibed

_nthe accompanying

93/44/EEC
N L

and 93/68/EEC

.,.beschreve_
93/44/EEC

in de bilgevoegde
en 93/68/EE0,

.,.deserita

93/44/EEC

.,_descrifte nolle documentaziene
diret_ive 91/308/EEC, 93/44/EEC

..._om

beskrivs

documentat_e

adjenta,

y 93/68/EEC

91/3684EEC,

i bifogade

conforms

to the Essential

Compatibility

Directive

voldoet aan de Essentl_ie

en de EG,eledtrom_gnetische

en al documeetaciien

9t/368rEEC,

documentation

end the Eiectromagnetie

se conforma

y i_ Dire_ve

89/3021EEC, ge&ndei't dutch 9113681EEC, 93/44/EE0,
gl/263/EEC,
92/31/EEC, und 93168/EEC entsprieht

Health and Safe.E/Requirelllents
89/336/EEC

gezondhetde-

eompatibiliteitscrichttijn
a 10s requistos

de Compatibilidad

as amended

esenciales

en veiligheidsve_ieten

89/336/EEC,

gewijzigd

de salud y eeguridad

Electromageelica

89/368/EEC,

of tile Machinery

by 91/263/EE0

und 93168{EEC

_ de aeeuri_ 89/392/EE0,
92/31/EEC et 93/68/EEC,

Directive

89!392rEdo

as amended

van de EG-mechieeriehtlijn,

de le Direotive

92/31/EEC

de Maquinariae

89/392/EEC

89/392/EEC_

por med_o de 91/263/EEC,

enmendeda

92/31/EEC

dokumentatien

_vere_sst_mmer

reed vf_septiga

h_lso÷ och s&ke_hetskrav
hempa_ibilitel

i _G-riktlin_erna

8913_/EEC,

fSr maskiner

89P392/EEC, som ._ndra_ dehorn

sore _c_re_e genera EG_rikt_iejerna

91P63/ECO,

._ beskrives i vedlagte dokumenterieg
sore er i _amsver reed Nodveedig Helso - og Sikkerhetskrav
i EU-maskindirektiv
89/392f_EC,
og rewdert
og 93/68/EE0
eg Elektromagnetisk
kempatibiiitetskirecktlv
89/33/EE0,
revidert med EU-direekiivene
91/263/E_C,
92J31!EEC og 93/68/[=EC,

mt_isest_,

Name, Vomame:
Nom, Pr_nom:
Surname, First Name:
Naam, Voornaam:

E
I
S

Apellido, Nombre:
Cognome, Nome:
Namn, Fomomn:

DK
N
SF

Navn, Fornavn:
Navrh Fomavn:
Sukunimi, etunumi:

SOUTHAMPTON,
Oft, Datum,

Uhtetschdft

asiakirjoissa

t&ytt_

sok_ s_hk6m_Sneettist_

D
F
GB
NL

per medic de la

y gS/681EEC.

di accompagnamento,
seddisfa quante prescritto in materie di Sicurezza e Salute di base della directtive s_lle macchine 89/392/EEC,
moditicata
e 93/68/EEC e datta di_ct_iva suite compatibitit& elettromanetica
89/336/EEC,
modificala daile d_rettive 91/263/EEC,
92/31/_EC e 93/68/EEC.

93144_EEC ech £3_68_EEC s_mt Ee_fiktl_njema f_ elekt_omagnetisk

...ioka onn kuvattu oheisissa

by 91/368ECC_

ge_'i_zigd door gl/368/EEC,

..,beschreven
in de bijgeveegde documentade voldoet aan de Assenti_ie gezondheid_
en veiIighe_dsvere[s_en van de _G-machinerirchtlijn,
89/392/EEC
93/44/EEC en 93/68_EC_ en de EG-eietremagnetische
compatibiliteltsriehtlijn
89/336rEED, gewijzigd door 91/263/EEC,
92/31/EEC en 93/68/EEC,

m_toet_n

pat los di[eatives

en 93/68/EEC.

modifi0e

kone_a koskeven
yhteen_Nuut_

Pfefffer

Mark

Pfeiffer
Pfetffer
Pfeiffer
Pfe_ffer
Pfeiffer
Pfe_ffer
Pfe_ffer

Mark
Mark
Mark
Mark
Mark
Mark
Mark

dkektiivie
koekev_

89/392/EEC
d_e_iivin

oleelliset

891336fEEC

D
F
GB
NL
E

Pteiffer, Mark

terveys-

je turveilisuusvaatimuu_kset,

v_tireukset,

out

end 93/68/EEC.

door 91/263/EEC,

enmendada

sowie tier EG-Meschtlten[iehttir_ie

d_rektiN_ee 91t26S/EEC,

Ste!lung:
Position:
Position:
Positie:
Posici6n:
Posizione:
Position:

DK
N

Stilling:
Stilling:

EG-riktiihjerne

92/311eEC

direktivie_

och SS]68/EEC.

gew_jz_gd doer 9!/368/EEC,

rned EU-di_l_ttvene

92/31/E£C

daJ_a

91/368/EEC,

91/368/_EC,

93/44/EEC

i_ 9_%SfEEC

mu_tosten

93/44/EEC

ja S3/68/EEC
muk_ses_

Executive
E_ecutive

V,R of Mantis
V,P. of Mantis

Executive
Executive

V.P. of Mantis
V,Poof Mont_s

Vice Presidente Ejecutlvo
Executive V.Poof Mantis
Executive V.P. of Mantis
Adm. direktor for Mantis

de Mantis

Adm, d_r. for Mantis
Mantis, Voratoimituejohtaja

PA USA
Pfeiffer_ JANUARY
Mark
GB

Place, Date,

9, 1997

Signature

Lieu, Date, Sig_etore

Plaate, Daiem,

Sted, og, Uddersknff

Paikk&

Handtekening

_/
_

Luger y feaha,

Firma

Luego e date, Firma

Oft. dale

Underekrift

Sled, date, unuers_df!

P&iv&m_tAr_, Allekirjoitus
!/9/97

722MED

MANTIS ®
MODEL

O
F
GB
NL
N

7222E,

(ME)

GER_,USCHEMISSION
EMISSION DU BRUIT
NOtSE EMISSION
GELUIDSAFGIFTE
LYDEM|SJON

E
I
S

EMISION DE RUIDO
EM|SSmONE DI RUMORE
BULLERNWA

DK
SF

STOJEMISS|ON
MELUEMISSIO

Schalldruck am Ohr des Bedieners
Schalleistung 106Lw,

Pression acoustique au niveau de l'oreille de I'operateur & une charge de fonctionnement
Puissance acounstique de 106Lw,_

Sound Pressure at operator's
Sound Power 106LwA

Geluidscruk bij her oor van de gebruiker, bij belast gebruik:
Geluidsvermogen 106LwA

Lydtrukk ved operatorens
Bakke-kraft 106LwA

Pressione acustica all'orecchio
Potenza acustica i 06Lw_

dell'operatore,

al momento de!l'operazione

di carieo 93dB(A)L_q

Pressione acustica atl'orecchio dell'operatore,
Potenza aeustica 106LwA

al momento detl'operazione

di carieo 93dB(A)L_

bei Ladebetrieb:

ear, at load operation:

Stajtryk ved operatorens
Lydstryke 106L_

•_&nenpaine koneekAytt_jAn
,_&niteho 106L,,vA

de 93dB(A)L_

93dB(A)L_4

ere, i lepet av lasteoperasjonen

Ljudtrycket vid anvAndarens 6ra, i full drift:
Liudeffekt 106Lw_

D
F
GB
NL
N

93dB(A)L_

93dB(A)_

are ved belastningsdrift:

93dB(A)L_q

korvassaduormitukse!la

93dB(A)Lo_

SCHW_NGUNGSMESSUNG:
MESURE DE VUBRATJON:
WBRATION MEASUREMENTS:
TRILLINGMET_G:
VIBERASJONSMALINGER

........

RH*

E
|
S
DK
SF

x 4.9

LH*
x 5,15

y 2,48
z 3,17

y 3.53
z 6,19

MEDICI(SN DE VIBRACIONES:
MISURA DELLA ViBRAZIONI:
MATLING AV SVANGNmNGEN:
V|BRATIONSALING
T_,RIN_,N MITTAUKSET

"RH & LH =
GB

ACCELERATION

BESCHLEUNIG
_AVIRKNING

RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND
RECHTE

HAND UND LtNKE HAND

AF HOJRE H_ND OG VENSTRE

ACCELERATION

AKSELERASJON

HAND

HOGER HAND OCH VANSTER HAND
HOYRE HAND OG ViNSTRE

H]kND

ACCELERAZIONE

ACCELE_RATION MAIN DROiT E!- MAIN GAUCHE

ACELERACION

VERSNILLING

OIKEAN JA VASEMMANPUOLEINEN

t 12796722mes&v

MANO DESTRA E SINISTRA

MANO DERECHA A MANO IZQUIERDA
RECHTER

HAND EN LINKER HAND
KIIHDYTYS

LIMITED
FOR MANTIS

INFORL L TION
TILLER

Mantis extends oMy to the original
consumer purchaser a limited warranty
against defects in material and
workmanship
for a period of two years
from date of purchase. This warran V
covers all portions of the MANTIS Tiller.
MANTIS ,#il! repair or, at its option,
replace any defective part or parts of the
product tree of charge. In the event of a
defect or malfunction, the purchaser must
remm the product on an authorized Mantis
dealer.

MANTIS assumes no responsibility in the
event that the product was assembled or
used in contravention of any assembl>
care, safety, or operating instructions
contained in the Owner's Manual; was not
used wi(h reasonable care; or was used for
other than normal and intended purposes,

MANTIS MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATION
EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN. THE
DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED "WARRANTY,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PAt{rICU_ AR PURPOSE, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARP, ANTY. MANTIS DISCLAIMS
ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT AND/OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIM[TATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THAT ABOVE LIMITATIONS
AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARP_\NTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
Mantis
1028 Street

Road

Southampton,
PA 18966
(215) 355-9700

Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known atthe time of puNieation, but are subjeot to change without notice,
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