Mantis Tiller Manual 401702
Tiller/CultivatorOWNER’S MANUAL
WELCOME TO THE WORLDOF MANTIS GARDENING!Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . .the lightweight wonder that “MakesGardening Easier.”Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tillerweighs only 20 pounds. So it liftseasily, handles smoothly, tills andweeds precisely. And, unlike othersmall tillers, it features serpentine tinesthat churn soil to ten inches deep. Itcreates a soft, smooth seed bed, evenin problem soil.Once you know how to use your tillercorrectly, we guarantee you’ll love it.So first, please read this manual. Itshows, step by step, how to use yourtiller safely. Plus, it shows how theMANTIS Border Edger can make lightwork of your edging needs.If you have questions about any topicin this Manual, or if you wish to orderMANTIS Attachments, contact yourlocal authorized Mantis dealer.TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Rules & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Engine & Fuel Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Assembly and Mixing Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11What to Do Just in Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Getting to Your Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Tilling & Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16Tine Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-20Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22Trouble Shooting & Specifications . . . . . . .23-24Service Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Using The Border/Edger Attachment . . . . . . . .26MANTIS Tiller Assembly Layout . . . . . . . . . . .27Engine Parts Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . .32
SAFETY RULES & WARNINGSYou will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure youunderstand and obey these warnings for your own protection.I. Special Safety Information! WARNING DANGER!ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUTOUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, !HEED IT’S WARNING!! STAY ALERT!!! WARNING DANGER!TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS, COMPLYWITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.II. Safety & Warnings! WARNING DANGER!IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS TILLEROR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTIONCAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION.! WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.3
III. Safety Decal InformationAn important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller arethe warning and information decals found on various parts of the tiller.These decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibilityto replace these decals when they become hard to read. The location and partnumbers (P/N) of these decals are illustrated on Page 27.P/N 488MCUTTING HAZARD; KEEPFEET AND HANDS AWAYFROM ROTATING TINES.DO NOT CARRY THETILLER IN THISPOSITION.READ OWNER’S MANUALBEFORE USING TILLER, ORPERFORMING ANY REPAIROR MAINTENANCE. KEEPOWNERS MANUAL IN ASAFE PLACE.CAUTION: WHEN ASSEMBLINGTHE HANDLES, MAKE SUREFUEL TANK FACES OPERATOR.THIS IS THE REAR OF THETILLER, REFER TO ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTION ON PAGE 7.INCORRECT ASSEMBLY.P/N 4043IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION:ENGINE FAMILY: SEH024UB24RDDISPLACEMENT: 21.2ccTHIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.EPA PHI AND 19951998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONSFOR ULGE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’SMANUAL FOR MAINTENANCESPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS KIORITZ CORP.A98DON’T FUEL, REFUEL,OR CHECK FUEL WHILESMOKING, OR NEAR ANOPEN FLAME OROTHER IGNITIONSOURCE.EMISSION CONTROL -The emission controlsystem for thisengine is EM(Engine Modification).Emission Control Labellocated on Engine.EXAMPLE ONLY,information on labelvaries by FAMILY).! WARNING WEAR EAR AND EYEPROTECTION.MIX UNLEADED GASWITH 2 CYCLE 50:1OIL.DANGER !IF THE TILLER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED,THE USERS RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS TILLER.IV. Warnings - Do’sRead and understand theowner’s manual. Payparticular attention to allsections regarding safety.1. Always keep a firm grip onboth handles while the tines aremoving and/or the engine is running.BE AWARE!! The tines may coastafter throttle trigger is released. Makesure tines have come to a completestop and engine is off before lettinggo of the tiller.2. Always maintain a firm footingand good balance. Do not overreachwhile operating the tiller. Before youstart to use the tiller check the workarea for obstacles that might causeyou to lose your footing, balance orcontrol of the machine.3. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere equipment is to be used andremove all objects, which can bethrown by the machine.4. Always keep area clear ofchildren, pets, and bystanders.5. Always stay alert. Watch whatyou are doing and use common4sense. Do not operate unit whenfatigued.6. Always dress properly. Do notwear loose clothing or jewelry, theymight get caught in moving parts.Use sturdy gloves. Gloves reduce thetransmission of vibration to yourhands. Prolonged exposure tovibration can cause numbness andother ailments.7. While working, always wearsubstantial footwear and longtrousers. Do not operate theequipment when barefoot or wearingopen sandals.8. Always wear ear and eyeprotection. Eye protection must meetANSI Z 87.1. To avoid hearingdamage, we recommend hearingprotection be worn whenever usingthe equipment.9. To reduce fire hazard, keep theengine, and petrol/gas storage areafree of vegetative material andexcessive grease.10. Start the engine carefully,according to the manufacturer’sinstructions and with feet well awayfrom tool(s).11. Keep all nuts, bolts and screwstight to be sure the equipment is insafe working condition.12. Use extreme caution whenreversing or pulling the machinetowards you.13. Work only in daylight or goodartificial light.14. Always be sure of your footingon slopes.15. Exercise extreme cautionwhen changing direction on slopes.16. Always keep a safe distancebetween two or more people whenworking together.17. Always inspect your unitbefore each use and ensure that allhandles, guards and fasteners aresecure, operating, and in place.18. Always maintain and examineyour Tiller with care. Followmaintenance instructions given inmanual.19. Always store tiller in asheltered area (a dry place), notaccessible to children. The tiller aswell as fuel should not be stored in ahouse.
V. Warnings - Don'tsDon’t use tiller with one hand.Keep both hands on handles withfingers and thumbs encirclingthe handles, while tines aremoving, and engine is running.Don’t overreach. Keep a goodfooting at all times.Don’t run with the machine,walk.Don’t work on excessivelysteep slopes.Don’t attempt to clear tineswhile they are moving. Never tryto remove jammed materialbefore switching the engine offand making sure the tines havestopped completely.Don’t allow children orincapable people to operate thistiller.! WARNING Don’t operate while underthe influence of alcohol or drugs.Don’t attempt to repair thistiller. Have repairs made by aqualified dealer or repairman.See that only original Mantisparts are used.DANGER !HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Do’sAlways use fresh gasoline in thefuel mixture. Stale gasoline cancause damage.Always store fuel in containersspecifically designed for thispurpose.Always pull starter cord slowlyuntil resistance is felt. Then pullcord rapidly to avoid kickback andprevent arm or hand injury.laws apply on federal lands.Always operate engine withspark arrestor installed andoperating properly. The use of sparkarrestor mufflers is required by lawin the state of California (Section4442 of the California PublicResources Code), as well as in otherstates or municipalities. FederalStop the engine whenever youleave the machine.Allow the engine to cool beforestoring in any enclosure.If the fuel tank needs to bedrained, this should be doneoutdoors.VII. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Don’tsDon’t fuel, refuel or check fuelwhile smoking, or near an openflame or other ignition source.Stop engine and be sure it is coolbefore refueling.Don’t leave the engine runningwhile the tiller is unattended. Stopengine before putting the tillerdown or while transporting fromone place to another.Don’t refuel, start or run thistiller indoors or in an improperlyventilated area.Don’t run engine whenelectrical system causes sparkoutside the cylinder. Duringperiodical checks of the sparkplug, keep plug a safe distancefrom cylinder to avoid burning ofevaporated fuel from cylinder.Don’t check for spark withspark plug or plug wire removed.Use an approved tester.Don’t crank engine with sparkplug removed unless spark plugwire is disconnected. Sparks canignite fumes.Don’t run engine when theodor of gasoline is present orother explosive conditions exist.Don’t operate the unit ifgasoline is spilled. Clean up spillcompletely before starting engine.Don’t operate your tiller ifthere is an accumulation of debrisaround the muffler, and coolingfins.Don’t touch hot mufflers,cylinders or cooling fins ascontact may cause serious burns.Don’t change the enginegovernor setting or over speedthe engine.5
ASSEMBLY!!WARNING DANGERIMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS TILLERCAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALLINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONSCONTACT OUR FACTORY AT1-800-366-6268OR AN AUTHORIZEDMANTIS DEALERYour MANTIS Tiller comes partiallyassembled. You must install only thehandlebars, the carrying handle, and thetines. This will take just a few minutes ifyou follow the directions.First, take all items out of thecarton. But do not remove the cardboardfrom around the Tiller’s base.The list at the right, shows the partsthat come with your tiller. Check to makesure you have them.The bag of hardware is in the plasticbag containing the Owner’s Manual.To assemble your MANTIS Tiller, you’llneed two 7/16” wrenches or twoadjustable wrenches. We suggest that youinstall all nuts and bolts only “fingertight” — that is, one-half to one fullturn — until you’ve completedassembly. The nuts are self locking,but you must use a wrench to tightenthem completely.6Quantity11211Description*Key #Upper Handle Assembly4AUpper Handle Throttle Side Assembly5ALower Handles6Pair Tiller/Cultivator Tines39/40Engine Assembly (includes FenderGuard & Worm Gear Transmission)20, 21, 551Handle Brace81Plastic Carrying Handle421Bag of Hardware Containing:2Cap Screws47*4Lock Nuts48*2Bolts (3” long)49*2Tine Retaining Pins41*2Handle Clamps51*1Throttle Clips13*2Bolts52*2Knobs53**These numbers are the same numbers shown on the PartsLayout on page 27.
ASSEMBLY (continued)HOW TO ASSEMBLELOWER HANDLESTo identify part numbers, seepages 6 and 27.1. Use the protectivecardboard sleeve to stabilizeyour tiller. Stand the engineassembly (#21) up.2. Lay the handle parts withineasy reach. You’ll need one of thehandle clamps (#51) and one ofthe lower handles (#6). Note thatthe lower handles have a short legon one end. (Picture 1)3. Fit the handle clamp alongthe outside of the short leg. Lineup the holes on the clamp and theleg.4. Choose one of the two 3-inchbolts (#49). Slide it through thefirst set of holes — near the elbowwhere the lower handle curves.(Picture 2)5. Now slide the other lowerhandle onto the 3-inch bolt.(Picture 3.) Fit the other clamponto this other handle’s short leg.Add a nut and tighten finger tight.6. Locate the worm gearhousing. It starts just above — andextends down through — thetiller’s red fender guard. You’llnotice that there’s a recessedchannel on either side of thehousing’s top. (Picture 4.)7. Take the lower handles thatyou’ve just put together. Slidethem into the two recessedchannels.!Make sure you insert themfrom the rear of the tiller (gasolinetank faces the operator) . . . so thatthe bolt fits along the back of thehousing. (Picture 5)8. Slide the second 3-inch boltthrough the second set of holes inthe short legs. Add a nut andtighten finger tight.NOTE: THE LOCK NUTS ARE STAMPED. FINGER TIGHT ISAPPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 1-1/2 TURNS.Picture 3Picture 1Picture 4Picture 2Picture 57
ASSEMBLY (continued)HOW TO ASSEMBLEUPPER HANDLES &PLASTIC CARRYINGHANDLE.1. Lightly squeeze the lowerhandles (#6) toward oneanother so that they line upwith the two smaller holes onthe carrying handle (#42). Thenslide the carrying handle overand down the lower handles. Itwill rest about four to six inchesabove the engine. (Picture 1)2. Gently pull the lowerhandles out to their originalposition.3. Attach the upper handleassembly (#5A) – the handlewith the throttle cable andground wire – onto eitherhandle, and securewith the handle knob (#53). Youcan attach this upper handle towhichever lower handle youprefer, depending on whichhand you’d rather use tosqueeze the throttle. (Picture #2)Note: If throttle handle ismounted on the left, it will notfold down as completely aswhen mounted on the right.) Besure you have proper throttlemovements and that thethrottle cable is not wrappedor twisted around the handlebar. Squeeze trigger and let go.The triangle must click in bothdirections. If there is any doubt,remove air filter and visuallycheck that the throttle trianglehits both the idle screw and thefull open stop. THIS MUST BEDONE BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE.4. Follow the same steps toinstall the other upper handleonto the other lower handle.(Picture 3)5. Use the clip (#13) to securethe throttle cable and wire inplace on the lower handle.(Picture 4)6. Now install the HandleBrace. Line it up with the holeson the upper handles. Theninsert a Cap Screw and a LockNut on either side (Picture 5)7. Use a wrench to tightenCap Screws and Lock Nuts.8. Now use wrench to tightenall nuts and bolts firmly andsecurely.IMPORTANT NOTE:Make sure you haveinstalled the handlesproperly. When you standbehind your tiller, holdingthe handles, you shouldface the gasoline tank.! WARNING: Improper throttle installation can causetines to rotate unexpectedly .! WARNING DANGER !REMOVE TINES BEFORE STARTING ENGINEAND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.Picture 1Picture 28Picture 3Picture 4Picture 5
ASSEMBLY (continued)Assembling the Tinesfor Tilling1. Remove the cardboardfrom around your Tiller’s base.2. Slide the tines onto theaxle shafts. The “D” hole goeson the outside.3. Make sure you’ve installedthe tines properly for tilling.Liken the tines to your fingers.When your palm faces theground, your fingers curl down.Stand behind the Tiller andhold your hand next to thetines. Do the tine blades curldown, as your fingers do? If so,they are in the tilling position.(To switch to the cultivatingposition, see page 15.)4. To secure each tine to theaxle, insert a tine retaining pin.IMPORTANT NOTE:Before you use yourMANTIS Tiller, read theSafety Rules & Warningson pages 3-5.1 gallonMixing FuelYour MANTIS Tiller is powered bya commercial two stroke, air cooledengine which requires a fuel mixtureof gasoline and lubricating oil.Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded2.6 oz. bottle ofregular gasoline and 1 part two-stroke Mantis 50:1 2-cycle engine oilMANTIS oil (50:1.) Use branded 89 octane (R M 2) unleaded gasolineor gasohol (maximum 10% ethyl alcohol, or 15% MTBE, no methylalcohol.)! WARNING DANGER !FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT WITHCARE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOTSMOKE WHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT.Here’s how to mix one gallon offuel:1. Pour 1/2 gal. of the gasolineinto a safe container. Do not mixthe fuel and oil in the enginefuel tank.2. Add 2.6 ounces of twocycle engine oil to the gasolineand mix. Then add the rest ofthe gasoline.(1/2 gal.)3. Screw the cap onto thegasoline can. Then swirl the canto blend the oil and gas.4. Carefully pour the fuel mixinto the tiller’s fuel tank. Afterputting the fuel tank’s cap backon, wipe up any spilled fuelfrom tank and gasoline can.IMPORTANT:Two stroke fuel separates andages. Do not mix more than youwill use in a month. Using oldfuel can cause difficult startingor engine damage. Shake fuelcontainer to thoroughly mix fuelbefore each use. Do not attemptto run your engine on gasolineonly, use proper fuel mixture.Need more pre-measuredengine oil? Contact your localauthorized Mantis Dealer.Remember Always mix two-cycle oil withgasoline before fueling yourtiller. Never, ever run your tilleron gasoline alone. This will ruinyour engine and void allwarranties. Always use a clean gas can andalways use unleaded gas. Never try to mix the oil andgasoline in the engine fuel tank. Always mix oil and gas in theproper proportions: 2.6 ouncesof two-cycle engine oil to onegallon of unleaded gasoline.IMPORTANT NOTE:Do Not use old or staleoil/gasoline mixture.Always use the properoil/gasoline mixture. If youdo not, your engine willsuffer rapid, permanentdamage. And you will voidthe engine warranty.9
STARTING! WARNING !To Start Your Tiller forthe First Time:1. Fill the fuel tank with theproper oil/gasoline mixture.(See previous section.)2. Hand tighten the gasolinecap just until it’s snug.3. Place the start/stop switchinto the “start” position.(Picture 1)4. Pull the choke button allthe way out, to completely closethe choke. (Picture 2)5. Locate the purge bulb onthe upper right of the engine, infront of the fuel tank. (SeePicture 3) It sends fuel into thecarburetor, for easy starting.Press the purge bulb until yousee fuel flow through the clearfuel return line. Since you’restarting “cold,” you may need topress six to eight times. As soonas fuel starts flowing throughthe clear fuel line, stop pressing!(Picture 3)6. Don’t press the throttlelever during the starting of theengine.7. Pull the starter cord(Picture 4) until resistance isfelt. Then give the recoil startercord a few brisk pulls until theengine fires. Note: Pull thestarter cord about 12" to 18".During cold starting, you mayneed to pull at least three orfour times before the enginefires.NOTE: When the choke isclosed, never pull the cord morethan four or five times.Overpulling may cause flooding.Also, bear in mind that, whenthe engine fires, it only coughsor sputters, and will not runon choke.8. Push the choke button in,all the way, to open the choke.(Picture 5)9. Then pull the starter cordagain. The engine should startand run. Let the engine warmup two to three minutes beforeusing.Follow these steps whenever youare starting the engine “cold”, orwhen the engine has run dry andyou have just added fuel.Remember, always use short, briskpulls. Don’t give the cord a long,forceful yank. And, do not let thecord snap back into the starterhousing.DO NOT SQUEEZE THETHROTTLE TRIGGERWHEN STARTING.MAINTAIN PROPER IDLESPEED ADJUSTMENT(2500-3100 RPM)Picture 4Picture 5Never use startingfluids as they willcause permanentengine damage.Using them willvoid the warranty.Before you use thetiller, read theSafety & Warningrules on pages 3-5.Picture 110AVOID ACCIDENTALBLADE ENGAGEMENTPicture 2Picture 3
STARTING (continued)Starting a WarmEngine1. Toggle ignition switch toSTART position.2. Push choke button in tothe RUN (open) position.3. If there is no fuel in theclear return line, push primerbulb 3-4 times or until fuel isvisible in the line.4. Pull starter rope usingshort pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of therope length.5. If engine fails to start in 4pulls, use “First Time” startingprocedure on page 10.6.
ENGINE FAMILY: SEH024UB24RD DISPLACEMENT: 21.2cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.EPA PHI AND 1995-1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS KIORITZ CORP. A98 EMISSION CONTROL --The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modification). Emission Control Label
the Mantis-GT variants TJA1044GT, TJA1057GT and TJA1046 and the Mantis-V variants TJA1044V and TJA1046V. Please note, that in the following the naming TJA1044 and TJA1057 respectively TJA1044/3 and TJA1057/3 are used for all variants: Mantis, Mantis-GT as well as Mantis-V. If needed, a distinction is mentioned explicitly.
Monday -Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Time. Dealers can also be located online at www.mantis.com. Attention MANTIS Product Owners! Get maintenance tips for your MANTIS product on our website at ww.mantis.com. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 1028 Street Road Southampton, PA 18966-4217 Phone: 1-800-366-6268 Fax (215) 956-3855 2 Table of .
insignia is on outboard side. Remove cotter key and pintel from casting. Line up casting with gudgeons and casting. Tiller Crossbar To attach tiller crossbar to tiller arms, remove 1/4” bolt, wash-er and lock nut from end of tiller arm. Place tiller crossbar over tillers with large hole at end facing up and end cap pop rivet facing aft. Drop .
2.0 Mantis Double-Wide Series Product Detail Overview 9 3.0 Mantis Double-Wide Series Trench Installation Guidance . 10 : 4.0 Pumped & Pressure System Guidance 13 5.0 System Ventilation Guidance . 14 : 6.0 Recommended Notes on Design Plans 16 7.0 Mantis Double-Wide Series System Sizing Information 17 Mantis Double-Wide Series Installation .
Mantis, first mount the supplied rails directly onto the floor of the sample compartment (see Appendix A). FIXED FLOOR MOUNTING Move the Praying Mantis along the rails until the spectrometer focal point is in the center of the attachment. Lock the Praying Mantis in place by tightening the locking mechanism knob.
WARNING: Do not operate the tiller/cultivator near underground electrical cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If the tiller/cultivator strikes a foreign body, turn it off immediately, wait for the tines to stop and check for damage. If necessary, repair before restarting. If the tiller/cultivator starts to vibrate abnormally,
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