Mantis Tiller/Cultivator Owner's Manual

13, Mantis Tiller/Cultivator 13 2. Push in the choke button to open the choke. 3. Press the plastic bubble a few times. 4. Give the starter cord a few short, quick pulls. The engine 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 five times.…

16, 16 Now You’re Ready to Cultivate or Weed. Guide your Tiller where you want to weed and start it up. Pull your Tiller backward slowly, 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 t…

4, P/N 400620 P/N 4043 DON’T FUEL, REFUEL, OR CHECK FUEL WHILE SMOKING, OR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE. MIX UNLEADED GAS WITH 2 CYCLE 50:1 OIL. INCORRECT ASSEMBLY.CAUTION: WHEN ASSEMBLING THE HANDLES, MAKE SURE FUEL TANK FACES OPERATOR. THIS IS THE REAR OF THE TILLER, REFER…

14, 14 Now You’re Ready to Use Your MANTIS Tiller. If you’ve seen other tillers, your MANTIS Tiller may surprise you. It tills best when you pull it backward! You see, when you pull your MANTIS Tiller backward, you give extra resistance to the tines, so they dig deeper. (Picture 1) What’s more…

22, 22 STORAGE (continued) Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 11. Check the grease level in the worm gear housing, as described on page 18. 12. Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken. Just call 1-800-366-6268 and ask for a local authorized Mantis dealer. 13. Store your Tiller…