Tiller/Cultivator

OWNER’S MANUAL

p/n 400779 Rev A

WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF MANTIS GARDENING!
Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . .
the lightweight wonder that’s
“Changing the way we garden.”

Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller

weighs only 9 kg. 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. 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 if you wish to order
MANTIS attachments, contact your
local authorised Mantis dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety rules & warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-20
Safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Engine & fuel warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Troubleshooting & specifications . . . . . . . .23-24
Assembly and mixing fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9 Service maintenance guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Using the Border/Edger attachment . . . . . . . . .26
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 MANTIS Tiller assembly layout . . . . . . . . . . . .27
What to do just in case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Engine parts assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Getting to your garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Tilling & cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16 Limited warranty information . . . . . .Back Cover
Tine positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS
You will notice throughout this owners manual safety rules and important notes. Make sure you
understand and obey these warnings for your own protection.

I. Special safety information

! WARNING • DANGER !
ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT
OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, !

HEED IT’S WARNING!! STAY ALERT!!

! WARNING • DANGER !
TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS, COMPLY WITH
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

II. Safety & warnings

! WARNING • DANGER !
IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS TILLER
OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION.

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III. Safety Label Information An important part of the safety system incorporated in this
tiller are the warning and information labels found on various
parts of the tiller. These labels must be replaced in time due to
abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace these labels
when they become hard to read. The location and part numbers
(P/N) of these labels are illustrated on Page 27.

P/N 488M

CUTTING HAZARD; DO NOT CARRY THE READ OWNER’S MANUAL DON’T FUEL, REFUEL,
KEEP FEET AND TILLER IN THIS BEFORE USING CULTIVA- OR CHECK FUEL
HANDS AWAY FROM POSITION. TOR, OR PERFORMING WHILE SMOKING, OR
ROTATING TINES. ANY REPAIR OR MAINTE- NEAR AN OPEN FLAME
NANCE. KEEP OWNER’S OR OTHER IGNITION
MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE. SOURCE.

P/N 4043

CAUTION: WHEN ASSEMBLING INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. WEAR EAR AND EYE MIX UNLEADED
THE HANDLES, MAKE SURE PROTECTION. PETROL WITH 2
FUEL TANK FACES OPERATOR. CYCLE 50:1 OIL.
THIS IS THE REAR OF THE
TILLER, REFER TO ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTION ON PAGE 7.

! WARNING • 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’s Do not operate unit when fatigued. 11. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws
tight to be sure the equipment is in safe
Read and understand the owner’s 6. Always dress properly. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewellery, they working condition.
manual. Pay particular attention to
all sections regarding safety. might get caught in moving parts. Use 12. Use extreme caution when
sturdy gloves. Gloves reduce the reversing or pulling the machine
1. Always keep a firm grip on both transmission of vibration to your towards you.
handles while the tines are moving hands. Prolonged exposure to vibration
and/or the engine is running. BE 13. Work only in daylight or good
can cause numbness and other artificial light.
AWARE!! The tines may coast after ailments. Wear non-skid foot wear to
throttle trigger is released. Make sure ensure secure and proper footing. 14. Always be sure of your footing
tines have come to a complete stop and on slopes.
engine is off before letting go of the 7. While working, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers. 15. Exercise extreme caution when
tiller. changing direction on slopes.
Do not operate the equipment when
2. Always maintain a firm footing barefoot or wearing open sandals. 16. Always keep a safe distance
and good balance. Do not overreach between two or more people when
while operating the tiller. Before you start 8. Always wear ear and eye
protection. To avoid hearing damage, working together.
to use the tiller check the work area for
obstacles that might cause you to lose we recommend hearing protection be 17. Always inspect your unit before
your footing, balance or control of the worn whenever using the equipment. each use and ensure that all handles,
machine. Eye protection must meet applicable guards and fasteners are secure,
CE requirements. operating, and in place.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where
equipment is to be used and remove all 9. To reduce fire hazard, keep the 18. Always maintain and examine
objects, which can be thrown by the engine, and petrol/fuel storage area free your tiller with care. Follow
machine. of vegetative material and excessive maintenance instructions given in
grease. manual.
4. Always keep area clear of
children, pets, and bystanders. 10. Start the enine carefully, 19. Always store tiller in a sheltered
according to the manufacturer’s area (a dry place), not accessible to
5. Always stay alert. Watch what instructions and with feet well away children. The tiller as well as fuel
you are doing and use common sense. from tool(s). should not be stored in a house.

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V. Warnings - Don'ts Don’t work on excessively Don’t operate while under
steep slopes. the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t use tiller with one hand.
Keep both hands on handles with Don’t attempt to clear tines Don’t attempt to repair this
fingers and thumbs encircling while they are moving. Never try tiller. Have repairs made by a
the handles, while tines are to remove jammed material qualified dealer or repairman.
moving, and engine is running. before switching the engine off See that only original MANTIS
and making sure the tines have parts are used.
Don’t overreach. Keep a good stopped completely.
footing at all times.
Don’t run with the machine, Don’t allow children or
walk. incapable people to operate this
tiller.

! WARNING • DANGER !
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. FUELLING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITION
SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

VI. Engine/Fuel warnings - Do’s

Always use fresh petrol in the Then pull cord rapidly to avoid Stop the engine whenever you
fuel mixture. Stale petrol can kickback and prevent arm or leave the machine.
cause damage. hand injury. Allow the engine to cool
Always store fuel in Always operate engine with before storing in any enclosure.
containers specifically designed spark arrestor installed and If the fuel tank needs to be
for this purpose. operating properly. The use of drained, this should be done
Always pull starter cord spark arrestor mufflers is outdoors.
slowly until resistance is felt. required by law.

VII. Engine/Fuel warnings - Don’ts

Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel outside the cylinder. During Don’t operate the unit if petrol
while smoking, or near an open periodical checks of the spark is spilled. Clean up spill
flame or other ignition source. plug, keep plug a safe distance completely before starting engine.
Stop engine and be sure it is cool from cylinder to avoid burning of Don’t operate your tiller if
before refuelling. evaporated fuel from cylinder. there is an accumulation of debris
Don’t leave the engine running Don’t check for spark with around the exhaust, and cooling
while the tiller is unattended. Stop spark plug or plug wire removed. fins.
engine before putting the tiller Use an approved tester. Don’t touch hot exhausts,
down or while transporting from Don’t crank engine with spark cylinders or cooling fins as
one place to another. plug removed unless spark plug contact may cause serious burns.
Don’t refuel, start or run this wire is disconnected. Sparks can Don’t change the engine
tiller indoors or in an improperly ignite fumes. governor setting or over speed the
ventilated area. Don’t run engine when the engine.
Don’t run engine when odor of petrol is present or other
electrical system causes spark explosive conditions exist.

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ASSEMBLY
! !
WARNING • DANGER
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS TILLER
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED
MANTIS DEALER

Your MANTIS Tiller comes partially

assembled. You must install only the
handlebars, the carrying handle, and the
Quantity Description *Key No.
tines. This will take just a few minutes if
you follow the directions. 1 Upper handle assembly 4A
1 Upper handle throttle side assembly 5A
First, take all items out of the
2 Lower handles 6
carton. But do not remove the cardboard
1 Pair Tiller/Cultivator tines 39/40
from around the tiller’s base.
1 Engine Assembly (includes fender
The list at the right, shows the parts guard & worm gear transmission) 20, 21, 55
that come with your tiller. Check to make 1 Handle brace 8
sure you have them. 1 Plastic carrying handle 42
The bag of hardware is in the plastic 1 Bag of hardware containing:
bag containing the owner’s manual. 2 Cap screws 47*
To assemble your MANTIS Tiller, you’ll 4 Lock nuts 48*
need two 11 mm (7/16”) wrenches or two 2 Bolts 3” (7.62 cm) long 49*
adjustable wrenches. We suggest that you 2 Tine retaining pins 41*
install all nuts and bolts only “finger 2 Handle clamps 51*
tight” — that is, one-half to one full 1 Throttle clips 13*
turn — until you’ve completed 2 Bolts 52*
assembly. The nuts are self locking, 2 Knobs 53*
but you must use a wrench to tighten *These numbers are the same numbers shown on the parts
them completely. layout on page 27.

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ASSEMBLY (continued)
HOW TO ASSEMBLE clamp onto this other handle’s
LOWER HANDLES short leg. Add a nut and tighten
finger tight.
To identify part numbers, see
pages 6 and 27. 6. Locate the worm gear
housing. It starts just above — and
1. Use the protective extends down through — the
cardboard sleeve to stabilize tiller’s red fender guard. You’ll
your tiller. Stand the engine notice that there’s a recessed
assembly (No. 21) up. channel on either side of the
2. Lay the handle parts within housing’s top. (Picture 4.)
easy reach. You’ll need one of the 7. Take the lower handles that
handle clamps (No. 51) and one of you’ve just put together. Slide
the lower handles (No. 6). Note Picture 1
them into the two recessed
that the lower handles have a short channels.
leg on one end. (Picture 1)
3. Fit the handle clamp along
the outside of the short leg. Line ! Make sure you insert them
up the holes on the clamp and the from the rear of the tiller (petrol
leg. tank faces the operator) . . . so that
the bolt fits along the back of the
4. Choose one of the two 3-inch housing. (Picture 5)
(7.62 cm) bolts (No. 49). Slide it
through the first set of holes — 8. Slide the second 3-inch (7.62
near the elbow where the lower cm) bolt through the second set of
handle curves. (Picture 2) holes in the short legs. Add a nut
and tighten finger tight.
5. Now slide the other lower
handle onto the 3-inch (7.62 cm)
bolt. (Picture 3.) Fit the other

NOTE: THE LOCK NUTS ARE STAMPED. FINGER TIGHT IS

APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 1-1/2 TURNS. Picture 2

Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5

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ASSEMBLY (continued)
HOW TO ASSEMBLE with the handle knob (No. 53). 5. Use the clip (No. 13) to
You can attach this upper handle secure the throttle cable and
UPPER HANDLES & to whichever lower handle you wire in place on the lower
PLASTIC CARRYING prefer, depending on which handle. (Picture 4)
HANDLE. hand you’d rather use to 6. Now install the handle
squeeze the throttle. (Picture brace. Line it up with the holes
1. Lightly squeeze the lower No. 2) Note: If throttle handle is
handles (No. 6) toward one on the upper handles. Then
another so that they line up mounted on the left, it will not insert a cap screw and a lock nut
with the two smaller holes on fold down as completely as on either side (Picture 5)
the carrying handle (No. 42). when mounted on the right. Be
sure you have proper throttle 7. Use a wrench to tighten cap
Then slide the carrying handle screws and lock nuts.
over and down the lower movements and that the
handles. It will rest about 10-15 throttle cable is not wrapped 8. Now use wrench to tighten
cm above the engine. (Picture 1) or twisted around the handle all nuts and bolts firmly and
2. Gently pull the lower bar. Squeeze trigger and let go. securely.
handles out to their original The triangle must click in both
directions. If there is any doubt,
IMPORTANT NOTE:
position.
3. Attach the upper handle remove air filter and visually Make sure you have
assembly (No. 5A) – the handle check that the throttle triangle installed the handles
with the throttle cable and hits both the idle screw and the
full open stop. THIS MUST BE
properly. When you stand
ground wire – onto either
handle, and secure DONE BEFORE STARTING behind your tiller, holding
THE ENGINE. the handles, you should
4. Follow the same steps to face the petrol tank.
install the other upper handle
onto the other lower handle.
(Picture 3)

! WARNING: Improper throttle installation can cause

tines to rotate unexpectedly .

! WARNING • DANGER !
REMOVE TINES BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Picture 1 AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.

Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5

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ASSEMBLY (continued)
Assembling the tines Mixing Fuel
for tilling Your MANTIS Tiller is powered by a
1. Remove the cardboard commercial two stroke, air cooled
from around your tiller’s base. engine which requires a fuel mixture of
petrol and lubricating oil.
2. Slide the tines onto the
Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded
axle shafts. The “D” hole goes
regular petrol and 1 part two-stroke MANTIS oil (50:1.) Use branded
on the outside. 89 octane (R+M+2) unleaded petrol or ethanol (maximum 10% ethyl
3. Make sure you’ve installed alcohol, or 15% MTBE, no methyl alcohol.)
the tines properly for tilling.
Liken the tines to your fingers.
When your palm faces the
ground, your fingers curl down. ! WARNING • DANGER !
Stand behind the tiller and hold FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT WITH
your hand next to the tines. Do CARE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT
the tine blades curl down, as SMOKE WHILE FUELLING YOUR EQUIPMENT.
your fingers do? If so, they are
in the tilling position. (To Your Mantis Tiller comes with Need more pre-measured
switch to the cultivating a free pre-measured bottle of engine oil? Contact your local
position, see page 15.) two-cycle engine oil. Here’s how authorised Mantis dealer.
to mix the oil with the petrol: Remember …
4. To secure each tine to the
axle, insert a tine retaining pin. 1. Pour 2.5 l (2/3 gallon) of •Always mix two-cycle oil with
the petrol into a safe container. petrol before fuelling your tiller.
Do not mix the fuel and oil in Never, ever run your tiller on
IMPORTANT NOTE: the engine fuel tank. petrol alone. This will ruin your
2. Add one bottle (100 engine and void all warranties.
Before you use your
ml/3.68 ounces) of two-cycle •Always use a clean petrol can
MANTIS Tiller, read the engine oil to the petrol and mix. and always use unleaded petrol.
safety rules & warnings Then add the other 2.5 litres •Never try to mix the oil and
on pages 3-5. (2/3 gallon) of the petrol. petrol in the engine fuel tank.
3. Screw the cap onto the •Always mix oil and petrol in
petrol can. Then swirl the can to the proper proportions: 5 litres
blend the oil and petrol. of unleaded petrol to 100 ml
4. Carefully pour the fuel mix (3.68 ounces) of two-cycle
into the tiller’s fuel tank. After engine oil.
putting the fuel tank’s cap back
on, wipe up any spilled fuel IMPORTANT NOTE:
from tank and petrol can.
Do not use old or stale
IMPORTANT: oil/petrol mixture. Always
Two stroke fuel separates and use the proper oil/petrol
ages. Do not mix more than you mixture. If you do not,
will use in a month. Using old your engine will suffer
fuel can cause difficult starting or rapid, permanent damage.
engine damage. Shake fuel And you will void the
container to thoroughly mix fuel engine warranty.
before each use. Do not attempt
to run your engine on petrol
only, use proper fuel mixture.
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STARTING ! WARNING !
To start your tiller for resistance is felt. Then give the AVOID ACCIDENTAL
recoil starter cord a few short, BLADE ENGAGEMENT
the first time:
brisk pulls until the engine fires.
1. Fill the fuel tank with the During cold starting, you may DO NOT SQUEEZE THE
proper oil/petrol mixture. need to pull at least three or THROTTLE TRIGGER
(See previous section.) four times before the engine WHEN STARTING.
2. Hand tighten the petrol cap fires.
just until it’s snug. NOTE: When the choke is MAINTAIN PROPER IDLE
3. Place the start/stop switch closed, never pull the cord more SPEED ADJUSTMENT
into the “start” position. than four or five times. (2500-3100 RPM)
(Picture 1) Overpulling may cause flooding.
4. Pull the choke button to Also, bear in mind that, when
close the engine choke. (Picture the engine fires, it only coughs
2) or sputters, and will not run
on choke.
5. Locate the purge bulb on
the upper right of the engine, in 8. Push in the choke button
front of the fuel tank. (See to open the choke. (Picture 5)
Picture 3) It sends fuel into the 9. Then pull the starter cord
carburettor, for easy starting. again. The engine should start
Press the purge bulb until you and run. Let the engine warm
see fuel flow through the clear up two to three minutes before
fuel return line. Since you’re using.
starting “cold,” you may need to Follow these steps whenever you Picture 4
press six to eight times. As soon are starting the engine “cold”, or
as fuel starts flowing through when the engine has run dry and
the clear fuel line, stop pressing! you have just added fuel.
(Picture 3) Remember, always use short, brisk
6. Don’t press the throttle pulls. Don’t give the cord a long,
lever during the starting of the forceful yank. And, do not let the
engine. cord snap back into the starter
7. Pull the starter cord housing.
(Picture 4) slowly until

Picture 5
Never use starting
fluids as they will
cause permanent
engine damage.
Using them will
void the warranty.
Before you use the
tiller, read the
safety & warning
rules on pages 3-6.
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

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STARTING (continued)
Starting a warm clear return line, push primer procedure on page 10.
engine bulb 3-4 times or until fuel is 6. With engine running, and
visible in the line. both hands on the handles,
1. Slide ignition switch to
START position. 4. Pull starter rope using squeeze throttle trigger
short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of the gradually to increase the engine
2. Push choke button in to rope length. speed and engage the tines.
the RUN (open) position.
5. If engine fails to start in 4
3. If there is no fuel in the pulls, use “First time” starting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A tip for extending
! WARNING • DANGER ! your engine’s life
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP WHEN SWITCH IS PUT IN THE STOP
POSITION, RELEASE THE THROTTLE, ALLOW ENGINE TO IDLE. After you start the engine, let
your tiller warm up for two to
PUT THE TILLER DOWN, AND PULL THE CHOKE BUTTON OUT three minutes before you use it.
TO Then, before you put your tiller
COLD START (CLOSED) POSITION. away, let it idle for a minute to
CHECK AND RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO ON POSITION give the engine a chance to cool
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AGAIN. down.

How to stop the if the choke is open — that is, if

engine the choke is pushed in.
Simply push the start/stop
switch to “stop.” (Picture 1) A special feature (with
This will stop the engine the idle set properly
instantly. If it should ever fail to
do so, just pull out the choke
and the engine
button. The engine will stop at running)
once. Even when the engine is
running, the tines won’t turn
unless you press the throttle
About the choke lever on the handlebars. And,
The choke controls the when you release the throttle
amount of air drawn into the lever, the tines will stop.
engine. Your tiller will run only
Picture 1
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WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
If you follow the normal is in the stop position,
starting procedure, you should disconnect spark plug wire and
have no problem starting your remove plug. Use a paper towel
tiller. But, just in case you do or a clean rag to dry the spark
have problems, here’s what to do. plug, then, with the spark plug
Make sure the start/stop out of the engine, pull the
switch is on “start.” You’d be starter cord several times.
surprised how many people Shake the fuel out of the inside
forget to push the switch into the of the plug and air dry. Next,
“start” position. replace the spark plug. Use the
wrench to tighten it and replace
If the switch was on “stop” the cap. Next, put the switch in
when you pulled the cord, you the start position and pull the
Picture 1 may have flooded the engine. choke button out. Pull the starter
•First, examine the spark plug. cord three or four times until the
Use a 3/4” (19 mm) spark plug engine coughs or sputters. Open
wrench. (Picture 1) the choke (push the choke
•Remove the cap over the spark button in) and pull the cord a
plug. few times. The engine should
start and run.
•Unscrew the spark plug.
2. If the end of the spark plug
(Picture 2)
is dry, check to see if the fuel
Starting a flooded line is blocked. The fuel line
runs from the fuel tank to the
IMPORTANT NOTE: carburettor. Pull it off at the
To avoid possible damage carburettor end. Fuel should drip
slowly from the line. Wipe off
to the threads, do not try any excess or spilled fuel.
to remove the plug from a
If fuel does not drip from the
Picture 2 hot aluminium cylinder line, check the line for any bends
head. or pinches. (Picture 3). Kinks in
the line restrict the flow of fuel
engine to the engine. Just straighten out
1. If the end of the spark plug the line. Reconnect. Then follow
the normal starting procedure.
! WARNING ! If fuel drips too freely, the line
MAKE SURE THE START/STOP may be disconnected from the
SWITCH IS IN THE STOP fuel filter. You’ll find the fuel
filter inside the fuel tank. Just re-
POSITION.
attach the line to the filter, and
KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY FROM put the filter back in the tank.
ENGINE TO AVOID Then follow the normal starting
UNINTENTIONAL SPARK. procedure.
Here’s another way to
Picture 3
is wet, the engine may be start your MANTIS
flooded. Make sure the switch Tiller
If you follow the steps above
and your engine still won’t start,
try this:
12 1. Push the switch to “start.”
WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE (continued)
2. Push in the choke button 6. After the engine sputters, IMPORTANT NOTE:
to open the choke. push the choke button in. Then Never use starting fluids.
3. Press the plastic bubble a pull the starter cord. The engine Starting fluids will cause
few times. should start and run. permanent engine
4. Give the starter cord a few 7. If the engine still does not damage. Using them will
short, quick pulls. The engine start, repeat steps 2 through 6. void the warranty.
should start and run. 8. If the engine still does
5. If the engine does not start, not start, call your local IMPORTANT NOTE:
then pull out the choke button MANTIS dealer.
Before you use your
to close the choke. Pull the MANTIS Tiller, read the
starter cord four to five times. safety rules & warnings
The engine should sputter or on pages 3-5.
cough.

GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR GARDEN

Walk it. convenient carrying handle. Use Then stow your tiller in the
the other hand to hold the boot of your car or truck. It fits
Once your tiller is running,
handlebars. (Picture 2) Then lift easily. And you can put it in and
you can “walk” it to your
your tiller and carry it to your take it our without straining
garden. Just press the throttle
garden. Since it weighs only 9 your back.
lever gently and let the tiller
kg, it won’t strain your muscles
“tip-toe” across your garden on
or tire you out!
its tines. It won’t hurt your lawn ! WARNING !
or driveway. (Picture 1)
Take it for a ride. NEVER CARRY YOUR TILLER
AS THE PERSON IN PICTURE 3
Carry It. You can easily transport your
IS DOING. IF YOU DO, AND THE
MANTIS Tiller to a friend’s or
Make sure the engine is off. TINES ENGAGE, YOU COULD
relative’s house. Just empty the
Then use one hand to grasp the SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY.
fuel tank. (This is crucial.)

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

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TILLING

! WARNING • DANGER !
THE OPERATOR OF THIS TILLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF,
OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY.

Now you’re ready to use You can even control

your MANTIS Tiller. depth.
If you’ve seen other tillers, For deeper tilling:
your MANTIS Tiller may surprise Move your tiller slowly back
Picture 1 you. It tills best when you pull it and forth, as you would a
backward! You see, when you vacuum cleaner. Work the same
pull your MANTIS Tiller area over and over until you’ve
backward, you give extra dug to your desired depth.
resistance to the tines, so they
dig deeper. (Picture 1) For shallow tilling:
What’s more when you go Switch the tines to the
backward, you erase your cultivating position. (See page
footprints. So your soil stays light 15 to learn how.) Then move
and fluffy. With other tillers, by your Tiller quickly over your
contrast, you walk right over the soil surface.
soil you’ve just tilled, packing it
down, so it’s less plantable. For big weeds or tough roots:
Let your tiller rock back and
forth over the tough spot, until
Run your MANTIS the tines slice through the weed
Picture 2 Tiller like a vacuum or root.
cleaner.
Place your tiller at the head of Your MANTIS Tiller
the row or area you want to till.
Start it up. Then use an easy
handles special tilling
rocking motion. First, pull your projects.
tiller backward. Then use an easy Want to turn part of your lawn
rocking motion. Again, pull your into a colorful flower border?
tiller backward. Then, let it move Your MANTIS Tiller makes it
forward just a little bit. Then pull easy! Just run your tiller back
it backward again. This will help and forth until the sod begins to
you till deeper. break up. Then continue tilling.
Keep repeating these steps Your tiller will chop the clumps
until you’ve tilled an entire row. of sod until they’re fine. Then, it
Start again on the next row. It’s will work them into the soil.
much like running a vacuum Pretty soon, you’ll have a soft,
cleaner! (Picture 2) fresh planting bed.
Picture 3

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TILLING/CULTIVATING
! WARNING • DANGER !
IF YOUR TINES GET JAMMED OR ENTANGLED, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AT ONCE.
REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF.
NEVER TRY TO REMOVE AN OBSTRUCTION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.

How about a family-size

vegetable garden?
Nowadays many gardeners
prefer small gardens —
especially in the suburbs, where
space is at a premium. But, if
you’re fortunate enough to own
a large lot, you can create a
bigger garden — a half acre or
more. Here’s how:
1. First, hire someone with a
tractor or big tiller to break Picture 1 Picture 2
ground for you. This is a one-
time-only investment that’s well Your MANTIS Tiller How to switch from
worth the small cost. makes weeding a tilling to cultivating
2. Then, use your tiller to pleasure! position
break up any remaining clumps As a tiller, your MANTIS 1. Make sure your tiller of off.
of soil or sod. Unlike a tractor Tiller works the soil down to 2. Remove the retaining pins
or big tiller, your MANTIS Tiller 10” (25.4 cm) deep. But, as a from the tines.
is a precision tool. It will tiller, it gently cultivates the
pulverize your soil into a surface, only 2” to 3” (5.09 cm 3. Remove the tines from the
to 7.62 cm) deep. axle.
smooth seed bed.
First, you must switch the 4. Place the right-side tine
tines to the weeding position. onto the left-side axle. Place the
This takes less than a minute. left side tine onto the right-side
axle. The “D” hole should be to
Then, your MANTIS Tiller’s the outside.
sharp “tine teeth” will slice up
those pesky weeds, burying 5. Here is how to make sure
them as you go along. And, you’ve installed the tines
since the tines in this position properly. Stand behind the tiller
won’t dig too deep, they won’t and hold your hand, palm up,
hurt your plants’ precious root next to the tines. Do the tine
systems. points curl up, as your fingers
do? If so, they are in the correct
The result? Your Tiller will cultivating position.
cut your weeding time in half,
and turn a tiresome chore into a 6. Reinsert the retaining pins.
pleasure.

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CULTIVATING
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 throttle to
slow your tiller down. Then
work back and forth until your
tiller chops up the weeds. It’s
easy and effective!
Remember, any tiller will
Tilling position tangle in tall grass, stringy
Tine teeth point in the same vines, or super-big weeds. So, if
direction as the rotation of the you have a “backgarden jungle,”
tine; or toward the front of the first use a knife, pruner, or
tiller, away from the operator. brush cutter to chop up the
overgrowth. If the tines become
tangled anyway, turn the
engine off completely before
trying to clear them.

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.

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MAINTENANCE
Check the Air Filter Often cleaning or no longer fits IMPORTANT! Make sure
properly, remove it. Just lift an filter is “seated” properly
A wet or dirty air filter can
edge carefully and “peel” it out. in the housing. The filter
affect the way your engine starts,
(Picture 3)
performs, and wears. So, it’s a must fit snugly inside the
good idea to check your air filter 5. Use a brush to remove rim of the air cleaner case.
once a month. debris from the pad.
Installing the filter incorrectly
If you work in dusty soil, or if 6. If the air filter is so dirty
will cause engine damage and
you want to be on the safe side that it won’t come clean, you
must replace it or severe engine void the warranty. Fit the cover
— then check your filter more
damage will occur. Order a new back over the air cleaner.
often (for instance, before each
use). But be sure to replace it at one directly from your local 8. Tighten the thumb screw to
least once a year, in the spring or authorised MANTIS dealer. secure the cover.
autumn. Clean or change it as 7. Insert your clean filter
needed. It is recommended to inside the air-cleaner cover.
change the air filter yearly.

How to check, clean and

change the air filter
1. Loosen the thumb screw on
the side of the air-cleaner cover.
(See Picture 1, or look up Key
No. 1 in air cleaner parts
assembly on page 28.)
2. Take off the cover.
(Picture 2)
3. The air filter is the white
pad on the inside of the air-
cleaner cover. Check whether it
is soiled or moist.
4. If the air filter needs Picture 1 Picture 2

Note:
Please check the lip
on the air cleaner
cover. If the lip is
chipped or cracked,
it should be
replaced. This will
prevent dirt from
being ingested
through the
carburettor into the
inside of the engine.
Picture 3

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MAINTENANCE (continued)
How to check the grease
level inside 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 1) Then check
to make sure the grease comes almost
to the top of the housing. If it doesn’t,
add lithium #0 grease (Item M9985.)
This is the only way to add grease to
the worm gear housing. (Picture 2) To Picture 1
purchase MANTIS grease, contact
your local authorised MANTIS dealer.
Please do not overfill. Too much
grease can create pressure, which
could cause seals to fail or the clutch
to slip.

Picture 2

Clear blockages from the

fuel line & filter:
After you’ve used your tiller for a
few seasons, check for blockages in
the fuel tank and fuel filter. Such
blockages can keep your tiller from
starting.
Clear any blockages you see in the
tank, fuel filter, or fuel line.
Remember: The fuel filter is located
inside the tank. (See Picture 3) Then
use the normal starting procedure to
start your tiller.

Picture 3
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MAINTENANCE (continued)
11mm wrench or an adjustable left) and “L” (on the right).
! WARNING•DANGER ! wrench.) Then, slide the cable They stand for “High-speed
REMOVE TINES BEFORE down until you close the gap needle valve” and “Low-speed
STARTING ENGINE AND between the triangle and the needle valve,” respectively (Key
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS idle screw. (Picture 1) Now, No. 23 & 22 under Carburettor
tighten the bottom nut that on page 29.) Lightly turn each
holds the throttle cable. screw clockwise until it’s
What to do if your Locate the metal “button” on completely closed. (Picture 2)
engine idles too high the triangle. This is the swivel. 4. Then, turn each screw
What if your engine runs too The large end of the throttle counterclockwise very slowly -
fast … or if the tines turn the cable must be inside the slot in one full turn plus one-quarter
instant you start the tiller? You this swivel. (Picture 3) turn, more or less.
may need to adjust the idle
Every season, you may need
screw (Key No. 29 under
What to do if your to readjust the H and L screws
Carburettor on page 28) by
engine runs “rough” to ensure smooth running. You
itself right below the H and L
don’t need to take off the air-
screws. Gently turn it counter- When we built your Mantis
cleaner cover. Just remove the
clockwise. You’ll know you’ve Tiller, we adjusted the
tines and start the engine.
adjusted it correctly when the carburettor for top performance.
While the engine is at low idle,
axles do not turn at low idle. But from time to time, it may
slowly turn the L screw
If you continue to have idle need readjusting. If your engine
counterclockwise, until the
problems, you may need to runs “rough” or stalls, the
engine sputters. Then slowly
adjust the throttle cable. carburettor may be the cause.
turn it clockwise until the
First, locate the metal triangle 1. Make sure the engine is engine sounds smooth.
at the end of the throttle cable. shut off.
Next, repeat the procedure
(Picture 1) The idle screw must 2. To identify the for the H screw. but this time,
touch this triangle. But, if the carburettor, look up parts squeeze the throttle and run the
throttle cable’s too tight, you’ll assembly on page 29. Then find engine at high speed. This will
see a gap between the idle screw the identical part on your tiller. make your tiller run smoothly.
and the triangle. 3. If you remove the air
To fix this, loosen the top nut cleaner cover, you’ll see two
that holds the throttle cable in letters stamped on the
place. (Picture 2) (Use an carburettor body: “H” (on the

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

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MAINTENANCE (continued)
How to reseat the To fix this, loosen the flange
flange (Clutch Case) bolt. Take the engine off the
worm gear housing. Notice
At some point, you may find the hex head on top of the
that the tines won’t turn when drive shaft (Key No. 22, Page
you press the throttle. This 27). Inside the flange housing,
may mean the engine isn’t you’ll find the clutch drum
sitting all the way down on the (Key No. 30, Page 29). Make
worm-gear housing. sure the hex head lines up
Perhaps you’ve been using with the clutch drum inside
your tiller for several years. Or the flange housing.
Picture 1 … Note how the
perhaps you’ve removed the Then put the engine back engine doesn’t sit all the way
engine for use with our hedge on the worm gear housing. down on the transmission.
trimmer attachment, then Make sure the plastic carrying
replaced it. In either case, the handle is not under the fuel
flange bolt (Key No. 35, page tank.
29) may have come loose and
lifted the engine up. If you’ve followed these steps
properly, there will be no gap
If this happened you’ll between the engine flange and
notice a gap between the the worm gear housing.
bottom of the engine flange (Picture 2) Make sure you
(clutch case) (Key No. 36, tighten the flange bolt!
page 29) and the top of the
worm gear housing.
(Picture 1) Picture 2 … Note how the
engine sits all the way down on
the transmission.
Cleaning the Exhaust piston to keep debris from NOTE: This maintenance is
Screen entering the engine. recommended once a month
Removing cylinder Check inlet and tail or every 90 hours of use.
cover pipe of exhaust Reinstall exhaust assembly
1. Remove spark plug cap
muffler and cylinder cover.
and spark plug. 1. Inspect exhaust muffler
inlet, remove carbon deposits
2. Remove 2 screws (Key with wooden or
No. 33) and 1 bolt (Key No. plastic stick.
34).
2. Inspect tail pipe
3. Remove cylinder cover of exhaust muffler,
(Key No. 32). remove carbon
Remove exhaust deposits with small
muffler nylon brush.
1. Remove 2 bolts (Key No.
24) and exhaust muffler (Key
No. 21).
WARNING • DANGER
ALWAYS REPLACE FAULTY MUFFLER.
2. Cover exhaust port with

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STORAGE
! !
WARNING•DANGER
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
ACCUMULATE AND REACH A
FLAME OR SPARK.

Each autumn — or before

you store your Mantis Tiller
for any long period — be sure
to take these measures:
1. Do not store your tiller
with fuel still in it. Even under
ideal conditions, stored fuel
containing ethanol or MTBE
can start to go stale in 30 days.
And, since stale fuel has a
high gum content, it can clog
the carburettor, this, in turn, Picture 1
will restrict fuel flow. So,
when you’re ready to store 4. Inspect the spark plug, and,
your Tiller, or will not be if necessary, clean it. If you
using it for more than 2 need to replace it, buy a
weeks, drain the fuel tank NGK-BPMR-7A.
completely. (Picture 2) 5. Install the spark plug, but
2. Next, restart the engine leave the spark plug wire
to make sure no fuel is left in disconnected.
the carburettor. Then run the 6. Clean the air filter as
engine until it stops. This will described on Page 17.
prevent gum deposits, forming 7. Clean dirt, grass, and
inside of the carburettor and other materials from the entire
possible engine damage. machine. Picture 2
3. Disconnect spark plug 8. Wipe the tines with oil or
wire and remove the spark spray them with WD-40, to
plug. Use a 19mm or 3/4” prevent rusting.
spark-plug wrench. Pour
about a teaspoon of clean, air- 9. Oil the throttle cable and
cooled, two-cycle oil through all visible moving parts. (Do
the spark-plug hole into the not remove the engine cover.)
combustion chamber. (Picture 3)
Slowly pull the starter cord
two or three times to coat the
inside of the cylinder wall.

Picture 3
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STORAGE (continued)
10. Check the grease level in the (Picture 1) Wipe oil from the
worm gear housing, as described spark plug. Place the spark plug
on page 18. back into the cylinder. Re-connect
11. Order new parts to replace the spark plug wire back on the
any that are badly worn or broken. spark plug. Then follow the steps
Just call your local authorised on pages 9 & 10 to refuel and
Mantis dealer. restart your tiller.
12. Store your tiller, in an
upright position, in a clean, dry
Again, check the
place. You can store with the carburettor.
handles in an extended position or If your Tiller won’t restart in the
folded down. (Picture 1, preceding Spring — or if it lacks its usual
page) power — the carburettor may need
13. To fold the handles, follow attention. Follow the steps on
page 19 for adjusting the H and L Picture 1
these easy steps: Loosen the
handle knobs (No. 53), fold the screws. (Picture 2)
handles forward (see picture 1,
inset, preceding page). Tighten Check the spark plug
knobe securely. Your handles are Too.
now folded and ready to store in a If your tiller won’t restart, or if it
smaller area. lacks full power, the spark plug
14. Do you have fuel left over may be at fault. Check to see if the
from last season? Dispose of it plug is fouled with oily black
properly. Buy fresh oil and petrol deposits. Clean or replace it if it is.
next season. (Picture 3)
Also, check whether the center
How to prepare your electrode is rounded at the end,
MANTIS Tiller for or if the ground electrode is worn.
restarting If either is the case, you should
replace it with a NGK-BPMR-7A
Unfold the handles into an up- spark plug. Use a 19mm or a 3/4”
Picture 2
right or extended position. Tighten spark-plug wrench to install it.
the two handle knobs (No. 53) Adjust the plug gap .024 - .028 in.
(0.6 to 0.7 mm)
!Warning! Caution: Do not over
Always make sure the handle tighten the plug. The correct
knobs are secure before starting torque is 18 to 22 ft.-lbs.
your Mantis Tiller. (24-30 n.m)

In the Spring, when you take IMPORTANT NOTE:

your Tiller out of storage, remove To avoid possible damage
the spark plug. Pull the starter to the threads, do not try to
cord three or four times to clean
oil from the combustion chamber.
remove the plug from a hot
aluminium cylinder head.
Picture 3

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

1. Tines don’t turn when throttle Engine is not seated properly on Re-install engine following the
is depressed the gear housing. instructions on page 20 (How to
re-seat the flange).

2. Engine fails to start Start/Stop switch is in Stop Move switch to start.

position.
No fuel in tank. Fill Tank.
Fuel strainer clogged. Replace strainer.
Fuel line clogged. Clean fuel line.
Spark plug shorted or fouled. Install new spark plug.
Spark plug is broken (cracked Replace spark plug.
porcelain or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, Replace lead wire or attach to
broken or disconnected from spark plug.
spark plug.
Ignition inoperative Contact your local authorised
dealer.
Diaphragm Clogged. Replace diaphragm.

3. Engine hard to start. Water in petrol or stale fuel Drain entire system and refill
mixture. with fresh fuel.
Too much oil in fuel mixture. Drain and refill with correct
mixture.
Engine under or over choked. If flooded by over choking,
proceed according to
instructions in operation
section. If under choked, move
choke lever to closed position
and crank two or three times.
Carburettor out of adjustment. See “Carburettor adjustment”
Gasket leaks (carburettor or Replace gaskets.
cylinder base gasket).
Weak spark at spark plug. Contact your local authorised
dealer.

4. Engine misses. Dirt in fuel line or carburettor. Remove and clean.

Carburettor improperly adjusted. See “Carburettor adjustment”.
Spark plug fouled, broken or Clean or replace spark plug - set
incorrect gap setting. gap to .024-.028 in. (0.6-0.7 mm )
Weak or intermittent spark at Contact your local authorised
spark plug. dealer.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING (continued)
Problem Cause Remedy

5. Engine lacks power. Air filter clogged. Clean or replace air filter.
Carburettor out of adjustment. See “Carburettor Adjustment”.
Exhaust clogged. Clean carbon from exhaust.
Clogged exhaust ports. Remove exhaust, rotate engine
until the piston is at top of
cylinder. With a wooden
scraper or blunt tool, remove
all carbon from exhaust ports.
Be careful not to scratch or
damage piston or cylinder
walls. Blow out all loose carbon
with compressed air. Install
exhaust and gasket.
Spark Arrestor Clogged. Clean spark arrestor
Poor compression. Contact your local authorised
dealer.

6. Engine overheats. Insufficient oil in fuel mixture Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.
Air flow obstructed Clean flywheel cylinder fins and
screen.

7. Engine noisy or knocking. Spark plug in incorrect heat range. Replace with plugs specified for
Bearings, piston ring or cylinder engine.
walls are worn. Contact your local authorised
dealer.

8. Engine stalls under load. Carburettor adjustment too See “Carburettor adjustment”.
“lean”. Remove dust and dirt from
Engine overheats. between fins.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Dry weight 2.8kg — 6 lbs., 3 ounces
Type of engine Air cooled, two stroke, single-cylinder, petrol engine
Rotation Clockwise, viewed from TOP
Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 in.)
Stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in.)
Spark plug NGK BPMR-7A
Fuel Premixed two stroke fuel
Fuel oil ratio 50:1 ratio with MANTIS oil
Petrol Unleaded (see page 9)
Displacement 21.2 cc (1.294 cu. in.)
Exhaust system Spark arrester exhaust
Carburettor ZAMA diaphragm model C1U type
Ignition system Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type
Starter Automatic rewind type
Oil Designated, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil
Fuel tank capacity 0.5 lit. (17.0 oz.)
Starter system clutch Automatic rewind starter centrifugal type
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SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Area Maintenance Frequency
Air filter Clean Before use
Replace
Fuel filter Inspect Monthly
Replace
Spark plug Inspect/Clean Monthly
Adjust/Replace
Carburettor Adjust Yearly
Cooling system Inspect / Clean Before use
Exhaust (Spark arrestor) Inspect / Clean Monthly
Gear housing Check Grease Yearly
Blades Inspect / Clean / Lubricate After use
Fuel leaks Inspect / Repair Before use
Fasteners Inspect / Tighten / Replace Before use
Labels Inspect / Replace Before use
Handles Inspect / Replace Before use
Guards / Safety devices Inspect / Replace Before use
Fuel line Inspect / Replace Monthly
Starter rope Inspect / Replace Monthly

IMPORTANT: Time Intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.

Notes:

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USING THE BORDER EDGER ATTACHMENT
Your MANTIS Tiller has been places like this you’ll want to How to use the
designed and built to accept a edge your borders shallowly Border Edger
wide range of MANTIS Tiller 2.54 to 5 cm deep (1” to 2”).
1. Position your MANTIS
Attachments to increase its Here’s how to install the Border
Tiller so that the edger blade is
usefulness in your lawn and Edger for shallow edging:
right along the garden edge and
garden. And, all MANTIS Tiller 1. First remove your the wheel is outside (on the
Attachments have been tilling/cultivating tines. lawn, on the sidewalk,
designed for quick and easy
2. Then slide the edger’s wherever). (Picture 1)
attachment to the tiller or
Engine. wheel onto the right axle. 2. Start your tiller and pull
3. Now slide the edger blade your MANTIS backward along
onto the left axle. The blade’s the garden edge. (Picture 2)
The Border Edger
(Item No. 3222) angled face should hit the
ground when you spin the blade
The most popular forward.
The Border Edger can
attachment, the Border Edger handle special
4. Insert retaining pins on
can be used to cut clean, neat
both left and right axles.
projects!
edges along walkways, or 1. Install the Edger for deep
around trees, shrubs, and Around walkways and garden
edging, as directed above. Then
garden beds. beds, you’ll want to edge more
use it to cut sod strips.
The Border Edger has two deeply 7.5 to 10 cm deep (3” to
4”). Here’s how to install the 2. Edge and weed at the same
parts: a wheel and a hardened time! Just attach the Edger
steel blade, with pointed tines. Border Edger for that purpose:
blade on one axle and a Tiller
1. Remove the
tine on the other axle, “Mix and
tilling/cultivating tines.
How to install the match” blades; don’t be afraid to
Border Edger 2. Slide the edger’s blade onto experiment.
the right axle. The blade’s
The following instructions pointed face should hit the
refer to “right” and “left” axles. ground when you spin the blade IMPORTANT NOTE:
Assume that you’re standing forward. If you do a lot of edging,
behind your tiller, as you would you’ll appreciate the
for tilling and cultivating. 3. Slide the wheel onto the
left axle. MANTIS Wheel Set (Item
Some areas of your garden No. 9222.) It gives you
may harbor roots and other 4. Insert retaining pins on
both sides. added stability, for even
underground obstructions. In
easier handling.
To order the wheel Set, or
any MANTIS attachment,
contact your local authorised
MANTIS dealer.

1 2

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MANTIS TILLER ASSEMBLY

P/N 438LA
DIRECTION

Raised Hub

Teeth point in
a Clockwise
Direction

When you look at a Tine with the raised hub facing you
and the teeth are pointing in a CLOCKWISE rotation,
you have a LEFT HAND TINE.

P/N 438RA

DIRECTION

Raised Hub

Teeth point in
a Counter
Clockwise
Direction

When you look at Tine with the raised hub facing you
and the teeth are pointing in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE
rotation, you and a RIGHT HAND TINE.

55

ITEM NAME QTY MATERIAL ITEM NAME QTY MATERIAL ITEM NAME QTY MATERIAL
1 400215 1 Throttle lever 20 465 1 Fender guard 40 438RA 1 Tine assembly (RT)
2 400220 1 Grip-thru 21 400903 1 Engine assembly 41 418-1 2 Tine retaining hair pin
3 400214 1 Grip 22 468 1 Drive shaft 42 400218 1 Carrying handle
4 400226 1 Upper handle - tube left 23 466 1 Worm gear housing 43 487MA 1 Engine label
* 24 436 1 Gasket 44 4043 1 Tine label
4A 400236 1 Upper handle assembly
Includes items 3 & 4 25 437A 1 Housing cover 45 458 1 Roller bearing
5 400225 1 Upper handle - tube right 26 651 4 Rd. Hd. self tapping screw 46 4058 1 Mantis label
5A 400235 1 Upper handle throttle side 27 423 1 Roller bearing 47 410 2 Cap screw 1/4-20 x 1” LG.
assembly. Includes items 28 425 2 Worm bearing race 48 972 4 Lock nut 1/4 - 20
1,2,5,9,10,11,13,16,17,18,19. 29 424 1 Worm thrust bearing 49 470 2 1/4 - 20 x 3” Bolt
6 400224 2 Lower handle - fold down 30 422 1 Worm shaft 50 400516 2 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2” w/patch
7 488M 1 Label 31 426 1 Worm disk 51 377 2 Handle clamp
8 148 1 Handle brace 32 428 1 Retaining ring 52 400509 2 Bolt
9 464 1 Switch bracket 33 429 1 Worm gear 53 400510 2 Knob
10 479 1 Switch 34 431 1 Tine shaft 54 400230 2 Plug
11 1612-70A 1 Switch cover 35 430 2 Worm gear thrust washer 55 400010 1 Transmission assembly
13 478 2 Throttle clip 36 432 2 Worm gear bearing 56 400515 2 Washer 1/4 x 41/64
16 4075 1 Connector wire 37 434 2 Bearing seal 57 400136 2 Rubber Washer .12 Thick
17 400229 2 Cable retainer 38 435 2 Bearing seal retainer 58 400137 2 Rubber Washer .04 Thick
19 467-2 1 Throttle cable assy. 39 438LA 1 Tine assembly (LT) * Also in Key No. 55

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SV-6 ENGINE PARTS
CARBURETTOR
KEY Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION KEY Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION
No. No.

12520013124 1 Carburettor -- C1U-K54A 13 A 1 Plug, Welch

Includes Items 1-30 14 12537613120 1 Nozzle, Main Check Valve
15 12537242030 1 Swivel, Throttle Shaft
1 P005000980 4 Screw, Purge Pump Retainer 16 12532713930 1 Clip, Throttle Shaft Swivel
2 P005000620 1 Retainer, Purge Pump 17 12531713310 1 Shaft, Throttle
3 12538108660 1 Pump, Purge 18 12531342030 1 Spring, Throttle Return
4 P005000975 1 Base, Purge 19 12531413930 1 Screw, Throttle Valve
5 A B 1 Diaphragm, Metering 20 12531649030 1 Valve, Throttle
21 12532715130 1 Clip, Throttle Shaft
6 A B 1 Gasket, Metering Diaphragm 22 12531813120 1 Needle, Low Speed
7 ------------------- 1 Body, Carburettor 23 12532013310 1 Needle, High Speed
Not Available Separately 24 A 1 Strainer
8 12533942030 1 Screw, Metering Lever Pin 25 A B 1 Diaphragm, Fuel Pump
9 A 1 Pin, Metering Lever 26 A B 1 Gasket, Fuel Pump
27 12532412820 1 Cover, Pump
10 A 1 Lever, Metering 28 12533306960 1 Spring, Idle Adjust Screw
11 A 1 Valve, Inlet Needle 29 12533406960 1 Screw, Idle Adjust
12 A 1 Spring, Metering Lever 30 12531012820 2 Screw, Pump Cover

A 12530013120 1 Repair Kit

B 12530313120 1 Gasket/Diaphragm Kit

SV-6 ENGINE PARTS

AIR CLEANER, EXHAUST, AND THROTTLE

KEY NO Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION KEY NO Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION

13040652131 1 Thumb Screw 16 13001742031 1 Insulator, Intake*
2 A232000041 1 Lid, Air Cleaner 17 90050000005 2 Nut 5
3 V141000010 1 Plug 18 13001042032 1 Shield, Cylinder*
4 X506000020 1 Label, Choke 19 V104000410 1 Gasket, Exhaust*
5 13031051830 1 Filter, Air 20 9110704008 1 Flange Bolt
6 90024205057 2 Screw 5x57 21 A300000410 1 Exhaust
7 12901152130 1 Plate, Prevent 22 V150000371 1 Plate, Eye
8 17851505060 1 Shutter, Choke 23 90060000005 2 Washer 5
9 17851600830 1 Spacer 24 90010505070 2 Bolt 5x70
10 13030151730 1 Case, Air Cleaner 25 P021006190 1 Gasket Kit
11 17881005230 1 Grommet
12 17851051730 1 Rod, Choke *Also Included in Gasket Kit
13 12520013124 1 Carburettor -- CIU-K54A
14 V103000111 1 Gasket, Intake*
15 90023805020 2 Screw 5x20

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SV-6 ENGINE PARTS SV-6 ENGINE PARTS
FUEL TANK STARTER, PAWL CATCHER &
CLUTCH
KEY Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION KEY NO Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION
No
14 17720012820 1 Starter Asy
1 13100511821 1 Tank, Fuel Includes Items 15-20
2 90027505015 3 Screw 5x15 15 17722042030 1 Spring, Rewind
3 13201011520 1 Pipe, Fuel - 3x5x210mm 16 17721544430 1 Drum, Starter
Bulk Option: 90014 17 17722605530 1 Rope, Starter
4 13211546730 1 Grommet 3mm(1/8”)x1000mm(39-1/2”)
5 13201309820 1 Clip Bulk Option: 99944444000
6 13120507320 1 Filter, Fuel
18 17722742030 1 Guide, Rope
7 A356000030 1 Valve, Check
19 17722811120 1 Starter Grip Kit
8 13011100530 1 Clip, Pipe
9 13131239130 1 Pipe, Vent - 3x5x70mm 20 17724611120 1 Clip, Starter Rope
Bulk Option: 90014 21 17723644330 1 Screw
10 13201049030 1 Pipe, Return - 3x6x50mm 22 90023804016 4 Screw 4x16
Bulk Option: 90017 23 17500007531 1 Clutch Asy
11 13100409060 1 Fuel Tank Cap Asy Includes Items 24-26
Includes Items 12-13 24 17501605020 1 Hub, Clutch
12 13101655830 1 Gasket, Fuel Tank Cap 25 17501805130 2 Spring, Clutch
13 13105156030 1 Connector, Fuel Tank Cap 26 17500905131 2 Shoe, Clutch
27 17501904630 1 Plate, Clutch
28 90060000010 1 Washer 10
SV-6 ENGINE PARTS 29 90080836000 1 Bearing, Ball
BLOCK 30 17501004633 1 Drum, Clutch
31 17504404630 1 Washer, Clutch
32 17501411520 1 Washer, Clutch
KEY No Part No Qty. DESCRIPTION 33 90023806012 1 Screw 6x12
34 90023804014 4 Screw 4x14
35 13041611520 1 Bolt 5x25
1 A130000530 1 Cylinder 36 61022311520 1 Case, Clutch
2 90016205022 2 Bolt 5x22
3 V100000080 1 Gasket, Cylinder*
4 P021001101 1 Piston, Kit Includes Items 5-8
5 A101000000 2 Ring, Piston
6 10001311520 1 Pin, Piston
7 10001504630 2 Circlip, Piston Pin
8 10001411520 2 Spacer, Piston Pin
9 A011000270 1 Crankshaft Asy Includes Item 10
10 V553000010 1 Bearing, Needle
11 10020411520 1 Crankcase Kit
Includes Items 12-16
12 10021242031 2 Oil Seal
13 10021503930 2 Dowel Pin
14 10024242030 1 Gasket, Crankcase*
15 9403536201 2 Bearing, Ball
16 90016205028 3 Bolt 5x28
17 P021006190 1 Gasket Kit
18 A411000170 1 Coil, Ignition
19 90016204020 2 Bolt 4x20
20 15611004920 1 Bushing
21 V475002200 1 Tube
22 15901201620 1 Cap, Spark Plug
23 159011034432 1 Terminal, Spark Plug
24 15901010230 1 Spark Plug -- BPMR-7A
25 V485000450 1 Lead, Ignition
26 61032502730 1 Woodruff Key
27 A409000150 1 Flywheel
28 90060500008 1 Spring Washer 8
29 17720212220 1 Starter Pawl Asy
Includes Items 30-31
30 17721844330 2 Pawl, Starter
31 17723412220 2 Springl, Pawl Return
32 P021006160 1 Cover, Cylinder
33 90023804018 2 Screw 4x18
34 9110704008 1 Screw 4x8

* Also Included in Gasket Kit

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