
10 Operator’s Manual
Fuel is extremely ammable. Handle it with
care. Keep away from ignition sources. Do not
smoke while fueling your equipment
Do not operate the engine in a conned
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
Avoid accidental blade engagement.
Do not squeeze the throttle trigger when starting.
Maintain proper idle speed adjustment (4100±3100 RPM)
WARNING • DANGER
ALTERNATIVE FUELS, SUCH AS E-15 (20% ETHANOL), E-85 (85%
ETHANOL) OR ANY FUELS NOT MEETING MANTIS REQUIREMENTS
ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN GASOLINE ENGINES. USE OF
ALTERNATIVE FUELS MAY CAUSE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS, LOSS
OF POWER, OVERHEATING, FUEL VAPOR LOCK AND UNINTENDED
MACHINE OPERATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
IMPROPER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT. ALTERNATIVE FUELS MAY ALSO
CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES, GASKETS,
CARBURETORS AND OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS.
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4-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting
4-CYCLE TILLER FUELING AND OIL ONLY
• Rock the tiller forward so that it
rests on the fuel tank.
• It is important to position the
Mantis 4-Cycle Tiller as shown in
Figure 1 so the oil will properly
ll the crankcase. Failure to do so
will cause engine damage.
• Remove the oil plug.
• Pour in 2.7 . oz. of approved, 4-cycle engine oil. Use 4-stoke
motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
classication SJ or later (or equivalent). Always check the API
service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters SJ
or later (or equivalent). SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general
use.
• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level should
reach the inner rst thread of the reservoir. Do not overll.
• Replace the oil plug.
• Then return the unit to the upright position.
Fueling your Mantis 4-Cycle Tiller/Cultivator is easy. Unscrew the gas
cap and ll the tank about four-fths of the way up with 89 octane
unleaded gasoline. And remember, always drain the gas when
transporting the unit from one location to another.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Check the oil level in the
engine before each use. If
oil is low see information
above for details.
IMPORTANT!
It is normal for your 4 stroke engine to smoke for the rst
minute or two of operation, however it is not necessary
for this to occur every time. This is a result of the oil being
pulled through the engine for lubrication.
Figure 1
ENGINE FEATURES
Recoil
Starter
Fuel
Tank
Fuel Filler
Cap
Priming
Bulb
Starter
Grip
Top
Cover
Choke
Lever
Air
Cleaner
Oil Filler
Cap/
Dipstick
Mufer
(inside the
top cover)
Spark Plug
(inside the
top cover)
Throttle
Lever
Min
Max
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