Mantis FastStart Manuale del Proprietario

Tiller/Cultivatorwith Fast Start Engine OptionOWNER’S MANUAL

10Dry Weight . . . . . . .2.8kg — 6 lbs., 3 ouncesType of Engine . . . .Air Cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder,Gasoline EngineRotation . . . . . .

Now You’re Ready toCultivate or Weed. Guide your Tiller where youwant to weed and start it up.Pull your Tiller backwardslowly, then let it move for

12MAINTENANCECheck the Air Filter Often A wet or dirty air filter can affect theway your engine starts, performs, andwears. So, it’s a good idea to

13What to Do if Your EngineIdles Too High What if your engine runs too fast … or if thetines turn the instant you start the Tiller? Youmay need to

14 Each fall — or before you store yourMANTIS Tiller for any long period — besure to take these measures: 1. Do not store your Tiller with fuels

15TROUBLE SHOOTINGProblem Cause Remedy1. Tines don’t turn when throttleis depressed• Engine is not seated properly on the gearhousing.• Re-install en

16P/N 438LAP/N 438RADIRECTIONRaised HubTeeth point ina ClockwiseDirectionDIRECTIONRaised HubTeeth point ina Counter Clock -wise DirectionWhen you lo

17AIR CLEANEREXPLOSION BSV-5CI/2 ENGINE PARTSASSEMBLIESCARBURETOR – C1U-K82EXPLOSION AITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION / REMARkS B1 9005280

ITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION / REMARkS E2 A130000550 1 CYLINDER E3 90016205022 2 SCREW 5X22 E4

191213143125496111087SV-5CI/2 ENGINE PARTSFUEL SYSTEMITEM PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION / REMARkS F1 90027505015 3 SCREW 5X1

2TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Rules & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P/N 401768 3/10Printed in USAMANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects inmaterial and workmanship for a period of five (5) years fornormal

3SAFETY RULES & WARNINGSYou will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure youunderstand and obey these war

V. Warnings - Don'ts Don’t use tiller with one hand. Keepboth hands on handles withfingers andthumbs encircling the handles, while tinesare m

5 Your MANTIS Tiller comes partially assembled. You mustinstall only the handlebars, the carrying handle, and the tines.This will take just a few m

6ASSEMBLY (continued)WARNING • DANGERREMOVE TINES BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.!!HOW TO ASSEMBLEUPPER HANDLES &PLASTIC CARRYINGHA

7WARNING • DANGERFUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.HANDLE IT WITH CARE. KEEP AWAY FROMIGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT SMOKEWHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT.WARNI

If you follow the normalstarting procedure, you shouldhave no problem starting yourtiller. But, just in case you dohave problems, here’s what to d

9GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR GARDENWalk it. Once your tiller is running, you can“walk” it to your garden. Just press thethrottle lock out button a