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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 conned

space where dangerous carbon monoxide

fumes can collect.

Avoid accidental blade engagement.

Do not squeeze the throttle trigger when starting. Main-

tain proper idle speed adjustment (2500-3100 rpm)

WARNING • DANGER

ALTERNATIVE FUELS, SUCH AS E-15 (20% ETHANOL), E-85 (85% ETHANOL)

OR ANY FUELS NOT MEETING HONDA 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.

! !

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.

• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level should

reach the inner rst thread of the reservoir. Do not overll.

• Replace the oil plug.

• Then return the unit to the upright position and put the kickstand

down.

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.

4-CYCLE TILLER STARTING ONLY

Starting the engine for the rst time, or “cold

starting”, is easy.

• First, make sure the start/stop switch, located on

the throttle handle, is in the start position, which

is indicated by the “I” symbol.

• Close the choke by moving the choke lever to the

up position.

• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until he bulb is lled

with gas. Once it is lled, press it two more times.

• Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance and then give it

a short, brisk pull. Your tiller should start immediately. Do not pull

the cord all the way out and do not let it snap back into the starter

housing.

•

Once it is running, open the choke. Ensure the lever is fully down

• To stop the engine, simply push the start/stop switch to the

stop position “O.”

• To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure. Except now you

can leave the choke lever in the down position and there is no need

to pump the primer bulb.

• Before using the tiller, let the engine run for a minute to warm up.

And before shutting it down, let the engine run briey to

cool down.

OFF ON

Switch

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Check the oil level in the

engine before each use. If

oil is low see your 4 Stroke

Tiller Engine Manual and

information above for

details.

Never use starting uids 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 3-5.

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

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