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Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . .
the lightweight wonder that “Makes
Gardening Easier.”
Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller
weighs only 20 pounds. So it lifts
easily, handles smoothly, tills and
weeds precisely. And, unlike other
small tillers, it features serpentine tines
that churn soil to ten inches 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 authorized Mantis dealer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules & Warnings
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3-5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Engine & Fuel Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly and Mixing Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
What to Do Just in Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Getting to Your Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tilling & Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Tine Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-20
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Trouble Shooting & Specifications . . . . . . .23-24
Service Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using The Border/Edger Attachment . . . . . . . .26
MANTIS Tiller Assembly Layout . . . . . . . . . . .27
Engine Parts Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . .32
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF MANTIS GARDENING!