Mantis SV-5C/2 manual Tilling, Assembling the Tines fbr, IMPORTANr, Imporiani Noie

ASSEMBLY (continued)

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE

UPPER HANDLES &

PLASTIC CARI/_YING

1 Lightly squeeze the lower' handles

(#3) toward one another so that they line up with the two smaller holes on

rite carding handle (#29). Ihen slide the carrying handle over and down rite lower handles It will rest about four to

six inches above tile engine. (Picture 1)

2 Gently pull the lower handles out to their original position

3 Attach the upper handle assembly (#1) - the handle with the throttle

cable and ground wire - onto the fight handle, and secure with the handle

knob (#40) and t round head bolt

(#39) (Picture 2) Be sure you have

proper throttle movements and that

the throttle cable is not wrapped or twisted around the handle bar°

Squeeze trigger and let go, The triangle

must click in both directions tf there

is any doubt, remove air filter and

Assembling the "Tines fbr

Tilling

1 Remove the cardboard from around ),our filler's base

2 Slide the tines onto the axle shafts The "D" hole goes on the outside

3 Make sure you've installed the tines properly for tilling.. Liken the tines to ),our fingers_ When your palm faces the ground, }'our' fingers cur! dog,m. Stand behind the Tiller and hold your hand next. to the tines,. Do the tine blades curl down, ,as your fingers do? If so, they are in the tilling position (To sa_qtch to the cultivating position, see page 10)

4 To secure each line to the axle, insert a fine retaining pin_

IMPORIANI NOIE:

Before you use your blANI'tS "[flier,

read the Safety Rules & Warnings on pages 3-4_

visually check that the throttle triangle hits both the idle screw and the rut!

open stop. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE STARTING 'I'HE ENGINE

4 Follow the same steps to install the left upper handle onto the other lower handle (Picture 3)

5 Use the clip (#6) to secure the

throttle cable and wire in place on the lower handle (Picture 4)

6 Now install the Handle Brace.

Line it up with the holes on the upper handles. Then insert a Cap Screw (#34) and a Lock Nut (#35) on either' side (Picture 5)

7 Use a wrench to tighten Cap Screws and Lock Nuts

8 Now use wrench to tighten all nuts and bolts firmly and securely.

IMPORIANI NOIE:

Make sure you have installed the handles properly. When you stand behind your tiller, holding the handles, you should face the gasoline tank

Your MANTIS Tiller comes with a

free pre-measurcd bottle of two-cycle engine oil Here's how to mix the oil with the gas:

1 Pour !/2 of the g_oline into a safe container, Do not rob: the fuel and oil in

the engine fuel tank

Z Add 2 6 ounces of two-cycle engine oil to the gasoline and mix Then add the rest of the gasoline

3.Screw the cap onto the gasoline can. Then swirl the can to blend the

oil and gas.

4 CarefuIly pour the fuel mix into the tiller'_ fuel tank After putting the fuel tank's cap back on, wipe up any spilled fuel from tank and gasoline can..

IMPORTANr:

"l_vo stroke fuel sepmates and ages Do not mix more than you will use in a monflt. Using old fuel can cause difficult starting or engine damage Shake fuel container to thoroughly mix fuel before each use Do not attempt to run your engine on gasoline onl); use

Picture I Picture 2

Picture 3 Piclure q

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WARNING:

Improper throttle

instaIlation can cause tines to

rotate unexpectedly

Picture 5

proper fuel mixture

Need more pre-measured engine oil? You can order it from ),our local

authorized MANTIS dealer

Remember _....

*Always mix two-cycle oil with gasoline before fueling your filler, Never, ever run your tiller on gasoline

alone This will ruin your engine and void all warranfies.

•Alw;lys use a clean gas can and always use unleaded gas,

•Never u3 to mix the oil and gasoline in the engine tklel tank

•Always mix oil and gas in the proper

proportions: 2 6 ounces of two-cycle engine oi! to one gallon of unleaded gasoline.

IMPORLa2qI" NOIE:

Do Not use old or stale oil/gasoline

mixture. Ahvays use the proper

oil/gasoline mixture, l[ you do not, your engine will suffer rapid,

permanent damage. And you will void the eu#ne warrant):.

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