Mantis 401764 XP owner manual Checking the Oil Level in the Engine’s Oil Sump, Important Note

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Assembly (continued)

Then insert a Cap Screw (#47) and a

Lock Nut (#48) on either side (Picture 7)

9.Use a wrench to tighten Cap Screws and Lock Nuts.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 

Make sure you have installed the

 

handles properly. When you stand

 

behind your tiller, holding the handles,

Picture 7

the gas tank is facing away from you,

 

on the front side of the engine.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Before starting your 4 Stroke/Mantis® Tiller, add the premeasured bottle of 4 stroke engine oil supplied with your tiller. See 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and information below for details.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Before you use your MANTIS Tiller, read the Safety Rules & Warnings on pages 3-5.

Checking the Oil Level in the Engine’s Oil Sump

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before using your new Mantis 4-Stroke Tiller for the first time, it is important to check the oil level in the engines oil sump. The bottle of oil supplied with this machine holds the correct grade of engine oil.

Please follow the notes below for full instructions how to check the oil level in the engine.

How to fill the engines oil sump before using your new Mantis

Tiller:

1.Rock the tiller forward so that it rests on its fuel tank.

2.Remove the grey sump plug and top up the oil using the correct type of oil so that it is level with the inner first thread of the sump plug. (Picture 1)

Picture 1

Max. 3.4 oz (100ml)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Check the oil level in the engine before each use. If oil is low, top it off with 10W-30 before using. See your 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and information above for details.

Never use starting fluids 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 3-6.

! WARNING • DANGER !

FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT WITH CARE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT.

WARNING:

!

CHECK OIL LEVEL

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage. Overfilling the engine with oil can lead to oil leaking and smoking/oil from the muffler

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