Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator Welcome To The World Of Mantis Gardening, Table Of Contents

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MANTIS GARDENING!

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

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