ASSEMBLY (continued)
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
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
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
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
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Picture 3 | Piclure q |
A
WARNING:
Improper throttle
instaIlation can cause tines to
rotate unexpectedly
Picture 5
proper fuel mixture
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Remember _....*Always mix
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
IMPORLa2qI" NOIE:
Do Not use old or stale oil/gasolinemixture. 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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