Mantis 7262 Operator's & Parts Manual
OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL
CLASSIC 4-CYCLE TILLER
7262
Assembly Instructions Start on Page 6!
Please review the Warnings & Safety Information on pages 3-5
and the Assembly Instructions before unpacking the box.
IMPORTANT!
Welcome to the World of Mantis Gardening
Here’s your new MANTIS Classic 4-Cycle Tiller . . . the lightweight wonder that’s Changing the Way Americans Garden.
Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 24 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 for the name of your local dealer, call 1-800-366-6268 toll free,
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Time. Dealers can also be located online at www.mantis.com.
Attention MANTIS Product Owners! Get maintenance tips for your MANTIS product on our website at ww.mantis.com.
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Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Warnings
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3-5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Engine & Fuel Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Getting to Your Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tilling & Cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Border Edger Attachment . . . . . . . . .18
Tiller Parts Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Engine Parts Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
This Operator’s / Parts Manual is part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and
second-hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the
machine.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and
built anywhere.
This machine comes with Operation and Safety instructions, Parts and Service instructions and Engine instructions. The useful life and good service
you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate
and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on
your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all
controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure
those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.
See a Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. service ensures that you continue to receive
the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. products. You can trust Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement parts because they are
manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine
only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did.
Phone: 1-800-366-6268 • Fax (215) 956-3855
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Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966-4217
Safety Rules & Warnings
You will notice Safety Rules and Important Notes throughout this Operator/Parts Manual. Make sure you
understand and obey these warnings for your own protection.
I. Special Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS, COMPLY
WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
II. Safety & Warnings
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WARNING • DANGER
ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT
OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
HEED IT’S WARNING!! STAY ALERT!!
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WARNING • DANGER
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IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS TILLER
OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION.
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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING • DANGER
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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III. Safety Decal Information
decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to
P/N 400620
An important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller are the
warning and information decals found on various parts of the tiller. These
replace these decals when they become hard to read. The location and part
numbers (P/N) of these decals are illustrated below.
CUTTING HAZARD; KEEP
FEET AND HANDS AWAY
FROM ROTATING TINES.
P/N 400609
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLES,
MAKE SURE FUEL TANK FACES
AWAY FROM OPERATOR. THIS
IS THE REAR OF THE TILLER,
REFER TO ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTION ON PAGE 7.
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WARNING • DANGER
DO NOT CARRY THE TILLER
IN THIS POSITION.
INCORRECT ASSEMBLY.CAUTION: WHEN
READ OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE USING TILLER, OR
PERFORMING ANY REPAIR
OR MAINTENANCE. KEEP
OWNERS MANUAL IN A
SAFE PLACE.
WEAR EAR AND EYE
PROTECTION.
IF THE TILLER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED,
THE USERS RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS TILLER.
IV. Warnings - Do’s
Read and understand the
Operator/Parts manual. Pay particular
attention to all sections regarding safety.
1. Always keep a firm grip on both
handles while the tines are moving
and/or the engine is running. BE
AWARE!! The tines may coast after
throttle trigger is released. Make sure
tines have come to a complete stop
and engine is off before letting go
of the tiller.
2. Always maintain a firm footing and
good balance. Do not overreach while
operating the tiller. Before you start to
use the tiller, check the work area for
obstacles that might cause you to lose
your footing, balance or control of
the machine.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where
equipment is to be used and remove
all objects, which can be thrown by
the machine.
4. Always keep area clear of children, pets,
and bystanders.
5. Always stay alert. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not
operate unit when fatigued.
6. Always dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry, they might get
caught in moving parts. Use sturdy
gloves. Gloves reduce the transmission
of vibration to your hands. Prolonged
exposure to vibration can cause
numbness and other ailments.
7. While working, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
8. Always wear ear and eye protection.
Eye protection must meet ANSI Z 87.1.
To avoid hearing damage, we
recommend hearing protection be worn
whenever using the equipment.
9. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine,
and petrol/gas storage area free of
vegetative material and excessive grease.
10. Start the engine carefully, according to
the manufacturer’s instructions and
with feet well away from tool(s).
11. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
12. Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
13. Work only in daylight or good
artificial light.
14. Always be sure of your footing on
slopes.
15. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
16. Always keep a safe distance between
two or more people when working
together.
17. Always inspect your unit before each
use and ensure that all handles, guards
and fasteners are secure, operating, and
in place.
18. Always maintain and examine your
Tiller with care. Follow maintenance
instructions given in manual.
19. Always store tiller in a sheltered area
(a dry place), not accessible to
children. The tiller as well as fuel
should not be stored in a house
DON’T FUEL, REFUEL, OR
CHECK FUEL WHILE
SMOKING, OR NEAR AN
OPEN FLAME OR OTHER
IGNITION SOURCE.
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V. Warnings - Don'ts
Don’t use tiller with one hand.
Keep both hands on handles with
fingers and thumbs encircling the
handles, while tines are moving,
and engine is running.
Don’t overreach. Keep a good
footing at all times.
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HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR
AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
Don’t run with the machine,
walk.
Don’t work on excessively
steep slopes.
Don’t attempt to clear tines
while they are moving. Never try
to remove jammed material before
switching the engine off and
making sure the tines have
stopped completely.
WARNING • DANGER
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Do’s
Don’t allow children or
incapable people to operate this
tiller.
Don’t operate while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t attempt to repair this
tiller. Have repairs made by a
qualified dealer or repairman.
See that only original MANTIS
parts are used.
Always use fresh gasoline. Stale
gasoline can cause damage.
Always store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this
purpose.
Always pull starter cord slowly
until resistance is felt. Then pull cord
rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent
arm or hand injury.
Always operate engine with spark
arrestor installed and operating
properly. The use of spark arrestor
mufflers is required by law in the
state of California (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources
Code), as well as in other states or
municipalities. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
VII. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Don’ts
Don’t
while smoking, or near an open
flame or other ignition source. Stop
engine and be sure it is cool before
refueling.
Don’t
while the tiller is unattended. Stop
engine before putting the tiller
down or while transporting from
one place to another.
Don’t
tiller indoors or in an improperly
ventilated area.
Don’t
system causes spark outside the
cylinder. During periodical checks
fuel, refuel or check fuel
leave the engine running
refuel, start or run this
run engine when electrical
of the spark plug, keep plug a safe
distance from cylinder to avoid
burning of evaporated fuel from
cylinder.
Don’t
spark plug or plug wire removed.
Use an approved tester.
Don’t
plug removed unless spark plug
wire is disconnected. Sparks can
ignite fumes.
Don’t
of gasoline is present or other
explosive conditions exist.
Don’t
gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill
check for spark with
crank engine with spark
run engine when the odor
operate the unit if
Stop the engine whenever you
leave the machine.
Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
If the fuel tank needs to be
drained, this should be done
outdoors.
completely before starting engine.
Don’t
is an accumulation of debris around
the muffler, and cooling fins.
Don’t
cylinders or cooling fins as
contact may cause serious burns.
Don’t change the engine
governor setting or over speed the
engine.
Don’t
plug while engine is hot. Removing
a spark plug from a hot engine can
cause irreparable damage to the
engine and will void your warranty.
operate your tiller if there
touch hot mufflers,
attempt to remove spark
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40
39
8
42
20,21,55
1
2
6
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Assembly
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WARNING•DANGER
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS TILLER
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
CONTACT OUR FACTORY AT
1-800-366-6268
OR AN AUTHORIZED
MANTIS DEALER
Your MANTIS Tiller comes partially
assembled. You must install only the
handlebars, the carrying handle, and the
tines. This will take just a few minutes if
you follow the directions.
First, take all items out of the carton.
But do not remove the cardboard from
around the Tiller’s base.
The list at the right, shows the parts that
come with your tiller. Check to make sure
you have them.
The bag of hardware is in the plastic bag
containing the Operator/Parts Manual.
To assemble your MANTIS Tiller, you’ll
need two 7/16" wrenches. We suggest that
you install all nuts and bolts only “finger
— that is, one-half to one full turn
tight”
— until you’ve completed assembly. The
nuts are self locking, but you must use
a wrench to tighten them completely.
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Quantity Description *Key #
1 Upper Handle Assembly 2
1 Upper Handle Throttle Side Assembly 1
2 Lower Handles 6
1 Pair Tiller/Cultivator Tines 39,40
1 Engine Assembly (includes Fender
Guard & Worm Gear Transmission) 20,21,55
1 Handle Brace 8
1 Plastic Carrying Handle 42
1 Bag of Hardware Containing:
2 Cap Screws 47
4 Lock Nuts 48
2 Bolts (3” long) 49
2 Tine Retaining Pins 41
2 Handle Clamps 51
1 Throttle Clips 13
2 Bolts 52
2 Knobs 53
*These numbers are the same numbers shown on the Parts
Layout on page 19.
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Assembly (continued)
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
LOWER HANDLES
To identify part numbers, see
pages 6 and 19.
1. Use the protective cardboard
sleeve to stabilize your tiller.
Stand the engine assembly (#21)
up. (Picture 1)
2. Lay the handle parts within easy
reach. You’ll need one of the
handle clamps (#51) and one of
the lower handles (#6). Note that
the lower handles have a short leg
on one end.
3. Fit the handle clamp along the
outside of the short leg. Line up
the holes on the clamp and the leg.
4. Choose one of the two 3-inch
bolts (#49). Slide it through the
first set of holes — near the
elbow where the lower handle
curves. (Pictures 2 & 3)
5. Now slide the other lower handle
onto the 3-inch bolt. Fit the other
clamp onto this other
handle’s short leg. Add a nut
and tighten finger tight.
(Picture 3)
6. Locate the worm gear
housing. It starts just above
— and extends down through
— the tiller’s red fender
guard. You’ll notice that
there’s a recessed channel on
either side of the housing’s top.
(Picture 4.)
7. Take the lower handles that you’ve
just put together. Slide them into
the two recessed channels.
(Picture 5.)
Make sure you insert them from
the rear of the tiller (gasoline tank
faces away
that the bolt fits along the back of
the housing.
8. Slide the second 3-inch bolt
through the second set of holes in
the short legs. Add a nut and
tighten finger tight.
from the operator)... so
Picture 1
NOTE: THE LOCK NUTS ARE STAMPED. FINGER TIGHT IS
APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 1-1/2 TURNS.
Picture 3
Picture 4 Picture 5
Picture 2
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