Mantis 7234, 7264 Parts Manual
OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL
DELUXE 2-CYCLE TILLER
7234
DELUXE 4-CYCLE TILLER
7264
2-Cycle– 7234 4-Cycle– 7264
Assembly Instructions Start on Page 7!
Please review the Warning & Safety Information on Pages 4-6
and the Assembly Instructions before unpacking the box.
IMPORTANT!
Welcome to the World of Mantis Gardening
Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . . the lightweight wonder that’s
Changing the Way Americans Garden.®
Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller weighs only 26 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 fi rst, please read this manual. It shows, step by step, how
to use your tiller safely.
ATTENTION MANTIS PRODUCT OWNERS!
Get maintenance tips for your Mantis
product on our web site
at www.mantis.com
2-Cycle– 7234
4-Cycle– 7264
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. Y ou 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.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966-4217
PHONE (800) 366-6268 • FAX (215) 956-3855
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS
Special Safety Information .....................................4
Safety & Warnings .................................................4
Safety Decal Information ....................................4-5
Warning Do’s .........................................................5
Warning Don’ts ......................................................6
Engine/Fuel Warning Do’s .....................................6
Engine/Fuel Warning Don’ts ..................................6
ASSEMBL Y ................................................................7
Lower Handle .....................................................8-9
Kickstand ...............................................................9
Tines ....................................................................10
Upper Handle Assembly .................................10-12
Upper Handle Positioning ....................................12
FUELING & STARTING
2-Cycle Fueling & Starting ...................................13
4-Cycle Fueling/Oil & Starting .............................14
4-Cycle Corrective Action ....................................14
OPERATION ........................................................15-16
TRANSPORT ...........................................................17
STORAGE ................................................................17
MAINTENANCE
2-Cycle ................................................................18
4-Cycle ................................................................18
2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Basic Maintenance ................19
MANTIS TILLER ASSEMBLIES
2-Cycle Tiller Assembly .......................................20
4-Cycle Tiller Assembly .......................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................22
CONTROL ................................................................23
EPA ...........................................................................24
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION ... BACK PAGE
This Operator / 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.
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Safety Rules & Warnings
You will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these
warnings for your own protection.
I. SPECIAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Attention: This symbol points out our
important safety instructions.
When you see this symbol,
heed it’s warning!! Stay alert!!
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
Improper use or care of this tiller or failure to wear
proper protection can result in serious injury.
Read and understand the rules for safe
operation and all instructions in this manual.
Wear hearing and eye protection.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
III. SAFETY DECAL INFORMATION
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 decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace these decals when they
become hard to read.
2-Cycle
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.
P/N 430057
P/N 400630
Cutting hazard;
keep feet and
hands away from
rotating tines.
Caution: when assembling
the handles, make sure fuel
tank faces operator. This
is the rear of the tiller, refer
to assembly instruction on
page 8-9.
Do not carry
the tiller in this
position.
Incorrect assembly.
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Don’t fuel, refuel, or
check fuel while smoking,
or near an open fl ame or
other ignition source.
Don’t operate
indoors
4-Cycle
Safety Rules & Warnings
Cutting hazard; keep
feet and hands away
P/N 430057
P/N 400631
from rotating tines.
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 owner’s manual.
Pay particular attention to all sections
regarding safety.
1. Always keep a fi rm 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 fi rm 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 applicable CE
requirements. To avoid hearing damage,
we recommend hearing protection be
worn whenever using the equipment.
9. To reduce fi re 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
artifi cial light.
14. Always be sure of your footing on
Wear ear
and eye
Protection.
Do not carry
the tiller in this
position.
Read owner’s manual before
using tiller, or performing any
repair or maintenance. Keep
owners manual in a safe place.
Caution: when assembling
the handles, make sure
fuel tank faces away from
operator. This is the rear of
the tiller, refer to assembly
instruction on page 8-9.
Don’t operate
indoors
Operation of this equipment may create sparks
that can start fi res around dry vegetation. A spark
arrestor is installed. The operator should contact
local fi re agencies for laws or regulations relating
to fi re prevention requirements.
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. Keep all knobs, nuts, bolts and
screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
18. Before using your tiller, always visually
inspect to see that the tools are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged elements and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
19. Always maintain and examine your
Tiller with care. Follow maintenance
instructions given in manual.
20. 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.
21. Always keep in mind that the operator
or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Don’t fuel, refuel,
or check fuel while
smoking, or near an
open fl ame or other
ignition source.
Incorrect assembly.
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Safety Rules & Warnings
V. WARNINGS - DONT’S
Don’t use tiller with one hand. Keep
both hands on handles with fi ngers and
thumbs encircling the handles, while
tines are moving, and engine
is running.
Don’t run with the machine, walk.
Don’t work on excessively steep slopes.
Don’t attempt to clear tines while they
Handle fuel with care, it is highly fl ammable. Fueling a hot engine or near an ignition source can
cause a fi re and result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
VI. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DO’S
2-Cycle Always
the fuel mixture. Stale gasoline can cause
damage.
4-Cycle Always use fresh gasoline.
Always store fuel in containers
specifi cally designed for this purpose.
Always add fuel before starting
the engine.
use fresh gasoline in
are moving. Never try to remove jammed
material before switching the engine off
and making sure the tines have stopped
completely.
Don’t allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict
the age of operator.
Always replace all fuel tank and
container caps securely.
Always pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt to avoid kickback and
prevent arm or hand injury.
Always operate engine with spark
arrestor installed and operating properly.
Don’t operate while under the infl uence
of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t attempt to repair this tiller. Have
repairs made by a qualifi ed dealer or
repairman. See that only original Mantis
parts are used.
Stop the engine whenever you leave
the machine and before refueling. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure. Replace worn or damaged
parts for safety.
If the fuel tank needs to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
VII. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DON’TS
Never pick up or carry a machine while
the engine is running.
Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel while
smoking, or near an open fl ame or other
ignition source. Stop engine and be sure
it is cool before refueling.
Don’t leave the engine running while the
tiller is unattended. Stop the engine when
carrying out maintenance and cleaning
operations, when changing tools and
when being transported by means other
than under its own power.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add petrol while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
Don’t refuel, start or run this tiller indoors
or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don’t run engine when electrical system
causes spark outside the cylinder. During
periodical checks of the spark plug, keep
plug a safe distance from cylinder to
avoid burning of evaporated fuel from
cylinder.
Don’t check for spark with spark plug
or plug wire removed. Use an approved
tester.
Don’t crank engine with spark plug
removed unless spark plug wire is
disconnected. Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline
is present or other explosive conditions exist.
Do not attempt to start the engine if
petrol is spilled, but move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated.
Don’t operate your tiller if there is an
accumulation of debris around the
muffl er, and cooling fi ns. To reduce the
fi re hazard, keep the engine and petrol
storage area free of vegetative material
and excessive grease.
Don’t touch hot muffl ers, cylinders
or cooling fi ns as contact may cause
serious burns.
Don’t change the engine governor
setting or over speed the engine.
Don’t attempt to remove spark 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.
Don’t use starter fl uids as they will cause
permanent engine damage.
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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.
Bag Contents
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R, S, T, X, U
WHAT COMES IN THE BOX
Key Qty. Part No. Description
A 1 N/A Transmission And Engine Assembly
B 1 430023 Loop Handle Right Half
C 1 430022 Loop Handle Left Half
D 1 430025 Foam Grip
E 1 430051 Lower Handle W/Plug, Right
F 1 430050 Lower Handle W/Plug, Left
G 2 4049 Bolt 1/4-20 X 3.25”
H 6 972 1/4-20 Two-Way Lock Nut
I 1 430049 Carry Handle With Grip
J 4 144-2 1/4-20 X 1.125” Hex Head Cap Screws
K-2 1 430003 Trigger Handle Assembly, 2-Cycle Engine, Right
K-1 1 430004 Trigger Handle Assembly, 4-Cycle Engine, Right
L 1 430006 Handle Assembly , Left
M 1 430053 Middle Handle W/Plug, Right
N 1 430052 Middle Handle W/Plug, Left
O 1 430021 Handle Brace
P 2 430038 Knob, 1/4-20 X 1.5 Male
Q 4 400523 Knob, Two Prongs, Female
R 2 430039 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 X 2.25”
S 2 430048 Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 X 2”
T 2 395 Acorn Nut
U 2 478 Throttle Clip
V 1 438RA Tine Assembly, Right
W 1 438LA Tine Assembly , Left
X 2 418-1 Tine Retaining Pins
Y 1 410158 Kickstand, Stand Assembly
Z 1 430037 Kickstand, Bracket and Hardware
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Congratulations! You have just purchased a super high-quality
product, the Mantis Deluxe Tiller/Cultivator.
Whether you have purchased the 2-Stroke or 4-Stroke model,
this manual will show you how to Assemble, Start, Operate,
Transport, Store and Maintain your Tiller. The Mantis Deluxe
Tiller/Cultivator is designed to bring you years of solid, reliable
performance.
2-Cycle Tiller 4-Cycle Tiller
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
TO ASSEMBLE THE TILLER
Prior to removing the contents and assembling, it is important to:
• Have a clean work area.
• Make sure all necessary
tools are handy.
• You will need a 7/16”
crescent wrench
• A ratchet with an extension
• A 7/16” socket
• A 3/8” socket or
crescent wrench.
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Assembly
LET’S BEGIN
The following instructions are for the 2-Stroke and
4-Stroke Tiller.
• With the box upright, open the box and remove the
tine box and the loose parts that are at the top of the
tiller box. Do not remove any other parts in the box.
• Lay the box on one side and open the bottom fl aps.
• Return the box to an upright position (as shown) and
pull the box straight up.
• The right handle, additional parts and tiller engine will
be in the box cradle. Leave the engine and throttle in
the cradle to assist in the assembly.
• Lay everything out so you can easily identify the
parts (see parts image and list on page 7).
LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Some of the photos in this manual do not represent your
4-Stroke tiller engine. They are for assembly purposes only.
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• For ease of assembly and stability it
is important that you keep the engine
assembly in its cardboard cradle.
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• Slide the foam grip onto the right
loop handle.
• Line up the holes of the Right Loop
Handle with the holes of the Lower
Right Handle.
• Slide the two 3.25” bolts through
the hole
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• Position this assembly onto the
recessed channels below the engine.
• Slide the lower left handle onto
the bolts
• Slide the left loop handle into the
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foam grip and right loop handle
LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
Assembly
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• Slide loop handle through bolts
and over top lower left handle,
then take two lock nuts and
fasten them fi nger tight
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2-Cycle Tiller 4-Cycle Tiller
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• Place the Carry Handle between the
lower handles and line up the holes
• Place two of the 1.125” bolts through
holes with hex head on inside of carry
handle and with two lock nuts fasten
them tight with wrench and socket.
• At this point, your Mantis tiller should look like
this when lower handle assembly is complete.
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• Use the 7 /16” wrenches and socket
to tighten the rest of the handle bolts.
KICKST AND ASSEMBLY
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2
• Position the kickstand brace
just above the bend of the lower
handles. The stamped arrow
should be pointing up
• Position the kickstand under the
lower handles, line up the holes
and thread the kickstand brace
bolts into the kickstand
•Tighten with the 3/8” wrench
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• Your Mantis tiller will look
like this when lower handle
assembly and kickstand is
complete.
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