Mantis 7567, Deluxe XP, XP 7567 Parts Manual

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR / PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES

MOTOBÊCHE DEluxE xP – 7567

Traduction des instructions originales

OPERATOR

Übersetzung der Originalanleitung

BEDIENERHANDBUCH/ TEILEBESCHREIBUNG

Gartenfräse Deluxe xP – 7567

PARTS MANUAL

DELUXE XP TILLER – 7567

Original Instructions

IMPORTANT!

Assembly Instructions Start on Page 7!

Please review the Warning & Safety Information on Pages 4-6

and the Assembly Instructions before unpacking the box.

Welcome to the World of Mantis Gardening

Here’s your new MANTIS® Deluxe XP Tiller . . . the lightweight wonder that is making gardening easier.

Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS® Deluxe XP Tiller weighs only 36.3 pounds (16.5 kg) and is like no other. So it lifts easily, handles smoothly, tills and weeds precisely. And, unlike other small tillers, it features dual serpentine tines that churn soil to ten inches deep. It creates a soft, smooth seed bed, even in problem soil.

It’s bigger than a mini tiller and better than a bigger tiller! Once you know how to use your tiller correctly, we guarantee you’ll

love it. So rst, please read this manual. It shows, step by step, how to

use your tiller safely. If you have questions about any topic in this Manual, contact your

local Mantis dealer.

ATTENTION MANTIS PRODUCT OWNERS! Get maintenance tips for your Mantis

product on our web site at www.mantis.uk.com

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Mantis® product from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 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 this manual. 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 Mantis good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual 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 an authorised Mantis possible from your tiller. You can trust Mantis 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 manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did.

product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your

dealer for any service or parts needed. This service ensures that you continue to receive the best results

replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

1028 Street Road

Southampton, PA 18966-4217

PHONE + (215) 355-9700 • FAX + (215) 956-3855

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS

Special Safety Information .....................................4

Safety & Warnings ................................................. 4

Safety Decal Information ....................................4-5

Warning Dos or Don’ts ........................................5-6

Engine/Fuel Warning Dos or Don’ts ......................6

ASSEMBLY ................................................................7

Lower Handle .....................................................8-9

Kickstand ............................................................... 9

Upper Handle Assembly ................................. 10-11

Upper Handle Positioning .................................... 11

PAGE

FUELLING & STARTING

Fuelling/Oil & Starting .......................................... 12

Corrective Action .................................................13

OPERATION ........................................................13-16

TRANSPORT ...........................................................16

STORAGE ................................................................ 17

MAINTENANCE ..................................................18-20

MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER ASSEMBLY .......22-23

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................24

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................... 25

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.

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.

SPECIFICATION:

P/N 430057

Guaranteed sound

power level

MODEL 7567 1.03Kw MAX 6000 min

-1

16.5 kg

P/N 400609

Do not reach your ngers

and\or hands in between

P/N 400635

the tine blades

Always remove the outer tines before removing the inner tines

Cutting hazard; keep feet and hands away from rotating tines.

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 10-11.

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Don’t operate indoors

Don’t fuel, refuel, or check fuel while smoking, or near an

open ame or other

ignition source.

Incorrect assembly.

Safety Rules & Warnings

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 - DOS

Read and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety.

1. Always keep a 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 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 jewellery, 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 re hazard, keep the engine, and petrol 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.

Use extreme caution when reversing

12.

or pulling the machine towards you.

13. Work only in daylight or good articial

light.

14. Always be sure of your footing on

slopes.

Operation of this equipment may create sparks

that can start res around dry vegetation. A spark

arrestor is installed. The operator should contact

local re agencies for laws or regulations relating

to re prevention requirements.

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.

22. Always remove the outer set of tines

before removing the inner set of tines.

V. WARNINGS - DON’TS

Don’t use tiller with one hand. Keep

both hands on handles with ngers and

thumbs encircling the handles, while tines are moving, and engine is running.

Don’t overreach. Keep a good footing at all times.

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.

Don’t let others operate tiller without proper training.

Do not stand in front of tiller when tines are rotating.

Don’t allow children, incapable people or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of operator.

Don’t operate while under the inuence

of alcohol or drugs.

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Safety Rules & Warnings

V. WARNINGS - DON’TS (CONTINUED)

Don’t attempt to repair this tiller. Have

repairs made by a qualied dealer or

repairman. See that only original Mantis parts are used.

Handle fuel with care, it is highly ammable. Fuelling a hot engine or near an ignition source can cause

a re and result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

VI. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DOS

Always use fresh petrol. Stale petrol can

cause damage. Always store fuel in containers

specically designed for this purpose.

Always add fuel before starting the engine.

Always replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

Don’t operate tiller with tines having the 3 rods extending from end without having second set of tines attached. Failure to have tines in place will damage tine assembly.

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.

Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine and before refuelling. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

Do not reach you ngers and\or hands

in between the tine blades. Do not attempt to remove the inner tines

before removing the outer tines.

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 ame or other

ignition source. Stop engine and be sure it is cool before refuelling.

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 odour of petrol 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

silencer, and cooling ns. To reduce the re hazard, keep the engine and petrol

storage area free of vegetative material and excessive grease.

Don’t touch hot silencers, cylinders

or cooling 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 uids as they will cause

permanent engine damage.

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Assembly

G,H, J, P, Q,

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 with Plug, Right F 1 430050 Lower Handle with 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 1 430004 Trigger Handle Assembly, 4-Stroke Engine,

Right

L 1 430006 Handle Assembly, Left M 1 430053 Middle Handle with Plug, Right N 1 430052 Middle Handle with 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 1 400328 Tine Assembly, Outer Right V-2 1 400327 Tine Assembly, Outer Left W-1 1 400330 Tine Assembly, Inner Right W-2 1 400329 Tine Assembly, Inner Left X 2 418-1 Tine Retaining Pins Y 1 410158 Kickstand, Stand Assembly Z 1 430037 Kickstand, Bracket and Hardware

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 + 215.355.9700 or an authorised Mantis dealer.

Bag Contents

Congratulations! You have just purchased a super high-quality product, the Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller/Cultivator.

This manual will show you how to Assemble, Start, Operate, Transport, Store and Maintain your tiller. The Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller/Cultivator is designed to bring you years of solid, reliable performance.

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” (11 mm) adjustable spanner

• A ratchet spanner with an extension

• A 7/16” socket (11 mm)

• A 3/8” socket (9 mm) or adjustable spanner

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Assembly

LET’S BEGIN

• With the box upright, open the box and remove insert.

• Remove second cardboard insert and all loose parts that are at the top of the tillers cradle.

• Lay the box on the side and open the bottom aps.

• Return the box to an upright position and pull the box straight up.

• Right throttle handle attached to tiller assembly with installed tines will be in the box cradle.

• Lay everything out so you can easily identify the parts (see parts image and list on page 7).

LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY

• For ease of assembly and stability it is important that you keep the engine assembly in its cardboard cradle.

2 3

• Open cradle by pulling sides apart. • Slide the foam grip onto the right loop handle.

5 6

• Line up the holes of the right loop handle with the holes of the lower right handle.

• Slide the two 3.25” (80 mm) bolts through the hole.

• Position this assembly onto the recessed channels below the engine.

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• Slide the lower left handle onto the bolts.

LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

Assembly

• Slide the left loop handle into the foam grip and right loop handle.

• Use the 7 /16” (11 mm) spanner and socket to tighten the rest of the handle bolts.

• Slide loop handle through bolts and over top lower left handle, then take two lock nuts and

fasten them nger tight.

• Place the carry handle between the lower handles and line up the holes

• Place two of the 1.125” (28 mm) bolts through holes with hex head on inside of carry handle and with two lock nuts fasten them tight with spanner and socket.

• At this point, your Mantis Tiller should look like this when lower handle assembly is complete.

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KICKSTAND ASSEMBLY

• Position the kickstand bracket 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 bracket bolts into the kickstand.

• Tighten with the 3/8” (9 mm) spanner.

• Your Mantis Tiller will look like this when lower handle assembly and kickstand is complete.

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Assembly

UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY

• To assemble the upper handles,

rst put the kickstand down.

• Layout the middle and upper handles and the handle brace as shown above.

4 5 6

• Take the right upper handle, the one with the throttle, and slide it between the middle handle and the

lower ange of the brace.

• Insert a curved head bolt into the slot at the bottom of the upper handle so that it comes out the top of the middle handle.

• Take the right middle handle and attach the brace using a hex head cap screw and a 2-way lock nut. Finger tighten.

• Repeat for left side.

• Thread a 2-pronged knob onto the bolt two full turns while leaving it loose.

• Repeat for left side.

7 8 9

• Line up the top holes of the upper handles with the holes on the top of the brace so the handles are in the lowest position.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Make sure you have installed the handles properly. When you stand behind your tiller, holding the handles, the fender warning label should face you.

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• Insert the round knob into the brace and tighten.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Be sure you have proper throttle movements and that the throttle cable is not wrapped or twisted around the handle bar. Hold

down the lockout lever, fully squeeze the throttle trigger and let

go. Engine throttle triangle must click in both directions. If there

is any doubt, remove air lter and visually check that the throttle

triangle hits both the idle screw and the full open stop. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

• Now fully tighten the lower 2-prong knobs.

UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

10 11 12

Assembly

• With a 7/16 in. (11 mm) spanner and socket, tighten the nuts and bolts that hold the brace onto the handles.

• Insert the carriage bolts into the bottom holes of the upper handles then through the top holes of the lower handles.

13 14 15

• Lift the upper handles until they line up with the lower handles and fully tighten the knobs at the pivot point.

UPPER HANDLE POSITIONING

• Cap the exposed bolts with the acorn nuts and tighten with your 7/16” (11 mm) spanner until snug. Do not over tighten.

• Loosely thread the other 2-pronged knobs onto the carriage bolts.

• Attach the throttle cable clips to the upper and lower handles. Make sure the cable is not wrapped or twisted and you have the proper throttle movement.

* See important notes listed below.

• Adjust your handle height by loosening the upper 2-prong knobs and removing the round knobs then sliding the upper handles to the desired position.

Improper Throttle installation can cause tines to rotate unexpectedly.

• Then re-insert the round knobs and retighten the 2-prong knobs.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Before you use your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller, read

the Safety Rules & Warnings on pages 4-6

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Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Fuelling & Starting

MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER FUELLING AND OIL

IMPORTANT!

It is normal for your 4-stroke engine to smoke for the rst

minute or two of operation, however it is not necessary for this to occur every time. This is a result of the oil being pulled through the engine for lubrication.

• Rock the tiller forward so that it rests on its front loop handle.

• It is important to position the

• Remove the oil plug.

• Pour in the bottle of pre-measured, Mantis approved, 4-stroke

• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level

• Replace the oil plug.

• Then return the unit to the upright position and put the

Fuelling your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller/Cultivator is easy.

Unscrew the petrol cap and ll the tank about four-fths of the

way up with 89 octane unleaded petrol. And remember, always drain the petrol when transporting the unit from one location to another.

Mantis shown in Figure 1 so the oil

will properly ll the crankcase.

Failure to do so will cause engine damage.

engine oil. Oil tank capacity is 0.1 l (3.4 oz).

should reach the inner rst thread of the reservoir. Do not overll.

kickstand down.

Deluxe XP Tiller as

Figure 1

MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER STARTING ONLY

Always start the engine carefully according to manufacturer’s instructions and with feet well away from the tines.

Starting the engine for the rst time, or “cold

starting”, is easy.

• First, make sure the start/stop switch, located on the throttle handle, is in the start position,

which is indicated by the “I” symbol.

• Close the choke by moving the choke lever to the up position.

• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until the bulb is

lled with petrol. Once it is lled, press it two more times.

• Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance and then give it a short, brisk pull. Your tiller should start immediately. Do not pull the cord all the way out and do not let it snap back into the starter housing.

•

Once it is running, open the choke. Ensure the lever is fully down

• To stop the engine, simply push the start/stop switch to the

stop position “O.”

• To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure. Except

now you can leave the choke lever in the down position and there is no need to pump the primer bulb.

• Before using the tiller, let the engine run for a minute to warm

up. And before shutting it down, let the engine run briey to

cool down.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Check the oil level in the engine before each use. If

oil is low see your 4-Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and information above for details.

Never use starting uids 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 4-6.

Switch on

Do not operate the engine in a conned space

where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can

collect.

Avoid accidental blade engagement. Do not squeeze the

throttle trigger when starting. Maintain proper idle speed

adjustment (2500-3100 rpm)

Fuel is extremely ammable. Handle it with

care. Keep away from ignition sources. Do not

smoke while fuelling your equipment

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Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Fuelling & Starting

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you suspect the engine is

overlled the following procedure

should remove the excess oil from the crankcase and valve cover.

If the engine is overlled, oil will

enter the crankcase and it does

not simply pour out of the oil ll

opening. The excessive oil has to be pumped out as the engine runs. Checking the oil level and draining any excess between multiple 30 second running intervals will bring the oil back to the proper level.

1. Place the engine on a level

surface resting at on the front

loop handle and remove the

oil ll cap/dipstick. Use a catch basin for any oil that overows from the oil ll opening.

2. Replace the oil ll cap/

dipstick and run the engine for approximately 30 seconds then repeat step one. Continue steps 1 & 2 until oil no longer

overows when the oil ll cap/

dipstick is removed.

3. Once the oil level is corrected the engine may continue to smoke while running for several minutes while the residual oil burns off.

Mantis

If engine does not stop when switch is put in the stop position, release the throttle, allow engine to idle. Put the tiller

down, and slide the choke lever to the cold start (closed) position. Have product serviced.

MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER PROPER OIL FILL/LEVEL CHECK POSITION

This position does not allow for a proper oil level reading and may

cause overlling.

Engine must be resting on a at surface on

the fuel tank

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Locked

Unlocked

Fast

Slow

Figure 1

Throttle Trigger

Squeeze trigger to increase speed

Lockout

trigger

A SPECIAL FEATURE

(With the idle set properly and the engine running)

Even when the engine is running, the tines won’t turn unless you squeeze the throttle trigger on the handlebars. And, when you release the throttle trigger, the tines will stop

A TIP FOR EXTENDING YOUR ENGINE’S LIFE

After you start the engine, let your tiller warm up for two to three minutes before you use it. Then,

before you put your tiller away, let it idle for a minute to give the engine a chance to cool down.

OPERATION

With engine running, and both hands on the handles, hold down the throttle lock out lever (Figure

1), then squeeze the throttle trigger gradually to increase the engine speed and engage the tines.

NOTE: This step must be repeated each time your tiller trigger is released.

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Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Operation

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Read the instructions carefully. Be

familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the equipment.

NOW YOU’RE READY TO USE YOUR MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER.

If you’ve seen other tillers, your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller may surprise you. It tills best when you pull it backward! You see, when you pull your Mantis Tiller backward, you give extra resistance to the tines, so they dig deeper.

(Figure 1)

In addition, when you go backward, you erase your footprints. So your soil

stays light and uffy. With other tillers,

by contrast, you walk right over the soil you’ve just tilled, packing it down, so it’s less plantable.

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RUN YOUR MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER LIKE A VACUUM CLEANER

Place your Tiller at the head of the row or area you want to till. Start it up. Then

use an easy rocking motion. First, pull your Tiller backward. Then use an easy rocking motion. Again, pull your Tiller backward. Then, let it move forward just a little bit. Then pull it backward again. This will help you till deeper.

Keep repeating these steps until you’ve tilled an entire row. Start again on the next row. It’s much like running a vacuum cleaner! (Figure 2)

YOU CAN EVEN CONTROL DEPTH. For Deeper Tilling:

Move your Tiller slowly back and forth, as you would a vacuum cleaner. Work the same area over and over until you’ve dug to your desired depth. (Figure 3)

For Shallow Tilling:

Switch the tines to the cultivating

position. (See page 15 to learn how.) Then move your Tiller quickly over your soil surface.

For Big Weeds or Tough Roots:

Let your Tiller rock back and forth over the tough spot, until the tines slice through the weed or root.

Your MANTIS Handles Special Tilling Projects:

Want to turn part of your lawn into a

colorful ower border? Your Mantis®

Deluxe XP Tiller makes it easy! Just run your Tiller back and forth until the sod begins to break up. Then continue tilling. Your Tiller will chop the clumps of sod

until they’re ne. Then, it will work them

into the soil. Pretty soon, you’ll have a soft, fresh planting bed.

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If your tines get jammed or entangled, shut off the en-

gine at once. Remove the obstruction while the engine

is off. Never try to remove an obstruction while the

engine is running. Serious injury can result.

The operator of this tiller is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to himself,

other people or their property.

YOUR MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER MAKES WEEDING A PLEASURE!

As a tiller, your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller works the soil down to 10” (25 cm) deep. But, as a cultivator, it gently cultivates the surface, only 2” to 3” (5 cm to 8 cm) deep.

First, you must switch the tines to the

weeding, cultivating position. This takes less than a minute.

Then, your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller’s

sharp “tine teeth” will slice up those

pesky weeds, burying them as you go along. And, since the tines in this

position won’t dig too deep, they won’t hurt your plants’ precious root systems.

The result? Your Tiller will cut your

weeding time in half, and turn a tiresome chore into a pleasure.

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Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Operation

HOW TO SWITCH FROM TILLING TO CULTIVATING POSITION

1. First, you will need to understand that your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller has an inner and an outer set of tines on each side of the tiller as shown in Figure 1.

2. Make sure the tiller is turned off.

3. Remove the retaining pins from the

outer set of tines (Figure 2) and remove the outer tines.

4. Only after you have removed the outer

set of tines, then remove the retaining pins from the inner tines and remove the inner tines from the transmission axle (Figure 3)

5. Place the right-side set of inner tines

onto the left-side. The “D” shaped

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

hole should be to the outside. Make sure the tine retaining pin is installed. Repeat for the other side

6. Place the right side set of outer tines

onto the left-side axle. The “D” shaped

hole should be to the outside and insert the tine retaining pin. Repeat for the other side.

Your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller also has the ability to till or cultivate at either a 9” or 16” (41 cm) width. The tiller is sent to you set up for 16” (41 cm) . To run the tiller at a 9” (23 cm) width, simply remove the inner and outer tines as noted above. Then just put the outer tines back onto

the transmission axle and secure with a retaining pin on each side.

DO NOT reach your ngers and/or

hand between the tine blades.

DO NOT attempt to remove the

inner set of tines until you have

rst removed the outer set of tines.

Inner Tines

Outer Tines

IMPORTANT:

To change the tines on your Mantis®Deluxe XP Tiller, push the tiller forward and allow it to rest on the loop handle.

Tilling

Handles Handles

Tine Rotation

Tine Teeth

Back

Front

To set them for tilling, attach the tines so the points of the blades face forward

- away from the operator. The tines’

points will contact the ground rst.

Cultivating

Tine Rotation

Tine Teeth

Back

Front

For cultivating, reverse the tines so that the points of the tines face backward - toward the operator. Now

the long at part of the tine’s blade will contact the ground rst.

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Mantis

YOUR MANTIS

Your Mantis

precision weeder that can easily t in

tight places. So don’t be afraid to weed anywhere: between plants and shrubs, in corners, against fences, on raised beds, in wide rows, even in very narrow rows.

*With optional Planter Furrower attachment. (Item #6222)

Deluxe XP Tiller Operation

DELUXE XP TILLER CAN WEED BETWEEN ROWS!

Deluxe XP Tiller is a

Your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller weeds six* to nine inches wide. So you can run it in a tightly planted garden without damaging your delicate plants. That’s good news for suburban gardeners, who often have to plant rows close together!

CLEANING THE TINES

If you have a “backyard jungle,” rst use

a knife, pruner, or brush cutter to chop up the overgrowth. If the tines become tangled anyway, turn the engine off completely before trying to clear them.

From time to time, you may want to remove the tines to get them completely

clean. To do this, please follow steps 1-4

as noted under “How to Switch From

Tilling to Cultivating Position” on page

15. Then, you can remove any weeds, stones, or mud from the tines. As always, please be sure to remove the outer tines before removing the inner tines. Also,

do not reach your ngers and\or hand in

Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Transportation

To do this you must take off the tine assemblies (both sides) and replace with only the outer set of tines. Do not operate with only the inner set of tines. Damage will occur using this set of tines.

between the tine blades. When nished,

simply return the tines to their starting positions.

The optional Tine Detangler (Item #1322) will clear tines in a jiffy. Contact your local authorised Mantis + 215-355.9700 to order.

dealer or call

Figure 1 Figure 2

MANTIS

Transporting your tiller is easy. It’s light enough and easy to carry using the carrying handle as seen in Figure 1.

Or, with it running, you can walk it by gently squeezing the throttle until it moves at a comfortable

Never store the equipment with Fuel in the tank or inside a building

where fumes can accumulate and breach an open ame or spark

DELUXE XP TILLER TRANSPORTATION

pace seen in Figure 2. Your tiller is easily transported in

the back of a car or truck. Be sure to empty the fuel tank (This is crucial)! Then stow your tiller in the trunk of your car or truck.

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MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER STORAGE

Tiller Storage

Never store the equipment with

petrol in the tank inside a building

where fumes can accumulate and

reach an open ame or spark

Each autumn, or before you store your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller for any long period, be sure to take these measures:

1. Do not store your tiller with fuel still in

it. Even under ideal conditions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days. And, since stale fuel has a high gum content, it can clog the carburettor, this, in turn,

will restrict fuel ow. Therefore, when

you’re ready to store your tiller, or will not be using it for more than 2 weeks, drain the fuel tank completely.

2. Next, restart the engine to make sure

no fuel is left in the carburettor. Then,

run the engine until it stops. This will prevent gum deposits, forming inside of the carburettor and possible engine damage.

3. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. Slowly pull the starter cord once.

4. Inspect the spark plug, and if necessary, clean it. If you need to replace it, buy a NGK-CMR5H.

5. Install the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.

6. Clean the air lter as directed in your

4-Stroke Engine Manual.

7. Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD-40, to prevent rusting.

8. Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. (Do not remove the engine cover.)

9. Check the grease level in the worm gear housing as described on page 19.

10. Store your tiller in an upright position in a clean, dry place. You can store with the handles in an extended position (Figure 1) or folded down (Figure 2).

To fold the handles down, simply

loosen the lower 2-pronged knobs until you can pivot the upper handles down.

11. To fold the handles, follow these

easy steps: Loosen the handle knobs (#40) then fold the handles forward. Tighten knob securely. Your handles are now folded and ready to store in a smaller area.

12. Do you have fuel left over from last

season? Dispose of it properly. Buy

fresh oil and petrol next season.

13. Remove tilling tines or attachments and lightly oil tine shaft at least once a year.

IMPORTANT:

It is important to store your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller in an upright position. Laying the Tiller on its side will cause the oil to leak out of the engine through the air cleaner case.

Figure 1

IMPORTANT:

Avoid any orientation that places the top cover (engine head) down -this may allow oil from the crankcase to enter the combustion chamber and cause hard starting or a locked piston.

Figure 2

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Tiller Maintenance

MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER BASIC MAINTENANCE

Your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller will require some basic maintenance to keep it performing year after year.

If you are storing your tiller for the season or longer than 30 days it is very important to empty the fuel tank to prevent engine damage.

Undoubtedly, you will be putting your tiller through rigorous use.

Check engine oil level, air lter and fuel lter.

Refer to your Honda® engine manual for more details.

Air Filter

Dipstick

Fuel Filter

HOW TO RESEAT THE FLANGE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

At some point, you may nd that the

tines won’t turn when you squeeze the throttle. This may mean the engine isn’t sitting all the way down on the worm gear housing.

Perhaps you’ve been using your tiller for

several years. The ange bolt (Key #12,

Page 22) may have come loose and lifted the engine up.

If this happened, you’ll notice a gap

between the bottom of the engine ange

(Key #43, Page 22) and the top of the worm gear housing. (Figure 1)

To x this, loosen the ange bolt. Take

the engine off the worm gear housing. Notice the hex head on top of the drive shaft (Key #22, Page 22). Inside the

ange housing, you’ll nd the clutch

drum (Key #57, Page 22). Make sure the hex head lines up with the clutch

drum inside the ange housing.

Then put the engine back on the worm gear housing. Make sure the plastic carrying handle is not under the engine.

If you’ve followed these steps properly, there will be no gap between the engine

ange and the worm gear housing. (Figure 2) Make sure you tighten the

ange bolt!

Note how the engine doesn’t sit all the way down on the transmission.

Note how the engine sits all the way down on the transmission.

Figure 1

Figure 2

A wet or dirty air lter can affect the way your engine

starts, performs, and wears. So, it’s a good idea to

check your air lter once a month.

If you work in dusty soil, or if you want to be on the

safe side — then check your lter more often (for

instance, before each use). But be sure to replace it at least once a year, in the spring or autumn.

Figure 3 Figure 4

How to Check, Clean and Change the Air Filter

1. The air lter is held in the air cleaner in a black

housing on the side of the tiller, behind the petrol tank cap.

2. Squeeze the two locking tabs at the rear of the

air cleaner cover (Figure 3) and swing the cover towards the front of the engine to open it

3. The air lter is the dark sponge like material on

the inside of the air cleaner. Check whether it is soiled or moist.

4. If the air lter needs to be cleaned or no longer ts properly, simply remove it by carefully peeling

it out of the air cleaner. (Figure 4)

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Deluxe XP Tiller Basic Maintenance

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

5. To clean the air lter a. Clean the lter element in warm

soapy water, rinse and allow to dry thoroughly. Or, clean in a

non-ammable solvent and allow

to dry.

b. Dip the lter element in clean

engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the element.

c. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner

body and cover, using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the carburettor.

6. Insert your clean lter inside the air

cleaner.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the lter is “seated” properly in the cover. The lter must t snugly inside the opening that holds the lter in place. Installing the lter incorrectly will

cause engine damage and void the warranty. Fit the cover back over the air cleaner and snap the two locking tabs

IMPORTANT NOTE:

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air

ow to the carburettor, reducing

engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,

clean the air lter element more often then specied in the Mainte-

nance section.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Operating the engine without

an air lter element, or with a damaged air lter element, will

allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not covered by the Limited Warranty

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please check the lip on the Air Cleaner Cover. If the lip is chipped or cracked, it should be replaced. This will prevent dirt from being ingested through the carburettor into the inside of the engine.

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Deluxe XP Tiller Basic Maintenance

TRANSMISSION CARE

How to Check the Grease Level Inside the Worm Gear Housing

When we built your Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller, we added Lithium EP #0 grease to properly lubricate the transmission for

the rst 10 hours of operation. As part of

the regular maintenance of your tiller, it is imperative that you inspect the grease level and add grease if necessary. This will help your tiller give you years of excellent usage.

You will need to add grease with a

grease gun using the tting at the front of

the transmission (Figure 1). You should

add grease through this tting after the rst 10 hours of operation and then every

50 hours of use.

Premature transmission failure can

occur if proper grease level is not

maintained

You can use Lithium EP#0 EP#1 grease or lithium #2 grease in combination with specially formulated Mantis

9985).

The following are different service steps for different type of grease.

IF YOU USE Lithium EP #1 or #0 grease:

1. Make sure the tiller is turned off and

remove the tines.

2. Place the tiller front side down on an

elevated surface and remove the 4 screws holding the transmission cover

(Figure 2).

3. Remove the transmission cover and

gasket. Inspect the grease level. If it is below the edge of the gear housing, you will need to add grease. If it is

already ush with this edge, you do

not need to add grease.

4. If grease is needed, remove the

protective cap from the grease tting,

grease (p/n

Figure 1

Figure 2

attach the grease gun, and slowly add

grease until the level is ush with the

edge of the transmission (Figure 3).

5. Return the grease tting protective

cover, gasket and attach transmission cover with the 4 original screws.

IF YOU USE Lithium EP #2 grease in combination with Mantis

9985):

Follow steps 1 through 3 and then follow instructions below.

4. If grease is needed, remove protective

cap from the grease tting on the front

of the transmission and attach the grease gun. Please pay attention to the size of the grease gun. Different guns distribute different amount of grease per pump.

a. If you are using Mini grease gun

with 3 ounce cartridge add 5 full pumps of grease. One pump from Mini grease gun is equal to approximately 0.012 oz. or 0.3 grams.

b. If you are using standard

automotive grease gun with 14 ounce cartridge, add 2 full pumps of grease. One pump from a standard automotive grease gun is equal to

0.03 oz. or 0.9 grams.

CAUTION: DO NOT ADD MORE GREASE THAN SPECIFIED ABOVE

5. Remove the grease gun from

the grease tting and replace the

grease (p/n

Figure 3

Figure 4

protective cap.

6. Inspect the grease level. If it is below the edge of the gear housing, you will

need to add grease. If it is ush with

the gear housing do not add grease.

7. If you need to add more grease, utilise the specially formulated Mantis grease (p/n 9985). This grease is compatible with the grease that was in the transmission from the factory. DO NOT USE Lithium EP #2 IN THIS STEP. (Figure 4)

8. Return the gasket and the transmission cover. Secure cover with the 4 original screws.

Always inspect the gasket prior to reinstallation. If the gasket is damaged, replace it with a new gasket (p/n 436)

DO NOT OVERFILL. Too much

grease can create pressure which

can cause seals to fail or the clutch

to slip.

In between adding grease with the grease gun, you should inspect the grease level after approximately 10 hours of operation. If grease is needed, you can add grease directly to the opening in the transmission using Mantis

p/n 9985.

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LOWER HANDLE W/PLUG, RIGHT

430051

EXPLODED VIEW

7567-12-14 MANTIS DELUXE XP TILLER,

400523

400132

51150

430057

144-2

444847

972

395

430058

458

430039

400609

418-1

1/4-20 x 1.125 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW

KNOB, TWO PRONGS, FEMALE

BEARING

WARNING LABEL

TRIANGLE WARNING LABEL (4 CYCLY ENGINE) EU

1/4-20 TWO-WAY LOCK NUT

MANTIS LOGO LABEL

ROLLER BEARING

ACORN NUT

CARRIAGE BOLT 1/4-20 x 2.25"

TINE RETAINING PIN

432

2362

435

434

430

431

429

428

423

1271

293130

1282

426

422

424

425

26424

437A

651

436

WORM GEAR BEARING

BEARING SEAL RETAINER

BEARING

WORM GEAR THRUST WASHER

RETAINING RING

TINE SHAFT

WORM GEAR

ROLLER BEARING

WORM THRUST BEARING

WORM BEARING RACE

WORM DISK

WORM SHAFT

#8 SELF TAPPING SCREW

GEAR HOUSING COVER

GASKET

430048

19121

22*

4168282

468

17216

430038

4049

430049

430023

1101

430025

478

910502

430022

917

430021

400638

430050

CURVED HEAD BOLT, 1/4-20 x2"

SUBARU ENGINE ASSEMBLY

DRIVE SHAFT

KNOB, 1/4-20 X1.5 MALE

CARRY HANDLE W/GRIP

BOLT 1/4-20 x 3.25"

LOOP HANDLE RIGHT HALF

LOOP HANDLE LEFT HALF

10-32 x 3/4" FLANGE BOLT

FOAM GRIP

THROTTLE CLIP

LABEL, HANDLE BRACE

LOWER HANDLE W/PLUG, LEFT

HANDLE BRACE

430053

430052

430006

400352

KEY

QTY

PART No

MIDDLE HANDLE W/PLUG, RIGHT

MIDDLE HANDLE W/PLUG, LEFT

HANDLE ASSEMBLY, LEFT

TRIGGER HANDLE ASSEMBLY, 4 CYCLE ENGINE, RIGHT

DESCRIPTION

Rev. A, 10/05/12

* ALSO IN KEY 52

KICKSTAND, BRACKET AND HARDWARE

KICKSTAND, STAND ASSEMBLY

430037

410158

Spare Parts

400322

400331

400333

1. Set of two inner tines

2. Set of two outer tines

3. Set of four tines (inner and outer)

6469656667

11111

400524

RETAINING RING

DUST CAP FOR GREASE FITTING

400313

400300

GREASE FITTING

400330

TINE ASSEMBLY, INNER RIGHT

400329

TINE ASSEMBLY, INNER LEFT

400635

LABEL XP TINE WARNING

707172

RUBBER WASHER .04 THICK

RUBBER WASHER .12 THICK

WASHER 1/4

222

400136

400137

400515

EU WITH SUBARU ENGINE

TINE ASSEMBLY, OUTER LEFT

400327

CLUTCH DRUM

400308

400529

M6 x 33 MM FLANGE BOLT

400302

M9452

400307

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

BOLT 1/4-20 x 1/2" LONG

ENGINE FLANGE

WORM GEAR HOUSING

400301

400328

TINE ASSEMBLY, OUTER RIGHT

400312

FENDER GUARD

LOWER HANDLE W/PLUG, RIGHT

430051

400523

400132

430057

144-2

16211

972

395

430058

458

430039

400609

418-1

1/4-20 x 1.125 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW

KNOB, TWO PRONGS, FEMALE

BEARING

WARNING LABEL

TRIANGLE WARNING LABEL (4 CYCLY ENGINE) EU

1/4-20 TWO-WAY LOCK NUT

MANTIS LOGO LABEL

ROLLER BEARING

ACORN NUT

CARRIAGE BOLT 1/4-20 x 2.25"

TINE RETAINING PIN

432

222

435

434

211

430

431

429

428

423

11112

426

422

424

425

141

437A

651

436

WORM GEAR BEARING

BEARING SEAL RETAINER

BEARING

WORM GEAR THRUST WASHER

RETAINING RING

TINE SHAFT

WORM GEAR

ROLLER BEARING

WORM THRUST BEARING

WORM BEARING RACE

WORM DISK

WORM SHAFT

#8 SELF TAPPING SCREW

GEAR HOUSING COVER

GASKET

430048

112

4168282

468

221

430038

4049

430049

430023

11221

430025

478

910502

430022

111

430021

400638

430050

CURVED HEAD BOLT, 1/4-20 x2"

SUBARU ENGINE ASSEMBLY

DRIVE SHAFT

KNOB, 1/4-20 X1.5 MALE

CARRY HANDLE W/GRIP

BOLT 1/4-20 x 3.25"

LOOP HANDLE RIGHT HALF

LOOP HANDLE LEFT HALF

10-32 x 3/4" FLANGE BOLT

FOAM GRIP

THROTTLE CLIP

LABEL, HANDLE BRACE

LOWER HANDLE W/PLUG, LEFT

HANDLE BRACE

430053

430052

430006

400352

QTY

PART No

MIDDLE HANDLE W/PLUG, RIGHT

MIDDLE HANDLE W/PLUG, LEFT

HANDLE ASSEMBLY, LEFT

TRIGGER HANDLE ASSEMBLY, 4 CYCLE ENGINE, RIGHT

DESCRIPTION

KICKSTAND, BRACKET AND HARDWARE

KICKSTAND, STAND ASSEMBLY

430037

410158

11111

400524

RETAINING RING

DUST CAP FOR GREASE FITTING

400313

400300

GREASE FITTING

400330

TINE ASSEMBLY, INNER RIGHT

400329

TINE ASSEMBLY, INNER LEFT

400635

LABEL XP TINE WARNING

RUBBER WASHER .04 THICK

RUBBER WASHER .12 THICK

WASHER 1/4

222

400136

400137

400515

TINE ASSEMBLY, OUTER LEFT

400327

CLUTCH DRUM

400308

400529

M6 x 33 MM FLANGE BOLT

400302

M9452

400307

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

BOLT 1/4-20 x 1/2" LONG

ENGINE FLANGE

WORM GEAR HOUSING

400301

400328

TINE ASSEMBLY, OUTER RIGHT

400312

FENDER GUARD

Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Assembly

Spare Parts

1. Set of two inner tines

400322

2. Set of two outer tines

400331

3. Set of four tines (inner and outer)

400333

22*

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Key Qty. Part No. Description

35 2 430 Worm Gear Thrust Washer

36 2 432 Worm Gear Bearing

37 2 434 Bearing

38 2 435 Bearing Seal Retainer

39 1 400328 Tine Assembly, Outer Right

40 1 400327 Tine Assembly, Outer Left

41 2 418-1 Tine Retaining Pin

42 2 430039 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 X 2.25”

43 1 400307 Engine Flange

44 1 400609 Triangle Warning Label (4 Stroke Engine) EU

45 1 458 Roller Bearing

46 1 430058 Mantis Logo Label

47 2 395 Acorn Nut

48 6 972 1/4-20 Two-Way Lock Nut

49 4 144-2 1/4-20 X 1.125 Hex Head Cap Screw

50 2 M9452 Bolt 1/4-20x1/2” Long

51 1 430057 Warning Label

52 1 400302 Transmission Assembly

53 4 400523 Knob, Two Prongs, Female

56 1 400132 Bearing

57 1 400308 Clutch Drum

Engine Assembly

58 4 400529 M6x33 mm Flange Bolt

59 1 410158 Kickstand, Stand Assembly

60 1 430037 Kickstand, Bracket And Hardware

61 1 400524 Retaining Ring

64 1 400313 Dust Cap for Grease Fitting

65 1 400300 Grease Fitting

66 1 400330 Tine Assembly, Inner Right

67 1 400329 Tine Assembly, Inner Left

69 2 400635 Label XP Tine Warning

70 2 400515 Washer 1/4

71 2 400136 Rubber Washer .12 Thick

72 2 400137 Rubber Washer .04 Thick

Key Qty. Part No. Description

1 1 400352 Trigger Handle Assembly, 4 Stroke Engine, Right

2 1 430006 Handle Assembly, Left

3 1 430053 Middle Handle W/Plug, Right

4 1 430052 Middle Handle W/Plug, Left

6 1 430051 Lower Handle W/Plug, Right

7 1 430050 Lower Handle W/Plug, Left

8 1 430021 Handle Brace

9 1 400638 Label, Handle Brace

10 1 430023 Loop Handle Right Half

11 1 430022 Loop Handle Left Half

12 1 910502 10-32 X 3/4” Flange Bolt

13 2 478 Throttle Clip

14 2 430025 Foam Grip

15 1 430049 Carry Handle W/Grip

16 2 4049 Bolt 1/4-20 X 3.25”

17 2 430038 Knob, 1/4-20 X1.5 Male

19 2 430048 Curved Head Bolt, 1/4-20 X2”

20 1 400312 Fender Guard

22* 1 468 Drive Shaft

21 1 4168282 Subaru

23 1 400301 Worm Gear Housing

24 1 436 Gasket

25 1 437A Gear Housing Cover

26 4 651 #8 Self Tapping Screw

27 1 423 Roller Bearing

28 2 425 Worm Bearing Race

29 1 424 Worm Thrust Bearing

30 1 422 Worm Shaft

31 1 426 Worm Disk

32 1 428 Retaining Ring

33 1 429 Worm Gear

34 1 431 Tine Shaft

* Also in key #52

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy

1. Tines don’t turn when throttle is depressed.

2. Engine fails to start.

3. Engine hard to start.

4. There is black smoke coming from exhaust.

5. Engine misses.

6. Engine lacks power.

7. Engine overheats. • Air ow obstructed. • Clean ywheel cylinder ns and screen.

8. Engine noisy or knocking.

9. Engine stalls under load.

• Engine is not seated properly on the gear housing.

• O/I switch is in “O” position.

• No fuel in tank.

• Fuel strainer clogged.

• Fuel line clogged.

• Spark plug shorted or fouled.

• Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electrodes broken).

• Ignition lead wire shorted, broken or disconnected from spark plug.

• Ignition inoperative.

• Water in petrol or stale fuel mixture.

• Engine under or over choked.

• Gasket leaks (carburettor or cylinder base gasket).

• Weak spark at spark plug.

• The silencer screen may be clogged.

• The exhaust port may be restricted.

• Dirt in fuel line or carburettor.

• Carburettor improperly adjusted.

• Spark plug fouled, broken or incorrect gap setting.

• Weak or intermittent spark at spark plug.

• Air lter clogged.

• Carburettor out of adjustment.

• Silencer clogged.

• Clogged exhaust ports.

• Spark Arrestor Clogged.

• Poor compression.

• Spark plug in incorrect heat range.

• Bearings, piston ring or cylinder walls are worn.

• Engine overheats.

• Carburettor adjustment too “lean.”

• Re-install engine following the instructions on

page 18 (How to reseat the ange).

• Move switch to “I.”

• Fill Tank.

• Replace Strainer.

• Clean fuel line.

• Install new spark plug.

• Replace spark plug.

• Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug.