Mantis 7566, Deluxe XP 7566 Parts Manual

OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL

MANTIS® DELUXE XP TILLER

7566

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.

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Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller Operator’s Manual

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, or call 1-800-366-6268 toll free, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Eastern Time.

ATTENTION MANTIS PRODUCT OWNERS! Get maintenance tips for your Mantis

product on our web site at mantis.com

Mantis® Deluxe XP Tiller– 7566

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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

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 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 authorized Mantis

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

possible from your tiller. You can trust Mantis

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 manual, 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

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

FUELING & STARTING

Fueling/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

EPA ........................................................................... 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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

II. SAFETY & WARNINGS

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.

Safety Rules & 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.

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.

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Attention: This symbol points out our

important safety instructions.

When you see this symbol,

heed it’s warning!! Stay alert!!

P/N 430057

P/N 400635

P/N 400631

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

Don’t operate indoors

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.

Incorrect assembly.

Wear ear and eye Protection.

Do not reach your ngers

and\or hands in between the tine blades

Always remove the outer tines before removing the inner tines

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.

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

open ame or other

ignition source.

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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.

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.

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 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 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

articial 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. 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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Handle fuel with care, it is highly ammable. Fueling a hot engine or near an ignition source can

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

Safety Rules & Warnings

VI. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DOS

VII. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DON’TS

Always use fresh gasoline. Stale

gasoline 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.

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.

The use of spark arrestor mufers 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.

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.

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 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

mufer, 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 mufers, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Assembly

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 COMES IN THE BOX

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 wrench with an extension

• A 7/16” socket

• A 3/8” socket or crescent wrench

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.

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-Cycle 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

G,H, J, P, Q, R, S , T, X, U

Bag Contents

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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).

Assembly

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

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

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

• Slide the lower left handle onto the bolts.

• 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.

LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY

5 6

2 3

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