Mantis CULTIVATOR 401764 XP - Manual (Page 11)

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
lever on the handlebars. And,
when you release the throttle lever,
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, press the
throttle lock out button (Picture 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.
How to get your tiller
to your garden
NOTE: Once the throttle trigger
is squeezed, you can release the
lockout button (Picture 2).
Walk it.
Once your tiller is running, you
can “walk” it to your garden. Just
squeeze the throttle lever gently
and let the tiller “tip-toe” across
your yard on its tines. It won’t
hurt your lawn or driveway.
(Picture 3)
Carry It.
Make sure the engine is off.
Then use one hand to grasp the
convenient carrying handle. Use
the other hand to hold the
handlebars. (Picture 4) Then lift
your tiller and carry it to your
garden. Since it weighs only 30
pounds, it won’t strain your
muscles or tire you out!
Take It for a Ride.
You can easily transport your
MANTIS
® XP Tiller to a friend’s
or relative’s house. Just empty the
fuel tank. (This is crucial.) Then
stow your Tiller in the trunk of
your car or truck. It fits easily.
And you can put it in and take it
out without straining your back.
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Additional Information
Picture 3 Picture 4
Picture 1 Picture 2
Picture 5
WARNING
NEVER CARRY YOUR TILLER AS
THE PERSON IN PICTURE 5 IS
DOING. IF YOU DO, YOU WILL
SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY.
! !
WARNING
NEVER TRANSPORT TILLER WITH
GAS IN FUEL TANK IN TRUNK OF
CAR OR TRUCK FOR THIS COULD
CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE
! !
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