Owner`s manual

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Electric Tiller
Ma i n t e n a n c e
St o ra g e
Picture 3
Picture 4
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Handles can fold back or forward.
When folding handles back, as
show in picture #4, be careful not
to damage the 3-speed switch.
A. How to Check the Grease Level Inside the Worm Gear Housing
When we built your MANTIS Electric Tiller, we
lubricated the worm gear housing thoroughly.
It is imperative that you inspect the grease level once
a year. Simply remove the cover plate on the worm
gear housing. (Picture 1) Then check to make sure the
grease comes almost to the top of the housing. If it
doesn’t, add lithium #0 grease (Item 9985.) This is
the only way to add grease to the worm gear housing.
(Picture 2) To purchase MANTIS grease, contact
your local authorized MANTIS dealer or order
factory-direct at 1-800-363-7333.
Please do not overfill. Too much grease can create
pressure, which could cause seals to fail or the clutch
to slip.
Picture 1
Picture 2
WARNING
ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE
HANDLE KNOBS
ARE SECURE
BEFORE STARTING
YOUR MANTIS
TILLER.
1. Clean dirt, grass and other materials from the entire machine.
2. Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD-40, to prevent rusting.
3. Remove Tilling Tines or attachments and lightly oil tine shaft at least
once a year.
4. Check the grease level in the gear housing, as described on page 13.
5. Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken. Contact
your local authorized MANTIS dealer.
6. Store your tiller in a clean, dry place. You can store with the handles in
an extended position (Picture 3) or folded down. (Picture 4)
7. To fold down the handles, follow these easy steps: Loosen the handle
knobs (#12), fold the handles forward or back. (Picture 4) Tighten knob
securely. Your handles are now folded and ready to store in a smaller area.
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