Mantis Tiller help please.

[Si D]

Hi all,

I've just acquired a 14year old but totally unused Mantis Tiller (rotovator).

Problem is that there are no instructions with it  :(

Can anyone give me any idea of what fuel to use and how to work the controlls?  It has two controls on the right hand handle.  One is a small red switch and the other is like a bicycle brake lever.

I've got a patch of land about 8m by 3m that I want to clear quickly, it's weed free so I'm not worried about breaking up and spreading roots, but I can't dig it as I've damaged my back.

Very grateful for any advice that anyone can offer!

[Si D]

[DenBee]

Mantis have a web-page with instruction sheets on it, in pdf form.

Wasn't sure whether your rotovator is a 2-stroke or a 4stroke,  but they're both on there.

http://www.mantis-uk.co.uk/factsheets/en_GB/

Hope this helps.  :)

[tim]

If it's that vintage, 2 stroke?

[DenBee]

It's been many a long year since I owned my scooter (2-stroke, obviously, since I'm definitely vintage  ;D ), so I couldn't even remember what it all meant!  :o

[DenBee]

I've also found a page which has a list of tiller instruction manual downloads (again as pdfs).

http://littlewonder.com/si-owners_manual_library-swell.asp?cat=8

[Pesky Wabbit]

Try just pumping the model number into Google. You'll be surprised what comes up.

[kenkew]

I have the same model. Give me a shout if you have a problem.
Ken.

[Gazfoz]

Sell it me if you can't use it :P

[star]

Ken's onside.........they'll get it sorted Gaz :D

You may have to try 'Mantis Tiller are us' :-\

[Gazfoz]

shucks!

[kenkew]

Ken's onside.........they'll get it sorted Gaz :D

You may have to try 'Mantis Tiller are us' :-\

I'm prepared to give bum advice if you slip me a tenner...... :D

[star]

You NEVER give bum advice Ken.........I'm the one who has a gold star in that line ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Si D]

thanks for the help...will read the online instructions and have at it tomorrow!

[star]

Good luck, I'm sure you'll crack it ;)