For an additional $30 you can upgrade to the FastStart Mantis Tiller. The FastStart reduces starting effort by a full 75%. Choose the FastStart option when you order your tiller.

For an additional $30 you can upgrade to the FastStart 2-Cycle Tiller. Starts the engine with 75% less effort. Here's how it works: FastStart features a spring-loaded, ratchet-recoil to adjust the piston and compress air while delivering fuel directly to the ignition point. One smooth, easy complete pull is usually all you'll need for faster, easier starts with much less effort. Choose the FastStart option when you order your tiller.
We'll automatically spread your TOTAL payment over four months. So you can enjoy a new Mantis product and any attachments or accessories, with four convenient monthly payments and NO added interest charges.
Simply select your items, and then fill out the contact, billing and shipping information. When you get to the Method of Payment section, select the option which says, "Charge my credit card in four equal monthly payments."
This offer is valid for customers from the UK and Ireland for all orders exceeding £200.– in value. Your debit or credit card must have at least four remaining months of validity when your order is place. Please note: This offer applies exclusively to payments by debit or credit card.

Offer/Key Code: (Will begin with 44) If you are ordering from a Mantis mailing, Mantis catalog, or Mantis online offer, please enter the offer code that appears on the order form or in the online offer. This will ensure the special offer is applied to your order during checkout.

The older SV-4 engine has a red air filter cover (see picture yellow mark).
The air filter can be found on the right site of the Mantis tiller. The air filter cover is mounted with a butterfly nut which can be identified on the right site.
Behind the air filter cover you will find the air filter.
The SV-4 engine was sold before March 2003. If your machine was bought later you own a SV-6 engine.

The newer SV-6 engine has a black air filter cover (see picture yellow mark).
The air filter can be found on the right site of the Mantis tiller. The air filter cover is mounted with a black knurled screw which can be identified on the right site.
Behind the air filter cover you will find the air filter.
The SV-6 engine was sold from March 2003. If your machine was bought earlier you own a SV-4 engine.

We’ll attach the handles and the Kickstand for you. Just take it out of the box, put on the tines and you are ready to go!
You can get the Mantis Classic Electric Tiller/Cultivator fully-assembled. We’ll attach the handles and the Kickstand for you. Just take it out of the box, put on the tines and you're ready to go!