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Picture i
Picture2
Picture 3
If you follow the normal
starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your
tiller. But, just in case you do
have problems, here_ what m do.
Make stay the start/stop
switch is on "start." You'd be
surprised how' many people
forget to push the switch into the
"start" position.
If the switch was on "stop"
when you pulled the cord, you
may have flooded t!le engine.
*First, examine the spark plug.
Use the special wrench that
comes with our optional Mantis
Handy Item Kit (Item #1422) or
a 3/4 inch spark plug wrench
(Picture 1)
*Remove the cap over the spark
plug,
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a
hot aluminum cylinder
head.
*Unscrew the spark ping.
(Picture 2)
is in the stop position,
disconnect spark plug wire and
remove plug. Use a paper towel
or a clean rag to dry the spark
plug, then, with the spark plug
out of the engine, pull the
starter cord several times.
Shake the J[uel out of the k_aside
of the plug and air dry. Next,
replace the spark plug. Use the
wrench to tighten it and replace
the cap. Next, put the switch in
the start position and pull the
choke button ouL Pul! dxe starter
cord three or four times until the
engine coughs or sputters. Open
the choke (push the choke
button in) and pull the cord a
few times. The engine should
start and run.
2. If the end of the spark ptug
is dry, check to see if the fuel
line is blocked. The fuel line
runs from the furl tank to the
carburetor. Pull it off at the
carburetor end. Fuel should drip
slowly from the Jine. Wipe ofl_
any excess or spilled furl.
If fuel does no_ drip tram the
line, check the line for any be nds
or pinches. (Picture 3). Kinks in
the line restrict the flow of _:uel
to the engtae. J ust straighten out
the line. Reconnect. Then follow
!_henormal starm tg procedure.
if fuel drips too fred> the line
may be disconnected from the
!:uel Nter. You'll find the t;ael
['iher reside the filel tank. Just re-
attach the line to the [ihec and
put the filter back in the tank.
Then follow the normal start mg
procedure.
Starting a Flooded
Engine
I. H the end of the spark plug
is we__ the engine may be
flooded. Make sure the switch
Here's Another Way to
Start your Mantis
If you t0llow the steps above
and your engine still won't start.
try this:
1. Push the switch to '_starL
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