Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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Starting Instructions
To Start Your Mantis Edger for the First Time:
Fill the fuel tank with the proper oil/gasoline mixture
(see previous section). Hand tighten the gasoline cap
until it’s just snug.
Place the start/stop switch into the “start” position
(Picture 1).
Lay the Edger flat on the ground for the following steps.
Pull out the choke button to close the engine choke
(Picture 2).
Locate the purge bulb on the upper right of the
engine, in front of the fuel tank (Picture 3). It sends fuel
into the carburetor for easy starting. Press the purge bulb
until you see fuel flow through the clear fuel return line.
Since you’re starting “cold,” you may need to press six
to eight times. As soon as fuel starts flowing through the
clear fuel line, stop pressing!
Place one foot on the cross-brace, and pull the starter
cord (Picture 4) slowly until resistance is felt. Then give
the recoil starter cord a few short, brisk pulls until the
engine fires. During cold starting, you may need to pull
at least three or four times before the engine fires
(coughs and sputters).
NOTE: When the choke is closed, never pull the cord
more than four or five times. Overpulling may cause
flooding. Also, bear in mind that, when the engine fires,
it only coughs or sputters, and will not run on choke.
Push in the choke button to open the choke (Picture 5)
Then, pull the starter cord again. The engine should
start and run. Let the
engine warm up two to
three minutes before using.
Follow these steps whenever
you are starting the engine
“cold,” or when the engine has
run dry and you have just
added fuel. Remember, always
use short, brisk pulls. Don’t
give the cord a long, forceful
yank.
And, do not let the
cord snap back into the
starter housing.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
Picture 5
WARNING
AVOID ACCIDENTAL
BLADE ENGAGEMENT
DO NOT SQUEEZE THE
THROTTLE TRIGGER
WHEN STARTING. MAIN-
TAIN PROPER IDLE
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
(3000-3200 RPM).
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