Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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Storage
Each fall - or before you store your Mantis Edger for any
long period - be sure to take these measures:
1. Do not store your Edger with fuel still in it. Even under
ideal conditions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE
can start to go stale in 30 days. And, since stale fuel has a
high gum content, it can clog the carburetor, which will,
in turn, restrict fuel flow.
So, when you’re ready to
store your Edger, or will not be using it for more
than 2 weeks,
drain the fuel tank completely. (Picture 2).
2. Next, restart the engine to make sure no fuel is left in
the carburetor. Then run the engine until it stops. This will
prevent gum deposits forming inside of the carburetor and
possible engine damage..
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the spark
plug. (Use a 19mm or 3/4” spark plug wrench.) Pour about
a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled oil through the spark plug
hole into the combustion chamber (Picture 3). Slowly pull
the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the
cylinder wall.
4. Inspect the spark plug and, if necessary, clean it. If you
need to replace it, buy a NGK-BPM7Y.
5. Install the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
6. Clean the air filter as described on page 17.
7. Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire
machine.
8. Wipe the blade with oil or spray it with WD-40 to
prevent rusting.
9. Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts
(Do not remove the engine cover).
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
WARNING
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME OR SPARK
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