Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine hard to start.
Engine misses.
Engine overheats.
Cause
Start/Stop switch is in Stop
position.
No fuel in tank.
Fuel strainer clogged.
Fuel line clogged.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken
or disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Water in gasoline or stale fuel
mixture.
Too much oil in fuel mixture.
Engine under or over choked.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Gasket leaks (carburetor or cylinder
base gasket).
Weak spark at spark plug.
Dirt in fuel line or carburetor.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Spark plug fouled, broken, or
incorrect gap setting.
Weak or intermittent spark at
spark plug.
Insufficient oil in fuel mixture.
Air flow obstructed.
Solution
Move switch to start.
Fill tank
Replace strainer.
Clean fuel line.
Install new spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to
spark plug.
Contact your nearest
Authorized Mantis Dealer
Drain entire system and refill
with fresh fuel.
Drain and refill with correct
mixture.
If flooded by overchoking,
proceed according to instruc-
tions in operation section. If
underchoked, move choke
lever to closed position and
crank two or three times.
See “Carburetor Adjustment”.
Replace gaskets.
Contact nearest Authorized
Mantis Dealer.
Remove and clean.
See “Carburetor Adjustment”.
Clean or replace spark plug -
set gap to .024-.028 in.
(0.6-0.7mm)
Contact your nearest
Authorized Mantis Dealer.
Mix fuel as described in
starting instructions.
Clean flywheel cylinder fins
and screen.
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