Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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Solution
Clean or replace air filter.
See “Carburetor Adjustment.”
Clean carbon from muffler.
Remove muffler, rotate engine
until the piston is at top of
cylinder. With a wooden
scraper or blunt tool, remove
all carbon from exhaust
ports. Be careful not to
scratch or damage piston
or cylinder walls. Blow out
all loose carbon with com-
pressed air. Install muffler
and gasket.
Clean Spark Arrestor.
Contact nearest Authorized
Mantis Dealer.
Replace with plugs specified for
engine.
Contact nearest Authorized
Mantis Dealer.
See “Carburetor Adjustment.”
Remove dust and dirt from
between fins.
Clean.
Cut less deep. Check that
blades are rotating. Edge at
full throttle.
Tighten bladenut.
Push choke to OFF position.
Tighten screws.
Replace O-ring.
Refill with correct grade grease.
See page X.
Refill with lubricant.
Reassembly parts correctly.
Cause
Air filter clogged.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Muffler clogged.
Clogged exhaust ports.
Spark Arrestor clogged.
Poor compression.
Spark plugs in incorrect heat range.
Bearings, piston ring or cylinder
walls are worn.
Carburetor adjustment too “lean.”
Engine overheats.
Blade cover filled with dirt/grass.
Clutch slipping.
Loose bladenut.
Choke partly on.
Loose screws.
Broken O-ring.
Grease too thin or oil used.
No lubricant in gearcase.
Loose bladenut or gear adjustment
incorrect.
Problem
Engine lacks power.
Engine noisy or
knocking.
Engine stalls under
load.
Cutting blade does not
turn when operating.
Gear case leaking.
Noisy gears.
Troubleshooting Tips
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