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If you follow the normal
starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your
tiller. But, just in case you do
have problems, here’s what to
do.
Make sure the
o/
I
switch is on
I
“start.” You’d be surprised how
many people forget to push the
switch into the “
I
” position.
If the switch was on “
o
” when
you pulled the cord, you may
have flooded the engine.
•First, examine the spark plug.
Use the special wrench that
comes with our
optional
MANTIS Handy Item Kit (Item
MT1422) or a spark plug
wrench. (Picture 1)
•Remove the cap over the spark
plug.
•Unscrew the spark plug.
(Picture 2)
Starting a Flooded
Engine
1. If the end of the spark plug
is wet, the engine may be
flooded.
Make sure the switch
is in the “
o
” 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.
Next, replace the spark plug.
Use the wrench to tighten it and
replace the cap. Next, put the
switch in the “
I
” position and
pull the choke button out. Pull
the 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 plug
is dry, check to see if the fuel line
is blocked. First loosen the fuel
cap to relieve the pressure in the
tank. The fuel line runs from the
fuel tank to the carburetor. Pull
it off at the carburetor end. Fuel
should drip slowly from the line.
Wipe off any excess or spilled
fuel.
If fuel does not drip from the
line, check the line for any bends
or pinches. (Picture 3). Kinks in
the line restrict the flow of fuel
to the engine. Just straighten out
the line. Reconnect. Then follow
the normal starting procedure.
If fuel drips too freely, the line
may be disconnected from the fuel
filter. You’ll find the fuel filter
inside the fuel tank. Just re-attach
the line to the filter, and put the
filter back in the tank. Then follow
the normal starting procedure.
Here’s Another Way to
Start Your MANTIS
Tiller
If you follow the steps above
and your engine still won’t start,
try this:
1. Push the switch to “start.”
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE START/STOP
SWITCH IS IN THE STOP
POSITION.
KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY FROM
ENGINE TO AVOID
UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a
hot aluminum cylinder
head.
WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
!
!
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
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