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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”. You’d be surprised how
many people forget to push the
switch into the “start” 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
#8444) or a 3/4 inch 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 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 “
I”.
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
