Storage - Mantis 401739 Manuel D'utilisation

Storage

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WARNING • DANGER
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME OR SPARK.
Each autumn, or before you
store your Mantis Tiller for any
long period, be sure to take these
measures:
1. Do not store your Tiller 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 carburettor, this, in turn,
will restrict fuel flow. Therefore,
when you're ready to store your
Tiller, or will not be using it for
more than 2 weeks, drain the fuel
tank completely.
2. Next, restart the engine to make
sure no fuel is left in the carburettor.
Then, run the engine until it stops.
This will prevent gum deposits,
forming inside of the carburettor and
possible engine damage.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire and
remove the spark plug. Slowly pull
the starter cord once.
4. Inspect the spark plug, and if
necessary, clean it. If you need to
replace it, buy a NGK-CMR5H.
5. Install the spark plug, but leave
the spark plug wire disconnected.
6. Clean the air filter as described in
your 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual.
7. Clean dirt, grass and other
materials from the entire machine.
8. Wipe the tines with oil or spray
IMPORTANT
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It is important to store your 4 Stroke Mantis
Tiller in an upright position. Laying the Tiller
on its side will cause the oil to leak out of the
engine through the air cleaner case.
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them with WD-40, to prevent rusting.
9. Oil the throttle cable and all
visible moving parts. (Do not
remove the engine cover.)
10. Replace the fuel filter.
11. Check the grease level in the
worm gear housing as described on
page 15.
12. Order new parts to replace any
that are badly worn or broken. Just
call 1-800-366-6268 and ask for a
local authorized Mantis or 4 Stroke
Tiller dealer.
13. Store your Tiller in an upright
position in a clean, dry place. You
can store with the handles in an
extended position or folded down.
14. To fold the handles, follow these
easy steps: Loosen the handle knobs
(#40) then fold the handles forward.
Tighten knob securely. Your handles
are now folded and ready to store in
a smaller area.
15. Do you have fuel left over from
last season? Dispose of it properly.
Buy fresh oil and petrol next season.
16. Remove Tilling Tines or
attachments and lightly oil tine shaft
at least once a year.
You may store your Mantis Tiller
with the handles upright as in
Picture 1 or with the handles folded
down, as in Picture 2.
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Picture 1
Picture 2
IMPORTANT
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Avoid any orientation that places the top cover
(engine head) down -this may allow oil from the
crankcase to enter the combustion chamber and
cause hard starting or a locked piston.
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