Mantis 7921 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

2-Cycle Tiller Starting
WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
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WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
If you follow the normal
If you follow the normal starting procedure, you should have no problem starting your
starting procedure, you should
tiller. But, just in case you do have problems, here's what to do.
have no problem starting your
Make sure the O/I switch is on "I" (start).You'd be surprised how many people
tiller. But, just in case you do
forget to push the switch into the "I" (start)
have problems, here' s what to do.
position.
Make sure the start/stop
If the switch was on "O" (stop) when you
switch is on "start." You'd be
pulled the cord, you may have flooded
surprised how many people
the engine.
forget to push the switch into the
• First, examine the spark plug. Use the
"start" position.
special wrench that comes with our
If the switch was on "stop"
optional MANTIS Handy Item Kit (Item
#8444) or a 3/4 inch spark plug wrench.
when you pulled the cord, you
(Picture 1)
may have flooded the engine.
• Remove the cap over the spark plug.
• Unscrew the spark plug. (Picture 2) WARNING
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MAKE SURE THE START/STOP
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
SWITCH IS IN THE
If the end of the spark plug is wet, the engine may be flooded. Make sure the switch
STOP POSITION.
is in the "O" (stop) position, disconnect spark plug wire and remove plug. Use a
KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY
paper towel or a clean rag to dry the spark plug, then, with the spark plug out of
FROM ENGINE TO AVOID
the engine, pull the starter cord several times. Next, replace the spark plug.
Use the wrench to tighten it and replace the cap. Then, put the switch in the "I" (start)
UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.
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
•First, examine the spark plug.
cord a few times. The engine should start and run.
Use the special wrench that
comes with our optional
FUEL LINES CHECK
MANTIS Handy Item Kit (Item
If the end of the spark plug is dry, check to see if the fuel line is blocked. First loosen
#1422) or a 3/4 inch spark plug
the fuel cap to relieve the pressure in the tank. The fuel line runs from the fuel tank to
wrench. (Picture 1)
the carburetor. Pull it off at the carburetor end. Fuel should drip slowly from the line.
•Remove the cap over the spark
Wipe off any excess or spilled fuel.
plug.
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.
•Unscrew the spark plug.
Reconnect. Then follow the normal starting procedure. (Picture 2)
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
IMPORTANT NOTE:
in the tank. Then follow the normal starting procedure.
To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a
hot aluminum cylinder
head.
Starting a Flooded
Engine
Operator's Manual
1. If the end of the spark plug
is wet, the engine may be
flooded. Make sure the switch
is in the stop 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
WARNING
out of the engine, pull the
!
starter cord several times.
MAKE SURE THE START/STOP SWITCH IS IN THE
Next, replace the spark plug. Use
STOP POSITION. KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY FROM
the wrench to tighten it and
ENGINE TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.
replace the cap. Next, put the
switch in the start position and
IMPORTANT NOTE:
pull the choke button out. Pull
the starter cord three or four
To avoid possible damage to the
times until the engine coughs or
threads, do not try to remove the plug
from a hot aluminum cylinder head.
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 "start."
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