Mantis 7940 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 10

4-Cycle Tiller Fueling & Starting
4-CYCLE TILLER FUELING AND OIL ONLY
IMPORTANT!
It is normal for your 4 stroke engine to smoke for the first
minute or two of operation. It is not necessary for this to
occur every time. This is a result of the oil being pulled
through the engine for lubrication.
• Rock the tiller forward so that it
rests on the fuel tank.
• It is important to position the tiller
as shown in Figure 1 so the oil
will properly fill the crankcase.
Failure to do so will cause engine
damage.
• Remove the oil plug.
• Pour in 2.7 fl. oz. of approved,
4-cycle engine oil.
• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level should
reach the inner first thread of the reservoir. Do not overfill.
• Replace the oil plug.
• Return the unit to the upright position and put the kickstand down.
Fueling your tiller is easy. Unscrew the gas cap and fill the tank about
four-fifths of the way with 89 octane unleaded gasoline. Remember to
always drain the gas when transporting the unit from one location to
another.
Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
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4-CYCLE TILLER STARTING ONLY
Starting the engine for the first time, or "cold
starting", is easy.
• Make sure the start/stop switch on the throttle
handle is in the start position, which is indicated
by the "I" symbol.
• Close the choke by moving the choke lever to the
up (closed) position.
• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until he bulb is filled
with gas. Once it is filled, press it two more times.
• Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance, then give it a
short, brisk pull. Your tiller should start immediately. Do not pull
the cord all the way out, and do not let it snap back into the starter
housing.
• Once it is running, move the choke to the down (open) position.
Figure 1
• To stop the engine, simply push the start/stop switch to the stop
position, which is indicated by the "O" symbol.
• To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure, but leave the
choke lever in the down position and do not pump the primer bulb.
• Before using the tiller, let the engine run for a minute to warm up.
Before shutting it down, let the engine run idle briefly to cool down.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Check the oil level in the
engine before each use.
If oil is low see your 4
Stroke Tiller Engine Manual
and information at left for
details.
OR ANY FUELS NOT MEETING HONDA REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT APPROVED
FOR USE IN GASOLINE ENGINES. USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS MAY CAUSE
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS, LOSS OF POWER, OVERHEATING, FUEL VAPOR
LOCK AND UNINTENDED MACHINE OPERATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, IMPROPER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT. ALTERNATIVE FUELS MAY ALSO CAUSE
PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF FUEL LINES, GASKETS, CARBURETORS AND
OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Fuel is extremely flammable. Handle it with
care. Keep away from ignition sources. Do not
smoke while fueling your equipment
Operator's Manual
WARNING • DANGER
!
ALTERNATIVE FUELS, SUCH AS E-15 (20% ETHANOL), E-85 (85% ETHANOL)
Avoid accidental blade engagement.
Do not squeeze the throttle trigger when starting. Main-
tain proper idle speed adjustment (2500-3100 rpm)
OFF ON
Switch
Never use starting fluids, as
they will cause permanent
engine damage, and void
the warranty. Before you use
the tiller, read the Safety &
Warning rules on pages 3-5.
!