Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator owner manual What to do Just in Case, Starting a Flooded

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WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

!

WARNING !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE SURE THE START/STOP

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCH IS IN THE

 

 

 

 

 

STOP POSITION.

 

 

 

 

KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY

 

 

 

 

FROM ENGINE TO AVOID

 

 

 

 

UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•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)

 

Picture 2

 

 

•Remove the cap over the spark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Unscrew the spark plug.

 

 

 

 

(Picture 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 

 

 

 

To avoid possible damage

 

 

 

 

to the threads, do not try

 

 

 

 

to remove the plug from a

 

 

 

 

hot aluminum cylinder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting a Flooded

 

 

 

 

Picture 3

 

 

 

 

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”.

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Contents Tiller/Cultivator Table of Contents Welcome to the World of Mantis GardeningSafety Rules & Warnings Special Safety InformationII. Safety & Warnings IV. Warnings Do’s Emission ControlVI. Engine/Fuel Warnings Do’s VII. Engine/Fuel Warnings Don’tsAssembly Or AN Authorized Mantis DealerAssembly HOW to Assemble Upper Handles & Plastic Carrying Handle Assembling the Tines for Tilling Mixing FuelStarting To Start Your Tiller for the First TimeHow to Stop Engine Additional InformationStarting a Warm Engine Tip for Extending Your Engine’s LifeWhat to do Just in Case Starting a FloodedHere’s Another Way to Start your Mantis Tiller Getting Your Tiller to Your Garden Walk itCarry It Take It for a RideRun Your Mantis Tiller like a Vacuum Cleaner TillingNow You’re Ready to Use Your Mantis Tiller You Can Even Control DepthTILLING/CULTIVATING How about a family-size vegetable garden?Your Mantis Tiller Makes Weeding a Pleasure Cultivating Tilling PositionCultivating Position Now You’re Ready to Cultivate or WeedMaintenance How to Check, Clean Change the Air FilterCheck the Air Filter Often How to Check the Grease Level Inside Worm Gear Housing Fuel Filter ReplacementClear Blockages From the Fuel Line & Filter What to Do if Your Engine Idles Too High What to Do if Your Engine Runs RoughHow to Reseat the Flange Cleaning the Muffler ScreenStorage How to Prepare Your Mantis Tiller for Restarting Again, Check CarburetorCheck the Spark Plug Too Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyTrouble Shooting Engine SpecificationsService Maintenance Guide Area Maintenance FrequencyUsing the Border Edger Attachment How to Install the Border EdgerHow to Use Border Edger Border EdgerMantis Tiller Assembly 438LAEngine Parts 2 Assemblies Item QTY. Description / RemarksSV-5C/2 Engine Parts Fuel TankManufacturers Warranty Coverage Page Limited Warranty Information for Mantis Tiller

Tiller/Cultivator specifications

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