Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator owner manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

 

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

1.

Tines don’t turn when throttle

• Engine is not seated properly on

• Re-install engine following the

 

is depressed

 

the gear housing.

 

instructions on page 20 (How to

 

 

 

 

 

re-seat the flange).

 

 

 

 

2.

Engine fails to start

• o/I switch is in “o” position.

• Move switch to “I”.

 

 

• No fuel in tank.

• Fill Tank.

 

 

• Fuel strainer clogged.

• Replace Strainer.

 

 

• Fuel line clogged.

• Clean fuel line.

 

 

• Spark plug shorted or fouled.

• Install new spark plug.

 

 

• Spark plug is broken (cracked

• Replace spark plug.

 

 

 

porcelain or electrodes broken)

 

 

 

 

• Ignition lead wire shorted,

• Replace lead wire or attach to

 

 

 

broken or disconnected from

 

spark plug.

 

 

 

spark plug.

 

 

 

 

• Ignition inoperative

• Contact your local authorized

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Engine hard to start.

•

Water in gasoline or stale fuel

•

Drain entire system and refill

 

 

 

mixture.

 

with fresh fuel.

 

 

•

Too much oil in fuel mixture.

•

Drain and refill with correct

 

 

 

 

 

mixture.

 

 

• Engine under or over choked.

• If flooded by over choking,

 

 

 

 

 

proceed according to

 

 

 

 

 

instructions in operation

 

 

 

 

 

section. If under choked, move

 

 

 

 

 

choke lever to closed position

 

 

 

 

 

and crank two or three times.

 

 

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• See “Carburetor Adjustment”

 

 

•

Gasket leaks (carburetor or

•

Replace gaskets.

 

 

 

cylinder base gasket).

 

 

 

 

• Weak spark at spark plug.

• Contact your local authorized

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

4.

Engine continuously floods.

• Fuel tank vent line is not in an

• Return the fuel tank vent line

 

 

 

upright position.

 

to the upright position and

 

 

 

 

 

place it under the cylinder

 

 

 

 

 

cover in the small “pocket” in

 

 

 

 

 

the cylinder cover

 

 

 

 

5.

There is black smoke coming

• The muffler screen is clogged

• Clean carbon from muffler

 

from exhaust

 

 

 

screen (page 20)

 

 

 

 

6.

Engine misses.

• Dirt in fuel line or carburetor.

• Remove and clean.

 

 

• Carburetor improperly adjusted.

• See “Carburetor Adjustment”.

 

 

• Spark plug fouled, broken or

• Clean or replace spark plug - set

 

 

 

incorrect gap setting.

 

gap to .024-.028 in. (0.6-0.7 mm)

 

 

• Weak or intermittent spark at

• Contact your local authorized

 

 

 

spark plug.

 

dealer.

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Contents Tiller/Cultivator Welcome to the World of Mantis Gardening Table of ContentsII. Safety & Warnings Safety Rules & WarningsSpecial Safety Information Emission Control IV. Warnings Do’sVII. Engine/Fuel Warnings Don’ts VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings Do’sOr AN Authorized Mantis Dealer AssemblyAssembly HOW to Assemble Upper Handles & Plastic Carrying Handle Mixing Fuel Assembling the Tines for TillingTo Start Your Tiller for the First Time StartingTip for Extending Your Engine’s Life How to Stop EngineAdditional Information Starting a Warm EngineHere’s Another Way to Start your Mantis Tiller What to do Just in CaseStarting a Flooded Take It for a Ride Getting Your Tiller to Your GardenWalk it Carry ItYou Can Even Control Depth Run Your Mantis Tiller like a Vacuum CleanerTilling Now You’re Ready to Use Your Mantis TillerYour Mantis Tiller Makes Weeding a Pleasure TILLING/CULTIVATINGHow about a family-size vegetable garden? Now You’re Ready to Cultivate or Weed CultivatingTilling Position Cultivating PositionCheck the Air Filter Often MaintenanceHow to Check, Clean Change the Air Filter Clear Blockages From the Fuel Line & Filter How to Check the Grease Level Inside Worm Gear HousingFuel Filter Replacement What to Do if Your Engine Runs Rough What to Do if Your Engine Idles Too HighCleaning the Muffler Screen How to Reseat the FlangeStorage Check the Spark Plug Too How to Prepare Your Mantis Tiller for RestartingAgain, Check Carburetor Problem Cause Remedy Trouble ShootingEngine Specifications Trouble ShootingArea Maintenance Frequency Service Maintenance GuideBorder Edger Using the Border Edger AttachmentHow to Install the Border Edger How to Use Border Edger438LA Mantis Tiller AssemblyItem QTY. Description / Remarks Engine Parts 2 AssembliesFuel Tank SV-5C/2 Engine PartsManufacturers Warranty Coverage Page Limited Warranty Information for Mantis Tiller

Tiller/Cultivator specifications

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