Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator owner manual Trouble Shooting, Engine Specifications

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TROUBLE SHOOTING (continued)

 

Problem

 

Cause

 

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Engine lacks power.

Air filter clogged.

 

Clean or replace air filter.

 

 

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

 

• See “Carburetor Adjustment”.

 

 

• Muffler clogged.

 

• Clean carbon from muffler.

 

 

• Clogged exhaust ports.

 

• Remove muffler, rotate engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

until the piston is at top of

 

 

 

 

 

 

cylinder. With a wooden

 

 

 

 

 

 

scraper or blunt tool, remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

all carbon from exhaust ports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be careful not to scratch or

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage piston or cylinder

 

 

 

 

 

 

walls. Blow out all loose carbon

 

 

 

 

 

 

with compressed air. Install

 

 

 

 

 

 

muffler and gasket.

 

 

• Spark Arrestor Clogged.

 

• Clean Spark Arrestor

 

 

• Poor compression.

 

• Contact your local authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Engine overheats.

Insufficient oil in fuel mixture

 

Mix fuel as described in starting

 

 

 

 

 

 

instructions.

 

 

Air flow obstructed

 

Clean flywheel cylinder fins

 

 

 

 

 

 

and screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Engine noisy or knocking.

Spark plug in incorrect heat

 

Replace with plugs specified for

 

 

 

range.

 

 

engine.

 

 

Bearings, piston ring or cylinder

 

• Contact your local authorized

 

 

 

walls are worn.

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Engine stalls under load.

Carburetor adjustment too “lean”.

 

See “Carburetor Adjustment”.

 

 

• Engine overheats.

 

• Remove dust and dirt from

 

 

 

 

 

 

between fins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

Dry Weight

 

2.8kg — 6 lbs., 3 ounces

 

 

 

 

Type of Engine

 

Air Cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder, Gasoline Engine

 

Rotation

 

Clockwise, viewed from TOP

 

 

 

 

Bore

 

32.2 mm (1.268 in.)

 

 

 

 

Stroke

 

26.0 mm (1.04 in.)

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

NGK BPM8Y

 

 

 

 

Fuel

 

Premixed two stroke fuel

 

 

 

 

Fuel Oil Ratio

 

50:1 ratio with MANTIS oil

 

 

 

 

Gasoline

 

Unleaded (see page 9)

 

 

 

 

Displacement

 

21.2 cc (1.294 cu. in.)

 

 

 

 

Exhaust System

 

Spark arrester muffler

 

 

 

 

Carburetor

 

ZAMA diaphragm model C1U type

 

Ignition System

 

Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type

 

Starter

 

Automatic rewind type

 

 

 

 

Oil

 

Designated, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil

 

Fuel Tank Capacity

 

0.5 lit. (17.0 oz.)

 

 

 

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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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