WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
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| have problems, here’s what to do. |
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| Make sure the “o/I” switch is |
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| on “I”. You’d be surprised how |
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| many people forget to push the |
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| switch into the “start” position. |
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| If the switch was on “o” when |
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| you pulled the cord, you may |
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| have flooded the engine. |
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| ! | WARNING ! |
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| MAKE SURE THE START/STOP |
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| SWITCH IS IN THE |
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| STOP POSITION. |
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| KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY |
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| FROM ENGINE TO AVOID |
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| UNINTENTIONAL SPARK. |
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| •First, examine the spark plug. |
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| Use the special wrench that |
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| comes with our optional |
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| MANTIS Handy Item Kit (Item |
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| #8444) or a 3/4 inch spark plug |
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| wrench. (Picture 1) |
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| •Remove the cap over the spark |
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| plug. |
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| •Unscrew the spark plug. |
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: |
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| To avoid possible damage |
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| to the threads, do not try |
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| to remove the plug from a |
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| hot aluminum cylinder |
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| head. |
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| Starting a Flooded |
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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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