STARTING (continued)
the Engine
Simply push the oh
"stop/start" switch to "o" (Picture 3) This
will stop | the | engine | Picture3 |
instantly,, | tf it | should |
ever fail to do so, just
pull out the choke button, The engine will stop at once
A Special Feature
(with the idle set properly
and the engine running)
Even when the engine is running,
the tines won't turn unless you press the throttle lock out button and
squeeze the throttle lever on the handlebars And, when you release the
throttle lever, the tines will stop,
your tiller awa}qlet it idle {bra minute to give the engine a chance to coot down
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l[: :: SWITCHISPUT iN THESTOP:::::::Il POSmON,RELEASETHETHROttLE,!1_ALLOWENGINETOIDLE.PUT THE:About | the | Choke |
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'The choke | controls the | amount of | Your Engine's Life | ||
air drawn | into | the engine | Your tiller | After you start the engine, let ),our | |
wilt pan onb_ if the choke is open | tiller warm up for two to three minutes | ||||
that is, if the choke is pushed in_ | |||||
before you use it Then, before you put |
WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
11 START(CLOSED)POSmON. CHECK
!1:ANDRETURNIGNITIONSWITCH:TO:i!1 ONPOSITIONBEFORESTARTING:i[L ENGINEA_/N.
if you follmv the normal |
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tiller But, just in case you do |
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have problems, heros what to do. |
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Make sure dae oh switch is on ! |
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"start" Youd be surprised how |
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many people forget to push the |
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s_4tch into tim "!" position | Picture 1 |
If the switch was on "o" when |
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you pulled the cord, you may have |
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flooded the engine |
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Picture 2 | Picture 3 |
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
the filter back in the tank Then follow the normal starting procedure
Here's Another "Way toStart your MANIIS Iiller
If you follow the steps above and }:our engine still won't start, try this:
1 Push the switch to "l"
2, Push in the choke button to open the choke,,
3 Press the plastic bubble a few times
4. Give the starter cord a few short,
quick pulls The engine should start and run
MAKESUREmEStaRT!StOPSWITCH:Use the wrench to tighten it and replace
5 tf the engine does not start, then
IS IN THE STOP PoSmON, KEEP PLUG:
IWiREAWAYFROM:ENGINETOAVOID::i: i: :iUNINTENTIONALSPARK;:(::i::::ii::•First, examine the spark plug Use the special wvench dlat comes with our optional MANTIS Hand), Item Kit (Item #8444) or a 3/4 inch spark plug wrench (Picture 1)
•Remove the cap over the spark plug. •Unscrew the spark plug,, (Picture 2)
the cap. Next, put the switch in the "V position and pull the choke button ouL 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 stai* and run
2, If the end of the spark ptug is daT, check to see if the fuel line is blocked.
First loosen the fuel cap to relieve the
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.
pull out the choke button to close the drake Putl the starter cord four to five
times. The engine should sputter or cough.
6 After the engine sputters, push the choke button in..Then pull the starter cord. The engine should start and run.
7If the engine still does not start, repeat steps 2 through 6
8. If the engine still does not start,
call your local audmrized MANIIS dealer.
IMPORIANI' NOIE:
To avoid possible damage to tim threads, do not try to remove the plug from a hot aluminum cylinder head.
Starting a Flooded Engine
!If the end of the spark plug is wet, the engine may be flooded. Make sure the switch is in the "o" position,
If fuel does not drip from the line,
check the tine for an), bends or pinches (Picture 3). Kinks in flaeline restrict fine
flow of fuel to the engine Just
straighten out the line. Reconnect Then follow the normal starting procedure
tf fuel drips too freeb; the line may be disconnectedfrom the fuel filter_You'll
find the furl filter inside the fuel tank. Just
Never use starting fluids. Starting fluids
will cause permanent engine damage. Using them will
IMPORIANT NOIE:
Before you ttse your MANrlS Tillet;
read the Safety Rules & "Warnings on
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