Mantis SV-5C/2 manual What to do Just in Case, Your Engines Life

STARTING (continued)

Additional Information

How to Stop

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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About	the	Choke		A _ip for Extending
'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

!1 TILLERDOWN,ANDPULLTHEI:: :i:

!1_::CHOKEBUTTONOUTTOCOLD i

11 START(CLOSED)POSmON. CHECK

!1:ANDRETURNIGNITIONSWITCH:TO:i

!1 ONPOSITIONBEFORESTARTING:i

[L ENGINEA_/N.

if you follmv the normal
starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your
tiller But, just in case you do
have problems, heros what to do.
Make sure dae oh switch is on !
"start" Youd be surprised how
many people forget to push the
s_4tch into tim "!" position	Picture 1
If the switch was on "o" when
you pulled the cord, you may have
flooded the engine

_A WARNINGA::(:::::

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 to

Start 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:

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•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:

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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 re-attach the line to the filter, and put

Never use starting fluids. Starting fluids

will cause permanent engine damage. Using them will -void the warranty°

IMPORIANT NOIE:

Before you ttse your MANrlS Tillet;

read the Safety Rules & "Warnings on

pages 3-4.

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