What To Do Just In Case - Mantis SV5C Manual Del Propietário

WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE

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If you follow the normal
starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your
tiller. But, just in case you do
have problems, here' s what to do.
Make sure the start/stop
switch is on "start." You'd be
surprised how many people
forget to push the switch into the
"start" position.
If the switch was on "stop"
when you pulled the cord, you
may have flooded the engine.
WARNING
!
MAKE SURE THE START/STOP
SWITCH IS IN THE STOP
POSITION.
KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY FROM
ENGINE TO AVOID
UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.
•First, examine the spark plug.
Use the special wrench that
comes with our optional
MANTIS Handy Item Kit (Item
#1422) or a 3/4 inch spark plug
wrench. (Picture 1)
•Remove the cap over the spark
plug.
•Unscrew the spark plug.
(Picture 2)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a
hot aluminum cylinder
head.
Starting a Flooded
Engine
1. If the end of the spark plug
is wet, the engine may be
flooded. Make sure the switch
is in the stop 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 start 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 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.
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 "start."
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