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WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
(continued)
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
”.
2. Push in the choke button to open
the choke.
3. Press the purge bulb a few times.
4. Give the starter cord a few short,
quick pulls. The engine should
start and run.
5. If the engine does not start, then
pull out the choke button to close
the choke. Pull 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.
7. If the engine still does not start,
repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. If the engine still does not start,
call 1-800-366-6268 and ask for
Customer Service or the name of
your local MANTIS dealer.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Never use starting fluids. Starting fluids
will cause permanent engine damage.
Using them will void the warranty
.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before you use your MANTIS Tiller,
read the Safety Rules & Warnings on
pages 3-4.
Picture 3
GETTING YOUR TILLER TO YOUR GARDEN
Walk it.
Once your tiller is running, you can
“walk” it to your garden. Just hold
down the throttle lock out lever and
squeeze the throttle trigger gently and
let the tiller “tip-toe” across your yard
on its tines. It won’t hurt your lawn.
Carry It.
Make sure the engine is off. Then use
one hand to grasp the front loop handle.
Use the other hand to hold the carry
handle.
(Picture 1)
Then lift your tiller
and carry it to your garden. Since it
weighs only 25 pounds, it won’t strain
your muscles or tire you out!
Take It for a Ride.
You can easily transport your
MANTIS Tiller to a friend’s or relative’s
house. Just empty the fuel tank. (
This
is crucial.
) Then stow your Tiller in
the trunk of your car or truck. It fits
easily. And you can put it in and take it
out without straining your back.
Picture 1
Picture 2
WARNING
NEVER CARRY YOUR TILLER
AS THE PERSON IN PICTURE 2 IS DOING.
IF YOU DO, YOU WILL SUFFER
SERIOUS INJURY.
!
!
TILLING
Now You’re Ready to Use
Your MANTIS Tiller.
If you’ve seen
other tillers, your
MANTIS Tiller
may surprise you.
It tills best when
you pull it
backward! You
see, when you
pull your
MANTIS Tiller
backward, you
give extra
resistance to the
tines, so they dig deeper.
(Picture 1)
What’s more when you go backward,
you erase your footprints. So your soil
stays light and fluffy. With other tillers,
by contrast, you walk right over the soil
you’ve just tilled, packing it down, so
it’s less plantable.
Run Your MANTIS Tiller
like a Vacuum Cleaner.
Place your Tiller at the head of the row
or area you want to till. Start it up. Then
use an easy rocking motion. First, pull
your Tiller backward. Then use an easy
rocking motion. Again, pull your Tiller
backward. Then, let it move forward just
a little bit. Then pull it backward again.
This will help you till deeper.
Keep repeating these steps until
you’ve tilled an entire row. Start again
on the next row. It’s much like running
a vacuum cleaner!
(Picture 2)
Picture 1
Picture 2
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