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STORAGE (continued)
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
10. Check the grease level in the
worm gear housing, as described
on page 18.
11. Order new parts to
replace any that are badly
worn or broken. Just call
1-800-366-6268 and ask for a local
authorized Mantis dealer.
12. Store your Tiller, in an
upright position, in a clean, dry
place. You can store with the
handles in an extended position or
folded down. (Picture #1,
preceding page)
13. To fold the handles, follow
these easy steps: Loosen the
handle knobs (#53), fold the
handles forward (see picture #1,
inset, preceding page). Tighten
knob securely. Your handles are
now folded and ready to store in a
smaller area.
14. Do you have fuel left over
from last season? Dispose of it
properly. Buy fresh oil and gasoline
next season.
How to Prepare Your
MANTIS Tiller for
Restarting
Unfold the handles into an up-
right or extended position. Tighten
the two handle knobs (#53)
In the Spring, when you take your
Tiller out of storage, remove the
spark plug. Pull the starter cord
three or four times to clean oil
from the combustion chamber.
(Picture 1) Wipe oil from the
spark plug. Place the spark plug
back into the cylinder. Re-connect
the spark plug wire back on the
spark plug. Then follow the steps
on pages 9 & 10 to refuel and
restart your Tiller.
Again, Check the
Carburetor.
If your Tiller won’t restart in the
Spring — or if it lacks its usual
power — the carburetor may need
attention. Follow the steps on
page 19 for adjusting the H and L
screws. (Picture 2)
Check the Spark Plug
Too.
If your Tiller won’t restart, or if
it lacks full power, the spark plug
may be at fault. Check to see if the
plug is fouled with oily black
deposits. Clean or replace it if it is.
(Picture 3)
Also, check whether the center
electrode is rounded at the end,
or if the ground electrode is worn.
If either is the case, you should
replace it with a NGK-BPM8Y
spark plug. Use a 19mm or a 3/4”
spark-plug wrench to install it.
Adjust the plug gap .024 - .028 in.
(
0.6 to 0.7 mm)
Caution: Do not over
tighten the plug. The correct
torque is 18 to 22 ft.-lbs.
(24-30 n.m)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try to
remove the plug from a hot
aluminum cylinder head.
Warning
Always make sure the handle
knobs are secure before
starting your Mantis Tiller.
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