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F
OR ENGINE MAINTENANCE
M
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ANUAL
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ANUAL
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B.
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ERM
TORAGE
1 1 . . Store your trimmer in a dry and dust free
space, out of the reach of children.
!
WARNING
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE
FUEL FUMES MAY
ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME
OR SPARK.
2 2 . . Place the ignition switch in the stop
position.
3 3 . . Clean the engine and blades thoroughly and
VII. SERVICE
A. T
S
ROUBLE
HOOTING
Problem
1. Blades don't cut cleanly.
2. Blades don't move when
throttle is squeezed.
B.
S
M
ERVICE
AINTENANCE
Area
Gear Housing
Blades
Fasteners
Labels
Handles
Guards / Safety Devices
IMPORTANT- Time Intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will
determine the frequency of required maintenance.
,
SEE YOUR
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USTOMER
ERVICE
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.
MANTIS
COM TO
(
60
)
OVER
DAYS
DANGER
Blades are dull or not adjusted
properly.
Engine is not seated properly
on the gear housing.
Blades are adjusted too tightly.
See your Tiller Manual for Engine Trouble Shooting
G
UIDE
Check Grease
Inspect / Clean / Lubricate
Inspect / Tighten / Replace
Inspect / Replace
Inspect / Replace
Inspect / Replace
coat the blades with oil to prevent rust.
4 4 . . Perform all required maintenance and
service found in this manual.
5 5 . . Drain the fuel tank and pull the starter
rope several times to remove the fuel from
the carburetor.
6 6 . . Remove the spark plug and pour 1/4 oz. of
fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the
cylinder via the spark plug hole. Cover the
!
hole with a rag and pull the starter rope 2-3
times.
7 7 . . While looking through the spark plug hole
pull the starter rope until the piston reaches
the top of it's stroke and stop.
8 8 . . Install the spark plug, but leave the igni-
tion cable disconnected.
Cause
Maintenance
Remedy
Have blades sharpened and
adjusted.
Re-install engine following the
assembly instructions.
Re-adjust blades following
service instructions.
Frequency
Monthly
After Use
Before Use
Before Use
Before Use
Before Use
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