Fueling & Starting Fueling/Oil & Starting - Mantis 7566 Operator's & Parts Manual

Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Fueling & Starting
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MANTiS dELUXE XP TiLLER FUELiNG ANd OiL
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iMPORTANT!
It is normal for your 4-stroke engine to smoke for the first
minute or two of operation, however it is not necessary
for this to occur every time. This is a result of the oil being
pulled through the engine for lubrication.
• Rock the tiller forward so
that it rests on its front loop
handle.
• It is important to position the
Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller as
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shown in Figure 1 so the oil
will properly fill the crankcase.
Failure to do so will cause
engine damage.
• Remove the oil plug.
• Pour in the bottle of pre-measured, Mantis approved, 4-cycle
engine oil.
• Always check the oil level before each use. The oil level
should reach the inner first thread of the reservoir. Do not
overfill.
• Replace the oil plug.
• Then return the unit to the upright position and put the
kickstand down.
Fueling your Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller/Cultivator is easy.
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Unscrew the gas cap and fill the tank about four-fifths of the
way up with 89 octane unleaded gasoline. And remember,
always drain the gas when transporting the unit from one
location to another.
Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
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Figure 1
fumes can collect.
Avoid accidental blade engagement.
Do not squeeze the throttle trigger when starting. Main-
tain proper idle speed adjustment (2500-3100 rpm)
Mantis Deluxe XP Tiller Operator's Manual
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MANTiS dELUXE XP TiLLER STARTiNG ONLy
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Starting the engine for the first time, or "cold
starting", is easy.
• First, make sure the start/stop switch, located
on the throttle handle, is in the start position,
which is indicated by the "I" symbol.
• Close the choke by moving the choke lever to
the up position.
• Press the primer bulb approximately 6 times until the bulb is
filled with gas. Once it is filled, press it two more times.
• Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance and then
give it a short, brisk pull. Your tiller should start immediately.
Do not pull the cord all the way out and do not let it snap back
into the starter housing.
• Once it is running, open the choke. Ensure the lever is fully down
• To stop the engine, simply push the start/stop switch to the
stop position "O."
• To start a warm engine, follow the same procedure. Except
now you can leave the choke lever in the down position and
there is no need to pump the primer bulb.
• before using the tiller, let the engine run for a minute to warm
up. And before shutting it down, let the engine run briefly to
cool down.
iMPORTANT NOTE:
check the oil level in the engine before each use. if
oil is low see your 4-Stroke Tiller Engine Manual and
information above for details.
Never use starting fluids as they will cause permanent
engine damage. Using them will void the warranty.
Before you use the tiller, read the Safety & warning
rules on pages 4-6.
Fuel is extremely flammable. Handle it with
care. Keep away from ignition sources. do not
smoke while fueling your equipment
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