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Storage
WARNING • DANGER
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME OR SPARK.
Each fall, or before you store
your Mantis Tiller for any long
period, be sure to take these
measures:
1. Do not store your Tiller with
fuel still in it. Even under ideal
conditions, stored fuel containing
ethanol or MTBE can start to go
stale in 30 days. And, since stale
fuel has a high gum content, it can
clog the carburetor, this, in turn,
will restrict fuel flow. Therefore,
when you’re ready to store your
Tiller, or will not be using it for
more than 2 weeks, drain the fuel
tank completely.
2. Next, restart the engine to make
sure no fuel is left in the
carburetor. Then, run the engine
until it stops. This will prevent
gum deposits, forming inside of
the carburetor and possible engine
damage.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire and
remove the spark plug. Slowly pull
the starter cord once.
4. Inspect the spark plug, and if
necessary, clean it. If you need to
replace it, buy a NGK-CMR5H.
5 Install the spark plug, but leave
the spark plug wire disconnected.
6. Clean the air filter as described in
your 4 Stroke Tiller Engine Manual.
7. Clean dirt, grass and other
materials from the entire machine.
8. Wipe the tines with oil or spray
them with WD-40, to prevent
rusting.
9. Oil the throttle cable and all
visible moving parts. (Do not
remove the engine cover.)
10. Replace the fuel filter.
11. Check the grease level in the
worm gear housing as described on
page 15.
12. Order new parts to replace any
that are badly worn or broken. Just
call 1-800-363-7333 and ask for a
local authorized Mantis or 4 Stroke
Tiller dealer.
13. 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.
14. To fold the handles, follow
these easy steps: Loosen the
handle knobs (#40) then fold the
handles forward. Tighten knob
securely. Your handles are now
folded and ready to store in a
smaller area.
15. Do you have fuel left over from
last season? Dispose of it properly.
Buy fresh oil and gasoline next
season.
16. Remove Tilling Tines or
attachments and lightly oil tine
shaft at least once a year.
You may store your Mantis Tiller
with the handles upright as in
Picture 1 or with the handles
folded down, as in Picture 2.
Picture 1
Picture 2
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IMPORTANT
It is important to store your 4 Stroke Mantis Tiller in an upright
position. Laying the Tiller on its side will cause the oil to leak out
of the engine through the air cleaner case.
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