Mantis Tiller/Cultivator - Manual (Page 15)

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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 autumn , 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 can start to go
stale in 30 days. And, since stale fuel has a high
gum content, it can clog the carburettor, 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 carburettor. Then, run the engine until it
stops. This will prevent gum deposits, forming
inside of the carburettor 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.
It your need to replace it, buy a NGK-CR5H5B.
5 Install the spark-plug, but leave the spark-plug
wire disconnected.
6. Clean the air filter.
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
part. (Do not remove the engine cover.)
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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