Mantis CULTIVATOR 401764 XP - Manual (Page 17)

Each fall, or before you store
your Mantis
® XP 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 the 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. Check the grease level in the
worm gear housing as described on
page 15.
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 or 4
Stroke Tiller 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.
13. To fold the handles, follow
these easy steps: Loosen the
handle knobs (#53) then fold the
handles forward. 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.
15. 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.
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Storage
WARNING • DANGER
DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME OR SPARK.
Picture 1 Picture 2
! !
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.
! ! Do not store the tiller
lying flat on its front,
back, or side.
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