Little Wonder Tiller/Cultivator - Manual (Page 12)

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If you follow the normal
starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your
tiller. But, just in case you do
have problems, here’s what to do.
Make sure the start/stop
switch is on “start.” You’d be
surprised how many people
forget to push the switch into the
“start” position.
If the switch was on “stop”
when you pulled the cord, you
may have flooded the engine.
•First, examine the spark plug.
Use the special wrench that
comes with our optional
MANTIS Handy Item Kit (Item
#1422) or a 3/4 inch spark plug
wrench. (Picture 1)
•Remove the cap over the spark
plug.
•Unscrew the spark plug.
(Picture 2)
Starting a Flooded
Engine
1. If the end of the spark plug
is wet, the engine may be
flooded. Make sure the switch
is in the stop position,
disconnect spark plug wire and
remove plug. Use a paper towel
or a clean rag to dry the spark
plug, then, with the spark plug
out of the engine, pull the
starter cord several times.
Shake the fuel out of the inside
of the plug and air dry. Next,
replace the spark plug. Use the
wrench to tighten it and replace
the cap. Next, put the switch in
the start position and pull the
choke button out. Pull the starter
cord three or four times until the
engine coughs or sputters. Open
the choke (push the choke
button in) and pull the cord a
few times. The engine should
start and run.
2. If the end of the spark plug
is dry, check to see if the fuel
line is blocked. The fuel line
runs from the fuel tank to the
carburetor. Pull it off at the
carburetor end. Fuel should drip
slowly from the line. Wipe off
any excess or spilled fuel.
If fuel does not drip from the
line, check the line for any bends
or pinches. (Picture 3). Kinks in
the line restrict the flow of fuel
to the engine. Just straighten out
the line. Reconnect. Then follow
the normal starting procedure.
If fuel drips too freely, the line
may be disconnected from the
fuel filter. You’ll find the fuel
filter inside the fuel tank. Just re-
attach the line to the filter, and
put the filter back in the tank.
Then follow the normal starting
procedure.
Here’s Another Way to
Start your MANTIS
Tiller
If you follow the steps above
and your engine still won’t start,
try this:
1. Push the switch to “start.”
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE START/STOP
SWITCH IS IN THE STOP
POSITION.
KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY FROM
ENGINE TO AVOID
UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage
to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a
hot aluminum cylinder
head.
WHAT TO DO JUST IN CASE
! !
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3