Schiller Mantis 7566A - Maintenance

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Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. P/N 802-0006
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TINES
– The tines are sharp and can cut. Use extra caution when handling.
– Remove obstructions with care.
– Wrap the tines or wear gloves.
– Only replace tines. Never straighten or weld.
FUEL
– Gasoline and diesel fuels are ammable; gasoline vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling.
– Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline can cause damage.
– Always store fuel in containers specically designed for this purpose.
– Do not store fuel in a house.
– Always add fuel before starting the engine.
– Always replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
– Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
– Don’t use starter uids they will cause permanent engine damage.
– When refueling or checking fuel level:
• Stop the engine and allow to cool
• Do not smoke
• Refuel outdoors only
• Use a funnel
• Do not overll
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have cleared.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
– Don’t run engine if electrical system causes sparks outside the cylinder. During periodical checks of the spark plug, keep plug a
safe distance from cylinder to avoid burning evaporated fuel from cylinder.
– Don’t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire removed. Use an approved tester.
– Don’t crank engine with spark plug removed unless spark plug wire is disconnected. Sparks can ignite fumes.
– Don’t operate your tiller if there is an accumulation of debris around the mufer or cooling ns.
– Don’t touch hot mufers, cylinders or cooling ns; contact may cause serious burns.
– Don’t change the engine governor setting or over throttle the engine.
– Don’t attempt to remove spark plug while engine is hot. Removing a spark plug from a hot engine can cause irreparable
damage to the engine and will void your warranty.
– Always operate engine with spark arrestor installed and operating properly.
MAINTENANCE