Schiller Mantis 7566A - Operation

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Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. P/N 802-0006
OPERATION
ADDING FUEL
– Fill the gas tank to four-fths capacity with midgrade 89 octane unleaded gasoline.
STARTING (COLD ENGINE)
– Turn on the tiller by pressing the rocker switch on the throttle handle so the “I” position is down.
– Close the choke by moving the choke lever to the UP position.
– Press the primer bulb until the bulb is lled with gas, then press it two more times.
– Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance, then give it a short, sharp pull.
NOTE: do not fully extend the cord or let the cord snap back into the starter housing.
– After the engine is running, open the choke by moving the lever to the DOWN position.
– Let the engine run for a minute before use.
STARTING (WARM ENGINE)
– Turn on the tiller by pressing the rocker switch on the throttle handle so the “I” position is down.
– Open the choke by moving the lever to the DOWN position.
– Pull the starter cord lightly until you feel resistance, then give it a short, sharp pull.
– Let the engine run for a minute before use.
STOPPING
– Let the engine run briey to cool down before shutting off.
– Turn off the tiller by pressing the rocker switch on the throttle handle so the “O” position is down.
EMISSIONS
– Engines which are certied to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations are certied to operate on regular
unleaded gasoline. Refer to the engine operating manual for more details.
ETHANOL
– Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol.
WARNING
FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE
CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
TO AVOID PERMANENT ENGINE DAMAGE, DO NOT USE
STARTING FLUIDS.
FUELING, STARTING, AND STOPPING (CONT)