My blade does not turn when I pull the throttle, what is wrong?
Make sure your engine is properly seated on the transmission.
If it is, and your blade will not spin, make sure you
do not have the blade touching the ground when you first
start the edger. Get the blade spinning at full speed,
then lower it onto the ground. Also, check your blade
cover to make sure it is clean and clear of any dirt or
debris.
How often do I check and add grease to the Mantis Edger transmission?
You will want to check the grease yearly. You can easily
add grease by removing both the fill and bleed screws
on the bottom of your transmission housing. Make sure
the edger is standing up and squeeze grease into the fill
hole until it flows out of the bleed hole. Then reinstall
the screws. We recommend using lithium 0 weight grease.
After several months of storing, my Edger won't start. Why?
You may have to clean the carburetor of old fuel or replace
the gaskets and diaphragms. If the tiller is stored with
even a small amount of old fuel (older than 30 days) in
the tank, it can clog the carburetor and cause deterioration
of the gaskets and diaphragms.
Drain out the old fuel and dispose of it properly. Once
the fuel tank is empty, push the primer bulb on your tiller
7 or 8 times to clear out any fuel in the carburetor.
Empty the fuel tank again. Next, mix fresh fuel in the
correct ratio and fill the fuel tank. Push the primer
bulb 11 or 12 times to pull the fresh fuel through the
carburetor and let the tiller sit for about thirty (30)
minutes. Then press the primer bulb an additional 11 to
12 times to flush out any residue. You should now be able
to start your tiller using the standard starting procedure.
If parts are needed, they are available factory-direct
by calling 1.800.366.6268.
Note: DO NOT USE CARBURETOR CLEANER. Doing so will void
Echo engine manufacturer warranty.
Your blade may be loose on the shaft; it may not be the
gears. Make sure that the blade is tightly attached to
the transmission. Remove the dust cap on the opposite
side of the transmission and hold the bolt with a 14mm
socket. Then using an 18mm wrench, tighten the blade nut.
Check to make sure all the screws around the gear housing
at the base of the transmission are tight. If they are,
then remove the screws to check the O-ring seal for rips
or tears. If it is broken in any place, replace it with
a new one.
