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MAINTENANCE/CARE 

Proper routine maintenance of this machine is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will help prolong the life of this machine 
as well as help reduce air pollution. Perform maintenance checks and procedures according to the schedule below.  It is recommended to use 
genuine Mech Marvels parts for any replacement needs.  Use of non-Mech Marvels parts can damage or reduce the life of your machine.  Before 
performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting and serious injury.  If you have 
questions about maintenance procedures described in this manual, call 1-800-832-2966 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Central Time. 

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 

 

Service Records-

 

Fill in dates as you complete regular 
service

 

 

Before 

Each Use

 

After 

Every

 

10 Hours 

of Use

 

After 

Every

 

25 Hours

 

of Use

 

After Every 

50 Hours of 

Use

 

After 

Every 

100 Hour 

of Use

 

Before 

Each 

Season

 

 

Before 

Storage

 

See 

Note 
Below

 

Check air pressure in tires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine Oil Level, 
Fill to Proper Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Debris from Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate All Pivot Points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Fasteners for Tightness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Check Drive Belts

 

Replace if Necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tines for Wear or Damage

 

Replace if Necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Fuel Line

 

Replace if Necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Wheel Axles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Spark Plug

 

Replace if Necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,3

 

Clean Air Filter

 

Replace if Necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Combustion Deposits from 
Cylinder, Piston, and Valves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Transmission Lubrication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important  notes about  the maintenance  schedule: 

 

1.  Re-check  tightness  of  all  fasteners  after  first  2  hours  of  initial  use. 
 2. Change engine oil after first 5-8 hours of initial use.

 

3.  Change  oil  every  25  hours  if  operating  under  heavy  load  or  in  high  temperatures. 
4. Clean air filter every 10 hours if operating under dusty conditions.

 

 

 

Use only GENUINE Mech Marvels replacement parts.  Other parts may damage the unit and could result in injury. 

Summary of Contents for MM212RTT

Page 1: ...e right to change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS REAR TINE TILLER TO THE R...

Page 2: ...ell the exhaust you could be breathing CO CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product or the exhaust from this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth d...

Page 3: ...lebars lower 13 Handlebars upper 13 Front Guard 13 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE 14 Using this Machine for the First Time 14 STARTING THE MACHINE 15 Pre Start Inspection 15 Starting the Tiller 16 USIN...

Page 4: ...ve the forward drive belt 24 To remove the reverse drive belt 24 To install the reverse drive belt 24 To install the forward drive belt 24 Cleaning the Machine 25 STORAGE PROCEDURES 25 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 5: ...ded may result in property damage Safety Warning Symbols The following symbols may be present on your machine Carefully read and understand their meaning Look for this symbol to point out important sa...

Page 6: ...eas Keep at least several feet of clearance on all sides to allow for proper ventilation for this machine High Temperatures This machine produces heat when in operation Temperatures near the exhaust c...

Page 7: ...and other safety items in place and working correctly Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instructions i...

Page 8: ...orts DO NOT wear loose clothing which could get caught in this equipment Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots These will protect ankles and shins from...

Page 9: ...epairing or inspecting the unit Make sure all moving parts have stopped Let the engine cool disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug Keep the tiller in safe working conditio...

Page 10: ...included STOP If there are missing items call 1 800 832 2966 Monday Friday 9 AM 6 PM Central Time for customer service DO NOT RETURN THIS MACHINE TO THE RETAILER Item List 2 Wheel retainer pins 1 Dep...

Page 11: ...d Control Lever 7 Fuel Valve 13 Wheel 2 Reverse Control Lever 8 Throttle Control 14 Wheel Locking Pin 3 Fuel Tank 9 Recoil Starter 15 Tines 4 Spark Plug 10 Engine Switch 16 Tine Debris Shield 5 Air Fi...

Page 12: ...ctional Ensure the tread faces as shown for best performance 3 Slide the wheel hub onto the wheel axle 4 To engage in tilling mode ensure the hub hole aligns with the hole in the axle and insert the l...

Page 13: ...embly down onto the lower handle 2 Align the bolt holes and insert the saddle bolts and secure with the handle knobs 3 Secure the cables to the handlebars using cable ties Front Guard 1 Install the fr...

Page 14: ...with an API rating of SG SH SJ or higher Model MM212RTT Oil Capacity 17 0 Ounces Oil Type Recommended SAE10W 30 To check add oil 1 Confirm that the machine is on a level surface Set the depth regulato...

Page 15: ...ly Check position of wheels ensure in the tilling mode and secure the wheel locking pins Check depth regulator lever position Ensure tines are clear of the ground before starting Examine underneath an...

Page 16: ...ing a Warm Engine 1 Normally a warm engine will not require the use of the choke 2 Turn the engine switch as well as the fuel valve lever to the on position 3 Move the throttle control lever to the st...

Page 17: ...o typically slow the forward movement when tilling by applying slight downward pressure on the handlebars 5 Raise the depth regulator one step at a time to till more deeply It is always best to make m...

Page 18: ...and allow the machine to do the work Always press the forward or reverse drive levers down completely onto the handle bar Failure to do so may result in excessive drive belt wear and premature drive...

Page 19: ...ve the lock pin 2 Align the hole in axle with the hole in the wheel hub 3 Insert the lock pin through both wheel and axle 4 Fold lock pin ring to secure the pin to axle 5 Ensure the wheel is firmly lo...

Page 20: ...s will allow for shallow tilling With the depth regulator in this position make several light passes over the area to be tilled Reset for deeper depths with successive passes If tiller jumps or skids...

Page 21: ...Every 25 Hours of Use After Every 50 Hours of Use After Every 100 Hour of Use Before Each Season Before Storage See Note Below Check air pressure in tires Check Engine Oil Level Fill to Proper Level...

Page 22: ...ace oil level dipstick in the filler hole Note that the drive wheel transmission and rear tine transmission are one common reservoir When you add oil you must wait a short period of time for the oil t...

Page 23: ...ior to further disassembly Remove the air filter assembly Carefully remove the foam pre filter Clean the foam pre filter with mild soap and water Rinse foam pre filter well gently squeeze out excess w...

Page 24: ...oop of the belt around the forward portion of the transmission pulley Replace the reverse belt idler into the reverse belt idler bracket and against not around the engine pulley Be sure the belt is in...

Page 25: ...y o Keep out of reach of children and pets Drain the fuel o Turn the engine switch to Off and allow the engine to cool completely o Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank by loosening the carburetor dr...

Page 26: ...k engine oil Add or drain engineoil if necessary 3 Remove spark plug andinspect Replace if necessary 4 Remove and clean air filter 5 Drain fuel tank Clean fuel tank Fill withfresh fuel 6 Take unit to...

Page 27: ...tilling depth Power Output 4 2kW 5 6hp Easy recoil start Torque 12 5Nm 2500rpm Pistol grip handles Fuel Type Gasoline Counter rotating tines Fuel Capacity 3 1L 82gal 5 Position depth adjustment Fuel E...

Page 28: ...incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty QJ North America Inc will repair or replace at its discretion any part that is proven to be...

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