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MECH MARVELS 

FRONT TINE TILLER 

MM212FTT 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 

Thank you for purchasing a Mech Marvels Tiller.  This manual provides important information on proper 

operation & maintenance. Read and save these instructions.  Every effort has been made to ensure the 

accuracy  of  this  manual.  These  instructions  are  not  meant  to  cover  every  possible  condition   and 

situation that may occur. We reserve the 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 FRONT TINE TILLER TO THE RETAILER 

If you experience a problem, have questions, or need parts for this product, please call Customer Service at 

1-800-832-2966, Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Central Time

. A copy of the sales receipt is required. 

 

FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY  NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE. 

 

KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPT & APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE 
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Summary of Contents for MM212FTT

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 FRONT TINE TILLER TO THE...

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: ...e Installation 13 Handlebars lower 13 Handlebars upper 14 Tine Shields 14 Depth Regulator 14 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE 15 Using this Machine for the First Time 15 STARTING THE MACHINE 16 Pre Start...

Page 4: ...NEED HELP 1 800 832 2966 4 Replacing the Drive Belt 24 To remove and install the drive belt 24 Cleaning the Machine 25 STORAGE PROCEDURES 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 SPECIFICATIONS 27 WARRANTY 28...

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: ...des to allow for proper ventilation for this machine High Temperatures This machine produces heat when in operation Temperatures near the exhaust can exceed 150 Fahrenheit 65 Celsius Do not touch hot...

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: ...acks DO NOT wear shorts 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 ank...

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: ...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 3 Wire locking pins 2 Wheels Wheel Bracket 2 Lower handlebar c...

Page 11: ...s and controls of this machine 1 Forward Control Lever 7 Throttle Control 13 Depth Regulator 2 Fuel Tank 8 Recoil Starter 14 Oil drain plug 3 Spark Plug 9 Engine Switch 15 Oil Fill Dipstick 4 Air Filt...

Page 12: ...ard to protect the finish Wheel Assembly 1 Locate the wheel bracket and wheels 2 Place one 13mm washer on each wheel axle 3 Slide one wheel on each axle 4 Place one 13mm washer on each axle outside ea...

Page 13: ...s through both inboard and outboard tine holes 11 Ensure the wire lock pivots up and over the tine axles and stretch it over the end of the pin to secure it on each side 12 For a narrower tilling path...

Page 14: ...being pinched or caught 6 The cable can be secured to the handlebars using cable ties Tine Shields 1 Install the tine shields 2 Place the outer tine shield underneath the main tine shield 3 Secure ea...

Page 15: ...f SG SH SJ or higher Model MM212FTT 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 regulator lever so the main...

Page 16: ...is tightened securely Check position of wheels and ensure unit is level and in a stable position Check depth regulator lever position Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leak...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...o typically slow the forward movement when tilling by applying slight downward pressure on the handlebars 5 Adjust the depth regulator one step at a time to till more deeply It is always best to make...

Page 19: ...in excessive drive belt wear and premature drive belt failure Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas Engine and surrounding parts become extremely hot during norma...

Page 20: ...earward This will keep the wheels locked in the transport position To place the wheels in the tilling position 1 Rotate the wheel assembly back towards you 2 This can be facilitated by rocking the uni...

Page 21: ...allowing it to break ground This 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...

Page 22: ...rs 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 Engine Oil Level Fill to Proper Level Clean Debris...

Page 23: ...No 1 Axle Shaft Tip the tiller back and secure it to allow access to the axle shaft Remove any accumulated material such as vegetation string wire or other materials Pay extra attention to the area ar...

Page 24: ...placing the Drive Belt Turn off the engine and the engine must cool completely before proceeding Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Remove belt guard cover by removing the 4 perime...

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: ...illing width Power Output 4 2kW 5 6hp Adjustable tilling depth Torque 12 5Nm 2500rpm 7 wheels for easy operation Fuel Type Gasoline Quick flip wheels Fuel Capacity 3 6L 95gal 3 position drag stake Fue...

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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