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Mountfield HP185 Operating Instructions Manual

With b&s 300 series engine
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Please Read These Instructions
Before Using Your Mower
Operating Instructions
HP185 & SP185 Lawnmowers
with B&S 300 Series engine
Do not return this product to store, please call
the Service Link Helpline
Products with petrol in cannot be returned
to store
Visit www.servicelink.org.uk for a quick start video
for models
Product Codes:
2L0481023/MC
2L0482023/MC
Supported by
For all your Warranty,
Parts and Service needs
0800 121 6585
www.servicelink.org.uk
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  • Page 1 Please Read These Instructions Before Using Your Mower Operating Instructions for models HP185 & SP185 Lawnmowers with B&S 300 Series engine Product Codes: 2L0481023/MC 2L0482023/MC Supported by Do not return this product to store, please call the Service Link Helpline...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH (Original instructions) - General information ...................3 - Safety regulations ..................3 - Getting to know the machine ..............5 - Safety signs ....................6 - Know your mower ..................8 - Assembly ....................8 - Controls ....................10 - Using the machine ...................10 - Maintenance ....................16 - Storage ....................18 - Handling and transportation..............18 - Maintenance table ...................19...

  • Page 3: En English (Original Instructions) - General Information

    Thank you for purchasing a Mountfield lawnmower. This machine will give you many years of safe and reliable service if operated in accordance with these instructions.Please read and understand these Operating Instructions before using your mower. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 4 Internal combustion engine: fuel DANGER! The fuel is highly flammable. – Keep the fuel in approved containers, in a safe place, away from any naked lights or heat sources. – Keep the containers free of residues of grass, leaves or excessive grease. –...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Machine

    Use limitations – Never operate the machine with damaged, missing or incorrectly assembled guards (grass catcher, rear discharge guards). – Don’t use the machine if the attachments/tools are not correctly fitted. – Never disengage, deactivate, remove or tamper with the safety systems/micro switches installed. –...

  • Page 6: Safety Signs

    Danger! Risk of thrown objects. Keep all persons away from the work area whilst working. Danger! Danger of cutting. Cutting blade in motion. Do not put hands inside the housing of the cutting blade. IMPORTANT Any damaged or illegible decals must be replaced. Order replacement decals from a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer.
  • Page 7 9. Weight in kg. Write the identification data of the machine in the specific space on the label on the back of the cover page. IMPORTANT Quote the information on the product identification label whenever you contact a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer. IMPORTANT...

  • Page 8: Know Your Mower

    KNOW YOUR MOWER Clutch Lever Operator Presence Control (Lever-lower) (OPC) (Lever-upper) Pull Cord & Guide Handle Securing Knob Deflector Flap Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick Engine Fuel Filler Cap Engine Primer Grass Collector Spark Plug Cutter Deck The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. Please read them carefully. ASSEMBLY Certain components of the machine are not installed in the factory and have to be assembled after unpacking, following the instructions below.
  • Page 9 Handle assembly (Figure 4.A/B/C) 0 mm 3 mm Figure 4 Grass catcher assembly (Figure 5.0) Figure 5...

  • Page 10: Controls

    CONTROLS Manual start handgrip (Figure 6.A) Figure 6 Engine brake lever / cutting blade (Figure 7.A) Drive ON lever (Figure 7.B) IMPORTANT The engine must be started only with the drive OFF. IMPORTANT Avoid moving the machine backwards when the drive is ON. Figure 7 Cutting height adjustment Do this when the cutting blade is stationary.
  • Page 11 a. Preparation for grass cutting and collection in the grass catcher: 1. For side discharge models: make sure that the guard is lowered and locked by the safety lever. 2. Insert the grass catcher. b. Preparation for grass cutting and rear grass discharge on the ground: Lift the rear discharge guard (Figure 9.A) and fit the pin (Figure 9.B).
  • Page 12 Handle height adjustment (Figure 11/12) Figure 11...
  • Page 13 3 mm 0 mm Figure 12 Do this when the cutting means is stationary.
  • Page 14 No abnormal vibrations. No abnormal sound. If any of the results fail to match the action in the table, do not use the machine! Contact a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer to have it checked and repaired if necessary. Start-up NOTE Start the machine on a flat surface without obstacles or high grass.
  • Page 15 Grass catcher emptying For grass catcher with full indicator: Lifted = empty. Lowered = full*. To remove and empty the grass catcher (Figure 16.A): 1. Wait until the cutting blade stops (Figure 16.B); 2. Remove the grass catcher (Figure 16.C/D). Figure 16 Stop (Figure 17.A) After having stopped the machine, it will...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Use suitable clothing, protective gloves and goggles. Routine maintenance – The frequency and types of maintenance are summarised in the “Maintenance Table” (chapter Maintenance table). IMPORTANT Any maintenance and adjustment operations not described in this manual must be carried out by a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer.
  • Page 17 Cutting blade All operations concerning the cutting blade (disassembly, sharpening, balancing, repair, reassembly and / or replacement) must be performed by a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer. Make sure damaged, misshapen or worn cutting blade are replaced, together with the securing screws to preserve balance.

  • Page 18: Storage

    Cleaning the grass catcher (Figure 21.A/B) Clean the grass catcher and leave it to dry. Figure 21 STORAGE When the machine is to be stored: 1. Start the engine outdoors and leave it running at idle until it stops in order to consume all the fuel left in the carburettor;...

  • Page 19: Maintenance Table

    * Refer to the engine manual. *** Operation to be performed at the first signs of any malfunction. *** The operation must be carried out by a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION If problems persist after having performed the above operations, contact a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer. PROBLEM...
  • Page 20 Check for any damage or loose parts. whilst working. All checks, replacements or repairs should be carried out by a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer. Cutting blade fittings are loose or Stop the engine and remove the spark the cutting blade is damaged.
  • Page 21 This product is supported by Service Link. If you have been unable to find the information you require above please call the Service Link helpline. Here you will find 1-2-1 help and advice from HELPLINE garden machinery repair specialists. 0800 121 6585 or visit www.servicelink.org.uk Service link...
  • Page 22 0800 121 6585 and our operators will endeavour to solve your problem. In the event your problem cannot be resolved over the phone the operator will refer you to one of our local Mountfield authorised service dealers.

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