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.
Acoustic power level Conformity mark Year of manufacture Type of lawnmower Serial number Name and address of manufacturer Article code Engine power and speed Weight in kilograms As soon as you have purchased the machine, do not forget to write the identification numbers (3-4-5-7) in the spaces on the last page of the manual.
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The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. Please read them carefully. TRAINING 1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop the engine quickly 2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine.
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– If the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate immediatly look for the cause of the vibrations and take the mower to your local Mountfield Service Dealer. 19) Stop the engine: – Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Remove the key from models with electric starters.
HOW TO GET MOWING Your Mountfield lawnmower does not contain petrol or oil and these must be added before use. Running the mower with insufficient oil can cause serious damage to the engine and will invalidate your warranty. NEVER TIP THE MOWER ONTO ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE AIR FILTER WITH OIL.
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Read and understand the Safety Precautions before using your mower. • Put Mountfield 4-stroke oil, part number MX855, available from any Mountfield stockist or B&Q store, SAE 30 or 10W-30 oil, in the oil filler (Figure 3). Do not overfill.
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Oil Filler Cap / Pull Cord Dipstick Handle Spark plug Fuel Filler Cap Air filter Exhaust Figure 3 Figure 4 For model HP45 Fuel Filler Cap Pull Cord Handle Primer Air Filter Oil Filler Cap / Dipstick Spark Plug Exhaust Figure 3...
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HP45H - 0,55 litre or 20 fluid oz c) If the oil level is low add Mountfield oil part number MX855 or a SAE 30 or 10W-30 oil, to the upper limit on the dipstick. Do not overfill; the oil level should not be above the MAX mark.
If the blade is damaged it should be replaced. Replacement blade kits are available from Figure 7 your Mountfield stockist or B&Q store. The part number for the blade kit is MS1196. If in doubt refer to your dealer, or telephone 0800 121 6585.
FAULT FINDING PROBLEM SOLUTION Check there is ample clean, fresh fuel in the tank. Any stale fuel needs to be drained from the machine. Engine will not start Check the cutter blade is not fouling the ground preventing free rotation. Check the petrol filler cap isn’t on too tightly - it should only be finger tight.
Please note that if the machine is used commercially the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase. If you experience any problem with your Mountfield lawnmower please call our technical helpline on 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 authorised service centres.
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On delivery of your new Mountfield mower, we suggest that you complete the box to the right. The information for your machine is on the serial number label, which is fixed on the cutter deck at the base of the handles. You will be asked for these details if you have any problems or require spare parts.
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