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Before Using Your Mower
Operating Instructions
HP185 & SP185 Lawnmowers
with Stiga ST140 139cc engine
Do not return this product to store, please call
the Service Link Helpline
Products with petrol in cannot be accepted
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Product Codes:
2L0481043/MC
2L0482043/MC
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1800 806 149 ROI
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- Page 1 Before Using Your Mower Operating Instructions for models HP185 & SP185 Lawnmowers with Stiga ST140 139cc engine Product Codes: 2L0481043/MC 2L0482043/MC Supported by Do not return this product to store, please call the Service Link Helpline Products with petrol in cannot be accepted...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH (Original instructions) - Safety precautions ..................3-4 - Know your mower ...................4-5 - Safety regulations ...................5-7 - How to get mowing ................8-13 - Maintenance ..................13-14 - Fault Finding ..................14-15 GUARANTEE ....................16... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
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: Know Your Mower
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. Quote the information on the product identification label whenever you contact a Mountfield IMPORTANT Authorised Service Dealer. -
Page 5: Description Of The Machine And Planned Use
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE AND PLANNED USE This machine is pedestrian walk behind lawnmower. The machine is essentially composed of a motor which drives a cutting blade enclosed in a casing, equipped with wheels and a handle. The operator is able to operate the machine and use the main controls, always staying behind the handle at a safe distance from the rotating cutting blade. - Page 6 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Always wear suitable work attire, hard-wearing safety footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do not operate the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear hearing protection devices. – Use of hearing protections can reduce the ability to hear any warnings (shouting or alarms). Be careful of what occurs around you in the work area.
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Page 7: Maintenance, Storage And Transport
Behaviour – Exercise caution whilst moving backwards. Look behind to ensure there are no obstacles before and during operations in reverse gear. – Never run, always walk. – Do not allow the lawnmower to pull you along. – Always keep hands and feet away from the cutting blade, when starting and when using the machine. –... -
Page 8: How To Get Mowing
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. - Page 9 GRASS COLLECTOR (Figure 2) Figure 2 CONTROLS Manual start handgrip (Figure 6.A). Enables manual starting of the engine. Figure 6...
- Page 10 The lever that allows you to switch the engine on and off Engine brake lever / cutting blade (Figure 7.A). whilst simultaneously engaging and disengaging the cutting blade. Drive ON lever (Figure 7.B). The lever engages the wheel drive and allows the machine to move forward. The lawnmower stops moving forward when the lever is released (self-propelled model only).
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Page 11: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut
Fill the fuel tank with UNLEADED petrol. Use only clean, fresh petrol - stale fuel may contain deposits that will clog the carburettor. Unleaded fuel can start to go stale after just 30 days. We recommend the use of Mountfield universal fuel stabiliser. -
Page 12: Before Each Use
(Figure 14.B) . The oil tank capacity is 0,50 litre. c) If the oil level is low add Mountfield oil part number MX855 or a SAE 30 or 10W-30 oil, to the top of the full indicator on the dipstick. -
Page 13: Grass Cutting
A slightly worn blade can be re-sharpened by your local authorised Mountfield dealer • If the blade is damaged it should be replaced. Replacement blade kits are available from your Mountfield stockist. If in doubt refer to your authorised Mountfield dealer, or telephone 0800 121 6585... -
Page 14: Fault Finding
An engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual is supplied with your mower. Please read this, it provides detailed information on engine operation, maintenance and battery care. Repair work other than routine maintenance, should be carried out by an authorised Mountfield service dealer. STORAGE A little time spent on your mower after use will ensure many years of reliable mowing. -
Page 15: Certificate Of Conformity
Machine vibrates disconnect the spark plug lead and examine the blade assembly. Refer to your local excessively Mountfield authorised service dealer. 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. -
Page 16: Guarantee
2 years from the date of purchase. 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 or 1800 806 149 ROI and our operators will endeavour to solve your problem.
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