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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 accepted
back in 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
1
0800 121 6585
www.servicelink.org.uk

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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) - 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. IMPORTANT Quote the information on the product identification label whenever you contact a Mountfield Authorised Service Dealer. IMPORTANT The example of the Declaration of Conformity is provided on the last pages of the manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    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: During Operation

    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.
  • Page 7 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 Engine brake lever / cutting blade (Figure 7.A). The lever that allows you to switch the engine on and off 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.
  • Page 11 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 28 days. We recommend the use of Mountfield universal fuel stabiliser.
  • Page 12 (Figure 14.B) . The oil tank capacity is 0,44 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 Figure 14 the dipstick.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Examine the cutter blade regularly for wear or damage. • 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.

  • Page 14: Fault Finding

    If in doubt refer to your authorised Mountfield dealer, or telephone 0800 121 6585. 81004346/3 Blade must always be marked with part number ENGINE 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 dealer.
  • Page 15 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead using heat resistant gloves. Check and make sure there is no build up of grass inside the casing. Check grass collector is allowing air to flow through the fabric. If it is clogged it should be washed carefully.

  • Page 16: Guarantee

    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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