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Please Read These Instructions Before Using Your Mower Operating Instructions for models SP53H, SP51H Lawnmowers with Honda GCVx 170 OHV and GCVx 145 Autochoke engines Product Code: 295546038/MC 295546138/MC Do not return this product to store, please call Supported by the Service Link Helpline.
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.
Type: /min Art.N. - s/n 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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For safety reasons, these jobs are best carried out at an authorised Mountfield Service dealer. 9) For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired.
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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• Put Mountfield 4-stroke, or an SAE 10W-30 oil, in the oil filler (Figure 7). Do not overfill, the oil tank capacity is 0,40 litre. Mountfield oil, part number MX855, is available from any Mountfield stockist, B&Q or Screwfix store.
If the blade is damaged it should be replaced. Replacement blade kits are available from your authorised Mountfield Service dealer. 1800 806 149 ROI If in doubt refer to your authorised Mountfield Service dealer, or telephone 0800 121 6585 or Blade must always be marked with part number 81004459/0 Figure 10...
Check the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever is fully released. Engine will not stop Remove spark plug lead to stop the engine using insulated gloves and refer to an authorised Mountfield Service dealer. Engine smokes Engine may be overfilled with oil or may have been tipped.
3 years . This guarantee is conditional on it being serviced by an authorised Mountfield service dealer by the end of the second year 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.
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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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