Please Read These Instructions Before Using Your Mower Operating Instructions Emperor 40 & Emperor 50 Cylinder Lawnmowers Product Codes: MPR14010 MPR15010 Call our Helpline if you have any problems:- 0845 600 2912 Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday...
Do not operate this machine before Symbols in this Owner’s Manual it has been assembled correctly and you have read and understood Threatened hazard or hazardous situation. these instructions. Not observing this instruction can lead to injuries or cause damage to property. Important information on proper handling.
Warning! Proper Use Petrol is extremely flammable; spilled fuel can cause a fire or explosion. For safety reasons, the Cylinder Mower is not to be used by 13. Do not run the machine indoors. Engine children, young people, or any other persons who are not exhaust gases are deadly poisonous.
Cylinder Mower General Arrangement Roller clutch lever OPC (Operator Presence Control) lever Upper handle Roller clutch cable adjuster Throttle lever Fuel cap Air cleaner assembly Cam lock lever Choke control lever Lower handle Pull start cord Shaft cover Ignition switch Lower handle fastening bolts Chain cover...
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ATTACHING THE CABLES Fit the cable anchor up under the handle tube and attach it to All models have three cables that need to be attached. the tube with the fastener provided. 1. The engine throttle control cable. 2. The roller clutch cable. 3.
CLEAR THE AREA TO BE MOWN Before you start Before commencing mowing, ensure the lawn is free from obstructions, such as stones, etc. Contact with objects of this type may damage the cutting cylinder and bottom blade. Important! The engine is shipped WITHOUT FUEL or OIL. After assembly, fill the engine with petrol and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with Using your cylinder mower...
MOWING FLAT OPEN AREAS Adjustments for best performance When mowing flat open areas it is best to first cut a margin approximately three mower widths at each end where you wish to turn the mower and then mow at right angles to the CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT margins with parallel cuts until the area is completed.
Mountfield Service Agent. If at any time a chain is removed, take care when replacing the connecting link that the gap in the spring clip, points away from the direction of rotation.
If possible, spray the mower with a thin film of light oil to protect it. Always store the mower on a flat, level surface. Specifications Model Emperor 40 Emperor 50 Weight 69kg 73kg Cut width...
Troubleshooting Some uncut or poorly cut strands Cutting cylinder is partially out of Re-adjust cutting cylinder to bottom contact with the bottom blade. Cutting cylinder is in heavy contact Re-adjust cutting cylinder to bottom Height of cut is too high. Lower height of cut setting.
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Oil Leaks from silencer or air cleaner Engine oil sump over filled Check oil level and drain excess oil. Mower tipped or handled incorrectly Check oil level, air cleaner and spark plug and correct as necessary. Should faults persist, consult your Authorised Mountfield Service Agent.
Guarantee Congratulations of the purchase of your Mountfield lawnmower. This product has been manufactured to high quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against faulty parts or manufacture for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. If the machine is used commercially the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase.
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