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Please Read These Instructions

Before Using Your Mower

Operating Instructions

for models

HP185 & SP185 Lawnmowers

with B&S 300 Series engine

Product Codes:

299164623/SF

299264623/SF

Do not return this product to store, please call 

the Service Link Helpline
Products with petrol in cannot be accepted 

back in store

Supported by

For all your Warranty,

Parts and Service needs

0800 121 6585

www.servicelink.org.uk

Summary of Contents for HP185

Page 1: ...Lawnmowers with B S 300 Series engine Product Codes 299164623 SF 299264623 SF Do not return this product to store please call the Service Link Helpline Products with petrol in cannot be accepted back in store Supported by For all your Warranty Parts and Service needs 0800 121 6585 www servicelink org uk ...

Page 2: ...2 ENGLISH Original instructions Safety precautions 3 4 Know your mower 4 6 How to get mowing 7 9 Maintenance 9 10 Fault Finding 10 GUARANTEE 12 EN ...

Page 3: ...this handbook 1 Warning Read the instructions manual before using the machine 2 Beware of thrown objects Keep other people at a safe distance whilst working 3 Beware of cutting Moving blades Do not put hands or feet near the blades Disconnect the spark plug before carrying out any repairs or maintenance 4 Only for electric lawnmowers 5 Only for electric lawnmowers 6 Warning the blade will continue...

Page 4: ...ight 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 KNOW YOUR MOWER Clutch Lever Lever lower Deflector Flap Pull Cord Guide Operator Presence Control OPC Lever upper Handle Securing Knob Grass Collector Oil Filler Cap Dipstick Cutter Deck Spark Plug Engine Engine Primer ...

Page 5: ...n containers specifically designed for this purpose Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only Do not smoke while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot If fuel is spilt do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and ...

Page 6: ...ential for safety and performance 2 Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space 4 To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine exhaust silencer battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease Do not leave containe...

Page 7: ...m of the handle to the holes on the side of the cutter deck Secure it using the bolts supplied An allen key to tighten the nuts is located at the base of the handles Fit the top handle using the nuts bolts provided Engage the Operator Presence Control OPC lever by pulling and holding it against the handle in order to release the engine brake Pull the starter cord and fit it into the cord guide as ...

Page 8: ...emove the deflector cap 1 1 2 2 3 1 STARTING YOUR MOWER Read and understand the Safety Precautions before using your mower Put Mountfield 4 stroke or an SAE 10W 30 oil in the oil filler Figure 3 Do not overfill The oil level should not be above the MAX mark on the dipstick The oil tank capacity is 0 55 litre or 20 fluid oz of Mountfield oil part number MX855 is available from any Mountfield stocki...

Page 9: ...ller cap and wipe the dipstick clean Figure 6 b Refit the dipstick into the filler neck do not screw it down Remove the dipstick and check the oil level oil should be at the MAX mark The oil tank capacity is about 0 55 litre or 20 fluid oz c If the oil level is low add Mountfield oil part number MX855 or a SAE 10W 30 oil to the upper limit on the dipstick Do not overfill the oil level should not b...

Page 10: ...y the fuel tank either by running the mower out of fuel or tip the machine backwards and onto the back right wheel to drain the fuel into a suitable container FAULT FINDING PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine will not start Check there is ample clean fresh fuel in the tank Any stale fuel needs to be drained from the machine Check the cutter blade is not fouling the ground preventing free rotation Check the pe...

Page 11: ...cht f Zertifizierungsstelle g EG Baumusterprüfung 4 Bezugnahme auf die harmonisierten Normen i Gemessener Schallleistungspegel j Garantierter Schallleistungspegel k Schnittbreite q Zur Verfassung der technischen Unterlagen befugte Person r Ort und Datum NL EG verklaring van overeenstemming Richtlijn Machines 2006 42 CE Bijlage II deel A 1 Het bedrijf 2 Verklaart onder zijn eigen verantwoordelijkhe...

Page 12: ...s guarantee This also applies to parts subject to fair wear and tear for example wheels bearings starter cord cables belts and blade Delivery and collection of the machine is your responsibility and not covered under this guarantee The guarantee does not cover any breakages or damage that are a result of the following misuse alteration improper assembly or adjustment neglect or accident Expenses a...

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