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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.
To access the underside of the machine lift the front wheels by lowering the handle to the ground.
Carefully remove the mower from the carton and read these Operating Instructions. An Owner’s Manual for the
engine is also included. Please read this before starting the engine.
WARNING - Unpacking and completing the assembly should be done on a flat and stable surface,
with enough space for handling the machine and its packaging, always making use of any suitable
equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accordance with the local regulations in force.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
• Lift the lower handle into the working position. Secure it using the nuts and bolts supplied (Figure 1A). The handle
can be adjusted in two different positions (Figure 1B).
• Fit the top handle using the bolts provided, making sure that the throttle cable is placed on the left hand side
(Figure 2)
• Secure the OPC and throttle cable to the handle by the clamps provided (Figure 3). Take care that the cables are
not secured too tightly (this may impair how the mower operates) or impair removal of the grass collector.
• Engage the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever by pulling and holding it against the handle to release the
engine brake. Pull the starter cord and fit into the cord guide as shown (Figure 4). Fit the cord guide on the upper
handle using a 10mm spanner. Failure to use the cord guide will result in premature cord wear.
• Lift the rear safety deflector flap and assemble the plastic pin as shown in (Figure 5)
Figure 1A
Figure 1B
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 2
GRASS COLLECTOR
• Fit the cloth base by fastening the plastic bars onto the frame (it may help to use a screwdriver as shown in the
drawing) and hook the handle in place (Figure 6).
• To fit the grass collector onto the mower, lift the
rear safety deflector flap and hook the collector
onto the pegs
Figure 6