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NOTE: If you push the primer too many times, exessive fuel will flood the engine and it will be difficult to start.
• Pull and hold the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the engine brake.
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE TO RUN, UNLESS THE OPC LEVER IS HELD AGAINST
THE HANDLE
• Pull the starter cord with a strong smooth pull. Do not remove the pull cord from the guide.
• To engage the drive to the rear wheels on Self Propelled models, pull and hold the clutch lever against the handle.
• To stop the drive, release the clutch lever
NOTE: Using the primer is usually unnecessary when starting a warm engine. However, in cool weather it may be
necessary to use the primer to start the engine.
STOPPING YOUR MOWER
• Release the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever; this will engage the engine brake and operate the ignition
safety cut out device.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF CUT
The height of cut adjustment not only determines the length of the cut grass, it also controls the airflow which carries clippings
into the collector. If the discharge chute becomes blocked, increase the airflow by raising the height of cut. To prevent blockages
when cutting long, thick grass, set the adjustment to the highest setting and cut the grass; then cut it again on a lower setting.
To adjust the height of cut:
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
• Put the mower on a level surface
• Adjust the cutting height lever by pulling outwards and moving into the
required position (Figure 5)
Figure 5
BEFORE EACH USE
• Always ensure that the mower is in a safe working condition. Inspect the cutter blade for damage; check safety
devices and guards; check that all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
• Check the oil level as follows:
a) Remove the oil filler 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
be above the MAX mark.
• Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol. Do not overfill, there is no need to fill
tank to the top. The fuel tank need only contain enough fuel to complete the
days mowing. If you run out of fuel, refilling must only be carried out once the
engine has cooled. Fuel stored within the machine for 28 days or more can
go stale and should be drained before further use.
Figure 6
MAINTENANCE
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before working on the machine.
DO NOT 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 until it rests on the ground.
CUTTER BLADE
Examine the cutter blade regularly for wear or damage.
• A slightly worn blade can be re-sharpened by your local dealer
• If the blade is damaged it should be replaced. Replacement blade kits are available from
your Mountfield stockist. The part number for the blade kit is MS1196. If in doubt refer to your
dealer, or telephone 0845 601 4221.
Blade must always be marked with part number
81004365/3
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT (
Self Propelled model only)
• Make sure that the clutch lever is fully released.
• Slacken the bottom nut and then tighten the top nut on the adjuster to take up any
excess slack in the cable. The cable should have about 12mm of play on it (Figure 7).
• Engage the clutch lever and check that the rear wheels lock when the mower is
pulled backwards.
• Start the mower and ensure it does not drive when the lever is disengaged.
adjuster
cable
Figure 7
