Mountfield SP474 Manuel utilisateur

Please Read These Instructions

Before Using Your Mower

Call our Helpline if you have any problems:-

0845 600 2912

Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday

10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday

Operating Instructions

for model

HP474 & SP474 Lawnmowers

with Mountfield RV150 engine

Product Codes:

299174648/BQ

299274648/BQ

These instructions are an addition to and should be read in

conjunction with the Operator Manual enclosed with this mower

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.

NEVER TIP THE MOWER ON ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE AIR FILTER WITH OIL.

To access the underside, lift the front wheels by lowering the handle until it rests on the ground.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. Please read them very carefully.

GENERAL

•Know how to stop your mower quickly in an emergency. Understand all the controls and how they operate.

•Do not allow children or anyone who is unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations

may restrict the age of the operator.

•Keepchildren,petsandotherbystanderswellawayfromtheworkarea.

•Neverputyourhands,feetorany implement under thecutterdeck or inside thereardischarge chute. The cutter

blade will continue to rotate for some time after the engine is switched off.

STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG LEAD

•Before carrying out any adjustments, cleaning, inspection or maintenance.

•If your mower is damaged or vibrates excessively. Ensure the machine is in a safe working condition before it

is restarted.

•Beforeclearinga blockage or unclogging the discharge chute.

STOPTHEENGINE

•Wheneveryou leavethemower unattended.

•Before refilling with petrol or oil.

PREPARATION

•Wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when using the mower. Never go barefoot or wear open sandals.

Avoid loose clothing that may snag on moving parts.

•Checktheworkarea and remove any stones or other debris that may be thrown upby,orcausedamageto,the

cutter blade.

•Before use 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.

•Never use the machine without a silencer; or with a faulty silencer.

FUELSAFETY

WARNING! – PETROL IS HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

•Store petrol in a cool place and only in containers specifically designed for the purpose.

•Refueloutdoorsonly, with the engine stopped. DO NOTSMOKE while refuelling.

•After refuelling, replace the fuel tank cap and the petrol container cap securely.

•Never remove the fuel tank cap, or add petrol, when the engine is hot or when it is still running.

•If any petrol is spilt do not attempt to start the engine. Move the mower away from the area, clean up the

spillageandallowthe fumes to dissipate before starting the engine.

OPERATION

•Donot operate theengine in aconfinedspace. Exhaust fumescontainCARBONMONOXIDE,an odourlessand

POISONOUSgas.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Checktheoiland fuel levels before starting the engine.

Read these

instructions

before using

your mower.

Keep hands and

feet well away

from the cutter

blade.

Warning! Remove the

spark plug lead

before working

on the mower.

Beware of

objects that may

be thrown up by

the blade.

Keep children,

bystanders and

pets away from

the work area.

•Disengagethe engine brake and driveclutchbeforestarting the engine.

•Start the engine in accordance with the instructions and with feet well away from the cutter blade.

•Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.

•Do not change the engine settings. If adjustments are necessary, contact your dealer.

•The safety deflector flap must be in the down position if the mower is used without the grass collection bag in

place.

•Operate the machine at a comfortable walking pace, never run behind the mower.

•Avoid operating the machine on wet grass whenever possible.

•Take care when working on slopes. Mow across the slope, never up and down, and exercise caution when

changing direction. Do not use the mower on slopes of more than 20 degrees.

•Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you.

•Stop the cutter blade when emptying the grass collector, when crossing surfaces other than grass and when

transportingthemowerto and from the work area.

•Never pick up or carry the mower when the engine is running.

STORAGE & MAINTENANCE

•To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower and petrol storage areas free of grass, leaves and grease.

•Checkthe mowerandgrass collector regularlyto ensure themachineis inasafe workingcondition. Replaceany

wornordefective parts. Only use genuine replacementparts.

•Store the mower in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children and well away from any fire hazard.

•Allow the engine to cool before storage. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

KNOW YOUR MOWER

Clutch Lever -

Lower Operator Presence

Control (OPC)

Lever - Upper

Grass Collector

Deflector Flap

Engine

HeightAdjuster

Cutter Deck

Fuel Filler Cap

HandleSecuring

Knob

Pull Cord

Guide

Spark Plug

Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick

(located at rear of engine)

Throttle Control

HOW TO GET MOWING

YourMountfield lawnmowerdoes notcontain petrolor oiland thesemust beadded 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.

HANDLEASSEMBLY

•Raise the handles to the upright positon. With the fixing bolts in place tighten the hand wheels and check the

pivotbolts are also tight (Figure 1).

•Engagethe OperatorPresenceControl (OPC)lever toreleasethe enginebrake. Pullthe startercordand fitit into

the cord guide as shown.

•Use the cable ties to fit the OPC cable (and clutch cable if fitted) to the handle assembly. Take care that the

cables will not impair removal of the grass collector.

GRASSCOLLECTOR

• Remove the plate and washers from the top of the grass collector and clip the plate in place behind the handle.

•Turn the top upside down and fit the frame to it using screws and the washers which were on the plate.

•Fit the cloth base by fastening the plastic bars onto the frame, it may help to use a screwdriver as shown in the

drawing to do this. Then click the edge into the groove in the top starting 5-7mm from an end (Figure2).

•To fit the grass collector onto the mower, lift the rear safety deflector flap and hook the collector onto the pegs.

Figure 1

Figure 2

STARTINGYOURMOWER

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 tank capacity is

0.6 litre. Mountfield oil, part number MX855, is available from any Mountfield stockist or B&Q store.

•Fill the fuel tank with UNLEADED petrol. Use only clean, fresh petrol - stale fuel may contain deposits that will

clog the carburettor. Do not overfill, the petrol level should be below the bottom of the fuel tank neck..

•Ensure that the spark plug lead is securely connected to the spark plug.

•Movethethrottlecontrolto the “Choke” positiion (Figure 4).

•Pull and hold the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the engine brake.

THEENGINE WILLNOT START,ORCONTINUE TORUN, UNLESSTHE OPCLEVER IS HELDAGAINSTTHE

HANDLE.

•Pull the starter cord with a strong smooth pull. Do not remove the pull cord from the guide.

•When the engine starts move the throttle control from “Choke” to the “Fast” position.

•Toengage thedriveto therearwheels onSelfPropelled models,pulland holdtheclutch leveragainstthe handle.

Tostopthedrive,releasethe clutch lever.

NOTE: Usingthe chokeisusually unnecessarywhen startinga warmengine. However,in coolweatherit maystillbe

necessary to use the choke to start the engine.

STOPPINGYOUR MOWER

•Releasethe Operators Presence Control (OPC)lever;this will engage the enginebrakeand operate the ignition

safety cut out device.

ADJUSTINGTHEHEIGHTOF CUT

Theheightof cut adjustment not only determines the lengthofthecutgrass, it also controls the airflow whichcarries

clippingsintothe collector. Ifthedischargechutebecomesblocked, increase the airflow by raising the heightofcut.

Topreventblockageswhen cutting long, thickgrass,set the adjustment to thehighestsetting and cut thegrass;then

cut it again on a lower setting.

To adjust the height of cut:

•stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug.

•putthemower on a level surface.

•adjustthecutting height lever by pulling outwards and moving intotherequiredposition(Figure5).

Figure 5

Figure 3

Oil Filler Cap/

Dipstick

FuelFiller

Cap

Exhaust

SparkPlug

Air Filter

PullCord

Handle

Figure 4

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.

CUTTERBLADE

Examinethecutter blade regularly for wear or damage.

•Aslightlyworn blade can be re-sharpened by your local dealer.

•Ifthe bladeisdamaged itshould bereplaced. Replacementblade kitsareavailable fromyour Mountfieldstockist.

Thepartnumber for the blade kit is MS1196. If in doubt refer to your dealer,ortelephone08456002912.

CLUTCHCABLEADJUSTMENT(SelfPropelledmodel only)

•Make sure that the clutch lever is fully released.

•Lengthen the cable adjuster by unscrewing it a couple of turns.

(Figure7)

•Engage the clutch lever and check that the rear wheels lock when

themowerispulledbackwards.

•Startthemower andensure itdoesnotdrivewhentheleverisdisen-

gaged.

ENGINE

Anengine manufacturer’sOwner’sManual issupplied withyourmower.

Please read this, it provides detailed information on engine operation

andmaintenance. Repair work otherthanroutine maintenance, should

becarriedout by an authorised dealer.

STORAGE

Alittletime spent onyourmowerafterusewill ensure many yearsofreliable mowing. Toaccessthe underside of the

cutterdeck,ensurethespark plug lead is disconnected, then lift the front wheels by lowering the handleuntilitrests

on the ground. Do not tip the mower onto its side, as this will flood the air filter with oil.

AFTEREACHUSE

•Removeanygrass pulp from the underside ofthecutterdeck using a non-metallic instrumentsuchasa piece of

wood. Take care not to damage the paintwork.

•Examine the cutter blade for any damage. Adamaged blade may upset the balance of your mower and cause

excessivevibration,if in doubt refer toyourdealer.

•Inspect the grass collector and clean it if necessary. If the mesh becomes clogged airflow will be reduced and

impair grass collection.

•Thehandle can be folded downtoreducethe amount of storagespacerequired. Take care nottotrap any of the

operatingcables when foldingorunfolding the handle.

•Store the mower in a clean, dry area well away from any naked flames, sparks or heat source.

LONG TERM - If you are not using your mower for more than 28 days.

•Givethemachinea thorough clean, paying particular attention to the underside.

•Lubricateall moving parts.

•Atthe endofthe season,emptythe fueltankeither byrunningthe moweroutof fuelortip themachinebackwards

and onto the back right wheel to drain the fuel into a suitable container. Drain the carburettor by loosening the

drainscrew, retighten the drain screw.

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE EACH USE

•Alwaysensure that the mowerisin a safe workingcondition. Inspectthecutter blade fordamage;checksafety

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) Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and tighten down again.

Removethe dipstick and checktheoil level; oil shouldbeat the FULL

mark. The oil tank capacity is about 0.6 litre or 20 fluid oz.

c) If the oil level is low add Mountfield oil part number MX855 or a

SAE10W-30oil, to the upper limit on the dipstick. Do notoverfill;the

oillevelshould not be above the FULL mark.

•Fillthe fuel tank with unleadedpetrol. Donotoverfill; the level should

be below the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

Figure 7

Figure 6

Cable

Adjuster

NOITULOSMELBORP

Check there is ample clean, fresh fuel in the tank.

Engine w ill not start

Check the cutter blade is not fouling the ground preventing free rotation.

Check the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever is fully released.

Engine w ill not stop

Remove spark plug lead to stop engine using insulated gloves and refer to dealer.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead using heat resistant gloves.

Check blade attachment bolt is tight.

Failure to cut grass properly

Check condition of blade. If seriously worn or damaged replace with a new one.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead using heat resistant gloves.

Check and make sure there is no build up of grass inside the casing.

Check grass catcher is allowing air to flow through the fabric; if it is clogged it should be washed

carefully.

If the grass catcher is not clogged raise the height of cut to increase airflow.

Check to ensure the engine is running at the correct speed, (approximately 3000rpm).

Failure to collect grass properly

If conditions are too severe to use the grass catcher, remove it and work with the deflector in position.

Machine vibrates excessively This will certainly indicate that the blade has become badly damaged. Stop the engine, disconnect the

spark plug lead and examine the blade assembly. Refer to your local dealer.

FAULT FINDING

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The company ................................................... GGP ITALY SPA - Via del Lavoro, 6

31033 Castelfranco V.to (TV) ITALY

HP474 type ESL 464

SP474 type ESL 464 TR

45 cm

SUMEC • M 150

SNCH, 11 route de Luxembourg

L-5230 SANDWEILER

98/37/EEC

89/336/EEC ~ 2004/108/EC - 2000/14/EC

ANNEX VI

95 dB(A)

96 dB(A)

EN 836 - EN 292-2- EN 1033 - EN ISO 3767

EN ISO 14982

85 dB(A)

6 m/s2

Certify that the lawnmower, walk behind with

combustion engine ...........................................

Widht of cut .....................................................

Engine ..............................................................

Tested by .........................................................

Conforms to the specifications of directives .....

Castelfranco Veneto (TV) - ITALY 01-10-2008

Conformity assessment procedure followed ......

Measured sound power level ............................

Guaranteed sound power level .........................

Reference to harmonised standards..................

Sound pressure level at the ear measured in compli-

ance with 81/1051/EEC ..............................................

Viration level at the handle (EN 1033) .......................

S. Ferrari (General Manager)

GGP UK LIMITED

Unit 8, Bluewater Estate, Bell Close, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JH, England.

Part Number 171503943/0

Guarantee

GGP UK Limited undertakes to provide a full guarantee against defective materials or workmanship

for two years from the date of purchase subject to the mower receiving an annual service.

If the machine is used for commercial purposes; i.e. for hire; or by contractors, caravan sites or

similar users, this guarantee period shall be 90 days.

If any part or parts are found to be defective within the guarantee period, GGP UK Limited, via their

authorised dealer, will effect the repair or replacement at no charge to the owner providing that the

fault is reported direct to the dealer. All repairs must be carried out by an authorised Mountfield

dealer. Delivery and collection of the machine is the owner’s responsibility and not covered

under the terms of this guarantee.

This guarantee is not transferable.Proof of purchase will be required in the event of a claim.

This guarantee does not apply to the routine replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and

tear – or to normal service and maintenance parts. This guarantee does not cover faults caused by

neglect or misuse.

The engine manufacturer guarantees the engine fitted to this machine.

This guarantee is in addition to, and does not detract from, the contractual rights of the owner under

statute or common law.

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.

Please keep your receipt, proof of purchase will be

required in the event of a claim.

Service Record

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