Mountfield HP470 manual

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  • Page 1

    Please Read These Instructions Befor e Using Y our Mower Call our Helpline if you have any pr oblems: Helpline Number 0870 240 21 14 Operating Instructions for model HP470 & SP470 Lawnmowers with Briggs & Stratton engine Pr oduct Codes: 299164623/BQ 297264623/BQ[...]

  • Page 2

    Thank you for purchasing a Mountfield lawnmower . This machine will give you many years os safe and reliable service if operated in accordance with these instructions. Please r ead and understand these Operating instructions before using your mower , failure to do so could r esult in personal injury or damage to the equipment. NEVER TIP THE MOWER O[...]

  • Page 3

    14) Start the engine carefully , following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade. 15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass. 16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 17) N[...]

  • Page 4

    HOW TO GET MOWING Y ourMountfield 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 ON ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE AIR FIL TER WITH OIL. T o access the underside, lift thefront wheels [...]

  • Page 5

    The blade brake is controlled by the lever (1), which should be held against the handle when starting and using the lawnmower . The engine stops when the lever is released. In the power -driven models, pull the lever (1) towards the handle for forward movement. The lawn-mower stops moving forward when the lever is r eleased. The cutting height is a[...]

  • Page 6

    Lift the stone-guard and attach the grass-catcher (1) cor- rectly as shown in the drawing. T o start the engine, follow the instructions in the engine booklet and then pull the blade brake lever (1) towards the han- dle and give a sharp pull on the starter cable knob (2). The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same height and in alter[...]

  • Page 7

    All operations on the blade should be carried out at a specialized centre. Note for specialized centres: Reassemble the blade (2) as shown in the drawing and tighten the central screw (1) using a torque wr ench set to 50-60 Nm. In the power -driven models, regulate the adjuster (1) so that the wire (2) is slightly loose, with the lever (3) at r est[...]

  • Page 8

    Guarantee GGP UK Limit ed unde rtak es t o pr ovide a full guar an t ee against def ective mat erials or w orkmans hip for t wo y e ars f rom t he date of pur chase. I f t he mac hine is use d f or commer cial purposes; i.e . fo r hire; or by c ontr actors, c arav an sit es or similar use rs, t his guarant ee period s hall be 90 days . I f any part[...]