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Operating
Instructions
for
SP470 ES Lawnmower
with Briggs & Stratton engine
Please Read These Instructions
Before Using Your Mower
Read the
instructions
before using
the machine.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Beware of
moving blades.
Do not put hands
or feet near
the blades.
Disconnect the
spark plug cap
before carrying
out any repairs
or maintenance.
Keep other
people at a safe
distance whilst
working.
Beware of thrown
objects that may
be thrown up by
the blade.
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.
Warning!
The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. Please read them very carefully.
TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop
the engine quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other use can be
hazardous, causing damage to the machine.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine
or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)
3) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:
– Store fuel in 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 spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed.
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-catcher or deflector flap).
OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower.
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you.
10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, such as the deflector flap and/or
grass-catcher, in place.
12) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.
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) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging the chute;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
lawnmower;
– If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately).
19) Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Remove the key from models with electric starters.
– Before refuelling.
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
20) Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn the fuel tap off (if fitted) when you have finished mowing, following
the instructions in the engine handbook.
21) When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handle.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential
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 containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
5) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear and deterioration.
6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool.
7) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
8) Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.
9) For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired.
Use genuine spare parts (blades should always bear the symbol ). Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the
equipment and be dangerous for your safety.
10) Whenever the machine is to be handled, transported or tilted you must:
– wear strong working gloves;
– grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its distribution.
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION LABEL
1. Acoustic power level according to EEC directive
2000/14/CE
2. Mark of conformity according to EEC directive 98/37
3. Year of manufacture
4. Rating
5. Operational motor speed in r.p.m.
6. Lawnmower type
7. Serial number
8. Weight in kg. (if over 25 kg.)
9. Name and address of Manufacturer
11. Chassis
12. Blade
13. Engine
14. Deflector flap
15. Grass-catcher
16. Handle
17. Throttle control
18. Engine brake lever (OPC lever)
19. Drive engagement lever
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE CONTROLS (where present)
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1
.
Slow
2
.
Fast
3
.
Choke
4
.
Engine stop
5
.
Transmission engaged
6
.
7
.
8
.
Off
On
Start
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