Mountfield Lawn Mower 2125M - 2135H Instructions Manual

							2125M - 2135H
8211-0090-01
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEMODE D’EMPLOI
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1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. 
Serious personal injury and/or damage 
to property may result if the 
instructions are not followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for use 
and the accompanying pamphlet 
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” 
carefully, before starting up the 
machine.
1.1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and 
attention required duri ng use and maintenance.
This is what the symbols mean: Warning!
Read the instruction manual and the safety 
manual before using the machine.
Warning!
Watch out for discarded objects. Keep 
onlookers away.
Warning!
Always wear hear ing protectors.
Warning!
This machine is not de signed to be driven 
on public roads.
Warning!
The machine must not be driven in any 
direction on slopes with  a gradient greater 
than 10º.
Warning!
Risk of burn injuries. Do not touch the 
silencer/catalytic converter. 
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are 
numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. 
Components shown in the figures are marked A, B, 
C, etc.
A reference to component  C in figure 2 is written 
as follows:
“See fig. 2:C.” or simply “(2:C)”
1.2.2 Headings
The headings in these instructions for use are 
numbered in accordance with the following 
example:
“1.3.1 General safety check” is a subheading to 
“1.3 Safety checks” and  is included under this 
heading.
When referring to headings, only the number of the 
heading is normally specified. E.g. “See 1.3.1”.
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
• Please read through these  instructions carefully. 
Learn all the controls and the correct use of the 
machine.
• Before use, all drivers must apply for and  receive practical training  in the operation of the 
machine. Particular emphasis should be placed 
on the fact that:
a. The use of ride-on la wnmowers requires care 
and concentration.
b. On slopes, it is not possible to control a 
sliding ride-on lawnmower by braking. The 
main reasons for losing control are insufficient 
traction, excessively high speed, insufficient 
braking, the machine not being suited to the 
task, lack of attention to  the surface or incorrect 
use as a towing vehicle.
• Never let children or a nyone who is not familiar 
with these instructions to use the machine. 
Local regulations may impose restrictions as 
regards the age of the driver.
• Never use the machine if others, particularly  children or animals, are in the vicinity.
• Remember that the driv er is responsible for 
accidents that happen to other people or their 
property.
• Do not let children or other passengers to ride  with you on the machine. They might fall off 
and be seriously injured,  or they might prevent 
the machine being driven safely.
• Do not use the machine if you are under the  influence of alcohol,  drugs or medication. 
Neither should you use it when you are tired or 
feeling unwell.
2.2 PREPARATIONS
• Wear strong shoes and l ong trousers when using 
the machine. Do not operate it barefoot or 
wearing sandals.
• Wear appropriate clothing when using the  machine. Do not wear loose, hanging clothes, 
jewellery, scarves, ties , etc., which can get 
caught in rotating part s. Tie up long hair.
• Carefully check the area that is to be cut/cleared  of snow. Remove all loose stones, sticks, steel 
wire and other foreign objects which the 
machine could throw out.
• Warning – Petrol is  highly inflammable.
a. Always store petrol in containers that are 
made especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and 
never smoke when filling or topping up. 
						

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c. Fill with petrol before starting the motor. 
Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol 
while the engine is running or still warm.
d. If petrol is spilt, do not  try to start the engine 
but instead move the machine away from the 
place where the spillage  occurred and avoid any 
possible causes of sparks  until the petrol fumes 
have evaporated.
e. Do not forget to screw the cap on the petrol 
tank and the storage c ontainer after filling.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Before use, always check that blades and  mounting devices are not worn or damaged. 
Replace worn or damage parts as a set so that 
the correct balance is maintained.
• The battery (on electri cally started machines) 
gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames 
and cigarettes away. Ensure there is sufficient 
ventilation during charging.
• The battery contains  toxic material. Do not 
damage the battery casi ng. If the casing is 
damaged, avoid contact w ith the content of the 
battery.
• Do not throw out old, defective batteries with  the rubbish. Contact the  local authorities for 
correct waste Management.
• Do not short circuit the battery. Sparks occur  which can result in fire.
2.3 DRIVING
• Start the engine according to the instructions in the user guide. Keep your feet away from the 
blades.
• Do not run the engine in confined areas where  hazardous carbon monoxide gases can collect.
• Only use the machine in  daylight or where there 
is good lighting.
• Always use hearing protectors.
• Take care when approaching obstacles which  obscure your vision.
• Always keep children away from the machine’s  working area. Get another adult to keep the 
children under supervision.
• Take care when reversing. Look behind you  both before and during reversing to check for 
any obstacles. Look out for small children.
• Disengage the blade(s) and the connection  before starting the engine.
• Never have your hands or feet near or under  rotating parts. Watch out for the blades. Do not 
stand right in front of  the discharge opening.
• Avoid using the machine on wet lawns.
• Be careful when driving on slopes. No sudden  starting or stopping when  moving up or down a 
slope. • Release the clutch pedal slowly. Always drive 
with the gear engage d, and do not disengage 
when driving down slopes.
• Never cut across a slope. Move from the top  down, and from the bottom to the top.
• Use low acceleration wh en engaging the drive, 
especially in long grass. Reduce the speed on 
slopes and when making sharp turns to prevent 
the machine from tipping over or you losing 
control of the machine.
• Watch out for holes in the ground and other  hidden dangers.
• Do not drive too near ditches or high edges.   The machine can turn over if a wheel drives 
over the edge or the edge breaks.
• Take care when towing and when using heavy  equipment.
a. Only use an approved towing device.
b. Limit the load so that it can be controlled 
safely.
c. Do not make any sudden turns. Take care 
when reversing.
d. Use wheel weights or front weight when 
recommended in the user instructions.
• Look out for traffic at cr ossings or when driving 
near roads.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing a surface other  than grass during mowing.
• When using any of the ac cessories, never direct 
the discharge at somebody standing beside it, 
and do not allow anyone to stand near the 
machine when it is running.
• Never operate the machine with insufficient  protection or without the safety devices in 
place.
• Existing safety devices may not be  disconnected or disengaged. Check that the 
safety devices work each time before using the 
machine.
• Do not alter the engine’s  regulator setting and do 
not race the engine. The da nger of personal injury 
increases when the engine is run at high revs.
• Do not touch engine co mponents which become 
warm during use. Risk  of burn injuries.
• Do not leave the driving seat without: a. Disengaging the power take-off and lowering 
the accessories.
b. Putting the gear in neutral and activating the 
parking brake.
c. Stopping the engine and removing the key.
• Only use accessories that are approved by the  machine’s Manufacturer. 
						

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• The machine may not be used without 
accessories/tools being installed in the 
machine’s tool mounts. Driving without 
accessories can have a negative effect on the 
stability of the machine.
• Take care when using grass collectors and other  accessories. These can alter the machine’s 
stability. Particularly on slopes.
• Disengage the drive to the accessories, shut off  the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable 
or remove the starter key:
a. To remove sticks and rubbish or when the 
discharge has become clogged.
b. To check, clean or service the machine.
c. To check whether damage has occurred and 
to carry out any repairs before starting and 
using the machine again after a collision with a 
foreign object.
d. To check the machine if  it begins to vibrate 
excessively. (Check immediately).
• Disengage the drive to accessories during  transport or when the machine is not in use.
• Shut off the engine and  disconnect the drive to 
the accessories:
a. Before filling with petrol.
b. Before removing the grass collector.
c. Before adjusting the  height setting, assuming 
this cannot be done from  the driver’s position.
• Reduce the acceleration when the engine is to  be stopped, and if the engi ne is equipped with a 
fuel shut-off valve, th is should be switched off 
when the work is finished.
• Take care with multiple blade decks as one  rotating blade can cause other blades to rotate. 
• The machine, equipped with original  accessories, must not be  driven in any direction 
on slopes with a gradient greater than 10º.
• The cutting deck’s origin al blade(s) may not be 
replaced with non-original devices intended for 
e.g. moss scarification. If  such devices are used, 
the guarantee will cease to be valid. There is 
also a risk of serious in jury or damage to people 
or property. 
• Take care when unloading and loading the  machine onto a trailer or lorry.
2.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe working condition.
• At regular intervals check that the cutting  deck’s blade screw(s) are properly tightened. 
• Regularly check the operation of the brakes. It  is important to maintain  and repair the brakes if 
necessary. 
• Never store the machine with petrol in the tank  in buildings where the fumes can come into 
contact with open flames or sparks. • Allow the engine to cool before placing the 
machine in a store.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine,  silencer, battery and petrol  tank free from grass, 
leaves and surplus oil.
• Check frequently whether there is any wear or  damage to the grass collector.
• For the sake of safety,  replace worn or damaged 
parts.
• Always use genuine spare parts. Non-genuine  spare parts can entail a risk of injury, even if 
they fit the machine.
• Replace damaged warning and instruction  stickers.
• If there is no mechanical lock for the transport  position, the cutting deck must be lowered 
when parked, stored or wh en the machine is left 
unsupervised. 
• If the petrol tank is to be emptied, this must take  place outdoors.
• Store the machine so that children cannot get to it.
2.5 STORAGE
Empty the petrol tank. Start the engine and let it 
run until it stops.
Replace the oil while the engine is still warm. 
Unscrew the spark plug and pour a tablespoonful 
of oil into the cylinder. Rotate the engine a few 
turns to that the oil is distributed in the cylinder. 
Install the spark plug. 
Clean the entire machine. It is particularly 
important to clean under  the cutting deck. Touch 
up paint damage to prevent rust.
Store the machine indoors in a dry place.
Machines with an electric starter:
Remove the battery. Store it  well charged in a cool 
place (between 0°C and +15°C). 
At the correct storage temperature, the battery 
should be maintenance-charged every four 
months.
The battery acid is extremely corrosive 
and can cause injuries and damage to 
skin and clothing. Always use rubber 
gloves and glasses (goggles) to protect 
your eyes. Avoid inhaling any acid 
vapour.
Do not incline the battery too much so 
that the battery acid can run out onto 
hands or clothing. If this should 
happen, rinse with plenty of water. 
						

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3 ASSEMBLY
To avoid injury and damage to people 
and property, do not use the machine 
until all the measures under 
“ASSEMBLY” have been carried out.
3.1 ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
Components that are to be used at assembly are 
included in the delivery. See fig. 1. 
Supplied in bag:
Pos No. Designation Dimension
A 1 Towing plate
B 2 Screw with flange 8 x 20
C 2 Screw for battery
D 2 Nut for battery
E 4 Washer 8.4 x 24 x 2.0
F 2 Shoulder washer
G 4 Screw 8 x 20
H 2 Screw knob
I 2 Ignition key
J 1 Tension pin 6 x 36
K 1 Shim washer 16 x 38 x 0.5
L 1 Shim washer 16 x 38 x 1.0
P 2 Screw M10 x 35
Q2 Nut M10
Supplied installed on the front axles:
Pos No. Designation
M2 Circlip
N 2 Washer with internal lug
Secured to the implement lifter:
Pos No. Designation
O 2 Deck mount
3.2 ENGINE CASING
To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the 
engine and battery, open the engine casing. 
The engine must not be running when 
the casing is opened. 
3.2.1 Opening
1. Ensure that the control  arms are in their forward 
positions.
2. Raise the seat lock (2:S) and fold the seat  forwards.
3. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and  fold up the casing (fig. 3).
3.2.2 Closing
Grasp the front edge of th e engine casing and fold 
down the casing (fig. 3).
The machine may not be operated 
unless the engine casing is folded down. 
Risk of burns and crushing injuries.
3.3 BATTERY
See “7.7 Battery”.
3.4 SEAT
NOTE! To facilitate installation of the seat, ap-
ply a drop of oil to the  four screws before screw-
ing them into the seat.
Release the catch (2:S) and fold up the seat 
bracket.
Install the mounting in th e rear (upper) holes as 
follows:
1. Install the shoulder wash ers (2:F) on the screws 
(2:G).
2. Insert the screws through the slots in the  bracket. Place a washer (2:I) between the seat 
and the bracket.
3. Tighten the screws in the seat. Tightening  torque: 9±1.7 Nm.
If the screws are tightened more than 
9±1.7 Nm, the seat will be damaged.
4. Check that the seat moves easily in the slots in  the bracket.
Install the mounting in th e front (lower) holes as 
follows:
1. Install the screw knobs (2:H) on the screws  (2:G).
2. Install a washer  (2:I) on each screw.
3. Insert the screws through the slots in the bracket  and tighten by hand in the seat.
4. Fold the seat down and place it in the desired  position.
5. Tighten the screw knobs (2:H) by hand.
The screw knobs (2:H) and the seat will 
be damaged if tools are used.
The seat can be folded. If the machine is parked 
outside when it is raining, fold the seat forward to 
protect the seat cushion from getting wet.
The seat is locked. To fold the seat up or down, 
release the catch (2:S).
3.5 STEERING WHEEL
In order to minimise the axial play in the steering 
column, the shim washers  (4:K) and/or (4:L) must 
be installed on the steering column between the 
steering column jacket and the bracket as follows.
1. Install the steering column jacket on the  steering column and secure by knocking in the 
cotter pin (4:K) approximately 1/3 of its length.
2. Pull the steering column  jacket and the steering 
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3. From the outside, check whether no washers, the 0.5 mm washer, the  1.0 mm washer or both 
washers can be inserted into the gap. The 
washer/washers must not  be forced in, as there 
must be a little axial play.
4. Pull out the cotter pin and disMantle the  steering wheel jacket.
5. Install the washer/washers in accordance with  point 3 above.
6. Install the steering column jacket on the  steering column and secure by knocking in the 
cotter pin fully. Use a counterhold.
3.6 TOWING HITCH
Screw the towing hitch (5:A) into the two holes on 
the underside of the rear  axle using screws 5:B). 
Tighten the screws properly.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm.
3.7 DECK MOUNT
This only describes instal lation on the right-hand 
axle. The same procedure must be carried out on 
the left-hand axle.
1. Remove the circlip (20: M) and the outer washer 
(20:N).
2. Install the deck mount (20:O).
The washer (20:N) with an inner lug 
must always be placed against the 
circlip. Otherwise there is a risk of the 
circlip coming loose.
3. Install the outer washer (20:N) and the circlip  (20:M).
4. Lubricate the deck mount’s lubricating cup  using a grease g un until grease penetrates along 
side the axle.
The screws (1:P) and the nuts (1:Q) must be used 
to install the work tool  in the deck arms (20:O).
3.8 TYRE PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in the tyres. Correct air 
pressure:
Front: 0.4 bar (6 psi)
Rear: 1.2 bar (17 psi) 
3.9 ACCESSORIES
For the installation of accessories, see separate 
installation guide supplie d with each accessory.
Note: The cutting deck is regarded as an accessory 
here.
4 DESCRIPTION
4.1 DRIVE
The machine has front-wheel drive.
Front-mounted implements are powered via drive 
belts.
4.2 STEERING
The machine has rear-wheel steering. The rear-
wheel steering means that the machine can easily 
turn around trees and other obstacles. Steering is 
controlled via a wire or wire-chain.
4.3 SAFETY SYSTEM
The machine is equipped with an electrical safety 
system. The safety system interrupts certain 
activities that can enta il a danger of incorrect 
manoeuvres.
For example, the engine can only be started if the 
clutch-parking brake pedal is depressed.
The operation of the  safety system must 
always be checked every time before 
use.
4.4 CONTROLS
4.4.1 Implement lifter (6:P)
To switch between worki ng position and transport 
position:
1. Depress the pedal fully. 
2. Release the pedal slowly.
4.4.2 Service break/clutch(6:M) (2125M)
A pedal that combines both service brake and 
clutch. There are 3 positions:
1. Pedal released – forward 
drive engaged. The machine will 
move if a gear is engaged. 
Service brake not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway – forward drive 
disengaged, gear shifting can be performed. 
Service brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed  – forward drive 
disengaged. Service brake fully activated.
NOTE! You must never regulate the operating 
speed by slipping the clutch. Use a suitable gear 
instead, so that the right speed is obtained.
4.4.3 Clutch-parking brake (6:M)
(2135H)
Never press the pedal while driving. 
There is a risk of overheating in the 
power transmission. The pedal (6:M) has the 
following three positions:
1. Pedal released  – The clutch 
is not activated. The parking 
brake is not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway – forward drive 
disengaged. The parking brake is not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed  – forward drive 
disengaged. The parking brake is fully activated 
but not locked. This position is also used as 
emergency brake.