Mountfield Lawn Mower 4140H Instructions Manual

4140H
8211-0078-90
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEMODE D’EMPLOI
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1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Se-
rious personal injury and/or damage to 
property may result if the instructions 
are not followed carefully.
1.1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required during 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 on-
lookers away.
Warning!...

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b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and 
never smoke when filling or topping up.
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...

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• Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s Manufacturer.
• 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...

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3.2 ENGINE CASING
To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the en-
gine and battery, open the engine casing. The engine must not be running when 
the casing is opened.  
3.2.1 Opening
1. Raise the seat lock (fig. 2) and fold the seat for- wards.
2. Pull up the rubber strap at the front edge of the  casing (fig. 3).
3. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and  fold up the casing (fig. 4).
3.2.2 Closing
1. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and  fold down the casing (fig. 4)....

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The screw knobs (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 fo ld the seat up or down, re-
lease the catch (S).
3.5 Steering wheel
See fig. 7. In order to mini mise the axial play in the 
steering column, the shim washers (D) and/or (E) 
must be installed on the steering column between 
the steering column jacket...