Mountfield Lawn Mower Hp474 Sp474 Operating Instructions

Please Read These Instructions
Before Using Y our 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...

•Disengage the engine brake and drive clutch before starting 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...

 HOW TO GET MOWING
Your Mountfield 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 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...

STARTING YOUR MOWER
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...

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.
CUTTER BLADE
Examine the cutter blade regularly for wear or damage.
•A slightly worn blade can be re-sharpened by your local dealer.
•If the blade is damaged it should be replaced.  Replacement blade kits are available from your...

NOITULOS
MELBORP
C heck th e re i s a m p le  c le a n , fr esh fuel in  the tank.E n g in e  w ill n o t s ta rt
Check th e  cu tte r bl ade is not fo u lin g the  g ro u n d  pre ve n tin g  free  ro ta tio n .
Chec k th e  O p era tors  P re s e n ce  C o n tro l (O P C ) le ver is fully re le a se d .E n g in e  w ill n o t s to p
R e m o ve  sp a rk  plu g  lea d to  s to p  e ng in e  u sin g  ins ula te d  gl oves a nd  re fe r to  deale r.
S to p  th e  e n gin e  a n d dis co n n e ct th e  spa...

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...