Mountfield Lawn Mower SP470 299324628/BQ Operating Instructions

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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...

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...

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 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.
Carefully remove the mower from the carton and read these Operating...

1.4   On models with an electric starter, connect the battery cable to the
        lawnmower’s general cable connection.
2. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
2.1  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. 
2.2 In the power-driven models, pull the lever (1) towards the
        handle for forward movement. The lawnmower stops moving
        forward when the lever is...

3. GRASS CUTTING
3.1  Lift the stone-guard and attach the grass-catcher (1) correctly as
       shown in the drawing. 
3.2  To start the engine, follow the instructions in the engine booklet
       and then pull the blade brake lever (1) towards the handle and give 
       a sharp pull on the starter cable knob (2).
       For models with an electric starter, turn the starter key (3). 
3.3  The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same height and
       in alternate directions. 
3.4  When you...

4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT – Regular, careful maintenance is essential for keeping the safety level and original performance of the
machine unchanged in time.
1)    Wear strong working gloves during any cleaning, maintenance or adjustment operation on the machine. 
2)    Carefully clean the machines with water after each cut; remove the grass debris and mud accumulated inside the chassis
       to avoid their drying and thus making the next start-up difficult. 
3)    The paintwork on the inside of...

GuaranteeGuarantee
This guarantee is in addition to, and does not detract from, the contractual rights of the 
owner under statute or common law. The engine manufacturer guarantees the engine fitted to this machine. This gurantee does not apply to the routine replacement of parts that are subject to normal
wear and tear - or to normal service and maintenance parts. This guarantee does not cover
faults caused by neglect or misuse. This guarantee is not transferable. Proof of purchase will be required in...