Mountfield Multiclip 501SP Lawnmower with Mountfield RM45 engine 291502148/BQ - Manual (Page 5)

STARTING YOUR MOWER
Read and understand the Safety Precautions before using your mower.
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Put Mountfield 4-stroke, or an SAE 10W-30 oil, in the oil filler (Figure 3). Do not overfill, the oil tank capacity is
0.55 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 bottom of the fuel tank neck..
•
Ensure that the spark plug lead is securely connected to the spark plug.
• Move the throttle control to the “Choke” positiion (Figure 4).
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Pull and hold the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the engine brake.
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE TO RUN, UNLESS THE OPC LEVER IS HELD AGAINST
THE HANDLE.
• Pull the starter cord with a strong smooth pull. Do not remove the pull cord from the guide.
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When the engine starts move the throttle control from “Choke” to the “Fast” position.
NOTE: Using the choke is usually unnecessary when starting a warm engine. However, in cool weather it may still be
necessary to use the choke to start the engine.
ENGAGING THE DRIVE (Figure 5)
• The forward drive is operated by moving the clutch control lever (1)
towards the operator. Do not engage the drive unless the engine is
running.
• To dis-engage the drive move the lever towards position “N”.
• Releasing the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever automati-
cally moves the drive lever (1) to position “N” stopping forward move-
ment.
STOPPING YOUR MOWER
•
Move the throttle control lever to the “Slow” (tortoise) position.
• Release the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever; this will
engage the engine brake and operate the ignition safety cut out device.
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 6)
This mower has a MULCHING system which cuts the grass into fine
particles which are blown down into the base of the turf to decompose.
There are no grass clippings left to be collected.
To obtain the best results from your mower:
• operate the mower with the engine running at a high speed (full
throttle)
•
do not cut the grass when it is wet
•
cut no more than 1/3 off the length of the grass at a time
• ensure the underside of the cutter deck is kept clear of grass debris
• always use a sharp cutter blade
To adjust the height of cut:
•
stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug.
• put the mower on a level surface.
•
adjust the cutting height lever (1) by pulling outwards and moving into the required position.
Figure 5
Figure 3
Oil Filler Cap/
Dipstick
Fuel Filler Cap
Exhaust Spark Plug
Air Filter
Pull Cord
Handle
Figure 4
Figure 6