Mountfield HP45 User Manual

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• Pull and hold the Operator 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.
• When the engine starts move the throttle control from “Choke” to the “Fast” position.
• To engage the drive to the rear wheels on Self Propelled models, pull and hold the clutch lever against the handle.
• To stop the drive, release the clutch lever
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.
STOPPING YOUR MOWER
• Release the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever; this will engage the engine brake and operate the ignition
safety cut out device.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF CUT
The height of cut adjustment not only determines the length of the cut grass, it also controls the airow which carries clippings
into the collector. If the discharge chute becomes blocked, increase the airow by raising the height of cut. To prevent blockages
when cutting long, thick grass, set the adjustment to the highest setting and cut the grass; then cut it again on a lower setting.
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 by pulling outwards and moving into the
required position (Figure 5)
Figure 5
BEFORE EACH USE
• Always ensure that the mower is in a safe working condition. Inspect the cutter blade for damage; check safety
devices and guards; check that all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
• Check the oil level as follows:
a) Remove the oil ller cap and wipe the dipstick clean (Figure 6).
b) Ret the dipstick into the ller neck, do not screw it down. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level; oil should be at
the MAX mark. The oil tank capacity is for models:
HP454 & SP454 - 0,5 litre or 20 uid oz
HP45 - 0,45 litre or 20 uid oz
HP45H - 0,55 litre or 20 uid oz
c) If the oil level is low add Mounteld oil part number MX855 or a SAE 30 or 10W-30 oil, to the upper limit on the dipstick.
Do not overll; the oil level should not be above the MAX mark.
• Fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol. Do not overll, there is no need to ll tank to the top. The fuel tank need only
contain enough fuel to complete the days mowing. If you run out of fuel, relling must only be carried out once the
engine has cooled. Fuel stored within the machine for 28 days or more can go stale and should be drained before
further use.
HP454 & SP454 HP45 HP45H
Figure 6
Figure 6
MAX
MIN
Oil Filler Cap
Dipstick
MAX
MIN
Figure 6

Mountfield HP45 Specifications

General

Brand	Mountfield
Model	HP45
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English