Mountfield HP46 R - Getting Mowing: Assembly and Starting; Handle Assembly Instructions

HANDLE ASSEMBLY
 Loosen the two lower nuts (1)
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Fit the upper part of the handle (4) to the lower ones (2) by means of the clamps (5), as shown. The ring nuts
GRASS COLLECTOR
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Turn the top upside down and fit the frame to it as shown using the screws and washers supplied.
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Fit the cloth base by fastening the plastic bars onto the frame, it may help to use a screwdriver as shown in the
drawing to do this. Then click the edge into the groove in the top starting 5-7 mm from an end (Figure 2).
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To fit the grass collector onto the mower, lift the rear safety deflector flap and hook the collector onto the pegs.
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Return the lower part of the handle, which is made up of two pre-assembled elements (2), to the work positi-
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 the
engine is also included. Please read this before starting the engine.
WARNING - Unpacking and completing the assembly should be done on a flat and stable surface,
with enough space for machine handling and its packaging, always making use of suitable equip-
ment. Disposal of the packaging should be done in accordance with the local regulations in force.
on and lock into place by means of the nuts (1) and the lower knobs (3).
(6) on the clamps (5) must be screwed so they keep the top part (2) firmly fixed, without to much effort requi-
red to lock or release them.
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Lock both clamps (5) after adjustment.
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Engage the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever by pulling and holding it against the handle to release the
engine brake. Pull the starter cord (7) and fit it into the cord guide (8) as shown. Fit the cord guide on the up-
per handle using a 10 mm spanner.
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Fit the cable clamp (1) as shown as secure the control cables. Take care that the cable will not impair the re-
moval of the grass collector.
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