Mountfield SP185 Li Kit - Safety Checks

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6.1.1 Checking the battery

fully charge the battery following the instructions in the
battery booklet.

status according to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in vari-
ous ways.
a. Preparation for grass cutting and collection in
the grass catcher:
1. For side discharge models: make sure that the
-

2. I.
b. Preparation for grass cutting and rear grass
discharge on the ground:
1. 
(Fig.13.B).
2. For models with side discharge option: make sure that
the guard (Fig. 13.C) is lowered and locked by the safe-
ty lever (Fig. 13.D).
To remove the pin: see Fig.13.A/B.
c. Preparation for grass mowing and chopping
(mulching function):


slightly tilted to the right; then fasten it by inserting the two
-
ment click is heard.
For models with side discharge option: make sure that the

the safety lever 
d. Preparation for grass cutting and side dis-
charge on the ground:
1. Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.15.A) and insert the
-
ing it slightly tilted to the right; then fasten it by insert-

the engagement click is heard.
 Slightly push the safety lever (Fig.15.C) and lift the side
discharge guard (Fig.15.D).
3. Insert the side discharge chute (Fig.15.E).
 Close the side discharge guard (Fig.15.D) so as to lock
the side discharge chute (Fig.15.E).
To remove the side discharge chute:
5. Slightly push the safety lever (Fig.15.C) and lift the
side discharge guard (Fig.15.D).
 Release the side discharge chute (Fig.15.E).
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 Safety check before every use
• Check the integrity and the correct mounting of all com-
ponents of the machine;
• make sure that all fastening devices are correctly tight-
ened;
• keep all surfaces of the machine clean and dry.
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action Result
1. Start the machine and
engage the cutting
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2. Release the operator

A).
1. The cutting means
should move.
2. The lever should return
automatically and
rapidly to the neutral


the cutting means
must stop within a few
seconds.
1. Start the machine (par.
6.3) and operate the
drive lever (par. 5.).
2. Disengage the drive
lever.
1. The wheels should
move the machine
forward.
2. The wheels should
stop and the machine
stops moving forward.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
an Authorised Service Centre to have it checked and
repaired if necessary.
6.3 
NOTE Start the machine on a at surface without obsta-
cles or high grass.
1. Open the hatch for accessing the battery compart-
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2. Fit the batteries correctly in their compartments


the electrical contact.
3. -

4. Completely close the hatch again.
5. For models that require using a power button for

stays on for 15 seconds.
6. 
-

7. 
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