User manual MOUNTFIELD 1636H

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION EN 1 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get complete satisfaction from using your new machine and that it will fully meet all your expectations. This manual has been written to help you become familiar with the machine and use it safely and efficiently. Do not forget that it is an integral part of the machine, so keep it close at hand for future reference and pass it on to the purchaser if you sell the machine. [. . . ] Unscrew the valve caps and connect a compressed air line with a gauge to the valves. The pressures are: FRONT REAR 1. 5 bar (13 x 5. 00-6) 1. 0 bar (15 x 5. 00-6) 1. 2 bar 18 EN HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5. 3. 3 Filling with oil and fuel NOTE The engine manual indicates what type of oil and fuel you can use. With the engine off, check the oil level. According to the instructions in the engine manual, this must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill the tank. The tank's capacity is about 6 litres. !Refuelling should be carried out in an open or well-ventilated area with the engine off. Always remember that petrol fumes are inflammable. DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME TO LOOK INSIDE THE TANK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUELLING. IMPORTANT Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid damaging them. In the event of accidental spills or leaks, rinse immediately with water. The warranty does not cover for damage to plastic parts of the bodywork or the engine caused by petrol. 5. 3. 4 Fitting the protection at the exit (grass-catcher or stone-guard) ! 1 2 WARNING!Never use the machine without having fitted the exit guards! 3 Attach the grass-catcher (1) to the brackets (2) and centre it up with the rear plate, so that the two reference marks (3) coincide. Centering is ensured by using the right bracket as lateral support. Make sure that the lower pipe of the grass-catcher opening is attached to the pawl (4). 4 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE EN 19 If you decide to mow without the grass-catcher, you can mount an optional stone-guard kit ( 8. 2). This has to be attached to the rear plate as indicated in the instructions. 5. 3. 5 Checking machine safety and efficiency 1. Check that the safety devices function as described ( 5. 2). Check that the brake is in perfect working order. Do not start mowing if the blades vibrate or if you are unsure whether they are sharp enough. Always remember that: ­ A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow. ­ A loose blade causes unwanted vibrations and can be dangerous. ! WARNING!Do not use the machine if you are unsure whether it is working safely or efficiently. If in doubt, contact your Dealer immediately to make the necessary checks and repairs. 5. 4 USING THE MACHINE 5. 4. 1 Starting ! The engine must be started in an open or well-ventilated area!ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC! DANGER! 1 To start the engine: ­ open the fuel stopcock (1) ( if fitted); ­ shift in the gear into neutral («N») ( 4. 22 or 4. 32); ­ disengage the blades ( 4. 7); ­ apply the parking brake on sloping ground; ­ when starting from cold, move the throttle to the «CHOKE» position shown on the label; 20 EN HOW TO USE THE MACHINE ­ if the engine is already warm, position the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»; ­ put in the ignition key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to «START» to start the engine; ­ release the key once the engine has started. [. . . ] With the engine position «B» running, the machine does not move when the drive pedal is pressed ( for hydrostatic drive models) If problems continue after having carried out these operations, contact your dealer. ! WARNING!Do not take on complicated repair work if you don't have the necessary equipment or the technical knowledge. The warranty is automatically voided and the manufacturer is not held responsible if repairs are done badly. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST EN 39 8. FRONT COUNTERWEIGHTS These improve stability at the front of the machine, particularly when it is used mostly on sloping ground. 1 2. [. . . ]