Mountfield Lawn Mower 4125M - 4155H Instructions Manual
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11 ENGLISHGB 2/3. Operating position. 4. Start position – the electric start motor is activated when the key is turned to the spring-loaded start position. Once the en- gine has started, let the key return to oper- ating position 2/3. 7. GEAR LEVER (4125M) A lever for selecting one of the five forward gears in the gearbox (1-2-3-4-5), neutral (N) or reverse (R). The clutch pedal must be kept pressed in when changing gear. NOTE! You must make sure the machine is quite stationary before changing from reverse to forward gear or vice versa. If a gear does not engage imme- diately, release the clutch pedal and then press it in once again. Engage the gear once again. Never force a gear in. 8. POWER TAKE-OFF A lever for engaging and disengaging the power take-off for operating front-mounted accessories. Two positions: 1. Lever in forward position – power take- off disengaged. 2. Lever in backward position - power take-off engaged. 9. DISENGAGING LEVER (4155H) A lever for disengaging the variable transmission. Enables the machine to be moved by hand without the help of the engine. Two positions: 1. Lever moved back – transmis- sion engaged for normal opera- tion. 2. Lever moved forward – trans- mission disengaged. The ma- chine can be moved by hand. The machine may not be towed over long distances or at high speeds. The transmission could be dam- aged. AREAS OF USE The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch must not exceed 100 N. The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N. NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven on public roads. STARTING AND OPERATION ENGINE CASING To fill with fuel and to inspect and maintain the en- gine and battery, open the engine casing. The en- gine must not be running when the casing is opened. Opening: 1. Raise the seat lock (fig. 4) and fold the seat for- wards. 2. Pull up the rubber strap at the front edge of the casing (fig. 5). 3. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold up the casing (fig. 6). Closing: 1. Grasp the front edge of the engine casing and fold down the casing (fig. 6). 2. Secure the front edge of the casing with the rub- ber strap (fig. 5). The machine may not be operated un- less the engine casing is folded down. Risk of burns and crushing injuries. FILLING THE FUEL TANK Open the engine casing as above. Unscrew the fill- er cap and fill with clean, lead-free petrol. You must never use 2-stroke petrol mixed with oil (fig. 7). NOTE! Bear in mind that ordinary lead-free petrol is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than can be used within thirty days. Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate pet- rol. This type of petrol has a composition that is less harmful for people and nature.
12 ENGLISHGB Petrol is highly inflammable. Always store fuel in containers that are made especially for this purpose. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never smoke when filling or top- ping up. Fill up with fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still warm. Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an empty space (= at least 2-3 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to expand when it warms up without overflowing. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 30 oil. Check the oil level every time before using to ensure it is correct. The machine should be standing on level ground. Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un- screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick. Slide it down completely and tighten it. Then unscrew it and pull it up again. Read off the oil level. Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark, if the level comes below it (fig. 8). CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL (4155H) The transmission is filled with SAE 10W-40 oil when the machine is delivered from the factory, Check the oil level every time before using to ensure it is correct. The machine should be standing on level ground. Read off the oil level in the reservoir (fig. 9). It should be between the MAX and MIN marks. If necessary, top up with more oil. Use oil SAE 10W- 40 (20W-50). SAFETY SYSTEM This machine is equipped with a safety system that consists of: - a switch on the transmission (only 4125M). - a switch on the break pedal (only 4155H). - a switch in the seat/seat bracket. - a switch at the power take-off engagement le- ver. In order to start the machine, the following are nec- essary: - gear lever in neutral (only 4125M). - the break pedal depressed (only 4155H). - driver sitting on seat. - power take-off disengaged. Always check the operation of the safe- ty system before using the machine! With the engine running and the driver sitting on the seat, check as follows: - select a gear, lift your weight off the seat – the engine must stop (only 4125M). - press the drive pedal so that the machine starts to move, release the drive pedal – the machine should stop (only 4155H). - engage the power take-off, lift your weight off the seat – the engine should stop. Do not use the machine if the safety sys- tem is not working! Take the machine to a service workshop for inspection! STARTING ENGINE 1. Open the fuel cock (fig. 7). 2. Make sure that the spark plug cable is properly in place. 3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is disengaged. 4a. 4125M: Put the gear lever in neutral. 4b. 4155H: Do not keep your foot on the drive ped- al. 5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in the choke position. Starting warm engine – put the throttle control at full throttle (approx. 1 cm behind the choke position). 6. Depress the brake pedal fully. 7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine. 8. Once the engine has started, move the throttle control gradually to full throttle if the choke has been used. 9. When starting from cold, do not make the ma- chine work under load immediately, but let the en- gine run for a few minutes first. This will allow the oil to warm up. When in use, always operate the engine at full throttle.
13 ENGLISHGB STOPPING Disengage the power take-off. Apply the parking brake. Allow the engine to idle 1 - 2 mins. Stop the engine by turning off the starter key. Shut off the petrol cock. This is particularly impor- tant if the machine is to be transported on a trailer for example. If the machine is left unattended, re- move the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Also remove the starter key. The engine may be very warm immedi- ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the silencer, cylinder or cooling fins. This can cause burn injuries. DRIVING TIPS Make sure that there is the correct quantity of oil in the engine when driving on slopes (oil level on “FULL”). Be careful when driving on slopes. No sudden starting or stopping when mov- ing up or down a slope. Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and from the bottom to the top. The machine, equipped with original accessories, may not be driven on slopes greater than 10º in any direction. Reduce the speed on slopes and when making sharp turns to prevent the ma- chine from tipping over or you losing control of the machine. Do not turn the steering wheel to full lock when driving in top gear and at full throttle. The machine can easily topple over. Keep hands and fingers well away from articulated steering joint and seat bracket. Risk of crushing injuries. Nev- er operate the machine without the en- gine casing. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROGRAM We recommend that all service work is carried out by an authorised workshop. This guarantees that the work is performed by trained personnel and with genuine spare parts. PREPARATIONS Unless otherwise stated, all service and mainte- nance must be carried out on a stationary machine when the engine is not running. Prevent the machine from rolling by al- ways applying the parking brake. Prevent unintentional starting of the motor by disengaging the drive, shut- ting off the engine and disconnecting the spark plug cable or removing the starter key. CLEANING To reduce the risk of fire, keep the en- gine, silencer, battery and fuel tank free from grass, leaves and oil. To reduce the risk of fire, regularly check the machine for oil and/or fuel leakage. When washing the machine with water under high pressure, do not point the jet directly at the trans- mission. Do not point jets of water directly at the engine. Use a brush or compressed air in order to clean it. ENGINE OIL Change engine oil the first time after 5 hours of op- eration, and subsequently after every 50 hours of operation or once a season. Change oil when the engine is warm. Always use a good grade of oil (service grade SF, SG or SH). Change the oil more often (after 25 hours of oper- ation or at least once a season) if the engine has to operate under demanding conditions or if the am- bient temperature is high. The engine oil may be very hot if it is drained off directly after the engine is shut off. So allow the engine to cool a few minutes before draining the oil. 1. Oil drain pipe (metal fig. 7): Unscrew the oil drain plug at the end of the pipe. Collect the oil in a collection vessel. Then take the oil to a recycling station. Do not allow oil to
14 ENGLISHGB get on the V-belts. 2. Screw in the oil drain plug. Make sure that the fibre gasket and the O-ring inside the plug are not damaged and that they are in the correct place. 3. Remove the dipstick and fill up with new oil. Oil capacity: 1.4 litres Oil type, summer (> 4ºC): SAE-30 (SAE 10W-30 can also be used. However, oil con- sumption may increase somewhat if 10W-30 is used. Therefore, check the oil level more regularly if you use this type of oil). Oil type, winter (< 4ºC): SAE 5W-30 (if this oil is not available, use SAE 10W-30). Use oil without any additives. Do not fill with too much oil. This can cause the engine to overheat. After filling up the oil, start the engine and idle for 30 seconds. Stop the engine. Wait for 30 seconds and then check the oil level. Check to see if there is any oil leakage. If neces- sary, fill up the oil up to the “FULL” mark. AIR FILTER - ENGINE Change the pre-filter once a year or every 25 hours of operation. Clean the paper filter insert once a year or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes first. NOTE! Both filters should be replaced/cleaned more often if the machine operates on dusty ground. 1. Remove the protective cover on the air filter (fig. 10). 2. Dismantle the paper filter insert and the foam pre-filter. Make sure that no dirt gets into the car- burettor. Clean the air filter housing. 3. Replace the pre-filter. 4. Clean the paper filter insert as follows: Knock it lightly against a flat surface. If the filter is very dirty, change it. 5. Assemble in the reverse order. Petroleum-based solvents such as kerosene may not be used for cleaning the paper filter insert. These solvents can destroy the filter.Do not use compressed air for cleaning the paper filter insert. The paper filter insert must not be oiled. SPARK PLUG Clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of oper- ation or once a season. For replacing a spark plug, a spark plug sleeve A and a torsion pin B are pro- vided in the accessories bag. The engine manufacturer recommends: Champion RC12YC. Correct spark gap: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (fig. 11). COOLING AIR INTAKE - ENGINE The engine is air-cooled. A blocked cooling sys- tem can damage the engine. The engine should be cleaned at least once a year or every 100 hours of operation. Remove the fan casing. Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder, the fan and the rotating protective grille. Clean more frequently if mowing dry grass. LUBRICATION The machine’s articulated steering joint has four grease nipples that should be lubricated with uni- versal grease after every 25 hours of operation (fig. 13). Note: The fourth grease nipple is not shown on the picture. It is located on the underside, on the flexi- ble axle’s front bearing. Lubricate the steering chain with chain spray a couple of times each season. The front wheel hub has grease nipples that should be lubricated after every 50 hours of operation. Apply universal grease to all the plastic bearings a couple of times per season. Apply a coating of engine oil to the tension arm joints a couple of times each season. Apply a few drops of engine oil to both ends of the throttle control cables a couple of times a season. 4155H: The hydrostatic transmission is filled with oil (10W-40) on delivery from the factory. Unless it is opened (only to be performed by a specialist), and provided no leakage occurs, no topping up with oil should normally be carried out. Transmission oil does not normally need to be changed.
15 ENGLISHGB STEERING CABLES The steering cables should be adjusted for the first time after the machine has been in operation for 2 - 3 hours, and then after every 25 hours of opera- tion. Put the machine in the straight-ahead position. Tension the steering cables by tightening the nuts that are located on the underside of the articulated steering joint (fig. 14). The screws in the ends of the cables should be held firmly during adjustment so that the cables are not twisted. Use an adjustable wrench or similar for this purpose, inserting it in the key handles in the ends of the screws. Tension until all play is removed. Adjust both the nuts the same amount to ensure that the alignment of the steering wheel is not changed. Once the adjustment is complete, turn the steering wheel as far as it will go in either direction. Check that the chain does not come into contact with the pulley, and that the cables do not become entan- gled with the steering pinions. Do not tension the steering cables too hard. Other- wise the steering will be heavy and wear and tear on the cables will increase. SERVICE Authorised service workshops carry out repairs and guarantee service. They use original spare parts. Original spare parts are supplied by service workshops and by many dealers. We recommend that the machine be handed in to an authorised service workshop for service, maintenance and checking of the safety devices once a year. PURCHASE TERMS A full guarantee is issued against manufacturing and material defects. The user must carefully fol- low the instructions given in the enclosed docu- mentation. Guarantee period For consumer use: two years from purchase date. For batteries: six months from the purchase date. Exceptions The guarantee does not cover damage due to: - neglect of the user to acquaint himself with ac- companying documentation - carelessness - incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly - the use of non-genuine spare parts - the use of accessories not supplied or approved by GGP Neither does the guarantee cover: - wearing components such as blades, belts, wheels and cables - normal wear - engine and transmission. These are covered by the appropriate manufacturer’s guarantees with separate terms and conditions. The purchaser is covered by each country’s national laws. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not restricted by this guarantee.
16 ENGLISHGB PRODUCT IDENTITY The identity of the product is determined by two parts: 1. The machine’s item and serial numbers: 2. The engine’s model, type and serial numbers: Found on the machine’s fan housing as illustrated: Use these identification terms during all contact with service workshops and when purchasing spare parts. As soon as possible after acquiring the machine, the above number should be written in on the last page of this publication. ENVIRONMENT For environmental reasons, we recommend that particular attention is given to the following points: • Always use Alkylate petrol (“Environmental petrol“). • Always use a funnel and/or a petrol can with overfill protection to avoid spillage when filling with petrol. • Do not fill the petrol tank right to the top. • Do not fill too much engine and/or transmission oil (see user instructions for the correct amount). • Collect up all oil during oil changes. Do not spill any. Hand in the oil to a recycling station. • Do not discard replaced oil filters with normal rubbish. Hand them in to a recycling station. • Do not discard replaced lead batteries with normal rubbish. Hand in to a battery collection point for recycling. • Replace the silencer if it is broken. Always use original spare parts when carrying out repairs. • If the machine was originally equipped with a catalytic converter and this is broken, a new catalytic converter must be installed after removing the old one. • Always get a specialist to adjust the carburettor if necessary. • Clean the air filter according to the instructions given (see user instructions). GGP reserves the right to make alterations to the product without prior notification.
EC conformity declaration 1.Category 5.VibrationLawnmower with petrol engine P901 1. 13-6101 + 13-2939 2. 13-6103 + 13-2939 < 0.5 m/s 2 < 2.5 m/s2 (2.Type 3.Item no GGP Sweden AB P.O. Box 1006 SE-573 28 Tranås Sweden8.Make Mountfield 9.Cutting width1-2. 92 cm 3-4. 107 cm10.Serial numberSee label on chassis 6A.Guaranteed sound power level (L WA)100 dB(A)11. Engine MakeBriggs & Stratton 1,3: 21A907 2,4: 282H07 Model 12.Rotation speed3200 rpm 6B.Measured sound power level98,2 dB(A) 7.Notified body ITS Testing & Certification Ltd Notified Body repre- sentative 0359 4.Manufacturer This product conforms to - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC - Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC with special reference to appendix 1 of the directive regarding essential health and safety requirements in conjunction with manufacturing - Noise Emission Directive 2000/14/EC This product has been developed and manufactured in conformance with the following standards: - EN 836, EN 292-2, EN 1033, EN ISO 3767, EN ISO 14982 Managing Director Mats Antonsson Issued in Tranås 2004-02-17 3. 13-6101 + 13-2927 4. 13-6103 + 13-2927
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