Mountfield SP550 Combi Lawnmower Owner’s …

1 DEUTSCHD8211-0402-01 MountfieldSP550 Combi LawnmowerOwner s ManualCall our Helpline if you have any problems:Helpline Number08457 023674 Open from 9:00am to 4:00pm ,15 10. 14. 11. Left13. ,75 mm16. 5 SVENSKASST18. 40 Nm6 ENGLISHGBSAFETY REGULATIONSSYMBOLSThe following symbols can be found on the ma-chine to remind you of the care and attention that are required during use. The symbols mean:Warning! Read the Instruction Book and Safety Manual before using the ! Keep onlookers away. Beware of objects being flung ! Keep hands and feet clear of the cutting deck when the machine is ! Before starting any repair work, remove the spark plug cable from the spark symbol indicates a WARNING. Per-sonal injury and/or damage to property may result if the instructions are not fol-lowed carefully. Read the instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with all the controls and correct opera-tion of the machine. This machine is only intended for mowing lawns.

2 Any other type of usage, the cutting of bushes, hedges or climbing plants, is forbid-den due to the risk of personal injury. Never let children or any person not acquainted with these regulations use the mower. Local regulations may include restrictions concerning the minimum age of the driver (operator). Never use the machine if other people, particu-larly children, or animals are in the vicinity. Remember that the driver (operator) will be held responsible for any accidents involving other persons or their property. Do not use the machine while under the influ-ence of alcohol, drugs or medicines, or when you are tired or Always wear strong shoes and long trousers when mowing. Do not operate the machine in bare feet or when wearing sandals. Always use hearing protectors (earplugs or muffs). Check the area to be cut thoroughly and remove any stones, sticks, steel wire or other objects. Replace the silencer if defective. Before use, always check to make sure that the blades and their fixing components are not worn or damaged.

3 Replace worn or damaged components in complete sets to ensure that the correct balance is - Petrol is highly inflammable: Always store petrol in containers specially made for the purpose. Only refill with petrol outdoors. Never smoke while refilling. Fill with petrol before starting the engine. Nev-er remove the filler cap or refill with petrol while the engine is running or still hot. If any petrol is spilt, do not try to start the en-gine. Move the mower from the place where the petrol was spilt and avoid any form of sparking until the petrol fumes have evaporated. Do not forget to replace the petrol filler cap and storage container cap after Do not run the engine in confined spaces in which dangerous carbon monoxide gas can ac-cumulate. Use the machine only in daylight or where there is good illumination. Avoid cutting wet grass if possible. Ensure that you can walk steadily when work-ing on slopes. Never run, always walk. When using mowers fitted with wheels, always cut across the slope, never in an up or down Great care is required when changing direction on a slope.

4 Do not use the machine on slopes of more than 15 . Great care is required when reversing or when pulling the mower towards you. Switch off the engine if the mower must be tilt-ed when being transported over surfaces other than grass, and also when the mower is being transported to and from the area to be cut. Never operate the mower with inadequate pro-tection or without safety equipment, deflec-tors and/or the grass collector, in place. Do not change the setting of the engine regula-tor and never rev the engine. Start the engine carefully according to the in-structions given. Keep your feet well away from the blades. Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Keep hands and feet away from the rotating blade and other rotating parts. If the mower has a grass ejector opening, never put you hand into it. Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running. Close the throttle before stopping the engine. If the engine is fitted with a petrol tap, it should be turned off on completion of off the engine and detach the spark plug lead: When leaving the mower unattended.

5 When removing sticks and other rubbish, or when the grass ejector has become clogged. During inspection, cleaning, or when servicing the mower. When checking for damage and performing any repairs after running over a foreign object, be-fore restarting the mower. When checking the machine if it starts to vi-brate excessively. (Check immediately.) Before refilling with AND STORAGE Check that all nuts and bolts are tightened so that the machine is in a safe operating condi-tion. Never keep the machine, with petrol in the tank, inside buildings where fumes can come into contact with naked flames or sparks. Allow the engine to cool before putting the ma-chine away. To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, si-lencer and fuel tank free from grass, leaves and excess oil. If the machine is fitted with a grass collector, it should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage. To ensure safe operation, replace any worn or damaged parts.

6 If it becomes necessary to empty the fuel tank, this must be done out of doors. Store the machine where children cannot gain access to ENVIRONMENTIn order to protect the environment, we recom-mend that the following points should be given special consideration: Always use pure unleaded petrol. Always use a funnel and/or a petrol can with a level control to avoid spillage when refilling the fuel tank. Do not fill the fuel tank completely. Do not overfill with engine and/or transmission oil (see Instructions for Use for correct quan-tities). When changing the oil, ensure that all the used oil is collected. Avoid spillage. Take the used oil to a recycling unit. Do not dispose of the used oil filter in a rubbish bin. Take it to a recycling unit. Replace the silencer if faulty. When carrying out repairs, always use original spare parts. If the machine was originally equipped with a catalyser which is now faulty, a new one must be fitted when the silencer is Always seek professional help when the carbu-rettor requires adjustment.

7 Clean the air filter according to the Throttle control 2. Power drive lever3. OPCINSTALLATIONLOOSE PARTS IN THE BOX2 brackets for the grass collector4 screws for the brackets 1 Allen key 1 socket wrench + Instruction booksHANDLE1. Fold up the lower part of the Install the upper part of the handle mounts using screws, washers and locking wheels. A lug is installed on the right hand side for the starter handle (fig. 1).3. Then tighten the locking wheels onto the lower part of the handle. When these have been tight-ened, the height of the handle can be adjusted by tightening the screws B with the wrench provid-ed. (fig. 2)ENGINE BRAKE CABLES ecure the engine brake cable to the engine brake (fig. 3). Note that the cable should be installed in the direction of the HOLDERS ecure the cables in the cable holders (fig. 4):D: Start/Stop cable + Clutch cable E: Throttle cable + Clutch cable GRASS COLLECTORR aise the collector flap and attach the two brackets to the grass collector with the screws provided.

8 The brackets are marked with L and R and should be installed at the corresponding mark on the rear of the mower (fig. 5).Fit the fabric bag over the steel frame and then snap the bag onto the plastic lid (fig. 6).Open the flap on the machine and attach the grass collector to the ! The Lawnmower can be operated without the grass collector. The grass is then left in a line behind the THE MOWERCOMBIYour new Lawnmower combines two different functions in the same machine:1. MULTICLIP The machine comes equipped with a plug to install in the ejector opening (fig. 19). The machine can be used for Multiclip the blade finely cuts up the grass during mowing. The grass then falls into the lawn where it is allowed to rot. This provides the lawn with nourishment. To install the plug, press in the catch (S) and en-sure that both pins are pressed firmly into the holes so that the plug snaps in COLLECTIONA ssemble the grass collector provided (fig. 6). Open the flap, remove the plug and instead hook the collector onto the rear of the mowing, the grass is collected in the collec-tor.

9 Empty the grass onto the compost heap or spread it over borders as fertiliser. The machine is also ideal for collecting up leaves in the STARTINGFILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OILThe Lawnmower is delivered without any oil in the engine crankcase. The crankcase must be filled with oil before the engine is started for the first the oil dipstick (fig. 7). Fill the engine s crankcase with approx. litres of good quality oil (service class SE, SF or SG). Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil. We recomend that you use Mountfield oil reference MX855, which is availa-ble from all B&Q stores and specialist garden ma-chinery fill to FULL . Do not THE OIL LEVELC heck before using the machine that the oil level is between FULL and ADD on the and wipe off the dipstick (fig. 7). Slide it down completely and tighten it. Unscrew and pull it up again. Read off the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill with oil up to the FULL UP THE PETROL TANKN ever remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still completely fill the petrol tank.

10 Al-low a little room for the petrol to expand if use environmentally friendly petrol, alkylate petrol. This type of petrol has a composi-tion that is less harmful to people and nature. It has no lead additives, no oxygenators (alcohols and ethers), no alkenes and no ! If you change to environmental-ly friendly petrol in an engine previously run on ordinary lead-free petrol (95), the petrol manufacturer s recommen-dations must be followed carefully. Ordinary lead-free 95 octane petrol can also be used. You must never use 2-stroke petrol mixed with oil. NOTE! Bear in mind that lead-free petrol is a perishable; do not purchase more petrol than can be used within thirty THE ENGINE1. Place the Lawnmower on flat, firm ground. Do not start in long Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to the spark When starting a cold engine: Press down the primer fully 6 times (fig. 8).When starting a warm engine, the primer does not need to be used. If the engine stops due to a lack of petrol, refill and press down the primer 3 Press in the OPC G towards the handle.