Mountfield Lawn Mower 550 SP TRI CUT Owners Manual
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DEUTSCHD 8211-0402-03 Mountfield 550 SP TRI-CUT Owner’s Manual Call our Helpline if you have any problems: Helpline Number 08457 023674 Open from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily
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6 ENGLISHGB SAFETY REGULATIONS SYMBOLS The 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 machine. Warning! Keep onlookers away. Beware of objects being flung out. Warning! Keep hands and feet clear of the cutting deck when the machine is running. Warning! Before starting any repair work, remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. GENERAL This 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. Any other type of usage, e.g. 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 unwell. PREPARATIONS • 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. Replace worn or damaged components in complete sets to ensure that the correct balance is maintained. WARNING - 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 refuelling. OPERATION • 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 di- rection.
7 ENGLISHGB • Great care is required when changing direction on a slope. • 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, e.g. 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 cutting. Shut off the engine and detach the spark plug lead: • When leaving the mower unattended. • 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 petrol.MAINTENANCE 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. • 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 it. THE ENVIRONMENT In order to protect the environment, we recom- mend that the following points should be given special consideration: • Preferably use environmentally friendly petrol, i.e. alkylate 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.
8 ENGLISHGB • If the machine was originally equipped with a catalyser which is now faulty, a new one must be fitted when the silencer is replaced. • Always seek professional help when the carbu- rettor requires adjustment. • Clean the air filter according to the directions. INTRODUCTION 1. Throttle control 2. Power drive lever 3. OPC INSTALLATION LOOSE PARTS IN THE BOX 2 brackets for the grass collector 4 screws for the brackets 1 Allen key 1 socket wrench + Instruction books HANDLE 1. Fold up the lower part of the handle. 2. 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 CABLE Secure the engine brake cable to the engine brake (fig. 3). Note that the cable should be installed in the direction of the handle. CABLE HOLDER Secure the cables in the cable holders (fig. 4): D: Start/Stop cable + Clutch cable E: Throttle cable + Clutch cable GRASS COLLECTOR Raise the collector flap and attach the two brackets to the grass collector with the screws provided. 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 brackets. NOTE! The lawnmower can be operated without the grass collector. The grass is then left in a line behind the machine. USING THE MOWER TRI-CUT Your new lawnmower combines three different functions in the same machine: 1. MULCHING The machine comes equipped with a plug to install in the ejector opening (fig. 19). The machine can be used for mulching i.e. 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 ensure that both pins are pressed firmly into the holes so that the plug snaps in place. 2. COLLECTION Assemble the grass collector provided (fig. 6). Open the flap, remove the plug and instead hook the collector onto the rear of the machine. When mowing, the grass is collected in the collec- tor. 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 autumn. STOP 1 32
9 ENGLISHGB 3. REAR DISCHARGE Use the mower without the collector and mulching plug and the grass is then left in a line behind the machine. BEFORE STARTING FILL THE CRANKCASE WITH OIL The 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 time. Remove the oil dipstick (fig. 7). Fill the engine’s crankcase with approx. 0.6 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 dealers. Slowly fill to ‘FULL’. Do not overfill. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL Check before using the machine that the oil level is between ‘FULL’ and ‘ADD’ on the dipstick. Remove 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’ mark. FILL UP THE PETROL TANK Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still warm. Never completely fill the petrol tank. Al- low a little room for the petrol to expand if necessary. Preferably use environmentally friendly petrol, i.e. alkylate petrol. This type of petrol has a composi- tion that is less harmful to people and nature. It has e.g. no lead additives, no oxygenators (alcohols and ethers), no alkenes and no benzene. NOTE! If you change to environmental- ly friendly petrol in an engine previously run on ordinary lead-free petrol (95), the petrol manufacturer’s recommenda- tions 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 days. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Place the lawnmower on flat, firm ground. Do not start in long grass. 2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to the spark plug. 3. 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 times. 4. Press in the OPC G towards the handle. NOTE! The OPC G must be kept pressed in to prevent the engine stopping (fig. 9). 5 Grasp the starter handle and start the engine by pulling briskly on the starter cord. For ease of starting, press down the handle so that the front wheels lift slightly from the ground. Do not start in thick grass. Keep hands and feet away from the ro- tating blade. Never put your hand or foot under the blade casing or in the grass ejector while the engine is run- ning. STOPPING THE ENGINE The engine may be very warm immedi- ately after it is shut off. Do not touch the silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges. This can cause burn injuries. 1. Release the OPC G (fig. 9) to stop the engine. This loop must not be disengaged (e.g. by set- ting it in the depressed position against the han- dle), as it will not be possible to stop the engine. 2. If the lawnmower is left unattended, remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. If the OPC ceases to work, stop the en- gine by removing the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Immediately take the lawn mower to an authorised work- shop for repair.
10 ENGLISHGB REAR WHEEL DRIVE Engage the drive by pressing the power drive lever I towards the handle. Disengage the drive by re- leasing the power drive lever I (fig. 9). CUTTING HEIGHT Shut off the engine before adjusting the cutting height. Do not set the cutting height so low that the blade come into contact with uneven ground. The mower has single-lever control for adjusting the cutting height. Pull the lever out, and set the cutting height to one of the nine positions best suit- ed to your lawn (fig. 10). MAINTENANCE No servicing may be carried out on the engine or lawnmower without first re- moving the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cable if the mower is to be lifted, e.g. during transportation. If the lawnmower needs to be tilted, it must be tilted so that the engine’s spark plug faces upwards. Tilt the lawnmower when the fuel tank is empty. CLEANING After each use the mower should be cleaned. This is particularly important on the underside of the mower casing. Rinse clean with the garden hose. The mower will then last longer and work better. High-pressure washers should not be used. If grass has dried on to the mower casing, it can be scraped clean. If necessary, touch up the underside with paint to prevent rust damage. Clean the silencer and the surrounding area regularly to remove grass, dirt and flammable waste products. Remove the transmission cover by removing the screws S (fig. 16) and clean around the transmis- sion and drive belts with a brush or compressed air once or twice a year.Once every season, the drive wheels should be cleaned internally. Remove both wheels. Clean the gear wheel and the wheel gear rim of grass and dirt using a brush or compressed air (fig. 11). Replace the wheel. COOLING SYSTEM Before each use, the engine’s cooling system must be cleaned. Clean the cylinder’s cooling flanges and air intake of grass remains, dirt, etc. LUBRICATING DRIVE SHAFT Once per season, the wedge on the drive shaft should be greased. Remove the wheel (wheel cap, screw and washer). Then remove the circlip and washer so that the gear wheel can be removed from the shaft. Lubricate the wedge with universal grease. Reinstall the wedge (the wedge is installed differ- ently on the right and left side, fig. 12-13). Install the gear wheel so that the L faces out on the left side and the R faces out on the right side (machine viewed from the rear). OIL CHANGE Replace the oil when the engine is warm and the fuel tank is empty. In order to prevent burns, take care while draining as the oil is hot. Change the oil the first time after 5 hours of oper- ation, and subsequently every 50 hours of opera- tion or once a season. Remove the dipstick, tilt the mower and let the oil run out into a container. Be careful not to let any oil run on to the grass. Fill with new oil: Use SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 oil (Mountfield reference MX855). The crankcase holds approx. 0.6 litre. Fill until the oil reaches the “FULL“ mark on the dipstick. AIR FILTER A dirty and blocked air filter reduces the engine output and increases engine wear. Carefully remove the air cleaner so that no dirt falls down into the carburettor (fig. 14). Remove the expanded plastic filter and wash it in liquid de- tergent and water. Dry the filter. Pour a little oil on the filter and squeeze it in. Reinstall the air cleaner. Clean the filter every three months or after every 25 hours of use, whichever occurs first. More fre- quently if the engine is working on dusty ground.