Mountfield Multiclip 501SP User manual

Please Read These Instructions
Before Using Your Mower
Call our Helpline if you have any problems:-
0845 600 2912
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday
10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday
Product Code:
291502148/BQ
These instructions are an addition to and should be read in
conjunction with the Operator Manual enclosed with this mower
Operating Instructions
for model
Multiclip 501SP Lawnmower
with Mountfield RM45 engine

Thank you for purchasing a Mountfield lawnmower. This machine will give you many years of safe and
reliable service if operated in accordance with these instructions. Please read and understand these
Operating Instructions before using your mower, failure to do so could result in personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
NEVER TIP THE MOWER FORWARDS OR ON ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE CYLINDER AND AIR
FILTER WITH OIL. To access the underside, lift the front wheels by lowering the handle until it rests on the
ground.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be observed at all times.Please read them very care-
fully.
GENERAL
•Know how to stop your mower quickly in an emergency. Understand all the controls and how they operate.
•Do not allow children or anyone who is unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
•Keep children, pets and other bystanders well away from the work area.
•Never put your hands, feet or any implement under the cutter deck. The cutter blade will continue to rotate for
some time after the engine is switched off.
STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG LEAD
•Before carrying out any adjustments, cleaning, inspection or maintenance.
•If your mower is damaged or vibrates excessively. Ensure the machine is in a safe working condition before it
is restarted.
•Before clearing any blockage.
STOP THE ENGINE
•Whenever you leave the mower unattended.
•Before refilling with petrol or oil.
PREPARATION
•Wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when using the mower. Never go barefoot or wear open sandals.
Avoid loose clothing that may snag on moving parts.
•Check the work area and remove any stones or other debris that may be thrown up by, or cause damage to, the
cutter blade.
•Before use ensure that the mower is in a safe working condition. Inspect the cutter blade for damage; check
safety devices and guards; check that all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
•Never use the machine without a silencer; or with a faulty silencer.
FUEL SAFETY
WARNING! –PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
•Store petrol in a cool place and only in containers specifically designed for the purpose.
•Refuel outdoors only, with the engine stopped.DO NOT SMOKE while refuelling.
•After refuelling, replace the fuel tank cap and the petrol container cap securely.
•Never remove the fuel tank cap, or add petrol, when the engine is hot or when it is still running.
•If any petrol is spilt do not attempt to start the engine. Move the mower away from the area, clean up the
spillage and allow the fumes to dissipate before starting the engine.
Read these
instructions
before using
your mower.
Keep hands and
feet well away
from the cutter
blade.
Warning!
Remove the
spark plug lead
before working
on the mower.
Beware of
objects that may
be thrown up by
the blade.
Keep children,
bystanders and
pets away from
the work area.
Warning!
Hot surfaces

OPERATION
•Donot operatethe enginein aconfined space. Exhaustfumes containCARBONMONOXIDE, anodourless and
POISONOUSgas.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Checkthe oil andfuellevels beforestartingthe engine.
•Disengagethe engine brakeand driveclutch before startingthe engine.
•Start the engine in accordance with the instructions and with feet well away from the cutter blade.
•Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
•Do not change the engine settings. If adjustments are necessary, contact your dealer.
•Operatethe machine ata comfortablewalkingpace,never run behindthe mower.
•Avoidoperating themachineon wetgrass wheneverpossible.
•Take care when working on slopes. Mow across the slope, never up and down, and exercise caution when
changing direction. Do not use the mower on slopes of more than 20 degrees.
•Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you.
•Stopthe cutterblade whencrossingsurfaces otherthan grass andwhen transportingthemower toand from the
workarea.
•Never pick up or carry the mower when the engine is running.
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
•To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower and petrol storage areas free of grass, leaves and grease.
•Checkthe mowerand grasscollector regularlyto ensurethe machineisinasafeworkingcondition. Replaceany
wornor defective parts.Only use genuinereplacement parts.
•Store the mower in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children and well away from any fire hazard.
•Allow the engine to cool before storage. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
KNOW YOUR MOWER
Drive Clutch
Lever
Operator Presence
Control (OPC)
Lever
Height of Cut Adjuster
Engine
Cutter Deck
Fuel Filler Cap
(located at rear of
engine)
Handle
Securing Knob
Pull Cord & Guide
Spark Plug
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
(located at rear of engine)
Throttle Control
Air Filter
Exhaust

HOW TO GET MOWING
YourMountfieldlawnmower does notcontainpetroloroil and thesemust be added beforeuse. Running
the mower with insufficient oil can cause serious damage to the engine and will invalidate your
warranty.
NEVER TIP THE MOWER FORWARDS OR ONTO ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE CYLINDER
AND AIR FILTER WITH OIL.
To access the underside of the machine lift the front wheels by lowering the handle to the ground.
Carefully remove the mower from the carton and read these Operating Instructions. An Owner’s Manual
for the engine is also included, please read this before starting the engine.
HANDLEASSEMBLY(Figure1)
•Fit the upper part of the handle (1) to the lower part (2) using the knob (3) and washer (4) supplied.
•Engagethe OperatorPresence Control(OPC) leverto releasethe enginebrake. Pullthestartercord(5),fititinto
the cord guide (6) and tighten the cord guide fixing nut (7).
•Usethe cableties(8) tofit theOPCcable andclutch cabletothe handleassembly. Takecarethat thecables will
notimpairadjustment of thehandles.
•Before starting work check that the lower handle securing screws (9) and the adjusting knob (3) are fully tight-
ened.
HANDLEADJUSTMENT(Figure 2)
• Theupper part ofthe handle (1)can be offsetto eitherside
tofacilitateworking near wallsor hedges.
•Loosenthe knob (3)move the upperhandle to thedesired
positionandretighten the knob.
Figure 1
Figure 2

STARTINGYOURMOWER
Read and understand the Safety Precautions before using your mower.
•Put Mountfield 4-stroke, or an SAE 10W-30 oil, in the oil filler (Figure 3). Do not overfill, the oil tank capacity is
0.55litre.Mountfield oil, part number MX855,isavailable from any Mountfieldstockistor B&Q store.
•Fill the fuel tank with UNLEADED petrol. Use only clean, fresh petrol - stale fuel may contain deposits that will
clog the carburettor. Do not overfill, the petrol level should be below the bottom of the fuel tank neck..
•Ensure that the spark plug lead is securely connected to the spark plug.
•Movethethrottle controltothe “Choke” positiion(Figure 4).
•Pull and hold the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the engine brake.
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE TO RUN, UNLESS THE OPC LEVER IS HELD AGAINST
THEHANDLE.
•Pull the starter cord with a strong smooth pull. Do not remove the pull cord from the guide.
•When the engine starts move the throttle control from “Choke” to the “Fast” position.
NOTE:Using thechoke isusually unnecessarywhen startingawarm engine. However, incool weatherit maystill be
necessary to use the choke to start the engine.
ENGAGINGTHE DRIVE(Figure5)
• Theforwarddrive is operatedby moving theclutchcontrol lever (1)
towardsthe operator. Donot engagethedriveunlessthe engineis
running.
• Todis-engage the drivemovethe levertowardsposition “N”.
• Releasing the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever automati-
callymovesthedrivelever(1)toposition“N”stoppingforwardmove-
ment.
STOPPINGYOUR MOWER
•Movethe throttle controlleverto the“Slow”(tortoise) position.
•Release the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever; this will
engagetheengine brakeandoperate the ignitionsafety cut outdevice.
HEIGHTOFCUTADJUSTMENT(Figure6)
This mower has a MULCHING system which cuts the grass into fine
particleswhich are blowndown intothebase oftheturf todecompose.
There are no grass clippings left to be collected.
To obtain the best results from your mower:
•operate the mower with the engine running at a high speed (full
throttle)
•do not cut the grass when it is wet
•cut no more than 1/3 off the length of the grass at a time
•ensurethe undersideofthe cutterdeck iskeptclear ofgrass debris
•always use a sharp cutter blade
To adjust the height of cut:
•stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug.
•putthemower onalevel surface.
•adjustthe cutting heightlever(1) bypullingoutwards andmovinginto therequiredposition.
Figure 5
Figure 3
Oil Filler Cap/
Dipstick
FuelFiller Cap
Exhaust SparkPlug
Air Filter
PullCord
Handle
Figure 4
Figure 6

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before working on the machine. DO NOT TIP
THEMOWER FORWARD ORONTOITS SIDEAS THISWILL FLOOD THE CYLINDERANDAIR FILTER
WITH OIL. To access the underside of the machine, lift the front wheels by lowering the handle
until it rests on the ground.
CUTTERBLADE
Examinethe cutter bladeregularly for wearor damage.
•Aslightly wornblade can bere-sharpenedby your localdealer.
•Ifthe blade isdamaged itshouldbe replaced. Replacementblade kits
are available from your Mountfield stockist. If in doubt refer to your
dealer,ortelephone08456002912.
CLUTCH(Figure8)
•Onceor twice ayear clean thearea around thetransmission and drive
belt.
•Removethe guard (1)by unscrewing thescrews (2) andreleasing the
couplings(3).
•Using a brush or compressed air carefully remove any grass and dirt
fromaound the transmissionand drivebelt.
•Alwaysrefitthe guard(1).
ENGINE
An engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual is supplied with your mower.
Please read this, it provides detailed information on engine operation,
maintenanceandbatterycare. Repairwork otherthanroutine maintenance,
shouldbe carried outbyan authoriseddealer.
STORAGE
Alittletimespent onyour mowerafteruse willensure manyyearsof reliablemowing. Toaccess theundersideof the
cutterdeck,ensure thesparkplug lead isdisconnected, then liftthe front wheelsbylowering the handleuntil it rests
on the ground. Do not tip the mower onto its side, as this will flood the air filter with oil.
AFTEREACH USE
•Removeany grass pulpfrom theundersideof thecutterdeck usinga non-metallic instrumentsuch asapiece of
wood. Take care not to damage the paintwork.
•Examine the cutter blade for any damage. A damaged blade may upset the balance of your mower and cause
excessivevibration, if indoubt refertoyour dealer.
•Theupper handle canbe removed andfolded down toreduce the amountof storage spacerequired. Take care
nottotrap anyofthe operating cableswhen removing orrefitting the handle.
•Store the mower in a clean, dry area well away from any naked flames, sparks or heat source.
LONG TERM - If you are not using your mower for more than 28 days.
•Give the machine a thorough clean, paying particular attention to the underside of the cutter deck.
•Lubricateall movingparts.
•Atthe endof theseason, emptythefueltankeitherbyrunning themower outof fuelor tipthe machinebackwards
and onto the back right wheel to drain the fuel into a suitable container. Drain the carburettor by loosening the
drainscrew,retighten thedrain screw.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 8
Figure 7
BEFORE EACH USE
•Alwaysensurethat the moweris in asafeworking condition. Inspect thecutterblade for damage;check safety
devices and guards; check that all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
•Check the oil level as follows:
a) Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean (Figure 7).
b) Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and tighten down again.
Removethe dipstick andcheckthe oillevel;oil shouldbeat theMAX
mark. The oil tank capacity is about 0.55 litre or 18 fluid oz.
c) If the oil level is low add Mountfield oil part number MX855 or a
SAE10W-30 oil, tothe upper limiton the dipstick. Donot overfill; the
oillevel should notbe above theFULL mark.
•Fillthe fueltankwith unleadedpetrol. Do not overfill;the levelshould
be below the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

N O I T U L O SM E L B O R P
Chec k there i s ample clean, fr esh f ue l in t he ta nk .
Engine w ill not start
Chec k the cutter bl ade is not fouling the ground preventing free rotation.
C he ck the O perators Presence Control (O PC) lever is fully released.
Engine w ill not stop
Remove spark plug lead to stop engine using insulated gl oves and refer to dealer.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spar k plug lead using heat resistan t gloves.
Chec k blade attach me nt bolt is tight.
Fa il ure to cut g r as s properly
Chec k co ndition o f bl ad e. If s eriously worn or dama ged repl ace with a new one.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spar k plug lead using heat resistan t gloves.
Chec k and make s ure there is no build up o f gras s inside the ca sing.
C he c k to en sure the eng ine is r unning a t the correc t speed, (a pproximately 3000rpm).
Raise the height of cut to increase airow.
Do not cut more than one third o the length of the grass at any one time.
Fa il ure to collect grass properly
Machine vibrates e xc essi ve ly This will c ertainly indicate that the blade has bec ome badly da mag ed. St op the e ngine, disconnect the
spark plug lead and exa mine the blade asse mbly. Refer to your local dealer.
FAULT FINDING
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The company ...................................................GGPITALY SPA - Via del Lavoro, 6
31033 Castelfranco V.to (TV)ITALY
Multiclip 501SP type MCS 504 TR
48 cm
GGP •WBE 0702
SNCH, 11 route deLuxembourg
L-5230 SANDWEILER
98/37/EEC
89/336/EEC~ 2004/108/EC - 2000/14/EC
ANNEX VI
93 dB(A)
94 dB(A)
EN 836 - EN 292-2- EN 1033 - ENISO 3767
EN ISO 14982
79 dB(A)
9,5 m/s 2
Certify that the lawnmower, walk behind with
combustion engine ...........................................
Widht of cut .....................................................
Engine ..............................................................
Tested by .........................................................
Conforms tothe specications of directives .....
Castelfranco Veneto (TV)-ITALY 01-10-2008
Conformity assessment procedure followed ......
Measured sound power level ............................
Guaranteed sound power level .........................
Reference to harmonised standards..................
Sound pressure level at the ear measured in compli-
ance with 81/1051/EEC..............................................
Viration level at the handle (EN 1033) .......................
S. Ferrari (General Manager)

GGP UK LIMITED
Unit 8, Bluewater Estate, Bell Close, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JH, England.
Part Number 171503945/0
Guarantee
GGP UK Limited undertakes to provide a full guarantee against defective materials or workmanship
for two years from the date of purchase subject to the mower receiving an annual service.
If the machine is used for commercial purposes; i.e. for hire; or by contractors, caravan sites or
similar users, this guarantee period shall be 90 days.
If any part or parts are found to be defective within the guarantee period, GGP UK Limited, via their
authorised dealer, will effect the repair or replacement at no charge to the owner providing that the
fault is reported direct to the dealer. All repairs must be carried out by an authorised Mountfield
dealer. Delivery and collection of the machine is the owner’s responsibility and not covered
under the terms of this guarantee.
This guarantee is not transferable.Proof of purchase will be required in the event of a claim.
This guarantee does not apply to the routine replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and
tear – or to normal service and maintenance parts. This guarantee does not cover faults caused by
neglect or misuse.
The engine manufacturer guarantees the engine fitted to this machine.
This guarantee is in addition to, and does not detract from, the contractual rights of the owner under
statute or common law.
On delivery of your new Mountfield mower, we suggest
that you complete the box to the right.
The information for your machine is on the serial
number label, which is fixed on the cutter deck at the
base of the handles. You will be asked for these details
if you have any problems or require spare parts.
Please keep your receipt, proof of purchase will be
required in the event of a claim.
Service Record
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