Mountfield Sp550 combi User manual

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Mountfield

SP550 Combi Lawnmower

Owner’s Manual

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DEUTSCH

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SVENSKA S

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0,15 l.

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12. Left 13. Right

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40 Nm

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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.

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• 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:

• 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 replaced.

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• 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 Bwith 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

COMBI

Your 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’ 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 en-

sure 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.

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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 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 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 Gtowards the handle. NOTE!

The OPC Gmust 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(s). 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.

REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Engage the drive by pressing the power drive lever

Itowards the handle. Disengage the drive by re-

leasing the power drive lever I (fig. 9).

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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.

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SPARK PLUG

Never remove the spark plug or spark

plug cable when checking to see if there

is a spark. Always use an approved test

instrument.

Clean the spark plug regularly (every 50 hours of

run time or once a season). Use a wire brush for

cleaning.

Change the spark plug if the electrodes are exces-

sively burnt or if the plug is damaged. The engine

manufacturers recommendations are as follows:

(fig. 15):

Champion J19LM (RJ19LM), spark gap 0.75 mm.

ADJUSTING CLUTCH CABLE

If the drive does not engage when the power drive

lever is pressed against the handle, or if the lawn-

mower feels cumbersome or slow, this may be be-

cause the clutch in the transmission is slipping. To

rectify this situation, adjust the clutch cable as fol-

lows:

1. When the clutch loop is released, it should be

possible to push the mower without any resist-

ance. If this is not the case, screw in the nipple

Tuntil the mower can be pushed (fig. 17).

2. When the clutch loop is

pressed in approx. 2 cm (posi-

tion 1), there should be some

resistance when pushing the

lawnmower. With the clutch

loop fully pressed in (position

2) it should not be possible to

push the mower. Unscrew the

nipple Tuntil this position is

achieved.

CHANGING BLADES

Wear protective gloves when changing

blade(s) to avoid cutting yourself.

Check the blade system regularly. Check

particularly the curved area behind the

blade edge for traces of wear. If the blade

shows traces of damage it should be re-

placed. A worn blade creates imbalance

and can damage the mower.

Always check the blades after a collision. First dis-

connect the spark plug cable. If the blade system

has been damaged, defective parts should be re-

placed. Always use genuine spare parts. Replace-

ment blade pack reference MS1186 is available

from all B&Q stores and specialist garden machin-

ery dealers.

To replace the blade, slacken the screw (fig. 18).

Fit the new blade so that the stamped logo is turned

up facing the blade holder (not facing the grass).

Reinstall the washer and screw. Tighten the screw

properly. Tightening torque 40 Nm.

When replacing the blade, the blade screw should

also be replaced.

The guarantee does not cover damage to the blade,

blade holder or engine caused by running into ob-

stacles.

When replacing the blade, the blade holder and

blade screw, always use genuine spare parts. Non-

genuine spare parts can entail a risk of injury or

damage, even if they fit the machine.

SHARPENING THE BLADES

Sharpening of the blades must be done by wet

method grinding, using a whetstone or a grind-

stone. It is important to keep the same angle as the

original edge.

For safety reasons, the blades should not be sharp-

ened on an emery wheel. A very high temperature

could cause the blades to become brittle.

Once the blade has been sharpened, it

must then be balanced to avoid vibra-

tion damage. Refer tp your local dealer.

STORAGE

WINTER STORAGE

Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it

run until it stops. The same petrol must not re-

main in the tank for more than one month.

Tip up the mower and unscrew the spark plug.

Pour a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug

hole. Pull out the starter handle slowly so that the

oil is distributed in the cylinder. Screw in the spark

plug.

Thoroughly clean the mower and store it indoors in

a dry place.

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SERVICE

ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS

Always use genuine spare parts and ac-

cessories. Non-genuine spare parts and

accessories have not been checked and

approved by the lawnmower manufac-

turer. Use of non-genuine spare parts

and accessories can lead to the risk of in-

jury, even if they fit the machine. The

lawnmower manufacturer does not ac-

cept any liability for injuries caused by

the use of such parts or accessories.

Genuine spare parts are stocked by authorised

service centres and by many dealers.

We recommend that you take the machine to an au-

thorised service station for annual servicing, main-

tenance and inspection of safety equipment.

For service and spare parts, please contact the deal-

er where the machine was purchased.

PRODUCT IDENTITY

The identity of the product is determined by two

components:

1. Article and serial number of the machine:

Appears on this label fixed to the chassis of the

machine.

2. Model, type and serial number of the engine:

Appears on the engine fan housing as shown:

Use this identification whenever you contact a

service workshop or buy replacement parts.

As soon as possible after buying the machine,

write the above numbers on the back page of this

booklet.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make

changes to the product without prior notice.

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: Cutter deck is guaranteed for 10

years. All other, non-consumable, items are guar-

anteed for two years against defective components

and poor workmanship.

For professional use: three months from the pur-

chase 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 the manufacturer

Neither does the guarantee cover:

- wearing components such as blades, belts,

wheels and cables

- normal wear

- engines. These are covered by the appropriate

manufacturer’s guarantees with separate terms

and conditions.

The purchaser is covered by each country’s nation-

al laws. The rights to which the purchaser is enti-

tled with the support of these laws are not

restricted by this guarantee.

TYP

ART. NR.

SERIE NR.

XX-XXXX-XX

XXXXXXXX

TM:HYKVÄKSYMA

maahantuoja STIGA OY

L

WA

TÜVRheinland

geprüfte

Sicherheit

S

ND

FI

22 Kg

1,6 kW

230 V 50 Hz

2850 min

Nätsäkring 10 A

R

S461

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ART. NR

SERIE NR

Briggs & Stratton

STOP

EC conformity declaration

1.Category

5.Vibration

Lawnmower with petrol engine

E531

12-9686

8,0 m/s2

(ISO 5349)

2.Type

3.Item no

STIGA Produktion AB

P.O. Box 1006

SE-573 28 Tranås

Sweden

8.Make Mountfield

9.Cutting width 53 cm

10.Serial number See label on chassis

6A.Guaranteed sound power level

(LWA)

99 dB(A)

11. Engine

Make Briggs & Stratton

XTE 60Model

12.Rotation speed 3000 rpm

6B.Measured sound power level 97 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

Managing DirectorMats Antonsson

Issued in Tranås 2002-01-21

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Manufactured by Stiga AB, Sweden

www.stiga.com

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