Mountfield SP164 User Manual

10
FAULT FINDING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Engine will not start
Check there is ample clean, fresh fuel in the tank. Any stale fuel needs to be drained
from the machine.
Check the cutter blade is not fouling the ground preventing free rotation.
Engine will not stop
Check the Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever is fully released.
Remove spark plug lead to stop the engine using insulated gloves and refer to dealer.
Engine smokes Engine may be overlled with oil or may have been tipped.
Engine running unevenly
Check the petrol ller cap isn’t too tight - it should only be nger tight. If fuel is over 28
days old it has gone stale and will need replacing.
Failure to cut grass
properly
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead using heat resistant gloves.
Check blade attachment bolt is tight.
Check condition of blade.If seriously worn or damaged replace with a new one.
Failure to collect grass
properly
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead using heat resistant gloves
Check and make sure there is no build up of grass inside the casing.
Check grass collector is allowing air to ow through the fabric. If it is clogged
it should be washed carefully.
If the grass collector is not clogged raise the height of cut to increase airow.
Check to ensure the engine is running at the correct speed (approximately 3,000rpm)
If conditions are too severe to use the grass collector, remove it and work with the
deector in position
Machine vibrates
excessively
This will certainly indicate that the blade has become badly damaged. Stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug lead and examine the blade assembly. Refer to your local dealer.
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Mountfield SP164 Specifications

General

Engine Capacity	123cc
Cutting Heights	25-75 mm
Drive	Self-propelled
Power Source	Petrol
Starting Method	Recoil
Warranty	2 Years
Grass Collector Capacity	40 litres
Collector Type	Fabric
Engine Type	ST120 OHV Autochoke