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Mountfield SP51 - Maintenance Procedures; Storage Guidelines

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EN
Refuelling must be performed with the machine
stopped and with the spark plug cap removed.

indicated in the owner's manual of the engine.
Machines with vertical storage possibility (chap.
8.1) have a tank that contains a fuel level indicator. Do
not ll the tank above this level indicator (Fig.24.A).
IMPORTANT Clean any trace of leaked fuel. The
warranty does not cover damages caused by the fuel to
plastic parts.
NOTE Fuel is perishable and should not remain in the
tank for more than 30 days.
7.2.2 Check/top-up engine oil

cautionary measures indicated in the engine manual.


manual.
Make sure to have restored the oil level before using the
machine again.
7.3 OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE
7.3.1 Cutting blade
All operations concerning cutting blade
(disassembly, sharpening, balancing, repair, reassembly
and / or replacement) must be performed by a
Authorised Mounteld Service Dealer.
Make sure damaged, misshapen or worn cutting
blade are replaced, together with the securing screws to
preserve balance.
IMPORTANT Always use original cutting blade bearing the
code indicated in the “Technical Data” table.
7.4 CLEANING
Clean thoroughly following the instructions below every
time it is used.
7.4.1 Cleaning the machine
Always make sure the air intakes are free of debris.


leaves residues or excessive grease.
Wash the machine with water after each use.
7.4.2 Cleaning the cutting blade assembly

chassis.
Models without washing connection



before carrying out any intervention.
For side discharge: remove the discharge chute (if



1. 
2. Start the engine.
If the painting of the internal side of the chassis comes

anti-rust paint.
7.4.3 Cleaning the grass catcher (
Clean the grass catcher and leave it to dry.
7.5 BATTERY
The battery is supplied for the models with push-button


instructions in the instructions manual of the engine.
8. STORAGE
When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Start the engine outdoors and leave it running at idle
until it stops in order to consume all the fuel left in the

2. 
3. 
4. Store the machine:



making sure that keys or tools used for maintenance
are removed.
8.1 VERTICAL STORAGE


Do not store the machine upright with the tank lled
above the lowest mark of the fuel level indicator (Fig.24.A).
Proceed as follows:
1. remove the key

electric start command).
2. Move the cutting height to the second lower position

3. Carefully fold the handle in closed position and tighten

4. Put the machine in vertical position and carefully fold
the handle in closed position and tighten the levers

Store the machine so as to avoid risk in the event of
accidental contact with people, children or animals.
Do not attempt to store in vertical position machines
that have not been designed for this purpose.

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