Mountfield SP555 - Cleaning Instructions; Long Term Storage; Fault Finding; Engine Problems

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• Inspect the grass collector and clean it if necessary. If the mesh becomes clogged airow will be reduced and impair
grass collection.
• The handle can be folded down to reduce the amount of storage space required. Take care not to trap any of the
operating cables when folding or unfolding the handle.
• Store the mower in a clean, dry area well away from any naked ames, sparks or heat source
CLEANING
• Remove the transmission casing by removing the screws S (gure 12) and clean around the transmission 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 (gure 13).
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SHOCK-ABSORBER
• Check the shock-absorber and the insulating sleeves twice per season.
Replace in the event of damage or wear (gure 14).
• 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 (gure 13).
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
• Lubricate all moving parts
• Empty the fuel tank either by running the mower out of fuel or tip the machine backwards and onto the back right wheel to
drain the fuel into a suitable container. To drain the carburettor it is necessary to slacken the drain screw. The drain screw
is situated under the carburettor on the oat bowl. Please refer to the diagram on page 4 to locate the drain screw and oat
bowl.
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.