Mountfield Lawn Mower 480 R 550 R Owners Manual

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MAINTENANCE
No servicing may be carried out on the 
engine or lawnmower without first 
removing 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 use, the mower should be cleaned. This is 
particularly important on the...

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SPARK PLUG
Never remove the spark plug or spark 
plug cable when checking to see if there 
is a spark. Use an approved test 
instrument.
Clean the spark plug regularly (every 100 hours of 
run time). 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: 
Briggs & Stratton: Champion J19LM (RJ19LM), 
Spark gap 0.7-0.8 mm.
Honda: NGK BPR6ES, 
Spark gap 0.7-0.8 mm....

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CHANGING BLADES
Use protective gloves when changing 
blade 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 
replaced. A worn blade creates imbalance 
and can damage the mower.
Always check the blade after an impact. First dis-
connect the spark plug cable. If the blade system 
has been damaged, defective parts should be re-
placed. Always use genuine...

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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...

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EC conformity declaration
1.Category
5.VibrationLawnmower with petrol engine
E481, E531
1. 12-5704; 2. 12-5786; 3. 12-5798 
4. 12-9704; 5. 12-9786; 6. 12-9798
1-3. 9,0 m/s
24-6. 8,0 m/s2
2.Type
3.Item no
GGP Sweden AB
P.O. Box 1006
SE-573 28  Tranås
Sweden8.Make Mountfield
9.Cutting width1-3. 48 cm
4-6. 53 cm10.Serial numberSee label on chassis
6A.Guaranteed sound power level
(L
WA)1-3.  96 dB(A)
4-6.   99 dB(A)11. Engine
Make1, 4. Honda
2, 3, 5, 6. Briggs & Stratton
1, 4. GCV 160
2, 5. 12H802
3, 6....

Manufactured by GGP Sweden AB