Mountfield Lawn Mower Sp536, Sp536es 171503944/0 Instructions Manual

							Please Read These Instructions
Before Using Your Mower
Call our Helpline if you have any problems:-
0845 600 2912
Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday
10.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday
Product Codes:
299265448/BQ
299325448/BQ
These instructions are an addition to and should be read in
conjunction with the Operator Manual enclosed with this mower
Operating Instructions
for model
 SP536 & SP536ES Lawnmowers
with Mountfield RM55 & RM55ES engines 
						

							Thank you for purchasing a Mountfield lawnmower. This machine will give you many years of safe and
reliable service if operated in accordance with these instructions.  Please read and understand these
Operating Instructions before using your mower, failure to do so could result in personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
NEVER TIP THE MOWER ON ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE AIR FILTER WITH OIL.
To access the underside, lift the front wheels by lowering the handle until it rests on the ground.
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be observed at all times.  Please read them very carefully.
GENERAL
•Know how to stop your mower quickly in an emergency.  Understand all the controls and how they operate.
•Do not allow children or anyone who is unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.  Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
•Keep children, pets and other bystanders well away from the work area.
•Never put your hands, feet or any implement under the cutter deck or inside the rear discharge chute.  The cutter
blade will continue to rotate for some time after the engine is switched off.
STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG LEAD
•Before carrying out any adjustments, cleaning, inspection or maintenance.
•If your mower is damaged or vibrates excessively.  Ensure the machine is in a safe working condition before it
is restarted.
•Before clearing a blockage or unclogging the discharge chute.
STOP THE ENGINE
•Whenever you leave the mower unattended.
•Before refilling with petrol or oil.
PREPARATION
•Wear sturdy footwear and long trousers when using the mower.  Never go barefoot or wear open sandals.
Avoid loose clothing that may snag on moving parts.
•Check the work area and remove any stones or other debris that may be thrown up by, or cause damage to, the
cutter blade.
•Before use ensure that the mower is in a safe working condition.  Inspect the cutter blade for damage; check
safety devices and guards; check that all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
•Never use the machine without a silencer; or with a faulty silencer.
FUEL SAFETY
       WARNING!  –  PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
•Store petrol in a cool place and only in containers specifically designed for the purpose.
•Refuel outdoors only, with the engine stopped.  DO NOT SMOKE while refuelling.
•After refuelling, replace the fuel tank cap and the petrol container cap securely.
•Never remove the fuel tank cap, or add petrol, when the engine is hot or when it is still running.
•If any petrol is spilt do not attempt to start the engine.  Move the mower away from the area, clean up the
spillage and allow the fumes to dissipate before starting the engine.
OPERATION
•Do not operate the engine in a confined space.  Exhaust fumes contain CARBON MONOXIDE, an odourless and
POISONOUS gas.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Check the oil and fuel levels before starting the engine.
Read these
instructions
before using
your mower.Keep hands and
feet well away
from the cutter
blade.Warning!Remove the
spark plug lead
before working
on the mower.Beware of
objects that may
be thrown up by
the blade.Keep children,
bystanders and
pets away from
the work area. 
						

							•Disengage  the engine  brake and drive  clutch  before  starting  the engine.
• Start the engine in accordance with the instructions and with feet well away from the cutter blade.
• Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
• Do not change the engine settings.  If adjustments are necessary, contact your dealer.
• The safety deflector flap must be in the down position if the mower is used without the grass collection bag in
place.
• Operate the machine at a comfortable walking pace, never run behind the mower.
• Avoid operating the machine on wet grass whenever possible.
• Take care when working on slopes.  Mow across the slope, never up and down, and exercise caution when
changing direction.   Do not use the mower on slopes of more than 20 degrees.
• Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you.
• Stop the cutter blade when emptying the grass collector, when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting  the mower  to and  from  the work  area.
• Never pick up or carry the mower when the engine is running.
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower and petrol storage areas free of grass, leaves and grease.
• Check  the
  mower  and grass  collector  regularly  to ensure  the machine  is in a  safe  working  condition.  Replace  any
worn  or defective  parts. Only use genuine  replacement  parts.
• Store the mower in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children and well away from any fire hazard.
• Allow the engine to cool before storage.  If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
KNOW YOUR MOWER
Clutch Lever -
Lower
Operator  Presence
Control  (OPC)Lever - Upper
Grass Collector
Deflector Flap
(Battery located under here  on SP536ES)
Engine Height Adjuster
(located at rear right wheel)
Cutter  Deck
Fuel Filler Cap
(located at rear of engine)
Handle 
Securing
Knob
Pull Cord
& Guide
Clutch Lever - Lower
Spark  Plug
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick(located at rear of engine)
Throttle  Control
Electric Key Start
(SP536ES only)
Operator  Presence Control  (OPC)Lever - Upper 
						

							 H OW  T O  G ET  M OWI NG
Your  Moun tf eld  lawnmower  does  not  con tain  pet rol o r oil  and  t hese  must  b e added  bef ore  use.    R unnin g
the  mower  with insufcient  oil  can  cause  serious  damage  to the  engine  and will invalidate  your
w arran ty.
N EVE R  TIP  T H E  MOWE R O NTO   ITS  S ID E A S T H IS  WIL L  FLOO D T H E A IR   FIL TE R  WIT H OIL .
T o  access  the underside  of the  machine  lift the  front  wheels  by lowering  the handle  to the  ground.
Ca re full y re mo ve t he  m owe r fro m th e  ca rton  and  r ead  t h e se  O pera ting  In stru ction s.  An  O wne r’s  M anua l
for  the  engine  is also  included,  please  read this before  starting  the engine.
HA NDL E ASSE MBLY
• Raise  the handles  to  the  upright  positon.    With  the fxing  bolts in place  tighten  the hand  wheels  and  check  the
pivot  bolts are 
also tight  (Figure  1).
• Engage  t h e  O pera to r P resence  Con trol  ( O P C) lev er t o  relea se  t h e  engine  bra ke .   P ull  t h e  s t a rte r c ord  and  f t i t  i n to
the  cord  guide  as shown.
• Use the cable  ties to ft the  OPC  cable  (and clutch  cable if ftted)  to the  handle  assembly .  T ake  care  that the
cables  will not imp air removal  of the  grass  collector .
G R ASS  C O LL EC TO R
•       Remove  the plate  and washers  from  the top  of the  grass  collector  and clip the plate  in place  behind  the handle.
• Turn  the top  upside  down and ft the  frame  to it using  screws  and the washers  which  were on the  plate.
• Fit the  cloth  base by fastening  the plastic  bars onto  the frame,  it may  help  to use  a screwdriver  as shown  in the
drawing  to do  this.    Then  click the edge  into the groove  in the  top  starting  5-7mm from an end  (Figure2).
• To  ft  the  grass  collector  onto the mower , lif t the  rear  safety  defector  fap 
and hook  the collector  onto the pegs.
B A TT ER Y  CA RE  ( SP536E S O nly )
•Before  init ial u se  charge  t h e battery  f o r 2 4  hours  using  t h e battery  c harger  s upplied  wit h t h e mower  and  t hen  leav e
it  to  rest  for 12 hours.
•Recharge  the battery  once a month  during the cutting  season,  more  frequently  if  the  mower  is in  heavy  use.
•Disconnect  the  battery  if the  mower  is not  in regular  use.
Figure 1
SP536
Figure  2 
						

							STARTING YOUR  MOWER
Read and understand the Safety Precautions before using your mower. • Put Mountfield 4-stroke, or an SAE 10W-30 oil, in the oil filler (Figure 3).  Do not overfill, the oil tank capacity is
0.6 litre. Mountfield oil, part number MX855, is available from any Mountfield stockist or B&Q store.
• Fill the fuel tank with UNLEADED petrol.  Use only clean, fresh petrol - stale fuel may contain deposits that will
clog the carburettor.  Do not overfill, the petrol level should be below the bottom of the fuel tank neck..
• Ensure that the spark plug lead is securely connected to the spark plug.
• Move the throttle control to the “Choke” positiion (Figure 4).
• Pull and hold the Operators Presence Control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the engine brake.
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE TO RUN, UNLESS THE OPC LEVER IS HELD AGAINST THE  HANDLE.
• Manual  start (SP536) -  pull the starter  cord with a  strong  smooth  pull.  Do  not remove  the pull  cord  from  the guide.
• Electric start (SP536ES) - turn the starter key.
• When the engine starts move the throttle control from “Choke” to the
 “Fast” position.
• To engage  the drive  to the  rear  wheels  on Self  Propelled  models, pull and  hold  the clutch  lever against  the handle.
To  stop  the drive,  release  the clutch  lever.
N OTE: Using the choke is usually unnecessary when starting a warm engine.   However, in cool weather it may still
be  necessary to use the choke to start the engine.
STOPPING  YOUR MOWER
• Release  the Operators  Presence Control (OPC) lever; this will engage  the engine  brake and operate  the ignition
safety cut out device.
ADJUSTING  THE HEIGHT  OF CUT
T he  height of cut  adjustment not only  determines t he length of t he cut grass, it  also controls t he airf low  which c arries
clippings  into the collector.   If the discharge  chute becomes  blocked, increase t he airf low  by raising t he height of  cut.
To  prevent  blockages  when cutting  long, thick grass,  set the  adjustment  to the  highest  setting and cut the  grass;  then
cut it again on a lower setting.
To adjust the height of cut:• stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug.
• pu
 t the  mower  on a level s urface.
• adjust  the cutting  height lever by pulling  outwards  and moving  into the required  position (Figure 5).
Figure 5
Figure 3
Oil Filler Cap/
Dipstick Fuel 
Filler  Cap
Exhaust Spark  Plug
Air Filter
Pull 
Cord
HandleFigure 4
1 
						

							Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before working on the machine.  DO NOT TIPTHE  MOWER  ONTO  ITS  SIDE AS  THIS  WILL  FLOOD  THE AIR  FILTER  WITH  OIL.   To  access  the
underside of the machine, lift the front wheels by lowering the handle until it rests on the ground.
CUTTER  BLADE
Examine  the cutter  blade regularly  for wear  or damage.
• A slightly worn blade can be re-sharpened by your local dealer.
• If the  blade  is damaged  it should  be replaced.  Replacement  blade kits are available  from your Mountfield  stockist.
The part number for the blade kit is MS1196.  If in doubt refer to your dealer, or telephone 0845 600 2912.
CLUTCH  CABLE ADJUSTMENT  (Self Propelled  model only)
• Make sure that the clutch lever is fully released.
• Lengthen  the  cable  adjuster  by  unscrewing  it  a  couple  of  turns.
(F igure 7)
• Engage the clutch lever and check that the rear wheels lock when
the mower is  pulled backwards.
• Start the m ower  and ensure it  does not drive  when the lever is  disen-
gaged.
ENGINE
An  engine  manufacturer’s  Owne
 r’s Manual  is supplied  with your  mower.
Please read this, it provides detailed information on engine operation, m aint enance  and batte ry  care.   Repair  work  other  than  r outine
maintenance,  should be carried  out by an  authorised  dealer.
STOR AGE
A  little  time  spent  on your  mower af ter use  will ensure  many years of reliable  mowing.  To  access the underside  of the
cutter  deck, ensure the  spark plug lead is disconnected, then  lift the front wheels by lowering the  handle until it rests
on the ground.   Do not tip the mower onto its side, as this will flood the air filter with oil.
AFTER  EACH USE
• Remove  any grass  pulp from  the underside  of the  cutter  deck using a  non-metallic  instrument such as a piece of
wood.  Take care not to damage the paintwork.
• Examine the cutter blade for any damage.  A damaged blade may upset the balance of your mower and cause
e xce ssive v ibration, if  in doubt refer to y our dealer.
• Inspect the grass collector and
  clean it if necessary.  If the mesh becomes clogged airflow   will be reduced and
impair grass collection.
• The  handle  can be folded  down to reduce  the amount  of storage sp ace required.  T ake care  not to trap  any of the
operat ing cables  when f olding or  unfolding t he handle.
• Store the mower in a clean, dry area well away from any naked flames, sparks or heat source.
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.
• At the end of t he season, emp ty the f uel t ank  either by r unning t he mower  out of f uel or tip the mac hine backwards
and onto the back right wheel to drain the fuel into a suitable container.  Drain the carburettor by loosening the drain  screw,  retighten  the drain  screw.
• Charge the battery for 24 hours (SP536ES) and store away from the mower in a cool, dry place.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 7
Figure 6
Cable
Adjuster
BEFORE 
EACH USE
• Always ensure that the mower is in a safe working condition.  Inspect the cutter blade for damage; check safety
devices and guards; check that all nuts, bolts and screws are secure.
• Check the oil level as follows:
a) Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean (Figure 6).
b) Insert  the  dipstick  into  the  filler  neck  and  tighten  down  again.
Remove t he dipsti ck and c heck t he oil lev el; oil s hould  be at the FULL
mark.  The oil tank capacity is about 0.55 litre or 20 fluid oz.
c) If the oil level is low add Mountfield oil part number MX855 or a
SAE  10W-30 oil, to t he upper  limit on the dipst ick.  Do  not ov erfill; the
oil  level  should  not be above  the FULL  mark.
• Fill t he f uel t ank  with  unleaded  petrol.  Do not ove rfill; the level s hould
be below the bottom of the fuel tank neck. 
						

							FAULT FINDING
 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The company  ...................................................GGP ITALY SPA - Via del Lavoro, 6
31033 Castelfranco V.to (TV) ITALY
SP536 type ES 534
SP536ES type ESL 534 TR/E
51 cm
GGP • WBE 0701/ES 
SNCH, 11 route de Luxembourg
L-5230 SANDWEILER
98/37/EEC
89/336/EEC ~ 2004/108/EC - 2000/14/EC
ANNEX VI
96  dB(A)
97 dB(A)
EN 836 - EN 292-2- EN 1033 - EN ISO 3767
EN ISO 14982
81 dB(A)
4 m/s
2
Certify that the lawnmower, walk behind with
combustion engine  ...........................................
Widht of cut  .....................................................
Engine ..............................................................
Tested by  .........................................................
Conforms to the specifications of directives  .....
Castelfranco Veneto (TV) - ITALY 01-10-2008 Conformity assessment procedure followed ......
Measured sound power level ............................
Guaranteed sound power level .........................
Reference to harmonised standards..................
Sound pressure level at the ear measured in compli-
ance with 81/1051/EEC ..............................................
Viration level at the handle (EN 1033) .......................
S. Ferrari (General Manager) 
						

							GGP UK LIMITED
Unit  8, Bluewater  Estate, Bell Close,  Plympton,  Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JH,  England.
Part Number 171503944/0
Guarantee
GGP  UK  Limited  undertakes  to provide  a full  guarantee  against defective  materials  or workmanship
for  two  years  from the date  of purchase  subject to the  mower  receiving  an annual  service.
If  the  machine  is used  for commercial  purposes; i.e. for hire;  or by  contractors,  caravan sites or
similar  users, this guarantee  period shall be 90 days.
If  any  part  or parts  are  found  to be  defective  within the guarantee  period, GGP UK  Limited,  via their
authorised  dealer, will  effect  the repair or replacement  at  no  charge  to the  owner  providing  that the
fault  is  reported  direct to the  dealer .  All  repairs  must be  carried  out by  an  authori sed Mount field
dealer .  Delivery  and  coll ection  of  t he  machin e is  t he  owne r’s  respons ibility and  not  c
overed
under  the terms  of this  guarantee.
This  guarantee  is not  transferable.  Proof  of purchase  will  be required  in the  event  of a  claim.
This  guarantee  does not apply  to the  routine  replacement  of parts  that are subject  to normal  wear and
tear  – or  to normal  service  and maintenance  parts.  This guarantee does not cover  faults caused  by
neglect  or misuse.
The  engine  manufacturer  guarantees the engine  fitted to this  machine.
This  guarantee  is in  addition  to, and  does  not detract  from, the contractual  rights o f the  owner  under
s ta tu te  or  common  law.
On  delivery  of your  new Mountfield  mower, we suggest
that  you complete  the  box  to the  right.
T he  informat ion for  your  machine  is on  the  serial
number  label,  which  is  fixed  on the  cutter  deck at the
base  of the  handles.  You  will be asked  for these  details
if  you  have  any problems  or  require  spare  parts.
Please  keep  your receipt,  proof of purchase  will  be
required  in  the  event  of a claim.
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