Mountfield SP164 Petrol Self Propelled 39cm Lawnmower

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In this post, Lawnmowers Direct provides an easy-to-follow guide to Mountfield lawn mower problems with answers to common troubleshooting topics. Mountfield mower won’t start Home > Garden & Terrace > Lawn Mowers > Mountfield Lawn Mowers > Mountfield SP164 Lawn Mower Manual Mountfield SP164 Lawn Mower It really comes down now to how well the situation is handled. Have to say I have found SF to be pretty good in the rare occasion I've had an issue. Using the wrong oil in your lawn mower will reduce its efficiency, and risk permanent damage to the engine. You can find out which oil is right for your mower in the owner’s manual. You can easily replace your Mountfield lawn mower blades yourself by following this step-by-step guide. Alternatively, lawn mower blade replacement can be done by a lawn mower servicing provider. Find out more

The Mountfield brand are based in Maidenhead in Kent. They started off making rotary lawnmower in 1962, so they have been around since then. They are now based in Plymouth in the UK, and they make a range of gardening tools that include lawnmowers, tillers, blowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers and chainsaws. Blunt blades can cause your mower to pull on grass which damages your lawn, not cut the grass at all, and lead to your mower overheating due to the extended use required to complete lawn cutting.STIGA petrol engines are the power behind a whole range of machines – from lawn mowers and tractors to swift-to-start sweepers. Brand new, Genuine Mountfield (GGP) replacement Blade Bolt / Washer Fixing Kit fitted to the following popular Lawnmowers:- The things you should really consider is the garden size which we have explained above, the shape of your garden including any slopes, the starting system and the level of maintenance they will require. Our strong advice would be to buy the best engine size that you can afford. So as you can see, Mountfield appears on the list of manufacturers who make petrol mowers. Their mowers are powered by STIGA and Honda engines. The good news is they are easy to start and have been specifically designed to offer optimum speed for high performance.

Going to add to this thread, since fuel problems has been mentioned - try Aspen fuel for garden machinery and especially for boat engines.If your Mountfield lawn mower is not cutting the grass as it should, you may need to replace the blades. The height that you select really depends on the climate and the type of grass that your have on your lawns. As a general guide:

The best months for lawn mowing are March to October. Mowing should be done once or twice a week depending on how fast the grass grows. The best time of day to mow the grass is at the end of the afternoon and never in full sunlight. This is to prevent the grass from drying out after being cut.The most common reasons that a lawn mower will not run smoothly is down to either the oil or carburetor. Oil Use our interactive exploded view diagrams to easily identify the parts that fit your machine, select a popular part, or view the complete list of all parts that fit a SP164. Brand new, genuine Mountfield (GGP) Blade Holder / Blade Boss as fitted to the following petrol lawn mowers:- If you have used the wrong oil in your mower, you will need to carry out an oil change. The oil change on any mower follows a similar process. Find out how to carry out a Mountfield lawn mower oil change here. Carburetor Always use clean, fresh petrol - stale fuel may contain deposits that will clog the carburettor. (Unleaded fuel can start to go stale after just 28 days.)

It has a 3 year shelf life, won’t absorb water and can be left inside the carbs without causing problems. The carburetor in your Mountfield lawn mower is the component that mixes the gasoline and air in the engine to create a combustible solution that allows your mower to run. Both adjustments and replacement of the carburetor can be carried out during your annual service activity. Mountfield mower not cutting properlyHaving a choice of easy to use cutting heights does make life easier and especially with such a simple adjustment.