Mountfield SP164 Petrol Self Propelled 39cm Lawnmower

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Now I am not someone who spend hours in the garden, but I do like both my front and back gardens to look really nice. This Mountfield model sells fairly well online and is a good choice for most garden sizes except larger gardens. For larger gardens or those with slopes, we would recommend the self-propelled option, though do bear in mind that will be more expensive. There are various mechanisms used to control that lever - sometimes the stiff wire link disappears in to the engine casing and is controlled from something internal, and other times it's from a curved 'flap' which sits close to the fan at the top of the engine - the faster the engine spins, the further the paddle (which is in the air flow) moves. Also receive a free lawn care treatment from Green Thumb Lawn Treatment Service, details of which are within your Mountfield lawnmower box.

The main differences in these mowers is the cutting width, the engine type and what the actual deck is made from. Hopefully you used clean fuel and it's a simple job to clean the carb but you need to know what you're doing. Instead of attaching the grass box, you insert the mulching plug, and this pushes the cuttings downwards into the lawn.

The only advice in handbook about engine not running evenly is make sure the fuel is not over a month old. However, many experienced gardeners understand, that sometimes it is better to not collect the grass, and allow the small trimmings to remain on the lawn. You can easily replace your Mountfield lawn mower blades yourself by following this step-by-step guide. It surely can't be due to the normal fatigue as it's only a month old, so if it is the spring (or a link) then it should be sorted under its warranty. Although this is the entry level, self drive model, it has great build quality and you would expect to get many years use out of it, if you treat it well.

Its 39cm rust-resistant polypropylene deck is lightweight, this assisted with the propelled drive makes mowing up inclines and uneven ground as effortless as possible. So, if you push your mower down one length of your garden, the cutting width is the width of grass your mower will actually cut. This is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications such as bottle tops, bottles, pipes etc. With ranges to suit both Homeowners and Professionals alike, you’re sure to find a saw to suit your needs. If you find an inaccuracy in our frequently asked questions, please let us know by using our contact form.You can also carry out maintenance tasks that should help keep your mower in good condition before storing your mower for winter, which you can read about here. Mountfield lawnmowers are available in a a variety of product types and engine sizes to suit all gardens. Aerators / Scarifiers – Our range of Lawn Aerators and Scarifers are available with a range of power options. This is a genuine Mountfield replacement part, built to very high standards and an exact replacement. MTD / Lawnflite Parts – Genuine MTD / Lawnflite / Cub Cadet Spares for Lawn Tractors, Lawnmowers and all other Garden Machinery.

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. Like all mowers, Mountfield lawn mower blades will need replacing when required to ensure that a good quality cut is achieved. The rotary lawnmower is an ideal entry level petrol lawnmower benefiting from self-propelled drive which matches your walking speed making mowing undemanding.Yes, it's very unlikely that the spring has weakened in such a short time, but that's not to say that a wee link somewhere hasn't failed or loosened. He'd replaced the spark plug with one almost twice as long, and forced the washer half-way down the threaded shaft to prevent it going in too far, and he got the spring fitted the wrong way around. However, I suspect that these later carbs may only have one - effectively a high-speed jet - since the engines are only designed to run at a single speed, and not idle.

For a flat medium sized lawn, and as long as you are reasonably fit and healthy, then a hand mower is a good choice. 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. Powered by a Mountfield ST120 OHV 123cc engine and features a tough, corrosion-free polypropylene cutter deck. So whether you have a small garden or a large field you are sure to find something to suit your needs. STIGA petrol engines are the power behind a whole range of machines – from lawn mowers and tractors to swift-to-start sweepers.

Lawn Tractors – Our Lawn Tractors range from 33″ (84cm) up to 50″ (127cm) Cutting Widths for gardens between 1.