Mountfield 550 SP TRI-CUT, Owner'S Manual, Page: 7 / 16

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• Great care is required when changing direction
on a slope.
• Do not use the machine on slopes of more than
15°.
• Great care is required when reversing or when
pulling the mower towards you.
• Switch off the engine if the mower must be tilt-
ed when being transported over surfaces other
than grass, and also when the mower is being
transported to and from the area to be cut.
• Never operate the mower with inadequate pro-
tection or without safety equipment, e.g. deflec-
tors and/or the grass collector, in place.
• Do not change the setting of the engine regula-
tor and never rev the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to the in-
structions given. Keep your feet well away from
the blades.
• Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
• Keep hands and feet away from the rotating
blade and other rotating parts. If the mower has
a grass ejector opening, never put you hand into
it.
• Never lift or carry the mower while the engine
is running.
• Close the throttle before stopping the engine. If
the engine is fitted with a petrol tap, it should be
turned off on completion of cutting.
Shut off the engine and detach the spark plug
lead:
• When leaving the mower unattended.
• When removing sticks and other rubbish, or
when the grass ejector has become clogged.
• During inspection, cleaning, or when servicing
the mower.
• When checking for damage and performing any
repairs after running over a foreign object, be-
fore restarting the mower.
• When checking the machine if it starts to vi-
brate excessively. (Check immediately.)
• Before refilling with petrol.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tightened so
that the machine is in a safe operating condi-
tion.
• Never keep the machine, with petrol in the tank,
inside buildings where fumes can come into
contact with naked flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool before putting the ma-
chine away.
• To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, si-
lencer and fuel tank free from grass, leaves and
excess oil.
• If the machine is fitted with a grass collector, it
should be checked regularly for signs of wear or
damage.
• To ensure safe operation, replace any worn or
damaged parts.
• If it becomes necessary to empty the fuel tank,
this must be done out of doors.
• Store the machine where children cannot gain
access to it.
THE ENVIRONMENT
In order to protect the environment, we recom-
mend that the following points should be given
special consideration:
• Always use pure unleaded petrol.
• Always use a funnel and/or a petrol can with a
level control to avoid spillage when refilling the
fuel tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely.
• Do not overfill with engine and/or transmission
oil (see ‘Instructions for Use’ for correct quan-
tities).
• When changing the oil, ensure that all the used
oil is collected. Avoid spillage. Take the used
oil to a recycling unit.
• Do not dispose of the used oil filter in a rubbish
bin. Take it to a recycling unit.
• Replace the silencer if faulty. When carrying
out repairs, always use original spare parts.
• If the machine was originally equipped with a
catalyser which is now faulty, a new one must
be fitted when the silencer is replaced.