tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39357435792047249252024-03-13T12:31:49.408+00:00Mountfield LawnmowersMountfield manufacture,, Supply and deliver a large range of Petrol and electric lawnmowers as well as Ride on Mowers and Garden Machinery.Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-4875845875100952572011-06-09T15:32:00.000+01:002011-06-09T15:32:04.702+01:00Mountfield Mascot<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Petrol Lawnmower</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mascot Type 85017</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">460p</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">3.7hp</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Serial Number 85017 002019</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Motor 2900</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hi, I just wanted to give some positive feedback on my lawnmower which I think has probably been the best value purchase that I have ever made !</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I bought my mower through a catalogue in 1993 and from memory it should have been £180, although getting 25% off my first catalogue order it ended up costing me £120.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I have just used it today and again it has done the job it was designed to do after 18 years.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">It has travelled with me to the three homes I have lived in during this time and has been used throughout each summer on the lawns at each house. It has always started each time and after the winter in particular, even after a good few years just being kept in e damp shed !</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I know that I should have changed the oil each year - I think I did this once during the first 5 years of ownership and maybe one more time about another 5 years later. In other words I have not treated it that well !</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Over the 18 years I have had it bits have gradually broken off it (but nothing to make it terminal !!):</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-The throttle lever on the cable broke off after about 7 years.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-The cable itself (attached to the throttle) came off altogether a couple of years later (I now operate it on the engine with my boot).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-The exhaust cover fell off a few years after this.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-The pull rope wore out and broke after about 14 years (I just tied it back together and carried on using it)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-I have to tip the mower in a circle (to presumably remove air bubbles) when I first start it now, but again it always starts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">-The under side of the fuel cap broke off (which somehow allowed air in to replace fuel used), and I just drilled a small hole in the top of the cap to resolve this.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">I am sure it is coming to the end of its useful life, but thought I would share the feedback with you.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A good advert for one of your mowers !</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Obviously I think this has been a great purchase and would recommend Mountfield to anyone</span>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-29607505520156402202011-04-13T11:16:00.001+01:002011-04-13T11:16:00.229+01:00M3<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I have just mowed my lawn for the first time this year, my mountfield started 2nd pull, not bad considering its was purchased in 1976 -thought you might like to share this information . M3 model serial 53513. It has probably been serviced less than 6 times in its life!!! What a bargain.</span>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-56876669247709801342011-04-06T11:15:00.000+01:002011-04-06T11:15:00.650+01:00Empress 16<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">I have great pleasure in writing to you to tell you how pleased we have been with the lawn mower we bought in 1987.</span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aCiF0SijT4/TZw81rReZoI/AAAAAAAAADc/DxN2_WWIcqk/s1600/blog2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aCiF0SijT4/TZw81rReZoI/AAAAAAAAADc/DxN2_WWIcqk/s1600/blog2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">At our previous house we had a 100ft garden and each year I would have to buy a new electric lawn mower, after several years I decided to invest my money in a Mountfield petrol mower, I paid approximately £300 and purchased it from Freeman’s mail order catalogue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mower is still going today even with unleaded petrol and I wanted you to know it is the best value for money I have ever invested in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are now going to replace it soon as it is becoming hard work for my husband to pull the cord to start it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So regrettably we are now looking to buy an electric lawn mower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The house where we now live has a 70ft garden and we were hoping you could recommend a mower for us. I have also attached the pictures of our lawn mower and the info slip we received when we bought our Mountfield mower, again many thanks and we look forward to hearing your response regarding new mower.</span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stripes on the lawn are quintessentially British and something most important to us when we chose our Mountfield <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/sp555r-53cm-4-speed-self-propelled-aluminium-deck-mower.html">SP505R</a>. There are a few manufacturers of 'Roller' mowers around, we looked at most of them but kept returning to the Mountfield it's got a very sturdy steel roller on the back, heavy enough to give those pleasing stripes and also stops the machine from going off the edge of the lawn into the flower borders. The engine (a Honda) starts easily and the controls are simple to operate. The four speed transmission offers ground speeds to suit all cutting conditions and the grass collector works extremely well on dry or damp grass. Of course we were swayed by the fact the Mountfield was around £200 cheaper than it's nearest equivalent competitor plus there is a free 20 year anti corrosion warranty on the cutter deck and 5 years on the rest of the machine. It does all we need of it.</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zLy0qrwSDNo/TWUUcWJ7DnI/AAAAAAAAADU/hZv-eJlsqkE/s1600/SP555R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" j6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zLy0qrwSDNo/TWUUcWJ7DnI/AAAAAAAAADU/hZv-eJlsqkE/s200/SP555R.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-88399278859009008132011-03-07T09:00:00.001+00:002011-03-07T09:00:11.167+00:00SP555<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rmbROCxn50Y/TWUTBiRVDnI/AAAAAAAAADQ/arXuxLWEC4M/s1600/SP555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" j6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rmbROCxn50Y/TWUTBiRVDnI/AAAAAAAAADQ/arXuxLWEC4M/s200/SP555.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I really think my mountfield <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/sp555-53cm-self-propelled-aluminium-deck-lawnmower.html">SP555</a> mower is great value for money; it has a powerful honda engine and a 22" cutting width which allows me to mow the lawn at a fast rate. the grass collector works really well in dry or damp conditions leaving a nice trim finish with little or no clippings left around. if the grass gets a little out of hand or I want to trim the rougher areas the mountfield does it with ease just by removing the grass box; I also use the simple to convert mulching system which means I don't have to get rid of the grass clippings and the lawn looks just as tidy as when I collect. Price was important to me and when I shopped around and compared the Mountfield with other makes I found my machine was by far the best value offering a 5 year warranty plus a free 20 year anti corrosion warranty on the cutter deck.</span></div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-81819699834325086582011-02-23T12:54:00.000+00:002011-02-23T12:54:22.977+00:00MOUNTFIELD SP505<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-waRHMwmDR9Y/TWUCmhfkXQI/AAAAAAAAADM/n70p_IPB9mM/s1600/SP505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" j6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-waRHMwmDR9Y/TWUCmhfkXQI/AAAAAAAAADM/n70p_IPB9mM/s200/SP505.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I scrapped my dad's 25 year <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/sp505-pd-48cm-aluminium-deck-lawnmower.html">Mountfield</a> M4 last year and bought a new Mountfield <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/sp505-pd-48cm-aluminium-deck-lawnmower.html">SP505</a>; the new one has a Honda engine, an aluminium cutter deck that comes with a free 20 year anti corrosion warranty. The handles fold down for winter storage or putting in the boot of the car; it also mulches as well as collects grass, plus it can be used without the collector for cutting long rough grass. I've found mulching the lawn much quicker than having to empty the box every time but the option of grass collection is great especially at the beginning of the season when the grass is really thick. the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/sp505-pd-48cm-aluminium-deck-lawnmower.html">SP505 </a>certainly appears as sturdy as dad's old mountfield and hopefully it will last just as long. Great value, especially with the 5 year warranty.Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-55242158023144730232011-02-11T15:16:00.004+00:002011-06-08T09:27:56.988+01:00Ride on Lawn Mowers Advice and Essential Information<h3>Compact Lawn Riders</h3><span style="color: #d00000;"><img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/lawn-rider.jpg" alt="Compact Lawn Ride on Mower" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/lawn-rider.jpg" style="float: right; height: 153px; width: 200px;" /></span>If you think your garden is too small for a ride-on mower think again! They can be small enough to drive through a standard garden gate, Lawn riders are <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/ride-on-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/ride-on-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Ride on Mowers</span></a> ideal for gardens of around half an acre.<br />
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They are Powered by an electric key start engine which runs on unleaded petrol they can have a Varispeed gearbox or manual gear box. With Varispeed there’s no need to change gear simply move the control lever forward or back to adjust your ground speed.<br />
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Grass is cut and discharged cleanly and efficiently into the rear mounted capacity collector. When the collector is full it can be emptied without having to get off the mower, alternatively you can remove the collector and tip the clippings on a compost heap or into a trailer.<br />
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Certain models have an optional mulching kit which can be fitted when conditions are suitable. This allows you to recycle grass clippings instead of collecting them.<br />
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To ensure operator safety compact riders have many integral features. Before you can start the engine it would need to be neutral. The blade will not operate without the grass collector in position. A safety cut-out switch under the seat means all controls must be in neutral and the parking brake applied if you want to get off the machine but leave the engine running.<br />
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To summarise, these stylish <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/ride-on-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/ride-on-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">compact lawn riders</span></a> are highly manoeuvrable and whether you have a number of small areas with borders, trees and garden furniture to negotiate or your lawn is a regular shape of about half an acre you’ll find mowing your grass is easier, quicker and much more fun.<br />
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Do you have a large garden with 2 or more acres of grass to cut? Then a <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/tractor-mowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/tractor-mowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">lawn tractor </span></a>is what you need<br />
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You find models powered by single or twin cylinder engines, with manual or hydrostatic transmissions and cutting widths from 92cm to 122cm – and if you have areas in your garden where extra traction would be an advantage there are four wheel drive models avialable.<br />
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Manual transmissions have 5 forward gears and reverse. There’s no need to change gear on the move, just select the gear which best suits your working conditions before you start mowing and off you go.<br />
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<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/rideon-mower-controls.jpg" alt="Ride on Mower Controls" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/rideon-mower-controls.jpg" style="float: right; height: 67px; margin-left: 5px; width: 101px;" />A hydrostatic transmission takes your mowing experience to a new level and gives you the same convenience as an automatic car. Press the front section of the foot pedal to move forward, the harder you press it the faster you will move. To reverse simply use the rear section of the pedal. Manoeuvring around obstacles or into tight corners is so simple it’s no wonder owners of hydrostatic tractors don’t want to go back to a manual version.<br />
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<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/tractor_underside clip.jpg" alt="Ride on Mower Underside" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/tractor_underside%20clip.jpg" style="float: left; height: 160px; margin-left: 10px; width: 100px;" /><a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/tractor-mowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/tractor-mowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Lawn tractors</span></a> can have cutting systems with twin contra-rotating blades which cut outside the wheel width of the tractor so you can mow really close to fences and over edges. Cutting heights and the number of preset positions vary according to model. it’s worth noting that you can change the cutting height while on the move. Electronic cutter blade engagement is can come as a standard feature.<br />
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Clippings are discharged into the large capacity rear mounted collector which can be emptied very easily from the driving seat.<br />
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You can make life even easier by fitting an optional mulching kit which is available through some brands. This device stops grass being discharged into the collector. Clippings are circulated beneath the cutter deck being cut and re-cut into small particles which are dispersed into the base of the turf to return valuable nutrients to the soil. Recycling clippings in this way saves you time, money and effort – and you won’t have all that grass to dispose of.<br />
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<h3>Front Cuts</h3><span style="color: #d00000;"><img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/front-cut-ride-on-mower.jpg" alt="Front Cut Ride on Mower" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/front-cut-ride-on-mower.jpg" style="border-bottom: 0px solid; border-left: 0px solid; border-right: 0px solid; border-top: 0px solid; float: right; height: 171px; width: 200px;" /></span><br />
Did you know that a half acre lawn can product more the 4 tons of grass clippings in a single season? Do you really want to collect and dispose of all that grass? If not a <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/front-cuts.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/front-cuts.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">front cut ride on mower </span></a>is ideal.<br />
The innovative design of the Multiclip Combi cutter decks fitted to this range of <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">ride-on mowers</span></a> retains grass within the deck area where it is cut and re-cut into small particles. The particles are then blown down into the turf, out of sight, where micro-organisms speed their decomposition. Valuable nutrients are returned to the soil providing you with free fertiliser.<br />
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It’s quicker too! Mowing time is significantly reduced compared to traditional cut and collect systems as there’s no need to stop work in order to dispose of grass clippings.<br />
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<h4><b>Raise the deck for easy cleaning or servicing.</b><br />
</h4><img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/frontcut_decklift.jpg" alt="Front Cut Deck Lift for easy maintenance" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/frontcut_decklift.jpg" style="float: left; height: 171px; margin-right: 10px; width: 200px;" />With the deck in the transport position select the height using the preset settings, position one will give you the lowest cutting height. Remember not to take more than a third off the length of the grass at any one time; this ensures there is enough space left in the standing grass for efficient distribution of the cut grass particles. Move the deck into the working position and engage the blades to start cutting.<br />
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These front mounted cutter decks not only give a superb finish, they let you see exactly where you are cutting, and you don’t drive over the grass before you mow it! Another major advantage is their ability to access places which machines with mid-mounted decks cannot reach, such as into corners and under bushes. Multiclip Combi decks are available in a choice of cutting widths so you can tailor the machine to suit your garden.<br />
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Rear wheel drive and genuine articulated steering means that the rear wheels follow precisely in the tracks of the front wheels so you won’t have to worry about the back of your mower bumping into anything the front section has already negotiated. Another great benefit is their tight turning circle – you’ll have no trouble cutting close around trees and other obstacles with these mowers.<br />
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There are manual or hydrostatic transmission models to choose . Hydrostatic transmissions so are as easy to drive as an automatic car just press the pedal to regulate your ground speed. There is also a four wheel drive option if you need the additional traction this provides on inclines or damp, slippery grass.<br />
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Mountfield <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/front-cuts.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/front-cuts.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Multiclip ride-on mowers</span></a> take cutting grass to a new level. You’ll get the work done 30% quicker, have no grass clippings to dispose of and reduce the need for artificial fertilisers. But they don’t just cut grass – take a look at the range of accessories we have available and see what else they can do for you.<br />
See our full range of <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers/" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ride-on-mowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Ride on Mowers</span></a><br />
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The chassis, or cutter deck, as it is commonly known is often made from steel with a powder coated paint finish. Mowers with stainless steel or aluminium cutter decks may cost a little more but you won’t have to worry about corrosion.<br />
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<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/SP535-underside.jpg" alt="Petrol Lawn Mower Chassis" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/SP535-underside.jpg" style="float: left; height: 225px; margin-right: 10px; width: 150px;" /><a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Petrol lawnmower</span></a> chassis houses a cutter blade and determines the working width of the mower. Walk behind lawn mowers generally have working widths from 41 to 53cm. For gardens of half an acre or more a ride-on mower would be a more appropriate choice.<br />
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Modern petrol engines are easy to start. Set the throttle control to the choke position, hold the operator presence control lever against the handlebar to release the engine brake and pull the starter cord. The operator presence control lever is a safety device, release it and the engine stops in seconds. For ultimate ease of use choose a model with electric key start; then you’ll just have to turn a key to start the engine.<br />
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Some models have to be pushed to make them move forward, these are known as <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">hand propelled</span></a> or <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">push mowers</span></a>; the engine is only used to drive the cutter blade. On power driven or self propelled models the engine also drives a transmission. These mowers require less effort to use; just engage the drive lever and the mower will move forward. Some have a four speed transmission so you can select a forward speed to suit your conditions.<br />
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Conventional mowers collect the grass clippings. Large capacity grass collectors reduce the time and effort spent disposing of those clippings. Some mowers can be fitted with a clip-in mulching plug. This device blocks the discharge chute so that clippings are circulated underneath the deck until they have been chopped into small particles which are blown deep into the base of the turf. Recycling clipping in this way saves time and effort without sacrificing the standard of finish. If you never want to collect your clippings again you need one of our Multiclip <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">mulching mowers</span></a>.<br />
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Buy a <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Petrol Lawn Mower </span></a>- Free Next Day DeliveryMountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-1976390943490118452011-02-11T15:14:00.000+00:002011-02-11T15:14:01.125+00:00Petrol Roller Mower Advice and Essential Information<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/petrol-roller-lawn-mower.jpg" alt="Petrol Rear Roller Lawn Mower" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/petrol-roller-lawn-mower.jpg" style="border-bottom: 0px solid; border-left: 0px solid; border-right: 0px solid; border-top: 0px solid; float: right; height: 206px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; width: 200px;" />Although 4 wheel mowers give an excellent finish on all types of lawn you may be the owner of a fine lawn and want those classic stripes. If so you’ll need a mower with a <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-roller-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-roller-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">rear roller mower</span></a>.<br />
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The chassis, or cutter deck, may be made from steel with a powder coated paint finish or aluminium chassis. The chassis houses the cutter blade and determines the working width of the mower. Genrally rear roller models with working widths up to 53cm.<br />
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The full width rear rollers not only leave those fabulous stripes they provide you with additional control when you’re working around beds, paths or up to edges.<br />
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Modern petrol engines are easy to start. Set the throttle control to the choke position, hold the operator presence control lever against the handlebar to release the engine brake and pull the starter cord. Releasing <img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/4_keystart.jpg" alt="Lawn Mower Key Start" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/4_keystart.jpg" style="float: right; height: 98px; width: 100px;" />the operator presence control lever engages the brake stopping the engine in seconds. An engine with electric key start makes life even easier; simply turn a key to start the engine.<br />
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Some models have to be pushed to make them move forward, these are known as <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-roller-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-roller-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">hand propelled</span></a> or <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-roller-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/petrol-roller-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">push mowers</span></a>; the engine is only used to drive the cutter blade. On power driven models the engine also drives a transmission; just engage the drive lever and the mower will move forward. Some models have a four speed transmission so you can select an ideal forward speed from a stroll to a brisker pace depending on your conditions. Once you’ve tried power drive you’ll wonder how you managed without it – especially if you have inclines or a large garden.<br />
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Fabric grass collectors don’t impede the flow of air generated by the cutter blade ensuring clippings are collected cleanly and efficiently. All roller mowers have large capacity grass collectors to reduce the time and effort expended disposing of your clippings.<br />
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<hr />Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-4922620305736218062011-02-11T15:12:00.002+00:002011-02-11T15:12:52.031+00:00Mulching Lawnmower Advice and Essential Information<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/mulching-lawn-mower.jpg" alt="Mulching Lawn Mower" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/mulching-lawn-mower.jpg" style="border-bottom: 0px solid; border-left: 0px solid; border-right: 0px solid; border-top: 0px solid; float: right; height: 203px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; width: 200px;" />Did you know that a lawn the size of a tennis court can produce over a ton of grass clippings in a season? If you don’t want to collect and dispose of your grass clippings you need a <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">mulching lawnmower</span></a>.<br />
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The secret of our <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Multiclip</span></a> technology lies in the geometry of the cutter deck and blade. Instead of cut grass being discharged into a collector it circulates beneath the cutter deck to be chopped into tiny particles. These particles are then blown right down into the base of the turf out of sight where micro-organisms aid their rapid decomposition.<br />
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Recycling clippings in this way returns nitrogen and other valuable nutrients to the soil. You’ll save money on artificial fertilisers but still have a healthy, attractive lawn. You’ll save time and effort too. With no collector to empty you’ll find you can cut your lawn up to 30% quicker than with a conventional mower. <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Multiclip mowers</span></a> are quieter too. Typically they have less than half the apparent noise level of a conventional petrol mower thanks to the revolutionary design of the cutter deck.<br />
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To get the best results don’t take more than a third off the length of the grass when mowing. This leaves enough room in the standing grass for optimum dispersal of the recycled clippings. The Multiclip system also improves moisture retention so you won’t need to water your lawn as often.<br />
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Hand propelled models have to be pushed forward - the engine only drives the cutter blade. Power drive takes the effort out of mowing your grass. Engage the drive and the mower will move forward on its own, a huge advantage if you have inclines or a large garden. Some power driven models have a four speed transmission so you can vary the speed to suit your working conditions.<br />
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Do you need to mow alongside hedges, walls or other barriers? If so choose a Multiclip with handles which can be offset like this then you’ll be able to cut your grass without battling brambles or scraping your arms. Do you really want to collect your grass? For an excellent finish which saves you time, money and effort look no further than a <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Multiclip mower</span></a>.<br />
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Need more information on the benefits of <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mulching.co.uk" href="http://www.mulching.co.uk/"><span style="color: #d00000;">Mulching</span></a> Mowers? Visit <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mulching.co.uk" href="http://www.mulching.co.uk/"><span style="color: #d00000;">www.mulching.co.uk</span></a>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-63122067183605867002011-02-11T15:11:00.001+00:002011-02-11T15:11:41.785+00:00Electric Mower Advice and Essential Information<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/electric-lawnmower.jpg" alt="Electric Rotary Lawnmower" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk//media/upload/image/electric-lawnmower.jpg" style="float: right; height: 265px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; width: 265px;" />Mains <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">electric mowers</span></a> are quiet, lightweight and easy to use. They are ideal for smaller gardens with a power supply located near the lawn. We recommend using a Residual Current Device that will disconnect the power if the cable is cut accidentally.<br />
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Unlike hover mowers, <a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">electric mowers</span></a> collect the grass clippings and leave a clean, neat finish to the lawn.<br />
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Four wheel mowers are very easy to manoeuvre but if you want a stripped finish on your lawn you’ll need a machine with a rear roller. The roller flattens the grass as you mow; this is what creates the stripes. A roller also helps balance the mower when you are cutting close to paths or borders.<br />
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<a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Electric lawnmowers</span></a> have simple controls which feature a safety cut out switch. When you let go of the control lever the motor cuts out in seconds.<br />
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<img _cke_saved_src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/height-adjust.jpg" alt="Lawn Mower Height Adjust" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/upload/image/height-adjust.jpg" style="border-bottom: 0px solid; border-left: 0px solid; border-right: 0px solid; border-top: 0px solid; float: left; height: 67px; width: 103px;" />On some models cutting height is adjusted by changing the wheel position. Simply unscrew each wheel and move it to the desired setting. More commonly, the cutting height is adjusted using a control lever.<br />
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<a _cke_saved_href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html" href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/electric-lawnmowers.html"><span style="color: #d00000;">Buy Electric Lawn Mowers</span></a> - Free Next Day DeliveryMountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-7682700632072117742011-01-26T15:32:00.000+00:002011-01-26T15:32:20.045+00:00Why Scarify<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Scarification is a very important part of lawn care. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/garden-care/scarifiers.html">Scarifying</a> improves the quality of your lawn in several ways. It will remove organic layers of thatch, moss and dead grass whilst breaking up the surface of compacted soil and retarding the growth of weeds. Removing thatch and weeds in this way allows water, air and nutrients to reach grass roots more easily, resulting in lush growth. It will also offer better conditions for top dressing and fertilising. <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/garden-care/scarifiers.html">Scarifying </a>can be done with a hand lawn rake but to make the job easier and get top results a powered scarifier is a great solution </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/garden-care/scarifiers.html">Scarifying is</a> best done in the spring but can be beneficial during the summer as well. Do not scarify too early, it is important to make sure the grass is growing well so that any space made by scarifying is filled with desirable grasses. If grass is not growing well scarifying can give space for weeds to grow. It can be a good idea to follow scarifying with a lawn fertiliser to aid growth.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">To sum up : Scarifying imporves the quality of your lawn in serveral ways. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">It Will:</span></div><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">remove organic layers of thatch, moss and dead grass</span></div></li>
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</div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-31576924931353824732010-12-01T14:41:00.000+00:002010-12-01T14:41:46.093+00:00How to operate Your Mower Safely<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">monoxide fumes can collect.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. If possible avoid operating the equipment on wet grass.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5. Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8. Do not mow on slopes of more than 20 degrees.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9. Exercise extreme caution when pulling the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> towards you.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10. Stop the blade if the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower </a>has to be tilted for transportation when crossing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">area to be mown.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">11. Never operate the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> with defective guards, or without safety devices,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catcher, in place.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-rev the engine.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">13. On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">14. Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">from the blade.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">15. Do not tilt the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">16. Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts<b>.</b></span></div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-91038131238898018932010-11-25T15:17:00.000+00:002010-11-25T15:17:13.781+00:00Preparation Safety<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>1</b>. While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">operate the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> when bare foot or wearing open sandals. Avoid</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">loose clothing that may snag on moving parts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> is to be used and remove all</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly inflammable:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">• Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only – do not smoke while</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">refuelling or whenever handling the fuel;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">• Add fuel before starting the engine – never remove the cap of the fuel</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">away from the area of the spillage and avoid creating any source of</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour has dispersed;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">• Replace all fuel tanks’ and retainers’ caps securely.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4. Substitute faulty silencers. Never use the <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> without a silencer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5. Before use, always inspect the lawnmower, especially the condition of the</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">balance.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6. Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-catcher or stoneguard).</span></div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-34780498587944185942010-11-16T16:54:00.001+00:002010-11-23T15:41:13.094+00:00Maintaining a Wild Flower Garden<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maintenance is an essential ingredient in the creation of successful wildflower planting. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: black;">Weed Control:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> A monthly program of weed control is essential to ensure a satisfactory display of wildflowers year after year. Weeds should be eliminated as soon as they can be recognized, either by pulling or spot-spraying with a general herbicide.. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: black;">Fertilization:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Fertilizers are usually not necessary for wildflower plantings. However, if soil fertility is very low, a low nitrogen fertilizer can be used, or add organic matter such as compost. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: black;">Autumn Mowing and Cleanup:</span></b><span style="color: black;"> If a neat appearance is desired after the wildflowers have gone to seed, mow them to a height of four to six inches. The Mountfield <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/sp535-51cm-self-propelled-lawnmower.html">SP535HW </a> <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/">lawnmower</a> is the perfect mower for this job, due to the oversized rear wheels which extend their cutting height range.</span></span></div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-45548341169217233092010-11-04T15:01:00.002+00:002010-11-04T15:01:36.864+00:00Autumn Leaves<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s at this time of year that many gardeners are busy clearing the leaves off their lawns, sometimes an infuriating task as the leaves are back as thick as ever the moment the wind blows! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Using your Mountfield lawn mower to help with this task is much easier and quicker than the traditional leaf rake, simply raise the height of cut above the normal cutting height to allow room for the leaves to pass under the cutting deck and with the engine running at normal mowing speed the blades will vacuum up and shred the leaves before blowing them into the collector.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Not only does this save time and effort with the rake, the leaves are chopped into small pieces which speeds up the composting process and leaves do make excellent compost for the garden.</span></div>Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935743579204724925.post-61811492129482241322010-10-19T18:57:00.011+01:002010-11-25T15:10:28.775+00:00Create a Healthier Lawn with a Mulching Lawn Mower<div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/7/image/265x265/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/f/i/file_15.jpg" /></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1106517893"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html">Mulching lawn mowers</a> recycle grass clippings by finely cutting and re-cutting the grass concealing cuttings within the standing grass to wilt and decompose thereby feeding the soil. Recycling or mulching the grass in this way also saves time as there's no more stopping to empty the grass collector - no more bagging up clippings and taking them to the tip, or having unsightly piles of rotting grass around your garden either. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>You will need a lawn mower specifically designed as a <a href="http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/lawnmowers/mulching-lawnmowers.html">mulching mower</a> to recycle the grass correctly.<br />
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When grass clippings decompose, they return nutrients to the soil. The decomposed clippings form humus which helps loosen hard soils making more oxygen and nutrients available to grass roots. Humus also enriches sandy soil by helping it retain moisture more effectively. The smaller clippings produced by mulching mowers decompose readily into your lawn. <br />
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A healthy, productive lawn is alive with micro-organisms, earth worms and insects. Feeding these creatures regularly with organic matter can actually improve the quality of the soil and your lawn! The additional level of micro-organisms at work on mulched clippings has been shown to suppress certain grass diseases and reduce mould spore counts. Finely chopped grass clippings from a mulching lawnmower provide a feast for these tiny organisms. These organisms help break down the clippings releasing valuable nutrients and returning them to the soil as well as helping aerate the soil. This is the natural way to create the best looking lawn ever!<br />
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And here’s a surprise - mulching actually reduces thatch and contrary to popular belief it does not cause thatch build-up. The micro-organisms that thrive on decomposing mulched clippings also do a good job breaking down thatch.<br />
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Perhaps the most important criteria of all is how great your lawn looks after mulching. By improving the texture and content of the soil and reducing diseases and thatch, the end result of lawn mulching is a fuller, healthier looking lawn.Mountfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206521909523691983noreply@blogger.com1