Mountfield SP53H Lawnmower self - drive repair

[@charleswhite758]

Fantastic tutorial! Just what I needed. Very slow and patient explanation, no extraneous distraction such as music, silly jokes, excessive chatter. Thank you.

[@scruff_uk]

What a perfect video!! I have just got this same model and i think it just needs a new air filter and belt and itll be golden. This video will be of fantastic help. Thank you for taking the time to film abd share the steps.

[@johnnyhollis9977]

Hi. My SP53H decided that it's drive had had enough and that aspect pact up on me! Your little video on the clutch belt was perfect and saved me so much time in getting the thing stripped down. Just waiting for a new belt to arrive tomorrow and then I will have no excuse to do battle with the lawns!!! Many thanks, excellent video! 😉👍

[@callumk5]

Excellent guide. Thanks very much for this. I’d been dreading (and putting off) tackling the drive belt on our machine but after watching your video I was done in under an hour. Really enjoyed seeing inside the gearbox too. Early Fordson tractors used worm drive like that. Hope you’re well and enjoying the summer.

[@timeaton7887]

I can’t tell you how helpful this video was. Made fixing the self drive a really pleasant job that only took half an hour. Thankyou

[@user-jq3rs8bc3f]

Thank you! Clear instruction, I thought I had a major problem with the drive not working but your video has given me faith I can look and see myself before a potentially expensive workshop repair

[@anthonypscott]

Very useful video, I’m grateful about the point made regarding the woodruff key as my boss had broken in half and the key had already been lost. If I hadn’t watched your video I wouldn’t have known that I needed to order one along with the replacement boss. Thanks 👍🏻

[@andrewbrend5958]

This was so helpful I’d just about given up trying to inspect my machine from underneath. Thanks!

[@adrianburton1264]

Exactly what I was looking for, clear and precise instructions. Thank you.

[@kevinwright3141]

Just wanted to thank you for putting this video together. I have the same model and it’s helped me massively

[@furzecroft2542]

Thank you so much. I would have been lost without your instructions which I followed to the letter this afternoon - re-seated the belt and adjusted the tension. Done within half an hour and drive working fine again.

[@robertoliphant2851]

Brilliant guide could not be more informative .Had identical problem and you led my all the way to a solution many thanks

[@3stevieb1]

Well my mower hit a small brick at the edge of the garden and the motor wheels stopped albeit it the rest ok. I was stumped found what looked like the gearbox but it was more simple. This video was perfect showed me how to fix it and yes the belt came off, it was packed in the gears as you mention but 60 mins to fix with a 10mm spanner and socket. Perfect. Many many thanks your a star so helpful and clear.

[@markbusby9709]

Charly your a life saver, just brought a Mountfield SP42 (second hand, excellent condition) , the belt came off the same as yours, and is almost identical in design, apart from the engine, will have a go (Keep you updated lol)

[@iainmalloch5443]

Excellent guide , many thanks . Saved me a expensive repair .

[@martinscotchmer6951]

Thank you so much for this supremely clear video of how to change the belt. This has saved me £££'s. Much appreciated.

[@twinhd6376]

I’ve been Looking for a while for a mower with rear belt adjuster,at last ive found one,thanks for the video!!

[@kevinbarefoot8949]

Just watched this and done the same repair on my Mountfield, I owe you a beer 🍺
Brilliant 👍

[@darrenholt4530]

Thank you, this just the right video I needed, my drive belt came off today

[@stevecochrane9657]

Excellent video could listen to this gentleman for hours😊

[@simonrayner3110]

Very nice video. I've got the same mower and had the same problem. Now it's working again. Thankyou

[@paulwoolstenholmes2484]

Thank you very much for making this video. Its very thorough and given me the confidence to tackle the job myself.I'll update my comment once done :)

[@user-ff1dt8yk3z]

Turning the machine on its side may allow petrol to get into the cylinder and water down the oil. The machine is fitted with a petrol on off tap in the fuel line so turn it off and run the machine until it empties the carburettor. It would always be a good idea to change the oil at the same time. Do not turn the petrol back on until you are finished.

[@stevelucas1125]

Wonderful instruction, clear and simple, thank you!

[@thomaskeithlutheir]

Thank you for sharing this. My aging back is so grateful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@deanstickland3104]

My mower is as good as new thanks to your video 😊 thank you so much ☺️

[@arfurdaley6399]

Thanks so much for imparting your experience and expertise. Very clear and wonderful self help video 😊😊

[@eddieclitheroe4827]

Just what i have been looking for , Thank you for sharing...

[@jan1056]

Explained and demonstrated so clearly thank you.

[@alancutler2686]

Great video, very clear explanation and very helpful. Thank you

[@user-yt5qi2sm2u]

Absolutely fabulous tutorial , well done and thank you x

[@davepearce6870]

Great video and helped me out a lot! Very well explained thank you.

[@geeman5868]

Thanks very much. Very helpful. Fixed by fan belt that had slipped off

[@grahamhaddow6707]

Absolutely brilliant video Charly. Clear and uncomplicated. The drive has been restored. I do wonder how/why the belt would come off in the first place? Many thanks Charly.
The one issue I thought I was going to have when I first looked was that the the two screw heads appeared to be rusted and the star screw driver wasn't catching. It turned out they were very dirty and not four point stars, they were six.

[@theselfbuildarchitect7410]

Fantastic thanks!! Very clear and well described.

[@markbusby9709]

Charly an update, success all went well apart from a retainer "spring" on the gearbox that I was unaware of, a little fiddly yet found the correct hooking points, thanks for your post, great help Cheers Mark

[@garrywelborn4092]

Excellent video, thank you for making it 👍👍

[@fisher7814]

Nice job Tom 👍

[@johnrichardson1373]

Excellent. A video that works!

[@ChadDippyDora]

Your video is perfect. I have the same model with the same problem. Or should I say HAD the same problem…
Thank you.

[@TheALan556]

Excellent thanks for this has been very helpful to me, take care ❤

[@briancleland6175]

Very good video. Well done Sir.

[@paradoodle]

Exactly what I needed.. thank you sir 🙏

[@welshyyyyy]

Great tutorial, thank you 👍

[@danielpreston470]

Superb thank you so much, my mower has done exactly the same 🙏

[@alexmckinlay4123]

Excellent - loved the petrol warning then seen smoking a cigar 😂

[@aerialviewuk]

So useful, many thanks!

[@starsnstuff842]

7:38
The gearbox is not operated by belt tension their is a simple clutch mechinism inside the gearbox that engages the drive.The clutch is two metal cups rim to rim with deep notches that clap together when the cable lever is operated.

[@karlroyston8453]

Brilliant video very helpful

[@miteshmakanjee]

Fantastic video great help really nice and slow great

[@jobbejobb5103]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@nigelsilcock5921]

Many thanks, appreciated

[@murraywilson2507]

Thank you for this great video. It’s come to the rescue twice now as my belt protector/cover has smashed causing the belt to come off. I wonder if there is any recommended solid covers for this mower? Not just plastic covers?

[@alithorbs]

Thank you. Your patience is remarkable. What was the belt size or model number?

[@UHfishingshane]

Nice work 👌

[@abvoyager333]

Thanks for providing this video it has helped me to understand the drive mechanism better. The manual I have for this machine has very limited technical information e.g. the 6mm setting on the adjuster. I wondered where you were able to obtain this information, or was it just experience over many years?

[@mole389]

Superb many thanks to you.

[@themowerman]

Good video.. nice and simple.. well done..

[@steveh2544]

Very useful. Thank you

[@jamescruickshanks9270]

can you show me how to replace the drive mechanism that drives the wheels my mower is broken because the part failed it would be helpful if you could in cloud part numbers thanks james

[@froot4409]

Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Hitngan]

Excellent thanks

[@speeddemon2796]

Good clear video. I have a Mountfield SP53H. The mower runs and drives well but there is a grinding noise coming from the rear left wheel. Any suggestions.

[@Charlyfarly2]

Remove the wheel (easy) and have a look

[@rickyleebeadle6475]

How does that bar sit in side is my question 11:13 does the pin on the end sit up or down

[@ld7103]

So to work on it on its side, do u siphon out petrol and just then turn it?.
Why do they say it will damage it on its side?

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

Is the Honda IZY as good? Thanks!

[@patriciabandy4963]

We have a problem we took the mower apart to check the clutch working snow we have a spring and we don’t know where it goes, it’s a mount field sp454 can anyone help?

[@dutch99958]

Brilliant...

[@albundy3048]

I just bought a second hand SP533 to use in the local churchyard but when I try to turn it by lifting front wheels off the ground one back wheel won't turn or there's a clicking noise as
(wheels turning in opposite direction)

[@albundy3048]

If it helps anyone I took wheels off cleaned and oiled drive cogs and it turns fine now as one was rusted.

[@edwardburke9181]

Hi have you ever had problems with turning that mowerand if you have have you done a video on how to fix it

[@Charlyfarly2]

No problems

[@simbayauk]

I have got a Mountfield SP53, I haven't used it for 6 months and now it won't start. Any idea what to do?

[@Charlyfarly2]

Is there a spark at the plug? Try some fresh petrol.

[@balasuriyage]

Hi, Nice video. just to find out when you tilt the machine did you drain the oil? It says do not turn the machine on its side, so how did you manage to do this? without damaging the engine? appreciate your reply, Thanks

[@Charlyfarly2]

I didn't drain the oil. The video explains which way I tipped it and why.

[@balasuriyage]

Thanks

[@stuartalff7063]

Hi done all checks all fine but still no forward motion any ideas please.

[@Charlyfarly2]

If the clutch is adjusted correctly then it's probably the gearbox which has to be replaced. They aren't cheap. If the machine is getting on it may be time to invest in a replacement.

[@stuartalff7063]

@@Charlyfarly2 hi mine is a mtd 46 spo and clutch adjustment not same as your video any idea

[@Neo-mw1pp]

How you find that mower pal, reliable?? Thinking of picking one up in B&Q...

[@Charlyfarly2]

Best mower I've had and I've had a few. It has do deal with tough work here.

[@Neo-mw1pp]

@@Charlyfarly2 Nice one...just bought her & putting it together first impressions are good! I never picked up oil, have a drop valvoline synpower 5w30 full synthetic in the shed...can I use that in her!?

[@Charlyfarly2]

I have no idea, sorry.