written by on 23/01/2010
Machine body will flex and allow drive shaft to shift. Result cutting height mechanism fails and drops to lowest cutting level position. Solution from Mountfield 5 plastic washers sent in post. Don't try to fit these yourself! Take out extended warranty you'll need it.
Owned now 3 years bought @ £140 new from B&Q. First machine returned same day with fault, should have guessed design was poor - they did not want to take it back. SP474. Will bin when clutch goes!