Flymo Turbo Lite 350 Manual page 9

REMOVING AND FITTING THE BLADE AND FAN
K1 - Blade Bolt
K2 - Blade
K3 - Spacers
K4 - Fan
Removing the Blade and Fan
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly
and with the spanner provided loosen the
blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (L).
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and
fan.
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
• Renew your metal blade after 50 hours
mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner
- regardless of condition.
Cleaning (USE GLOVES) (N)
It is very important that you keep your
lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any
of the air intakes or under the hood could
become a potential fire hazard.
1. Remove grass from under the hood with a
piece of wood or similar.
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings
from all air intakes.
3. Remove the blade, see Figure L, to gain
access to the fan and clean with a soft brush.
4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with
a dry cloth.
• IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower.
Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol,
or solvents - some can destroy critical plastic
parts.
Fails to Operate
1. Is the Power Turned On?
2. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.
3. Fuse continues to blow?
Immediately disconnect from the mains
electricity supply and consult your local
approved Service Centre.
Poor Flotation
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Clean the underside of the hood and the fan
blades.
3. Raise to a higher height of cut. See Adjusting
the Height of Cut.
CARING FOR YOUR LAWNMOWER
FAULT FINDING HINTS
Fitting the Blade and Fan
• If the blade is cracked or damaged replace
it with a new one.
• Never use a blade bolt if the insulated
head is damaged cracked or missing.
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the
pegs have located into the holes.
3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the
pegs have located into the holes on the blade
and ensuring the blade is positioned as
illustrated in Figure M.
4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of
the blade.(M)
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt
with the spanner provided.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if
necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air
filter thoroughly and carry out any service or
repairs required.
4. Make sure that the electric cable is coiled
properly.
Carrying your Lawnmower Ensure the blade is
facing away from you.
Storing your Lawnmower
Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is
protected from damage.
4. If poor flotation persists?
Disconnect from the mains electricity
supply and consult your local approved
Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Check that the blade is fitted correctly?
3. If the blade is damaged or worn, replace it
with a new one.
4. If vibration persists?
Immediately disconnect from the mains
electricity supply and consult your local
approved Service Centre.
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