Caring For Your Lawnmower; Fault Finding Hints - Flymo Original Instructions Manual

Cleaning
IMPORTANT: 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 poten-
tial fire hazard. USE GLOVES
It is recommended that you clean your lawnmower
straight after mowing while the grass is still wet.
1. Remove grass from under the hood with the span-
ner/scraper tool. (Q1)
2. Remove the blade, see Figure L, to gain access
to the fan and clean with a soft brush. (Q2)
3. Lever the roller out of position and clean with a
soft brush. (Q3)
4. Remove grass clippings from:
• all air intakes (R)
• grassbox (S)
• both sides of grassbox full indicator (T)
5. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a
dry cloth.(V)
• IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do
not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or sol-
vents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
Transporting the lawnmower.
• The lawnmower may be transported on its roller (W).
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.
Storing the lawnmower
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum
of space (X)
• Loosen the handle knobs
• Fold the upper handle over the lawnmower.
• Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
• Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is pro-
tected from damage.
X
Fails to Operate
1. Is the correct Starting procedure being followed?
See 'To Start your Lawnmower'
2. Is the Power Turned On?
3. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.
4. 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
Cutting Height'.
4. If poor flotation persists?
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and con-
sult your local approved Service Centre.

Caring for your Lawnmower

Q
R
T

Fault Finding Hints

1
V
Poor Collection
1. Is the grassbox lid firmly closed?
2. Is the grassbox fitted correctly?
3. Are you mowing correctly?
4. Check all air vents and openings are not obstructed.
5. Raise to a higher height of cut. See 'Adjusting the
Cutting Height'.
6. If poor collection persists.
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and con-
sult 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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S
W
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