Flowtron Outdoor Products LE-800B Maintenance, Cleaning Your Unit, Removal/Cleaning Air Filter

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Disconnect power cord from power source before attempt- ing any maintenance.

1. Cleaning Your Unit

Your unit requires a minimum of maintenance other than cleaning. It is recommended that you clean out built-up residue from inside the Housing area, and from between Mulching Discs during and after each use. Also tighten all nuts, bolts and screws periodically. Replace cutting line as often as necessary, see below, and clean Air Filter frequently, see figure 15. Any other mainte- nance or repairs should be performed by an authorized Flowtron Service Station.

2. Removal/Replacement of Cutting Line

Your unit is supplied with six strips of six (6) cut- ting lines each (for a total of 36 cutting lines). To separate individual lines simply pinch the indent between lines nearest strip end and peel away.

Replace cutting cord when a noticeable decrease in shredding efficiency is observed. To remove used cutting lines pull used line out of the spinner head inside the housing. To install new cutting lines place each end of new line through the two holes in the post on top of the spinner head and pull through so that both ends of the line are even. Thread lines through the two ferrules on the side of the spinner head and pull tight so that ends are even. See fig. 14.

Note: LER-100 Cutting Line Kit for model

LE 800 contains 12 replacement lines and may be purchased from your local dealer. If not avail- able, order direct from Flowtron Outdoor Products or on line at www.flowtron.com.

BOTH ENDS MUST		THREAD THROUGH
BE EVEN
		TOP HOLE
	PUT THROUGH FERRULE HOLE

BOTH ENDS MUST BE EVEN FIGURE 14

3. Removal/Cleaning Air Filter

The Air Filter is located on the side of the Lower Housing by the On/Off switch. To remove push down and out on the tab on top of the Filter Cover, see figure 15. Remove Air Filter and rinse with clear water and air dry. Replace Air Filter before using machine.

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to run or use your machine with the Air Filter removed. Check frequently to insure that the Air Filter is clean. Always disconnect the power cord prior to removing Air Filter.

AIR FILTER HOUSING

AIR FILTER ELEMENT

AIR FILTER COVER

WARNING: Use only .080 diameter monofilament cord 12 3/4" long. Use of thicker lines, lines made of substitute materials, or lines greater than

12 3/4" long MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAM-

AGE TO YOUR MOTOR AND/OR INJURY.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TA B: PUSH DOWN AND OUT

FIGURE 15

Symptom	Problem	Correction
Motor will not start	No electric power.	Check to be sure power cord is connected to
		the power source.
	Circuit breaker has tripped.	Clean filter and residue inside housing.
No cutting action.	Cutting line is worn or residue	Replace cutting line with new line.
	is built-up inside of housing.	Clean out built-up residue in housing.
Motor does not sound like it is running properly.	Air filter is dirty.	Remove and clean air filter.
Circuit breaker trips.	Unit bound with debris.	Clean unit.

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