Flymo 350/400 Removing the Blade and Fan, Fitting the Blade and Fan, Caring for your Lawnmower

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Removing the Blade and Fan

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1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (M).

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.

 

Fitting the Blade and Fan

 

If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it

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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 ensur-

 

 

 

ing the blade is positioned as illustrated in Figure N.

 

 

4.

Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade.(N)

 

 

5.

Tighten down clockwise by hand.

 

 

6.

Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the

Turbo Lite 330

Turbo Lite 350/400

 

spanner provided.

 

 

 

 

Caring for your Lawnmower

 

Cleaning (USE GLOVES) (P)

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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 M, 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 sol- vents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.

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 thor-

oughly 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.

Fault Finding Hints

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 electric- ity 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.

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 electric- ity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre.

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Contents Information Carton Contents SafetyAN Electric Mains Cable Fitted with a Female Connector Cables Mains Plug ReplacementCable Wired Directly Into the Prod ConnectorsAssembly Handle AdjustmentHow to Mow Adjusting the Cutting HeightStarting and Stopping Fitting the Blade and Fan Fault Finding HintsRemoving the Blade and Fan Caring for your LawnmowerFailures not covered by guarantee Service RecommendationsGuarantee & Guarantee Policy Environmental InformationEC Declaration of Conformity England