STARTING AND STOPPING

STARTING AND STOPPING

To Start your Lawnmower

1.Connect female extension cable connector to

the back of the switchbox

(D).

2.Form loop in mains cable and push the loop

through the slot as illustrated in picture

(E)

3.To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (F).

4.Connect plug to mains and switch on.

5.To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute,

tilt your lawnmower slightly(G).

The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (H1) to prevent accidental starting.

6.

Press and hold the lock-off button

(H) on the

 

switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop

 

 

levers towards the upper handle

(H).

7.Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock- off button.

8.When the lawnmower has reached full speed

gently lower it onto the lawn.

NOTE

There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one can be used for starting the lawnmower.

IMPORTANT

Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently

To Stop your Lawnmower

1.To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to

clear any residual grass in the collection chute,

tilt your lawnmower slightly(G).

2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.

HOW TO MOW

1.Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so the cable is laid out on the

lawn you have already cut. (

J)

2.Cut your grass twice a week during the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time.

Do Not Overload Your Mower

Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower

which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges

1. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described

 

could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Never use

 

in Removing the Blade and Fan.

more than 3 Cutting Height Spacers for the

2.

For a Lower Cut - Add spacers to a maximum

Turbo Lite 330 OR 4 Cutting Height Spacers for

 

of 3 for Turbo Lite 330, or 4 for Turbo Lite

 

the Turbo Lite 350/Turbo 400. Spacers must

 

350/Turbo 400.

 

only be fitted between the blade and the fan and

3.

For a Higher Cut - Take spacers away.

NEVER between the blade and the bolt.

4.

Refit the blade as described in

Fitting the

 

 

Blade and Fan.

 

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.

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.

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.

We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a professional application.

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Flymo Turbo 400 Starting And Stopping, How To Mow, Adjusting The Cutting Height, Removing And Fitting The Blade And Fan