Flymo 340/400 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Caring for your Lawmower
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Cleaning (T)
USE GLOVES
IMPORTANT: It is very important that you keep your
lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air
intakes or under the deck could become a potential
fire hazard.
IMPORTANT Never use water for cleaning your lawn-
mower. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol,
or solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with the
spanne/scraper tool
2. Remove the blade, see Figure R, to gain access to
the fan and clean with a soft brush.
3. Raise the roller to its highest position, see Cutting
Height Adjustment, and clean with a soft brush.
4. Remove grass clippings from: all air intakes, wheels,
height adjustment lever and grassbox with a soft
brush.
5. Clean the grassbox lid and the inside of the window
with a soft brush.
6. Thoroughly clean around the cut-out switch with a soft
brush
7. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry
cloth.
Cleaning Easi-Reel cable winder (Roller Compact
4000 only)
1. Lift grassbox lid, squeeze together the two catches (V)
and remove the cable winder.
2. Clean the cable winder and the area it was located
with a soft brush (W)
3. Replace the cable winder, ensuring it clicks into place.
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 wound properly.
Storing the lawnmower
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of
space.
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 protect-
ed from damage.
1. We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at
least every twelve months, more often in a professional
a p p l i c a t i o n .
2. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most Electrolux
Outdoor Products stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and
black product rating label
5. If you have a problem with your machine contact your local
Approved Service Centre ensuring you have full details of
your product as described on the product rating label.
6 . Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by yo u r
S e r vice Centre,it is important to take your complete
m a c hine including cable and any extension cables used.
Anetwork of specialist dealers can be found in your local
Yellow Pages.
To obtain service on your Flymo product simply telephone or
visit your local Service Centre.
Should you require service under the terms of our guarantee
the Service Centre will require proof of purchase.
All of the centres listed stock ge n uine Flymo Spare Pa r t s .
N OT E : Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf and
are not empowered to commit or legally bind Electro l u x
Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoev e r.
Service Recommendations