Flymo 400 - Manual (Page 7)

Caring for your Lawmower
W Cleaning (W)
•
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 T, 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
3400/4000 only)
•
Roller Compact 3400 - At the back of the cable
winder, squeeze together the two catches (X) and
remove the cable spool.
• Roller Compact 4000 - Lift grassbox lid, squeeze to-
gether the two catches (Y) and remove the cable spool.
2. Clean the cable spool and the area it was located with
a soft brush (Z)
3. Replace the cable spool, 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 thor-
oughly 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 pro-
tected from damage.
Roller Compact 4000
X
Roller Compact 3400
Z X
Roller Compact 3400 Roller Compact 4000