Where do I find my Flymo model number?
You will find the model number on a sticker or rating plate. This can usually be found either underneath, or at the back of the appliance.
What is the lightest Flymo?
Weight and manoeuverability The lightest mower in our review is the Flymo Turbo Lite 330 Hover Lawnmower which only weighs 6.5kg.
Why is my Flymo not picking up grass?
This can be remedied by scarifying the lawn. A Flymo lawn rake is the quick and easy way to remove moss and thatch from your lawn. Also, if there is a build-up of grass cuttings underneath the hood, or in-between the fins on the impeller, then this will prevent the hover mower from hovering.
How long do battery operated lawn mowers last?
Gas mowers are more durable; they simply last longer. In terms of engine life, a gas mower will run for 10 years or more, while a battery-powered mower will need to be replaced after about five years, on average.
What do you think about Flymo Hover mowers?
I have 2 almost identical Flymo hover mowers. I want to keep them going because they do hover over long thick grass, and can get right to the edge without cutting tall plants at the edge of a bed. They are very light and the 2 stroke engines run at high speed.
Is my Flymo gl47 a 1974 machine?
I have had a Flymo GL47 since the early 1980s it is in fact a 1974 machine it has always been temperamental. Not being one to give up easily on a problem I spent a lot of time researching on the internet and eventually made contact with the old importers of the the Tecumseh engine.
Is it worth having a petrol Flymo serviced?
I’ve just had an old petrol flymo serviced – it was worth having done. I was told to start the engine periodically to keep the contraption in working order as oil from the two-stroke mix can be left behind in the engine if the petrol dries up completely.
How to use the choke on a pilot L47?
If worn you needed 3 hands..one to hold the handle, one to hold the choke fully on and 3rd to pull the rope.. Later on the Pilot L47 I think the choke lever operated the choke directly and was thus more positive. …a few musings from somewhere way back….on a dark rainy day…