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Lawn mower engine problems. Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (25 May 04 13:00) - 2 comments
Most mowers are now working flat out cutting grass however, even when running, they can often begin to have mechanical problems. A problem that often occurs is the engine beginning to run poorly and lacking power. More Inside. - Read Article
Starting your mower for the first cut of the season. Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (18 Mar 04 8:25)
It is often the case, that when you come to start your mowers at the start of the grass mowing season. They often do not start or run very well, the main reason for this is usually attributed to fuel or ignition problems. A simple fault finding guide is set out below to help you identify and rectify these problems. Read Inside - Read Article
Pre-season mower checks Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (20 Feb 04 17:00)
There is nothing worse than finding your mowers are not ready or have not been serviced for the new season. Poorly maintained mowers will always come back to haunt you. Mechanical breakdown is common and will cause a lot of unwanted stress for managers and staff-details inside - Read Article
Fuel starvation Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (08 Oct 01 0:00)
One of the possible problems for a machine not starting is fuel starvation. The first point of call therefore will be the fuel tank itself. Make sure that there is sufficient fuel of the correct type in the tank. - Read Article
Ignition fault finding Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (20 Sep 01 0:00)
When a petrol engine is turned over the flywheel is rotated round on the crankshaft. Attached to the inside of the flywheel is a magnet. On each revolution the magnet passes over the coil and produces a magnetic field. - Read Article
Basic Fault Finding Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (14 Sep 01 0:00)
Over the coming weeks I will compile a series of workshops on basic maintenance and troubleshooting. These are designed as an aid for operators to do basic diagnosis when there are problems.
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Routine Machine Maintenance Mechanics -
By Clive Macintosh (13 Sep 01 0:00)
Before we start, the first important rule of thumb is to keep machinery clean. If your machines are kept free of grass, dust and debris they will function better and enjoy a longer working life.
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