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Merits of workshop maintenance
4 Feb 2005 -
Mechanics -
Pat Callaby
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Here at The Celtic Manor Resort we have a large, well equipped, well stocked workshop facility employing three mechanics and a workshop manager. In the first of a series of articles, Pat Callaby explains the needs for and merits of having an in-house machinery workshop.
New tyre launched by Nordic
27 Sep 2004 -
Mechanics -
Mike Bird
A new tyre from Nokian which works well at speed on the road and has the grip to go off-road successfully without marking has been launched-details inside
Lawn mower engine problems.
25 May 2004 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
- 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.
Starting your mower for the first cut of the season.
18 Mar 2004 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
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
Pre-season mower checks
20 Feb 2004 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
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
Winter Storing Tips
9 Jan 2003 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
Useful advice on how to store your mower over the winter period.
Fuel starvation
8 Oct 2001 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
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.
Ignition fault finding
20 Sep 2001 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
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.
Basic Fault Finding
14 Sep 2001 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
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.
Routine Machine Maintenance
13 Sep 2001 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
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.
Clive Macintosh Overview
1 Sep 2001 -
Mechanics -
Clive Macintosh
I have always been practically minded, but I find that visual demonstration is the best way to teach and the easiest way to learn.
