Is Flymo still in business?
Flymo, for short – a brilliant idea in 1964, and a brilliant idea today! It wasn’t long before the idea ‘took off’ and the company grew from strength to strength during the 1970’s, building lawnmowers in its UK factory. Today, we still manufacture some of our Robotic Lawn Mowers here in the UK.
Where do I find my Flymo product number?
The product number is 9 digits long and begins with a 9. It can be found on the back of your Flymo on the rating plate.
Why is my Flymo noisy and vibrating?
This is usually a sign that the mower blade is damaged or out of balance. The vibration is a result of uneven weight distribution at either end of the blade while it spins (the same way a washing machine with a load that is distributed unevenly will knock around and make more noise than usual).
Why is my electric Flymo smoking?
The engine is burning off the excess oil, which is causing the smoke. This can be fixed easily by making sure the oil is at the correct level. White fuel can also occur if any fuel gets into the engine itself so this can happen if you are mowing on a gradient. It is often completely harmless and is easily fixed.
Are Flymo made in China?
In the 1970s, Flymo’s production operations grew to produce all of their lawnmowers in their UK production plant at Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, where they still make them today.
Where is my model number on my lawn mower?
The Model, Type and Code numbers, stamped directly into the engine, are used to identify our engines. Engines used in lawn mower applications usually have the model numbers stamped directly into the blower housing, muffler heat shield, or a few inches above the spark plug.
Why is flymo hard to push?
It is possible that a clogged air filter can be the main cause of this and is preventing air from getting through to the carburetor. Try replacing the filter and then running the lawn mower for a few minutes to see if this fixes the problem.
Why is my hover mower so noisy?
Your blade assembly might be loose, which creates a loud rattling noise. The build-up of grass and debris under the deck of the mower and on the blade can produce a loud clunking sound. The damaged or rusted muffler can increase the sound of the engine.
Why is my flymo throwing grass everywhere?
Like wet grass clippings, cutting or mulching tall grass can clog things up under the deck and cause grass to come shooting out at weird angles.
What does Flymo stand for?
“Flymo” is a brand name of the Swedish company Husqvarna AB, a part of Electrolux from 1978 to 2006. The mower is a variation of the petrol-powered rotary push lawn mower, but uses a fan above the mower’s spinning blades to allow the mower’s body to hover over the lawn.
Is flymo made in China?
Lawnmaster Mowers Flymo is owned by Electrolux and have a factory in the North East of England. The brand has a long history in the UK and is famous for its Hover mowers.
How do you tell what year your mower is?
By locating the serial number tag on your machine, you can easily determine your mower’s age. If you have the owner’s manual for your mower, you can also check the date printed on the inside of the manual. This date should be one year after the mower’s manufacture date.