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Frederick Williams

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Jun 18, 2009, 4:07:28 AM6/18/09
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I'm seeking a lawnmower repairer in South Hertfordshire. There used to
be one in Elstree but they are no more. Any suggestions?
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petrolcan

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Jun 18, 2009, 5:36:28 AM6/18/09
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In article <4A39F5C0...@tesco.net>, frederick...@tesco.net
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> I'm seeking a lawnmower repairer in South Hertfordshire. There used to
> be one in Elstree but they are no more. Any suggestions?

Bushey any good to you?

http://www.ashfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/index.html


Frederick Williams

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Jun 18, 2009, 7:20:55 AM6/18/09
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Bushey is very good for me! Unfortunately my lawn mowers(*) are
electric.

(* An Oxford dictionary has it as one word.)

DIY

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Jun 18, 2009, 10:46:32 AM6/18/09
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"Frederick Williams" wrote:
> Bushey is very good for me! Unfortunately my lawn mowers(*) are
> electric.

Electric? Due to labour charges electric lawnmowers are often an
uneconomical repair unless it is something quick and simple such as
replacing worn motor brushes or a faulty power cable. What is/are the
problem(s) with your mowers?


DIY

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Jun 18, 2009, 1:23:44 PM6/18/09
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"Frederick Williams" wrote:
> I'm seeking a lawnmower repairer in South Hertfordshire. There used to
> be one in Elstree but they are no more. Any suggestions?

The manufacturers website will usually provide details of appointed service
centres.


Frederick Williams

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Jun 19, 2009, 4:23:20 AM6/19/09
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Where to begin?

One doesn't work at all and I suspect that the motor is burnt out.

The other turns through about 10 degrees and then stops: there is no
obvious blockage. The cylinder is not parallel to the horizontal bar
(the technical name of which I don't know) against which the blades cut,
and turning the adjusting screws doesn't fix the problem.

They both need sharpening.

Ideally, I would like to hand them over to a competent repairer and say:
do what needs to be done. I would expect c.r. to reply: not worth it,
if that was so.

Frederick Williams

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Jun 19, 2009, 4:23:56 AM6/19/09
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Good thinking Batman!

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