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MAINTENANCE
Note: LER-100 Cutting Line Kit for model
LE 800 contains 12 replacement lines and may
be purchased from your local dealer. If not avail-
able, order direct from Flowtron Outdoor
Products or on line at
www.flowtron.com
.
3. Removal/Cleaning Air Filter
The Air Filter is located on the side of the Lower
Housing by the On/Off switch. To remove push
down and out on the tab on top of the Filter
Cover, see figure 15. Remove Air Filter and rinse
with clear water and air dry. Replace Air Filter
before using machine.
Disconnect power cord from power source before attempt-
ing any maintenance.
CAUTION
B O T H E N D S M U S T
B E E V E N
P U T T H R O U G H F E R R U L E H O L E
T H R E A D T H R O U G H
TO P H O L E
B O T H E N D S M U S T B E E V E N
WARNING: Use only .080 diameter monofilament
cord 12 3/4" long. Use of thicker lines, lines made
of substitute materials, or lines greater than
12 3/4" long MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAM-
AGE TO YOUR MOTOR AND/OR INJURY.
1. Cleaning Your Unit
Your unit requires a minimum of maintenance
other than cleaning. It is recommended that you
clean out built-up residue from inside the
Housing area, and from between Mulching Discs
during and after each use. Also tighten all nuts,
bolts and screws periodically. Replace cutting line
as often as necessary, see below, and clean A i r
Filter frequently, see figure 15. Any other mainte-
nance or repairs should be performed by an
authorized Flowtron Service Station.
2. Removal/Replacement of Cutting Line
Your unit is supplied with six strips of six (6) cut-
ting lines each (for a total of 36 cutting lines). To
separate individual lines simply pinch the indent
between lines nearest strip end and peel away.
Replace cutting cord when a noticeable
decrease in shredding efficiency is observed. To
remove used cutting lines pull used line out of
the spinner head inside the housing. To install
new cutting lines place each end of new line
through the two holes in the post on top of the
spinner head and pull through so that both ends
of the line are even. Thread lines through the
two ferrules on the side of the spinner head and
pull tight so that ends are even. See fig. 14.
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to run or use your machine with the Air
Filter removed. Check frequently to insure that the Air
Filter is clean. Always disconnect the power cord prior
to removing Air Filter.
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 14
A I R F I LT E R H O U S I N G
A I R F I LT E R E L E M E N T
A I R F I LT E R C O V E R
TA B
:
P U S H
D O W N A N D O U T
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Problem
Correction
Motor will not start
No electric power.
Check to be sure power cord is connected to
the power source.
Circuit breaker has tripped.
Clean filter and residue inside housing.
No cutting action.
Cutting line is worn or residue
Replace cutting line with new line.
is built-up inside of housing.
Clean out built-up residue in housing.
Motor does not sound like it is running properly. Air filter is dirty.
Remove and clean air filter.
Circuit breaker trips.
Unit bound with debris.
Clean unit.
