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Electric Lawn Mower Questions & Answers
My lawn mower just stopped
Open your circuit breaker box. Locate the breaker that has tripped. Turn the breaker OFF (it is in a mid position). Then turn it back ON. Before you do that you need to ask yourself, why did the circuit breaker trip? They trip because of an overload of current. Is something else running on that same circuit, say for example an electric heater or something similar? Depending on the rating of that circuit breaker (15 or 20 amps) you may be drawing too much current. Look for anything else that could be running on the same circuit (only so many outlets can be put on the same circuit). Disconnect or turn off all other devices. Attempt to operate your mower again. If the breaker trips again, then there is something wrong with your mower (electrical short?).
How to fix Mower cord stuck after hitting rock?
Pull the plug. MAKE SURE THE PLUG IS COMPLETLY REMOVED AND SEPARATED FROM THE MOWER!! Remove the cover with the pull start attached. see if you can turn it by the flywheel or the blade. If you can, you can just have the rewind repaired.
If not, then you have a probable bent or twisted crankshaft. Most likely not worth repair.
Can i fix small electric motor
Most electric motor problems are caused by the bearings failing. Before that happens it may get very stiff but stil turn. With the power off, and the blade still attached, try turning the blade at least half a turn. Is that possible? Any noises as you turn? Is it very stiff or fairly free? If you turn it several times you may find that putting it upright and connecting the power it may start turning again.
Let me know what you find.
My atco 12s electric mower will not start, power is getting to the switch ??
Firstly how have you ascertained the power is getting to the switch?
It is common on these mowers for the supply cable to brake inside the insulation just where it goes either into the plug which is then inserted into the switch assembly or if wired directly where the wire enters into the switch assembly .
Insuring that the lead is plugged in to an RCB safety circuit breaker - hold the lead approximately a yard/meter from the switch ( check for any damage in the insulation before starting this test and before switching the power on) operate the switch on the mower and hold in the run position now move the flexi maintaining the yard/metre distance up the cable from the switchmove the flexi in all directions ifyou have any reaction from the motor on the mower this will almost certainly confirm the problem is indeed the flexi.
All other testing should only be done by a suitably qualified electrician/service engineer
What is a comintator
According to wikipedia. a commutator is the moving part of a rotary electrical switch in certain types of electric motors and electrical generators that periodically reverses the current in a DC motor. It's part of what makes the motor run.
A commentator HOWEVER, is a person who comments or expresses an opinion on a subject.
Battery is fully chared but red light on the mower
check the battery connections for corrosion and make sure they are tight. You may want to clean the connections and reinstall them. If this doesnt help, check for a short to ground somewhere along the connection wires.
It starts,but halve the power than normal
turn it upside down clean all the dried grass away from the holes around cutter shaft, apply a few drops of 3 in 1 or similar oil to shaft
bearing. Clean all dried grass from holes around top of motor casing
re try machine if it is not faster than before motor brushes are worn
and its time to buy a new one
Starts, but halve the power
Has the mower been tipped on its side since you used it last?
are you using fresh petrol ( less than 6 weeks old!?)
does it smoke much when running?
If you could answer these 3 questions I maybe able to help!
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