A fine mower, with a flawered design.
First use, after charging Battery for 5 hours, filling with Oil/Petrol,started and ran well, doing a fine job. Two weeks later, would not start on key, would not turn engine over, so tried pull string, would not start.On investigation, the front lever,( Pull towards you.)connects to a small micro switch, and the two were not making contact, so adjusted cable, so that it contacted the micro switch. Problem not solved, because of the small gap between lever, and micro switch. The micro switch position is not adjustable, and the contact is made, by a very small piece of sprung metal. There have been various eMails back and fourth, but all their mowers have the same design,meaning, should the micro switch fail, due to vibration/dampness etc., the machine key start is useless, leaving only the pull chord, not good for 78year old!. Their suggestion, is to drain fluids, pack it up, and send it for repair. If the problem has occurred after around 1 hours use, how is long term reliability, or did I get a dud?. As for returning, how do I empty fluids, turn machine on its side, or find a suction solution, but at 78 years old, turning it on its side, is rather daunting. A good mower, with a rather odd problem!. 3 stars
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