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aspen fuel

can you swap fuels in the machine without having to adjust the settings for both 2 and 4 stroke

Started by David Benson in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Davidson Jun 22, 2020

I'm selling my pro Echo HCS-3810ES hedge cutter due to switching over to battery equipment at the start of this season. It was bought 18 months ago and only used last season and my round is only 3 days per week. Also it was only used on light

Started by PGM in Machinery

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Etesia Pro 46 manuals free...

Hi Everyone, I have 2 Etesia Pro 46 manuals if anyone would like them, having a tidy out...

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

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TORO 520 WANTED

We are looking for a Toro 520 xi or lxi , please let us know if anyone knows one for sale anywhere, thanks.

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

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TORO PROSTRIPE 560 REVIEW

Thought members maybe interested on our thoughts on the Toro Prostripe after we had one on demo. We are running the new Hayter 56 PRO'S but whilst the wet grass pick up is good the machine has some shortcomings, no handle adjustment, the Toro doesn't

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Oct 26, 2020

Husqvarna 525 RJX

Anyone use the Husqvarna 525 RJX strimmer? New purchase, replacing an Echo SRM 222es partly based on its low vibration.

However, it judders alot when run on low revs (stone edeges, gravel, windows etc). Is this normal? Anyone familiar with this mach

Started by Gareth in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gareth Jul 12, 2020

Pro roller mower

We are considering adding to our fleet the Toro Proline and or the new Cobra RM53HST-PRO with hydrostatic drive, the Toro having a 3 speed box, both are rollers. Be grateful for any views from owners as to particularly wet pick-up and what these mach

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

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Eliet E401 scarifier

I am looking to buy a second hand Eliet scarifier that have had minimal use and been serviced by the dealership. What your views on them? I have an old Allen Turf Doctor that is brilliant but the bearings were shattered on a recent job.....

Thanks An

Started by Andrew Midgley in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Jun 5, 2020

Feedback on Eliet Maestro Country Shredder/Chipper

i am thinking of buying a Eliet Shredder. What are your opinions and views on them?

Thanks

Andrew

Started by Andrew Midgley in Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by Max Wiesner Aug 27, 2022

Bosch Rotak 43Li Ergoflex problem

I've been using the mower for the last 3 months for the smaller gardens the end of last week it was intermittenly cutting out, used for one lawn this morning then on the second one it wouldn't start. All the batteries are fully charged tried a differ

Started by Chris in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Chris May 27, 2020

Stihl cordless hedgecutters HSA86 Blades query

Hi All. I have a problem re-assembling the blades on my hedgecutter. I found them siezed after Winter so stripped them down and gave them a scrubbing after soaking them in resin remover. I put the blade assembly back together and when I tighten the

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM May 21, 2020

Husqvarna Pole trimmer problem

Hi - can anyone shed any light on fixing the angle adjustment on the Husqvarna Pole Trimmers HE series.

Suddenly we cannot lock the head in a fixed position - it is only 2.5 years old

Started by Bruce Martin in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Martin Cotton May 23, 2020

Etesia mowers

We are considering a pedestrian Etesia mower with combined collection and mulching capability, has anyone any thoughts as to which model to go for ? Also is the mulching finish acceptable ? Any negatives on these machines ? Many Thanks

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Ross Cooper May 23, 2020

Mountfield RM 65 200cc Drive belt.

Hi can anyone tell me what drive belt I need for this mower ?

The silver sticker is missing from the casing and thus cant get the serial part number.

I have the number off the current belt but it seems this is no use. `

Its an old mower but its a workho

Started by scott whitelaw in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by scott whitelaw May 17, 2020

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Getting a mower up and down a set of steps.. by yourself?

I have a potential customer who has a small unaccessable lawn.. i

The only way is up and down about 15 narrowish steps.

The lightest mower i have is an old etesia which is about 35kg (dont want to buy another mower just for this)

The only problem is i c

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Health and Safety, Landscaping, and Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by PAUL May 23, 2020

A good finish?

Hi All. I'm curious as to what in a mower helps it produce a good finish. The reason I ask is I frequently see gardens that are cut with cheap plastic mowers but the finish is extremely good. I know obviously a good sharp blade is a must but really a

Started by dickyjim in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt May 25, 2021

best mower for small/medium gardens

Hi all.

I run a Hayter 48 Pro for all my jobs at the moment, both small gardens and large contract work at graveyards and the like, but to be honest I find it a bit cumbersome and overkill for smaller lawns, as well as prone to small mechanical pr

Started by Rob in Machinery

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Strimmer head

Has anyone tried a different head from the Stihl Autocut C 4-2 which comes with the FSA 85 cordless strimmer? I seem to need a new one every few months and wonder if there is a more robust head which will fit this machine.

Many thanks

Jim

Started by Jim Gibbon in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon May 16, 2020

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