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  Classic Gardens May 24, 2011 at 7:31am

  Hi Richard
  
  We found this to be a huge problem with our lawnflites, so much so that after two years we had to get rid of all three of ours and go back to Hayter. 
  It was costing us around £300 each time to fix them. If you do a search there's a load of threads about this problem. 
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  Richard Gregory May 24, 2011 at 8:42pm

  Thanks again for info.  Yeah I am starting to think that what I thought were wonderful machines, may not be so great.  Ha ho live and learn.
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    Classic Gardens > Richard Gregory May 24, 2011 at 9:03pm

    It shouldn't be like that though when we spend nearly £1000 :(
    
    Richard Gregory said:

    Thanks again for info.  Yeah I am starting to think that what I thought were wonderful machines, may not be so great.  Ha ho live and learn.
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  Richard Gregory May 24, 2011 at 9:47pm

  No your right but £680 inc Vat year ago wasnt bad price. Its just you do alot of research, speak to people read this forum and still end up buying a dog.  I have a Honda and Hayter both 19in but really wanted good 21in at sensible price.  Spoke to dealer and will sort it under warranty, but it the delay thing.  Will trade one in next year and try another brand.  Not had lots of luck with the Honda.
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  Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance May 25, 2011 at 3:52pm

  My drive on one of my lawnflites started to play up and i think it was the baring on the drive that went. It only cost just over £100 i think.

  Why not speak to justin Jones on here. He is where i take my lawnflites and other tools to when they need repairing. He can probably help you more.
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  Geoff Norfolk May 26, 2011 at 6:45pm

  I've repaired a couple of these gearboxes on Kaaz mowers..........  for the sake of a few pounds, its worth replacing the selector fork and the clutch dog at the same time so that all the breakable bits are sorted. I wouldn't be surprised if the selector fork has now broken causing your loss of power or the lever that operates the fork. At least the gearbox comes aprt fairly easily!! 
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  Gary RK May 27, 2011 at 12:27pm

  We must be lucky as we have 3 kaaz/lawnflyte rollers in use for yeas. Oldest 2004, then 2009 k 2011 models. Looking at hour meters they are each used 3-5 hrs per day during main season.
  
  Machine logs show only service items, a couple of broken front wheel carriers, several cables and 1 Honda exhaust shield.
  
  I've mentioned before in other threads on this subject as to whether the problems are down to how they are used, looked after or ground conditions (ie dusty, sandy).
  
  So surprised by the above. I'm the opposite we dropped Hayter due to b's engines, outdated designs and I think a lack of focus by them on contractor grade machines since their take over.
  
  I guess I will have give my guys a pay on the back due to 'no problems'
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  Geoff Norfolk May 27, 2011 at 4:31pm

  a dealer told me that the worst thing you can do for these gearboxes is to engage them while the machine is being pulled backwards......... apparently wears things out much quicker
  
  Gary RK said:

  We must be lucky as we have 3 kaaz/lawnflyte rollers in use for yeas. Oldest 2004, then 2009 k 2011 models. Looking at hour meters they are each used 3-5 hrs per day during main season.
  
  Machine logs show only service items, a couple of broken front wheel carriers, several cables and 1 Honda exhaust shield.
  
  I've mentioned before in other threads on this subject as to whether the problems are down to how they are used, looked after or ground conditions (ie dusty, sandy).
  
  So surprised by the above. I'm the opposite we dropped Hayter due to b's engines, outdated designs and I think a lack of focus by them on contractor grade machines since their take over.
  
  I guess I will have give my guys a pay on the back due to 'no problems'
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  Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance May 27, 2011 at 5:31pm

  Give it a bit of a helping hand when setting off.
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  Gary RK May 27, 2011 at 5:36pm

  No, all ours have been tweaked by our friendly dealer they run ~ 3000-3100 rpm - we have hour/ rev meters fitted.
  
  Interesting point from Geoff re: pulling backwards ...