My Qualcast cobra32 mower only runs for about a minute and then the motor starts to slow down until it stops completly, l think this means the brushes need replacing but l am not sure how to get access to the motor.

Does anyone know ?

Nicko, September 2008

Brushes are not available separately, so it would necessitate a new motor if indeed it is the motor that's the problem. A common fault is the motor shaft bearing overheating in the plastic chassis, which in turn melts the chassis and gradually slows the motor down. Either way it's either a new motor at about £60 or a new chassis- both would make the machine not worth repairing.

pleasant, September 2008