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my flymo 340 cuts out after 10 seconds?

My 4yr old Flymo 340 starts to cut grass then cuts out after only 10 seconds.It had moke coming out and it became noisy .
When i feel the motor it is very hot.
Davy boy, September 2010
8a55tad

Thanks for that,did yours need a new motor or can you get the bushes changed

Davy Boy, September 2010
it seems to be a common fault, wish I'd not bought mine. noise is down to the bushes wearing out the plastic housing they sit in and then the armature rubs and no more go.

8a55tad, September 2010
link Click here to see other fixes for Flymo.