Fit a Flymo Mower Belt Yourself! - Easy Lawnmower Belt Replacement

[@snoopyfan07]

We have the Flymo Easi Glide 300 and our belt has snapped, we’ve managed to get the first four screws out, but the screw and the bolt is rusty on the one on its own on the back, any suggestions on how to get it out? At the moment we are letting it soak in WD40 and some rust remover. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

[@eSpares]

Hi Elli, thanks for your post. We would recommend trying to remove off as much rust as possible using an emery cloth. Follow with lubrication and the correct size spanner and screwdriver.

[@eSpares]

Possibly. Contact the shop where purchased to see. Occasionally it would be classed as a "wear and Tear" part and may not be replaced under guarantee. Thanks.

[@geoliner]

Clear & easy to follow. Thanks.

[@fudztown]

Just bought a belt for my Bosch lawnmower. Is the disassembly similar?

[@eSpares]

+Pete Town The process is usually similar there may be a few difference relating to the positioning of screws however the majority of the process should be the same :)

[@iltwvoyt]

Thank you from Melbourne.

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments Sanjeev, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍

[@paulrawlinson950]

Hi ..I have followed your instructions to the letter on my GLIDER 330 but twice within minutes of starting the new belt is burning an slipping its on as tight as I can get it ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ??

[@eSpares]

It is possible the blade pulley has twisted over towards the motor (use a ruler across the pulley to check. If this has occurred then you will need to replace the bearing assembly: www.espares.co.uk/product/es1633660

[@pauljones5187]

Thanks for posting, I'm not mechanically minded but that helped me a lot, thanks so much :)

[@eSpares]

Paul Jones You are very welcome Paul.

[@Pootnam]

Is this covered under warranty? I bought my Flymo 3 months ago and the belt has snapped.

[@irishmist2969]

I have a flymo 390 which does not start and I cannot find anything on U TUBE that deals with this problem. Can you help. thanks

[@eSpares]

Hi Irish Mist, If you use a simple multi meter you can check on low resistance if you have a connection from the pins on the plug to the connections on the motor when the switch is pressed. If you have good connections on both the live and neutral connections to the motor and no connection across the motor then you have a faulty motor.

[@irishmist2969]

eSpares Thank you for your reply...I am one of those people who needs to see something done which is why I cringe when I have to read instructions but I will give it a try.

[@shannock6644]

I have a Flymo Glider 330 (model no. G330, bought in 2011). The video is fine to start with but on my model the motor cover has 2 screws below the grass box but doesn't have one at the front. I've removed the 2 screws but cannot get the motor cover off as something else is holding it in place, so currently stuck. Looks like a similar problem to others but for a different model. Any help on how I can remove the drive cover on a G330. I can see the belt has slipped off but can't get to it. So frustrating.

[@eSpares]

Hi Shannock66, If you look at the second image on our system for the motor cover at: www.espares.co.uk/product/es1668863/motor-cover?SearchTerm=FLY5780110648 You can see the two 'posts' that the screws attach to. There does not appear to be a third so this suggests the cover will 'clip off' once the two fixing screws are removed.

[@eSpares]

And thanks for your tips too joedyfm!

[@matthewhoverd471]

Thanks for that, my dad's mower was making a lot of noise but not doing any work (so i nicknamed it a politician) and now it's fixed with no large repair bill, and i've got a new joke to annoy people with.

[@eSpares]

***** Not wishing to get all 'political' but we hope you remember to 'canvas' others. And as always you can rely on our 'support' as repairing appliances always gets our vote.

[@howardrimmer6228]

I have a Flymo Glider 330 and found that the cover isn't held on with a 3rd screw as in the video but it clips in at the front and sides. After removing the two obvious screws turn the mower over and prise/lever out the front rollers (it just pushes back in place) You will then see a plastic clip which, with a wide blade screwdriver or similar, you will need to release. I found that you also need a screwdriver to help release the sides of the cover; a bit fiddly and an extra pair of hands would help. To replace the cover it just clips back into place and retained by the two screws

[@eSpares]

+Howard Rimmer Thanks Howard for the description as it may help others. :-)

[@HikingWithAndyUK]

Hi what belt do I need for flymo 300 brought one from eBay but wrong size

[@CloudsBeyond]

Have Flymo Venturer 32 Lawnmower. Got top cover off can see Motor but don't have right screwdrivers to go any futher? What EXACT sizes are needed = possibly Torx screwdriver for screws (but they look real small so possibly below T5 or sizes many Torx Sets start from). You would think Flymo would have this exact info. somewhere online. Thanks for help! Don't want to waste money on a set that doesn't have right sizes, or types of screwdriver, etc.

[@eSpares]

***** T10 is the smallest size used for case screws on Flymo's to our knowledge so it is likely to be T10 or possibly T15. We sell a kit that should be suitable at: www.espares.co.uk/product/es1637265

[@nature360-aberystwyth6]

does anyone know if i simply flip the blade over to have the unused sharp cutting edge hitting the grass? or do i need to get the original cutting edge sharpened? over many years the normal edge is blunt and dented. i'm swapping a damaged belt and noticed this. thanks for any advice.

[@eSpares]

Hi Steve, The design of the blade on most Flymo's is designed to have one bevelled side and one completely flat side and normally on the new ones say "This side to grass" to make sure it is fitted the correct way up.

[@gingerfoxall2879]

haha I spent half hour today tryng to do that....in todays heatwave..i gave up because the 2 screw holes in the orange lid were so bogged with crud..i couldn't see iinside and continued using the box screw driver ...and also I didn't know about the screw on the front...but alas on top of all this ..I think the new belt looks twice as long as it should be..so they've probably sent wrong one :) thanks again...ps I'm not usually this useless x

[@eSpares]

Thanks for the comments. Hope the video has helped for when you retry and find a cool spot to do it as it will help. :-)

[@gingerfoxall2879]

still too hot... goin to leave it for a while ;)

[@jayblak735]

Torx Head doesn't work. Tried it so my times. Can't take off the screws. Sigh.

[@matthewmontagu-pollock196]

On the Easi Glide 300 the system retaining the motor cover is somewhat different - its front seems to be held in place by a single Torx screw, but undoing that does not free it. So I cannot for the life of me figure out how to remove the EG300's cover.

[@alandawson-hollis6333]

Matthew Montagu-Pollock I have the Easi Glide 300 also and have succeeded in removing the cover. First take out the two obvious screws. The front of cover is just snapped in. To release it, turn the mower over and dig all the muck out of the T-shaped recess underneath grass hood at front. You might need a torch, but you can then see where the orange cover meets the black of the base there is a small slot. Just insert a suitable screwdriver and carefully prise the two bits apart, so that the lipped edge can clear -- at the same time pulling the coverup. Hey Presto!

[@eSpares]

Alan Dawson-Hollis Thanks Alan for your comments I am sure they will have helped Matthew. :-)

[@Gallowgate]

Doesn't work for Flymo 380 - but thanks. Also, the problem with Flymos is that they use inferior screws that rust, meaning you can't get them out - rendering the mower redundant because of something as simple as needing a belt change.

[@eSpares]

Hi Gallowgate, thank you for your comment and good advise, sorry it has not worked out for you.

[@kingdomlifeworship1631]

Could do with seeing this done on 360 model!

[@eSpares]

Kingdom Life Worship |Sorry but we do not have that model available to us at the moment but it should be similar to this video. :-(

[@RayButtifant]

+eSpares - Likewise the 340 model which is similar - I did manage to work out how to dismantle the mower to get at the drive belt but it was not very straightforward. In the end it came down to carefully levering the motor cover off at each of the retaining clips around the base.

[@eSpares]

Thanks for your comments Ray. It is not possible to have all models to show videos but we hope we cover most jobs to give an idea how to tackle them. We always welcome feedback and descriptions how others have carried out a repair as it may help viewers with their models. :-)

[@eSpares]

If you give us a ring with your product number, beginning with a 9, we can find you a correct fitting part. 0844 9777 888. Thanks.

[@davidmorris2962]

If I can do it anybody can. Only takes half an hour and saves buying a new mower.

[@eSpares]

That's the spirit David, hope all is well now.

[@koalabicci8]

I've cut my hand three times trying to undo the blade. I have the flymo spanner but it doesn't seem to want to turn... any advice please?