What happened qualcast lawnmowers?

What happened qualcast lawnmowers?

One of the biggest names in British lawnmowers, Atco-Qualcast, is set to disappear from garden centres after being swallowed up by the German industrial conglomerate, Bosch. Atco-Qualcast will continue to design and build mowers, hedge-cutters and other garden products, but they will be sold under the Bosch brand name.

Are qualcast mowers 2 stroke?

Qualcast’s Sixteen was the first motor mower made by the company. The mower was available in a single cutting width of 16″ (hence the name) with a Villiers 95cc Midget two stroke engine. …

What oil do I need for my qualcast petrol lawnmower?

Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent eg 5W 30, often termed as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil). Only use additives recommended by the engine manufacturer. To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use.

Are qualcast cordless mowers any good?

The Qualcast 36V Li-ion Cordless Rotary lawn mower has some effective design features, such as its low battery warning and the ability to be folded for compact storage. But it struggled with slightly damp grass, the handle was felt to be too low and it could not be adjusted.

Do Homebase own qualcast?

This means that Argos and Homebase can use the Qualcast and Spear & Jackson brand names on their own-brand products. Not only that, but the companies that own the two brands – Bosch (Qualcast) and the Sheffield-based Spear & Jackson – continue to make and sell their own products through Argos and Homebase.

Where are Bosch Lawn Mowers made?

Until recently many of the Bosch mowers featured on this page were manufactured in the UK in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Some Flymo mowers are also made in the UK, in Newton Aycliffe. You can help Fredshed continue this work by wherever possible using the links on my website when you purchase any of these products.

How to fix a Qualcast lawn mower deck?

Make sure the holes in the lower handle are aligned with those in the support. 1b Fix the lower handle onto the deck rmly. 3a. Firstly attach the grass bag to the frame by xing all plastic hooks. 3b. Raise the safety ap, and hook the collection bag onto the mower. Release the safety ap.

What should I do if I put Diesel in my lawn mower?

Some lawn mowers are able to mulch. Mulching finely shreds the grass and blows it back to the lawn. There the mulch functions as nutrition and protection for the grass. I accidentally put diesel in my petrol lawn mower, what should I do?

What should I do if my lawn mower blades turn brown?

Sharp blades cleanly cut the grass. Dull blades roughly tears the grass which will quikly turn brown. If the lawn mower produces teared grass, then the blades should be sharpened or replaced. What is mulching?

How to fix a lawn mower to a deck?

Set the height adjustment to highest position, and align the lower handle with the holes in the deck. Make sure the holes in the lower handle are aligned with those in the support. 1b Fix the lower handle onto the deck rmly. 3a. Firstly attach the grass bag to the frame by xing all plastic hooks. 3b.