Author: Brian Radam

Publisher: Crowood Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9781847972521

Lawnmowers and Grasscutters - A Complete Guide charts the fascinating history of this now common place piece of garden machinery, from the horse drawn contraptions of the past to the robot mowers of today, whilst looking at the design and development. Superbly illustrated with step-by-step photographs and instruction on care and maintenance, it provides vital reading to ensure that your lawnmower or grass cutter is working efficiently. Contents include: * Helping you choose the right machine * How to diagnose fault * Practical advice on how to care for your lawn * When to seek professional advice and repair * An introduction to the world of lawnmower racing AUTHOR: Ex-Lawn Mower racing champion, Brian Radam, began his apprenticeship at the ATCO Lawnmower Company repairing 425 lawnmowers every week and has been involved in the lawnmower world for over fifty years. In 1988 he opened the world's first Lawnmower museum in Southport, which he continues to run alongside his lawnmower repair business. SELLING POINTS: * A comprehensive book that covers the care and maintenance of lawnmowers and grasscutters * Provides an interesting history of the garden's most common place machine * Gives practical hints, tips and instructions to ensure your lawnmower is working efficiently and how to care for your lawn * Brian Radam has been involved in the lawnmower world for over fifty years ILLUSTRATIONS 158 colour photographs