Flymo Electric Mower Not Starting

I came across a previous post where somewhere had an issue with an electric Flymo Lawnmowever, and I'm looking for similar advice.

I've been meaning to give the grass a final cut for a week or two, and unfortunately gone to do it this afternoon, and it wouldn't start - I was wondering if anyone could advise if it's fit for the tip, or if it's worth replacing the starter switch and/or capacitor to see if it's a cheap fix.

It's a flymo visimo - fairly budget model.

We've tried new fuse (no good)

I've got a current detector, and it detects current going up to the lawnmower down the power lead. But also current going past the starter and through the internal lead (without it being started). This seems a bit strange, although the last time I used it in the summer I seem to remember it running without the handle being held in.

I've opened the switch box and can't see any of the connectors are loose, and no evidence of corrosion.

Because of the previous problem, I'm inclined to think the switchbox (or the parts in it) may be faulty. It it worth trying to replace the capacitor/switch? It's only a couple of years so seems a waste to throw it away. If the capacitor was faulty would you still see current getting down to the motor, but not starting?

Thanks in advance,

David

Most electric lawnmowers have thermal overload protection.
Some are automatic reset and some are manual, check your user manual and see if it a manual reset.
May not be the fault, but is worth looking at.

Do you hear any clicking noises when you pull the handle? Have you tried spinning the blade by hand a few time(not with the power connected obviolusly!!!!)