Anybody know what this plastic connecter is?

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04 June 2007, 07:11 PM

skoobidude

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Anybody know what this plastic connecter is?

The above item is used to connect the handle-rail to the base of my Flymo mower. It comes off all the time and I'm wondering if there's something missing from it.
Can anybody help?

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Nick

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04 June 2007, 07:28 PM

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No, that's how it works. After a while the plastic becomes brittle and the little splines don't expand so much so it keeps coming out.

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05 June 2007, 08:50 AM

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I names bine several times, but wouldn't repeat here.
I ended up putting a bolt through. Make it tight though as they do vibrate lolose, and it's quite fiddle to get in. Another great bit of design!

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05 June 2007, 09:24 AM

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hehe, i just fixed those for my g/fs nan. i superglued some matchstick in them to stop them coming out. they don't need to be load bearing, just prevent them from working loose.