How to Find Your Lawnmower Model Number

Lawnmowers, like most other household and gardening appliances, have a specific model number that is used to identify which make and model you have. Knowing where to find your model number will help you to access important information about your appliance and be able to find the correct spare parts should yours develop a fault. Read on for information on how to find the model number on a lawnmower.

If your lawnmower develops a fault or needs a part replacing, you will need to know your model number to find the correct information and spare parts to fit your appliance. Many lawnmower spare parts look very similar but they do vary in size, shape and connections. So, although a part may look like it will fit your appliance, it might not actually be suitable.

It's also important to be able to find your model number for safety reasons too. Manufacturers sometimes recall appliances due to safety concerns. When this happens, a number of model numbers will be released so you can check if yours has been recalled and find out what you need to do next. Our video on appliance recalls explains more about safety issues, where you can find appliance recalls and what it means for those affected.

Follow the steps below or watch our video for guidance on how to find the model number on a lawnmower.

Your appliance model number, and any other information you need such as the serial number, will be located on a rating plate or a sticker that contains information about your appliance.

The first place you will want to check is the back of your lawnmower.

If it isn't at the back, the next place to check is underneath the lawnmower.

Next, check the top, front and sides of the chassis.

The final place it could be located is on the lid of the grass collection box on the top or at the side.

When you have located your lawnmower model number, you'll then need to know what to look for. The format of the model number and the product or serial number varies depending on the manufacturer of the appliance. The model number will typically be a combination of letters and numbers and also contain special characters such as a dash or a slash. The model number will often be indicated with "Model" or "Mod" at front of it.

If you're looking for a model number on a Flymo lawnmower, you will need to look for the model name. As you can see in the image below, this one is HC300. They also have a specific product number and serial number which you will also need to take note of. The product number usually consists of nine digits and starts with the number 9. It also includes a dash followed by the last two digits.

McColloch lawnmower model numbers follow the same structure as Flymo. This model, for example, has a model name which is M40-125 CLASSIC+. It also has a nine-digit product number and a separate serial number too.

For Bosch lawnmower model numbers, you will need to take note of the model number as well as a ten-digit product number.

If your lawnmower's model number information has rubbed off, become faded or you simply can't find it, don't worry, we can still help you to find the information you need. Take a look at our video below which shows you what to do if your appliance model number cannot be easily viewed or found.

We hope this article has helped you to locate your lawnmower model number and you have been able to access the spare parts and information you need. Be sure to keep a note of these in case you need them again in the future. If you are looking for spare parts for your lawnmower, you can find everything you need on the eSpares website.

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