Starting The Engine; General Remarks - KLIPPO Brilliant Instructions D'utilisation

MODELS WITHOUT ELECTRIC STARTER
1. Starting a cold engine: Set the trottle control to full
speed position (hare). Push the Prime-starter (fig. 4)
throughly three times. It is placed in the front of the engine
(Quantum- and Intek engines) and on the right side
(Quattro). By cold weather it could be necessary to repeat
the procedure, although not so much so the enginge gets
too much petrol. If the engine has got too much petrol, try
to start with the throttle control in idle position (turtle). If
the engine still doesn´t start, take off the spark plug and
clean it and try again.
When starting a warm engine, normally pushing the prime-
starter is unnecessary.
2. The security bail (fig. 5b) must be in operating position,
by starting and operating.
3. Give the staring string a powerful lug.
MODELS WITH ELECTRIC STARTER, Cobra SE
When starting for the first time, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged. In that case start the engine with the
starting string and then charge the battery with the char-
ger supplied. Refer to "Maintenance", "Battery charging".
ELECTRIC STARTER (fig. 12) (before starting for the first time,
connect the battery cable, fig. 13)
Tidy up the lawn before mowing. Solid objects laying in
the grass are dangerous to hit with blade and are worning
out the blades unnecessarily.
A lawnmower must not be driven into solid objects, check
the lawn for any concealed pipes and mark their position.
Drive the lawnmower calmly and methodically, e.g., in
continous circles and always in such a way that you even
out any stripes. Mow in different directions every time.
TIPS ON MOWING
Experts agree that it is the best to trim only one third of
the length of the grass at one time, as this stimulates its
growth and gives a tougher and greener lawn.
See to that the blades are in good condition. If they are
worn the cut will be uneven and the grass will be yellow in
NB. To prevent accidental engine starting, always
disconnect the ignition cable when the engine or lawnmower
is being serviced! The machine should be left to an
authorized KLIPPO-workshop after every season. Machines
with catalytic converter should be left to an authorized
KLIPPO-workshop at least ever third year or every 100
operating hours, whichever occurs first.
BRILLIANT S SELFSTART: By maintenance and service
take off the spark plug cable, make a normal start to re-
lease the starting spring and take off the orange locking
device.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Keep the top underneath of the lawnmower clean and wipe
off any grass before it dries. When working underneath the
machine place the machine with the spark plug upwards
and disconnect the ignition cable. Tighten all mounting
bolts from time to time and lubricate catches and axles
after every season. Bare-metal parts should be rubbed down
with a rag dipped in anti-corrosion oil. Routine servicing
every fifty hours is recommended in cases of professional
use. Use only KLIPPO original spare parts and accessoires.
(It's a condition for the CE-marking).
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Starting the engine

Follow the starting instructions above according to point 1
and 2 then turn the ignition key on the handle clockwise.
Hold the key in this position until the engine starts, re-
lease it when it has done so and move the controls to the
operating position.
BRILLIANT S SELFSTART
Please, follow the enclosed starting instruction!
STOP
Cobra will be stopped either through dropping the security
bail (fig. 5b), the engine stops and the drive will be
disengaged, or through moving the drive-control (fig. 5c)
to stop (backwards-upwards). The engine will then be
running but the drive is disengaged. To engage the drive
again - move the drive-control forwards-down-wards.
Brilliant is stopped by dropping the safety bail. If you just
want to stop the transmission while the engine is running,
just drop the upper bail.
Pro S Cobra is stopped by dropping the safety bail (fig.
5b). If you just want to stop the transmission while the
engine is running, drop the safety bail just a little bit until
the transmission control is dropping. To engage the trans-
mission again, push the transmission control forwards.

General remarks

the section surface. Mow often. An ornamental lawn should
be mown twice a week but never do so when the grass is
wet with rain or dew, as it makes spreading more difficult.
ADVANTAGES OF FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
The entire lawnmower is more manoeuvrable and can turn,
reverse and mow close to trees etc. Just depress the handle
and allow the front wheels to spin in the air. Mowing can
also be done with front-wheel drive disengaged.
ADVANTAGES OF THE REAR-WHEEL DRIVE is that you avoid
slipping of the driving wheels when the collecting bag is
full. You have to use another technique when you mow, for
example to uncouple the transmission when turning.
Mowing can also be done with drive disengaged.
Maintenance
CUTTER BLADE SYSTEM
Compact blade, a special blade for the Pro S Cobra model.
Cobra blade, a special blade for the Cobra model.
Brilliant blade, a special blade for the Brilliant model.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
A robust cup spring presses the blade plate/blade against
a friction washer. A 14 mm ring spanner or sockel is
recommended for removal of the blade bolt, which has a
conventional right-hand thread. To assemble, tighten the
bolt firmly and carefully knock the sockel onto it with a
hammer. The blade also functions as a flywheel. If it slips
the engine may run unevenly or be difficult to start, e.g.,
may backfire. N.B. To avoid vibration, fit the blade with
the markings on the blade mount facing the side of the
blade. See fig. 7.
VIBRATIONS
Never run a lawnmower if it vibrates abnormally. If a blade
is damaged, replace it.