Gb Instruction Manual - KLIPPO Brilliant S Instructions D'utilisation

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Instruction manual for
KLIPPO LAWNMOWERS
Models: Brilliant, Brilliant S Selfstart, Cobra and Pro S Cobra.
Engines: Briggs & Stratton; Quantum XLS and Intek Edge.
Congratulations on purchasing a Klippo Lawnmower!
Before starting, we recommend that you carefully read instruction manual in order to obtain
the best from your mower.
Safety instructions for power lawnmower with horizontally rotating blades
These instructions are to be carfully studied before the lawnmower is used.
. Keep hand and feet clear of the rotating blades and
never put your hand or foot into any ejector opening wit-
hout first making sure that the blade is not moving and
the ignition cable is disconected from the spark plug.
. Do not touch the blade until the ignition cable has been
disconected from the spark plug. Rotating the blades
may cause the engine to start.
3. Do not leave the machine unattended without stopping
the engine.
4. The engine speed regulator must not be disabled. The
pre-adjusted number of revolutions may not be chan-
ged. Protections and safety devices may not be taken
away or be set out of function.
5. Do not top up with fuel when the engine is warm. Don´t
smoke while filling up with fuel or in the near of the
tank. WARNING! Petrol is very flammable! Store the
fuel in containers intended for petrol. Don´t remove
the fuel filler or fill up with fuel while the engine is
running.
6. Never allow children or other persons whom are not
familiar with the machine to operate the lawnmower.
Fitting and adjustment
LOWER HANDLE, BRILLIANT is assambled according to fig. 5.
LOWER HANDLE; COBRA is assemled according to pictures 6.
UPPER HANDLE
Fitted without tools, with a strong nut on the articulated
plate.
HANDLE POSITION
When required, the handle can be rotated laterally to some
extent by means of the handle joint, e.g., when mowing
close to hedges or house walls.
On BRILLIANT the handle could be changed in height by
screwing out the lower of the fastening nuts for the handle
about 8 mm.
On the COBRA model you set the height of the handlebar
by gripping the handlebar with your one hand and grip
the adjustment handle just behind the engine with the
otherhand. Put the handlebar in a suitable position and
Before starting the engine
Before starting engines for the first time: fill with oil (fig 3.) and READ THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE ENGINE!
MANUAL FOR THE ENGINE!
Unscrew the dipstick and fill up with approx. 0,6 lit. of
engine oil, viscosity SAE 30, Klippo oil no. 5087350 or
accor-ding to the engine manual. Fill up to the full gradua-
tion mark on the dipstick (do not fill above it).
NB. THE OIL IS DRAINED PRIOR TO DELIVERY!
When operated for the first time, the silencer will change
colour and may smoke briefly.
OIL CHECK
Check the oil level before starting and every five hours.
Take off the dipstick and dry it up. Screw the dipstick into
the tube completely and make sure that the oil reaches the
FULL mark (fig. 3).
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Even if the machine has very effective protections it
could throw out solid objects that can cause injurys.
7. Keep the lawn as clear as possible of stones or other
objects that the lawnmower can strike. Avoid driving
over gravel paths etc.
8. Famillarize lawnmower operators with the risks and
explain how accident are to be avoided.
9. The machine may not be used for any other purpose
than cutting grass.
0. Wear pants and suitable shoes while cutting grass.
Beaware that a lawn could be slippery!
. Don't leave the electric start models with the ignition key!
. Brilliant S Selfstart: Don't leave the mower with the
orange locking device in position!
3. Never touch anything under the cutting deck, as for
instance dismount or mount the mulching insert,
without disconnecting the spark plug cable first.
4. Do not use the lawnmower if any protection or safety
device is damaged. Inspect the machine before every
use. Control regularly that all screws and nuts are
fastened, especially blade and engine.
loose your grip around the adjustment handle. See to that
handlebar is right in position and properly fastened. SETTING
THE CUTTING HEIGHT (fig. 17)
Move the leverrearwards for taller grass. The lever positions
correspond 0-70 mm cutting height on the Brilliant,
5-55 mm on the Cobra. All the wheels are set simultan-
eously in one operation. Make use of the efficient height
setting of the KLIPPO lawn-mowers when mowing edges
or trimming.
Never cut grass unnecessarily short. This makes spreading/col-
lection more difficult and increases the risk of "scalping".
COLLECTING BAG, BRILLIANT should be assembled according
to fig. 5.
COLLECTING BAG, COBRA should be assembled according
to fig 0.
MULCHER-PLUG COBRA, see page .
RUNNING-IN andFIRST OIL CHANGE
The engine has already been adjusted and required no run-
ning-in as such, although you should run it at no more than
moderate load for the first few hours. Remeber to change
the oil the first time after five hours of operation, and then
every twenty-five hours.
PETROL
Use leadfree 95 octane petrol. Stop the engine before
filling. Do not overfill the tank so much that it overflows.
Leave around 6 mm for the fuel to expand.
Don´t let the machine stay over the winter with petrol in the
tank. This could cause starting problems in spring.
Starting the engine
MODELS WITHOUT ELECTRIC STARTER
. 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). 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.
. 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 charger
supplied. Refer to "Maintenance", "Battery charging".
General remarks
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
Maintenance
NB. To prevent accidental engine starting, always discon-
nect the ignition cable when the engine or lawnmower is
being serviced! The machine should be left to an authori-
zed KLIPPO-workshop after every season. Machines with
catalytic converter should be left to an authorized KLIPPO-
workshop at least ever third year or every 00 operating
hours, whichever occurs first.
BRILLIANT S SELFSTART: By maintenance and service take
off the spark plug cable, make a normal start to release 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).
ELECTRIC STARTER (fig. ) (before starting for the first time,
connect the battery cable).
Follow the starting instructions above according to point 
and  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
Brilliant is stopped by dropping the safety bail (fig 5.a, b).
If you just want to stop the transmission while the engine
is running, just drop the upper bail (fig 5.a).
Cobra is stopped by dropping the safety bail (fig. 5.b). If
you just want to stop the transmission while the engine is
running, drop the safety bail just a little bit until the trans-
mission control is dropping. To engage the transmission
again, push the transmission control forwards (fig 5.a).
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 THEREAR-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.
CUTTER BLADE SYSTEM
Compact blade, a special blade for the Pro S Cobra mo-
del.
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 4 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.
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