Starting The Engine; General Remarks - KLIPPO Excellent S Manual De Instrucciones

825 Series-engines
1. Starting a cold engine: Set the trottle control to full speed
position (hare). Push the Prime-starter (fi g. 4) throughly
three times. It is placed in the front of the engine. When
starting a warm engine, normally pushing the prime-starter
is unnecessary.
2. The security bail (fi g. 5b) must be in operating posi tion, by
starting and operating.
3. Give the staring string a powerful lug. By cold weather
it could be necessary to repeat the proce- dure. 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.
675 Series and 700 Series DOV-engine
1. The security bail (fi g. 5b) must be in operating posi tion, by
starting and operating.
2. Give the starting string a powerful lug.
MODELS WITH HONDA ENGINE:
1. Starting a cold engine: Set the trottle control to choke
position (hare), pulshed forward as far as possible. And
open the petrol valve (behind the air fi lter on the left side
of the engine). If the engine has got too much petrol, try
to start with the throttle control in idle position. If it doesn't
start, take off the spark plug and clean it from petrol and
dirt. When starting a warm engine, normally the choke is
unnecessary.
2. The security bail (fi g. 5b) must be in operating posi-tion, by
starting and operating.
3. Give the staring string a powerful lug.
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 stri-
pes. 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
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 authorized KLIPPO-work-
shop 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 oc-
curs fi rst.
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 fi fty
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

COMET SE
When starting for the fi rst time, the battery may not be suf-
fi ciently 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".
ELECTRIC STARTER
(fi g. 6) (before starting for the fi rst time, connect the battery
cable.
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, release it when it
has done so and move the controls to the operating position.
STOP
Stopped by dropping the safety bail (fi g. 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 drop-
ping. To engage the transmission again, push the transmis-
sion control forwards (fi g. 5c).

General remarks

the cut will be uneven and the grass will be yellow in the sec-
tion 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 diffi cult.
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.
Maintenance
Blade replacement: Firm blade/Blade plate
A robust cup spring presses the blade plate/blade against a
friction washer. A 14 mm ring spanner or sockel is recommen-
ded for removal of the blade bolt, which has a conventional
right-hand thread. To assemble, tighten the bolt fi rmly and
carefully knock the sockel onto it with a hammer. The blade
also functions as a fl ywheel. If it slips the engine may run
unevenly or be diffi cult to start, e.g., may backfi re. N.B. To
avoid vibration, fi t the blade with the markings on the blade
mount facing the side of the blade. See fi g. 7 (mulcher), fi g. 8
(Cross-Cut).
VIBRATIONS
Never run a lawnmower if it vibrates abnormally. If a blade is
damaged, replace it.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
675 Series- and 825 Series-engines (fi g. 9 and 10)
Clean the element every three months or every twenty-fi ve
hours, whichever comes fi rst. NB. Clean the element more
frequently when operating under dusty conditions.