Starting The Engine; General Remarks; Maintenance - KLIPPO Pro 17 Bedienungsanleitung

MODELS WITH BRIGGS & STRATTON-ENGINE:
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). When starting a warm engine, normally
pushing the prime-starter is unnecessary.
2. The security bail (fig. 5b) must be in operating posi
tion, by starting and operating.
3. Give the starting string a powerful lug.
By cold weather it could be necessary to repeat the
procedure. If the engine still doesn´t start, 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.
EXCELLENT SELFSTART
Please follow the enclosed starting instruction!
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
NB. To prevent accidental engine starting, always dis-
connect 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
occurs first.
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).
Excellent Selfstart: By maintenance and service, disconnect
the spark plug cable – make a normal starting attempt in
order to loosen the starting spring – and take off the orange
locking device.
Cutter blade system
Mulcherblade for Triumph, Champion, Excellent, Pro 17
and Pro 19.
18

Starting the engine

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 filter on the left
side of the engine). If the engine has got too much
petrol, try to start with the throttle control in idle posi-
tion. 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 (fig. 5b) must be in operating posi-
tion, by starting and operating.
3. Give the staring string a powerful lug.
STOP
The machine will be stopped either through dropping the
security bail (fig. 5b).

General remarks

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.

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
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
on the plate is damaged, also replace the opposite blade.
NB. If a blade is damaged and a spare is missing, also
remove the opposite blade. Combi-blade//Mulcherblade: if
a blade is damaged, replace it.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
(fig. 8 and 9) Briggs & Stratton Quantum- and Intek-engines
Clean the element every three months or every twenty-five
hours, whichever comes first. NB. Clean the element more
frequently when operating under dusty conditions.
1. Loosen the screw and lower the cover as shown in the
figure.
2. Carefully remove the element.
3. Clean the element by carefully knocking it against a
flat surface. If it is heavilly soiled, it must be replaced.
4. Replace the element, close the cover and tighten firmly.