GGP Italy SPA Lawn Mower 63 Instructions Manual

							The machine has a connector (1) for recharging located next to the battery,
which is to be connected to the corresponding connector of the special
“CB02” maintenance battery charger supplied.
This connector must only be
used for connecting to the “CB02” maintenance
battery charger. For its use:
– follow the instructions given in the relative instruc-
tions manual;
– follow the instructions given in the battery manual.
6.3 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
6.3.1 D
ISMANTLING, SHARPENING AND BALANCING THE BLADE
Check that the blade is sharpened properly and firmly fixed to the bracket.
– A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
– A loose blade causes unusual vibrations and can be dangerous.
All operations on the blade (dismantling, sharpening,
balancing, remounting and/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and
special tools. For safety reasons, go to a specialized centre if you do not
have the right tools or experience.
To dismantle the blade, hold it firmly and undo
both nuts (1) using work gloves.
Sharpen the two cutting edges using a medium
grade grinding wheel and check the balance by
holding the blade up with a round 18 mm Ø bar
inserted in the central hole.
Always replace the dam-
aged or bent blade; never try to repair it!
ALWAYS USE MANUFACTURERS GEN-
UINE REPLACEMENT BLADES BEARING
THE SYMBOL   !
On assembly, tighten
both fixing nuts (1) using a torque wrench
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IMPORTANT
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Ø 18 mm
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set to 60-65 Nm. If necessary, replace nuts and bolts only with GENUINE
SPARE PARTS.
6.3.2 C
UTTING DECK ALIGNMENT
The cutting deck should be properly set to obtain a good cut. 
To achieve good results from cutting, the front part should
always be 5 - 6 mm lower than the rear.
1. Put the machine onto a flat surface and
check the tyre pressure;
2. put 26 mm blocks (1) under the front edge
of the deck and 32 mm blocks (2) under
the rear edge, then put the lifting lever into
position «1»;
3. loosen the nuts (3-5), the locknuts (4-6) on
the right and left-hand side and the nuts (7
– 8), so that the deck is resting firmly on
the blocks;
4. tighten the nut (3) and the locknut (4);
5. turn the nut (7) until the front part of the
deck just begins to rise;
6. turn the nut (5) until the rear part of the
deck just begins to rise and tighten the
locknut (6);
7. check the front part and if necessary, turn
the nut (7);
8. tighten the nut (8) on the pin (9).
If you are unable to adjust the cutting deck properly, consult a Licensed Service
Centre.
6.3.3 A
DJUSTING THE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE OF THE BLADE
When you operate the lever to disengage the blade, this also brings the brake
into operation for stopping the blade within few seconds. If this is faulty, contact
a Licensed Service Centre.
NOTE
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4
3
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5
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							6.3.4 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
If the braking distance lengthens, the
brake will need adjusting. 
The adjustment will need to be made with
the parking brake ENGAGED. 
1. Remove the collector channel (1),
which is fixed by a pin (2) and split pin
(3);
2. turn the adjusting nut (4) (which is
reached by taking off the engine cover)
until there is a distance of 86-88 mm
between the bracket (5) and the upper
part of the lever (6).
3. refit the collector channel (1) and put
the pin (2) and split pin (3) back in
place.
If the brake still does not work properly even after this
adjustment, immediately contact the Licensed Service Centre. DO NOT
ATTEMPT ANY OTHER WORK ON THE BRAKE THAN WHAT IS
DESCRIBED HERE.
6.3.5 A
DJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE DRIVE BELT
If you should notice that forward drive power
has dropped, it will be necessary to adjust the
spring of the stretcher. Make the adjustment
with the parking brake DISENGAGED (to make
sure that the machine does not move) and with
the cutting deck in position «3».
1. Remove the collector channel (1), fastened
by a pin (2) and the split pin (3);
2. check that the cap (4) of the engagement
cable is fitted firmly in its correct position;
3. turn the nuts (5) until the spring (6) reaches a
total length of 174 - 176 mm measured from
the outer ends of the eyelets;
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1
5
4
3
2
86 - 88 mm
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3
2
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5
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4. check that the spring (7) of the engage-
ment cable is not too taut or too loose.
Otherwise, turn the adjusting nut (8) until
the spring reaches the right condition.
5. check the measurement of the spring (6)
again;
6. refit the collector channel (1), and always
put back the pin (2) and the split pin (3).
6.4 DISMANTLING AND REPLACEMENT
6.4.1 R
EPLACING WHEELS
1. Place the machine on a flat surface and
put blocks under a load-bearing part of
the frame on the side of the wheel to be
changed;
2. using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring
(1) and the washer (2);
3. pull out the wheel.
Smear some waterproof
grease on the axle and after refitting the
wheel, carefully refit the washer (2) and the
snap ring (1).
Should you replace wheels or tyres, ensure that the right and
left wheels are of the same rolling diameter, and check that cutting deck is ad-
justed properly to prevent an uneven cut.
6.4.2 R
EPLACING AND REPAIRING TYRES
All puncture repairs or replacements will have to be carried out by a tyre repair
expert in accordance with the methods for the kind of tyre used.
NOTE
IMPORTANT
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2
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							6.4.3 ELECTRIC AND PROTECTION SYSTEM
In the electric start models:
The electric system and the electronic card
are protected by a fuse. When it blows the
machine stops, so in this case:
1. remove the engine housing (1) using a
screwdriver;
2. replace the fuse (2) with another one
with the same capacity; 
3. remount the engine housing (1).
The fuse capacity is indicated on the fuse.
A blown fuse must
always be replaced by one of the same
type and ampere rating, and never with
one of another rating.
If you cannot find out why the fuse has blown, consult a Licensed Service
Centre.
In the manual start models:
The electric system and the card are not protected by any fuses. If the safety
system fails to work properly or there are engine problems due to the electric
system, contact a Licensed Service Centre.
6.4.4 R
EPLACING THE BELT
The belt replacement must be carried out at a Licensed Service Centre.
Replace the belts as soon as they show obvious signs of
wear! ALWAYS USE GENUINE REPLACEMENT BELTS!
NOTE
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							EN 35 TROUBLESHOOTING
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION
1.With the key
on «START» the
starter motor
does not run
2.With the key on
«START» the
starter motor runs
but the engine
does not start
3. The engine
stopsElectronic card blocked due to:
– flat battery or sulphated battery plates
– fuse blown
– bad earthing to the engine or the frame
– earth connections of the microswitches
disconnected
– badly earthed starter motor
– you are not ready for starting
– faulty fuel supply
– faulty ignition
Electronic card blocked due to:
– earth connections of the microswitches
disconnected
– flat battery
– badly connected battery (poor contact)
– engine badly earthedTurn the key to «STOP» and look for the
cause of the problem:
– recharge battery (☛6.2.5)
– replace fuse (10 A) (☛6.4.3)
– check connections of black earth
leads
– check connections
– check earth connections
– check that the conditions allowing the
start are met (☛5.2.a)
– check the level in the tank
(☛5.3.3)
– check the wiring of the fuel open com-
mand
– check fuel filter
– check that spark plug caps are firmly
fitted
– check that the electrodes are clean
and have the correct gap
Turn the key to pos. «OFF» and look for
the cause of the problem:
– check connections
– recharge battery (☛6.2.5)
– check connections (☛3.5)
– check engine earth connection
in the electric start models
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4. The engine
does not start
5. The engine
stops
6.Starting is difficult
or the engine runs
erratically
7.Weak engine per-
formance during cut-
ting
8.Engine stops when
blade is engaged– earth connections of the microswitches
disconnected
– you are not ready for starting      
– faulty fuel supply
– faulty ignition
– earth connections of the microswitches
disconnected
– fault in carburation
– forward speed too high in relation to
cutting height
– you are not ready to engage the blade– check connections
– check that the conditions allowing the
start are met  (☛5.2.a)
– check the level in the tank  (☛5.3.3)
– check the wiring of the fuel open com-
mand
– check the fuel filter
– check that spark plug caps are firmly
fitted
– check that the electrodes are clean
and have the correct gap
– check connections
– clean or replace the air filter
– flush out the float chamber
– empty fuel tank and refill with fresh
fuel
– check and, if necessary, replace fuel
filter
– reduce the forward speed and/or raise
the cutting deck  (☛5.4.5)
– check that the safety requirements are
met  (☛5.2.b)
in the manual start models
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PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION
– check the tyre pressure (☛5.3.2)
– realign the cutting deck to the ground
(☛6.3.2)
– check that the blade is fitted properly
(☛6.3.1)
– sharpen or fit new blade (☛6.3.1)
– reduce forward speed and/or raise the
cutting deck (☛5.4.5)
– wait for the grass to dry
– remove the grass-catcher and empty
the collector channel (☛5.4.7)
– clean the cutting deck (☛5.4.10)
– balance or replace the blade if dam-
aged (☛6.3.1)
– check that the blade is fastened prop-
erly  (☛6.3.1)
– check and tighten all the fixing bolts
of the engine and frame – cutting deck not parallel to the ground
– blade cutting badly 
– forward speed too high compared to
height of grass
– collector channel is blocked
– cutting deck full of grass
– blade unbalanced
– blade loose
– fixing bolts loose 9.Uneven cut and
poor grass collection
10.Unusual vibrations
while working
If problems continue after having carried out these operations, contact a
Licensed Service Centre.
Do not take on complicated repair work if you dont
have the necessary equipment and the technical knowledge. The guar-
antee is automatically revoked and the manufacturer declines all
responsibility for any bad repairs.
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							EN 38ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST
8. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST
1. KIT FOR “MULCHING”
It finely chops the grass cuttings and leaves them
on the lawn, instead of collecting them in the
grass-catcher.
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							EN 39 SPECIFICATIONS
9. SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical system (  Only in the electric start models).................................. 12 V
Battery (  Only in the electric start models).............................................. 7,2 Ah
Front tyres  .............................................................................................11 x 4.00-4
Rear tyres  ............................................................................................. 13 x 5.00-6
Front tyre pressure  ...................................................................................... 1.8 bar
Rear tyre pressure  ....................................................................................... 1.3 bar
Overall weight  .......................................................................... from 106 to 115 kg
Forward speed (approximate) at 3000 min
-1:
in 1st ..................................................................................................... 2.5 km/h
in 2nd  .................................................................................................. 4.0 km/h
in 3rd   ................................................................................................... 8.0 km/h
in Reverse ............................................................................................. 3.5 km/h
Inside turning circle (minimum diameter of uncut grass) ............................... 1.5 m
Cutting height   ....................................................................................... 3 ÷ 7.5 cm
Cutting height  ............................................................................................... 62 cm
Grass-catcher capacity   .......................................................................... 140 litres
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