GGP Italy SPA Lawn Mower 90-92 Instructions Manual

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–if the engine is already warm, position the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
–put in the ignition key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine;
–release the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, move the throttle to «SLOW».
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and
cause the engine to run erratically.
If there are...

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Gradually reach the desired speed using the throttle and gear lever. To change gear,
press the clutch halfway down (
☛4.21).
When moving the machine from one area to
another, position the throttle between «SLOW» and «FAST».
Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal (
☛4.31).
Press the drive pedal (
☛4.32) in direction «F» and reach the required speed by
gradually increasing pressure on the pedal and working the throttle.
Drive must be engaged as described  (☛4.32)...

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5.4.5 Grass cutting
To start cutting:
–move the throttle to «FAST»;
–raise the cutting deck as high as possible;
–engage the blades (
☛4.9);
–start moving forwards on the grass very slowly and with utmost caution, as already
described;
–regulate the cutting height and speed (
☛4.8) considering the conditions of the lawn
(the height, density and dampness of the grass).
When cutting on sloping ground, reduce your speed to
ensure safe conditions ( 
☛ 1.2 - 5.5).
Whatever the...

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5.4.7 Unblocking the collector channel
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at excessively high speed, can clog up the
collector channel. If this happens proceed as follows:
–stop moving forward, disengage the blades and stop the engine;
–remove the grass-catcher or stone-guard;
–remove the grass cuttings; you can reach them from the exit of the collector chan-
nel.
This job must only be performed with the engine turned off.
5.4.8 End of mowing
When you have finished...

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Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave containers
full of cut grass inside a room.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and detergent,
taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic circuit board
located under the dashboard.
Never use hose nozzles or harsh detergents to clean the body-
work or the engine!
When washing the inside of the cutting deck
and the collector channel, the machine must be
on firm ground...

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The battery must be kept in a cool and dry place. Before a long
storage period (more than 1 month), always charge the battery, and then recharge
before using again  (
☛6.2.4).
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no fuel leaks from the tubes,
fuel stopcock or carburettor.
5.4.12 Card protection device
The electronic circuit board has a self-resetting protector which breaks the circuit if
there is a fault in the electrical system. It results in the stopping of...

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5.5 USING THE MACHINE ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mow on slopes with gradients up to the
maximum already mentioned (
max 10° -
17%
).
Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving
up and down and never across them. When
changing direction, take great care that the
wheels facing up the slope do not hit any
obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots,
etc.) that may cause the machine to slide
sideways, tip over or make you lose control.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION ON
SLOPES,...

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Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill: this could
cause you to lose control of the vehicle, especially on slippery ground.
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral or with the
clutch out! Always shift into a low gear before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
Go down slopes with your foot off the drive pedal (☛4.32), to use the braking effect
of the hydrostatic drive when the transmission is not engaged.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
If the machine is...

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get the necessary thrust to push the cuttings through the collector channel.
5.The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the rate of growth of the grass.
The grass should not be left to grow too much between one cut and the next.
6.During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher to prevent the
ground from drying out.
7.The best height of the grass on a
well-kept lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. 
With one cut, you do not need to
remove more than a third of the...

Operation Hours Completed (Date or Time)
1. MACHINE
1.1Check of fastening and sharpness of blades25
1.2Blade replacement 100
1.3Transmission belt check 25
1.4Transmission belt replacement  2)–
1.5Blade belt check 25
1.6Blade belt replacement  2)–
1.7Drive adjustment and check 10
1.8Blade brake and engagement check 10
1.9Bolt and screw check 25
1.10General lubrication  3)25
2. ENGINE1)
2.1Engine oil change .....
2.2Air filter cleaning and check .....
2.3Air filter replacement .....
2.4Fuel filter check...