GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71503777 2 Operators Manual

with the clutch out! Always engage a low gear before leaving the
machine stopped and unattended.
For hydrostatic drive models:
Go down slopes without touching the pedal (☛4.32) to take advantage of the
braking effect of the hydrostatic drive when the transmission is not engaged.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, use
suitable equipment for lifting and an appropriate number of people for
the weight involved and the type of lifting system used. The machine
must never be...

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7.If the grass is very tall, it should be
cut twice in a twenty-four hour period.
The first time with the blades at maxi-
mum height, possibly reducing the cut-
ting width, and the second cut at the
height wanted. 
8.The appearance of the lawn will
improve if you alternate the cutting in
both directions.
9.If the engine speed is lowered while
you are cutting grass or if the cutting deck tends to get blocked, you should
reduce the forward speed since this may be too high for...

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6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before cleaning, maintenance or repair work, take out
the ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear suitable clothing
and strong gloves when dismantling and refitting the blades and in all
other hazardous situations for hands.
Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and not repaired. Only
use genuine spare parts: those that are not of an equivalent quality may
damage the...

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– position a wedge (2) behind each of the two rear wheels.
– raise the back of the machine, holding the parts with a secure grip. Then push
the support block (1) under the rear wheels and lower the machine until the
wheels rest on the block.
Check that the machine is stable before doing any work
and avoid carrying out any operations that can cause it to fall.
!DANGER!
6.2 ROUTINE  MAINTENANCE
6.2.1 M
AINTENANCE AND GENERAL LUBRICATION
Follow the diagrams which show the points requiring...

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b) Lubrication
For mechanical drive models:
➤
GREASE OIL - SAE 30
For hydrostatic drive models:➤ 

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6.2.2 GUIDE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
This table is to help you maintain your machine’s safety and performance. It
shows the main maintenance and lubrication work, indicating the frequency with
which it should be carried out. To the right of each item there is a box where you
write the date or after how many hours of operation the work was carried out.
WORKHOURSDONE(DATE OR N°OF HOURS)
1. MACHINE
1.1Check of tight fixing and sharpness of blades25
1.2Blade replacement 100
1.3Transmission...

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6.2.3 ENGINE
Follow all the instructions in the engine
manual.
To empty the engine oil, unscrew the oil
plug (1). When refitting the plug, make
sure the seal is positioned correctly.
6.2.4 R
EAR AXLE
This is a sealed single unit that does not require maintenance. It is permanently
lubricated and this lubricant does not need changing or topping up.
6.2.5 B
ATTERY
To ensure long life to the battery it is essential to keep it carefully maintained.
The machine battery must always be...

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responding connector of the special “CB01” maintenance battery-charger sup-
plied ( if included)or available on request  (☛8.5).
This connector must only be used for connection to the
“CB01” maintenance battery-charger. For its use:
– follow the instructions given in the relative user manual,
– follow the instructions given in the battery booklet.
6.3 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Summary of the main situations where work may be required
6.3.1 D
ISMANTLING, SHARPENING AND BALANCING BLADES...

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indicated by the arrow.
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.
Damaged or bent blades must always be replaced;
never try to repair them! ALWAYS USE MANUFACTURERS GENUINE
REPLACEMENT BLADES
BEARING THE SYMBOL   !
When
assembling the blade, always
follow the instructions given,
making sure the blade wings
are facing towards the inside of the
cutting deck and the...

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– Put the machine onto a flat surface and
check the tyre pressures;
– put 26 mm blocks (1) under the front
edge of the deck and 32 mm blocks (2)
under the rear edge, and then put the
lifting lever into position  «1»;
– fully loosen the adjuster (3), the nuts (4 –
6 – 8) and the locknuts (5 – 7 – 9) of the
three trace rods until the deck is resting
on the blocks;
– screw the two upper right nuts (6 – 8)
and the lower left nut (4) until the deck
starts rising; tighten the three locknuts...