GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71505176 0 102-122 Operators Manual

EN 20CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
4.11 DASHBOARD DISPLAY( if fitted)
When you turn the key to «ON», all the icons
appear at the same time for about half a second
(with a brief sound warning) to indicate that the
machine is working properly. The display opens the
“Hour counter” function.
– The «MODE» button allows you to access all the operating functions in
sequence.
a) Operating functions
1. Hour counter. Indicates the total number of
engine running hours.
The machine needs servicing
after a certain number...

4. 24-hour clock( if fitted)
You can change the time with the key turned to
«ON» and the engine off, by following the steps
below:
– press the «MODE» button several times to bring up the clock icon;
– press the «MODE» button until the first two digits flash (hour);
– press one of the side buttons (a – b) to increase or decrease by a unit;
– press the «MODE» button until the other two digits flash (minutes);
– press one of the side buttons to increase or decrease by a unit;
– press «MODE» to complete your...

For mechanical drive models:
4.21 C
LUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL
This pedal has a double function -
during the first part of its travel it
acts as a clutch, engaging and dis-
engaging drive to the wheels, and in
the second part it acts as a brake
on the rear wheels
Do not maintain
the pedal in half way of   clutch
engagement or dis-engagement;
this can cause overheating and
damage the transmission belt.
When the machine is in movement, keep your foot off the
pedal.
4.22 S
PEED CHANGE LEVER
This lever has seven...

machines forward and reverse
speeds.
– To engage forward drive just
press it in the «F» direction with
your toe-cap, noting that
increasing the pressure on the
pedal progressively increases
the speed of the machine
– Reverse is engaged by pressing
the pedal with the heel, in the
«R» direction.
– The pedal automatically goes
into neutral «N» when released.
– The neutral condition «N» is
shown by the lighting of a pilot
lamp (4.10.e).
Reverse must only be engaged when the machine is
stopped.
If the drive...

EN 24HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The machine must only be used for the purpose for
which it was designed (cutting and collection of grass).
Do not tamper with or remove the safety devices fitted to the machine.
REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE
AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. Before using the machine:
– read the general safety regulations ( 
☛ 1.2), paying particular attention
to driving and cutting on slopes;
– carefully read the instructions...

EN 25 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
a)To start the engine it will be necessary that:
– the transmission is in “neutral”;
– the blades are not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is engaged.
b)The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blades are engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat when the transmission is not in “neutral”;
– the operator leaves his seat with the transmission in “neutral” but without
engaging the parking brake;
– the grass-catcher is lifted or the...

EN 26HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE WORK
Before starting to work it is necessary to carry out several of checks and opera-
tions to ensure that the work gives the best results and is done in maximum
safety.
5.3.1 S
EAT ADJUSTMENT
The sliding seat can be adjusted into six
positions.
The position is changed by pulling up the
handle (1) and sliding the seat along to the
notch of the position wanted.
5.3.2 T
YRE PRESSURE
Having the correct tyre pressure is the
main condition for...

described in the engine manual, this must be between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick.
Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill the tank.
The tanks capacity is about 7 litres. 
Refuelling should be carried out in an open or well venti-
lated area with engine stopped. Always remember that petrol fumes are
inflammable. DO NOT TAKE A NAKED FLAME TO THE TANK’S OPENING
IN ORDER TO SEE THE TANK’S CONTENTS AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
REFUELLING.
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid...

If you would like to mow without using the
grass-catcher, an optional stone-guard kit  (☛
8.2) is available.
This has to be attached to the rear plate as indi-
cated in the relevant instructions.
5.3.5 C
HECKING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SAFETY DEVICES
Check that the safety systems are working properly by simulating the various sit-
uations of usage shown in the table (☛5.2) and making sure that the correct
result is achieved for each situation.
5.3.6 C
HECKING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Make sure that the...

5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 S
TARTING
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) ( (if fitted);
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛4.22 or
4.32);
– disengage the blades (☛4.7);
– engage the parking brake on sloping ground;
– when starting from cold, use the choke ( if fitted)
or put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» posi-
tion shown on the label;
– if the engine...