GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71505176 0 102-122 Operators Manual
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engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met (☛5.2). In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be turned back to “OFF” before the engine can be restarted.. 5.4.2 S TARTING AND MOVING WITHOUT MOWING This machine has not been approved for use on public roads. It has to be used (as indicated by the highway code) in private areas closed to traffic. When moving the machine, the blades must be disengaged and the cutting deck put at its highest position (position...
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EN 31 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE Drive must be engaged in the way already described ( ☛4.32) to prevent sudden engagement from causing tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle, particularly on slopes. 5.4.3 B RAKING First, reduce the machine’s speed by reducing the engine’s r.p.m. and then push the brake pedal (☛4.21 or 4.31) to further reduce the speed until the machine stops. For hydrostatic drive models: The machine already slows down considerably by just releasing the drive pedal. 5.4.4 R EVERSE...
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deck from damaging the lawn if the ground is uneven. The higher position excludes this possibility. To change the position, unscrew and remove the pin (1) then reposition the wheel (2) in the upper and lower hole of the wale corresponding to the wheel diameter. This work is to be done to all four wheels, WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE BLADES DISENGAGED. To start cutting: – put the accelerator into the «FAST» position; – bring the cutting deck to the highest position; – engage the blades (☛4.9); – start...
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EN 33 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.4.6 EMPTYING THE GRASS-CATCHER Do not let the grass-catcher become too full as this may block the collector channel. When the grass-catcher is full there is an intermittent audible warning. At this point: – lower the engine speed; – go into neutral (N) (☛4.22 or 4.32/33) and stop forward movement; – engage the parking brake on slopes; – disengage the blades (☛4.7) and the audible signal will stop; In manual tipping models Emptying the grass-catcher can only be done with...
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5.4.7 UNBLOCKING THE COLLECTOR CHANNEL Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at too high speed, can cause the col- lector channel to become blocked. Should this happen, it will be necessary to: – stop forward movement immediately, disengage the blades and stop the engine; – take off the grass-catcher or stone-guard; – remove the accumulated cuttings, reaching them from the exit of the collector channel. This job must only be performed with the engine turned off. 5.4.8 E ND OF MOWING When you have...
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5.4.10 CLEANING AND STORAGE After each mowing, clean the outside of the machine, empty the grass-catcher and shake it to remove residual grass and earth. Always empty the grass-catcher and do not leave con- tainers full of cut grass inside a room. Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and deter- gent, taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic card located under the dashboard. Never use hose-nozzles or harsh detergents for cleaning the body and...
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5.4.11 STORAGE AND INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1 month), dis- connect the cables from the battery and follow the instructions in the engine manual. Lubricate all joints as directed (☛6.2.1). Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings which may have collected around the engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire the next time the machine is used! Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at the inlet of the fuel filter...
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5.4.13 SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT WHEN USING THE MACHINE EN 37 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE To ... Start the engine (☛5.4.1) Go forward (☛5.4.2) Brake or stop (☛5.4.3) Reverse (☛5.4.4) Cut the grass (☛5.4.5) Empty the grass-catcher (☛5.4.6) Unblock the collector channel (☛5.4.7) End mowing (☛5.4.8) Stop the engine (☛5.4.9) Store the machine (☛5.4.10)You must ... Open the fuel stopcock, ensure that all the conditions allowing starting are met, and then turn the key Move the accelerator; for...
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EN 38HOW TO USE THE MACHINE 5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND Only mowing in any case on the maxi- mum gradients already mentioned (max 10° - 17%), lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving up and down and never across them, taking great care when changing direction that the highest wheels do not hit obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the machine to slide sideways, tip over or otherwise cause loss of control. REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION ON SLOPES, and always engage...
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must never be lifted by rope and tackle. While being transported, close the fuel stopcock( if fitted), lower the cutting deck, engage the parking brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes or chains to the haul- ing device. 5.7 ADVICE ON HOW TO OBTAIN A GOOD CUT 1. To keep a lawn green and soft with a good appearance it should be cut regu- larly and without damaging the grass. 2. It is always better to cut the grass when dry. 3.The blades must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the...