GGP Italy SPA Riding Mower 71503770 2 Operators Manual

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FRENITNLTONDEUSE AUTOPORTÉE “RIDER”
RIDING MOWER
ZITMAAIER “RIDER”
AUFSITZMÄHER “RIDER”
RASAERBA “RIDER”
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
DEOPERATOR’S MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Realizzazione: EDIPROM / bergamo   -   PRINTED IN ITALY
GGP ITALY 
SPA
 • Via del Lavoro, 6 • I-31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV) ITALY
 

INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
We thank you for having purchased our riding mower and hope that it will fully
meet all your expectations.
This manual has been compiled in order that you may get to know your machine
and to be able to use it safely and efficiently. Don’t forget that the manual forms
an integral part of the machine so keep it handy so that it can be consulted at
any time, and pass it on to the purchaser if you resell the machine.
Your new machine has been designed and made in line with current...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 3
Regulations for using the machine safely
2.  IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND PARTS...................................... 7
Explanations on how to identify the machine and its main parts
3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY...................................................................... 9
Explanations on how to remove the packing and on how to assemble
separated parts
4....

1. SAFETY
HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
This manual describes both mechanically and hydrostatically driven machines,
as well as versions including equipment and accessories that may not be avail-
able in your area.
The symbol   highlights all differences in usage and is followed by the indica-
tion of the type of drive or version to which it refers.
Some paragraphs in the manual contain information of particular importance and
these are highlighted at various levels of emphasis, and signify the following:
or...

6) Do not carry passengers.
7) The operator of a machine must carefully follow the driving instructions, particularly:
– the need for care and concentration when using machines;
– that control of a machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the
brake. 
The main reasons for loss of control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– being driven too fast;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
– lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions,...

crossing surfaces other than grass. 
8) Never use the machine to cut grass if the guards are defective, or without the stone-
guard and/or grass-catcher in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
10) Before leaving the operator’s position:
– disengage the blade;
– change into neutral (  or mechanical drive models) or make sure that the speed
change lever has returned to the neutral position (  or hydrostatic drive models) and
engage the parking brake;
– stop the...

SAFETY DECALS
Your machine must be used with care. Therefore, decals have been placed on
the machine, to remind you pictorially of the main precautions to take during
use. These decals are to be considered an integral part of the machine.
If a decal should fall off or become illegible, contact your retailer to replace it.
Their meaning is explained below.
EN 6SAFETY
Warning:Read Operator’s Man-
ual before operating this
machine.
Warning:Disconnect the igni-
tion key and read the instruc-
tions before...

2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND PARTS
IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
The plate located under the driver’s seat
has the essential data and serial number
of each machine (6).
This number must be quoted when you
require technical assistance or spare
parts.
1.Acoustic power level according to
directive 2000/14/CE
2.Conformity mark according to direc-
tive 98/37/EEC
3.Year of manufacture
4.Operating engine speed in r.p.m (if
indicated)
5.Type of machine
6.Serial number
7.Weight in kgs
8.Name and address...

13. Collector channel:this is the part connecting the cutting deck to the grass-
catcher. 
14. Grass-catcher:as well as collecting the grass cuttings, this is also a safety
element in that it stops any objects drawn up by the blade from being
thrown outside of the machine.
15. Stone-guard or deflector:this can be fitted in place of the grass-catcher
and prevents objects drawn up by the blade from being thrown outside of
the machine.   
16. Engine:this moves the blade and drives the wheels. It is fully...

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
For storage and transport reasons, some components of the machine are not
directly installed in the factory, but have to be assembled after their removal from
the packing. Final assembly is carried out by following these simple instructions.
For transport reasons the machine is supplied without engine
oil or fuel. Before starting up the engine, fill with oil and fuel following the
instructions given in the engine booklet.
UNPACKING
When unpacking the machine, take care to gather...