GGP Italy SPA Riding Mower 71503770 2 Operators Manual

Fit the battery (5) in place and secure it
with the bracket (6) and the nut (7).
Connect the three red cables (8) to the
positive terminal (+) and the three black
cables (9) to the negative terminal (–)
using the screws supplied. Follow the
instructions given.
Put the column covers (3) and (1) back on
with their screws (4) and (2).
Charge the battery following the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
To prevent the safety device in the electronics card from cut-
ting in, never start the engine until the...

FITTING THE SEAT
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the
screws (3).
FITTING THE GRASS-CATCHER
First of all assemble the frame, joining the upper part (1), including the opening,
to the lower part (2), using the supplied nuts and screws (3) and following the
indicated sequence.
Position the angle supports (4) and (5), respecting the right (R) and left (L)
sides, and attach them to the frame using the four self-tapping screws (6).
Insert this frame into the canvas cover, ensuring that it is...

Hook all the plastic profiles to the frame
tubes with the help of a screwdriver (7).
Insert the handle (8) into the holes of the
canvas (9). Attach this to the frame using
the screws (10), following the indicated
sequence, and complete the assembly
screwing the four front and rear self-
threading screws (11).
Lastly, fit the stiffening bar (12) on the
outside of the frame base, keeping the flat part towards the canvas and using
the nuts and screws supplied (13) in the sequence indicated.
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4. COMMANDS AND CONTROL INSTRUMENTS
1. STEERING WHEEL
Turns the front wheels.
2. A
CCELERATOR LEVER
Regulates the engines r.p.m. The positions are indicated on a plate showing the
following symbols:
Position «CHOKE»  for starting up.
Position «SLOW»  for minimum engine speed
Position «FAST»  for maximum engine speed
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When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position between
«SLOW» and «FAST» When cutting, go to the «FAST» position.
3. P
ARKING BRAKE LEVER
This lever is to stop the machine from moving when it has been parked, and
must always be engaged before leaving the machine. 
The brake is engaged by fully pressing the pedal (11 - 21) and moving the lever
to position «A». When you take your foot off the pedal it will be blocked by the
lever in the down position.
To disengage the parking brake,...

If the blade is engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with, the
engine shuts down (see page 26).
On disengaging the blade (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously activated which
stops it rotating in five seconds.
7. C
UTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER
There are seven positions for this lever, shown as «1» to «7» on the label, which
correspond to various heights of between 3 and 8 cm.
To go from one height to another, move the lever sideways and put into one of
the seven notches.
For mechanical...

For hydrostatic drive models:
21. B
RAKE PEDAL
In hydrostatically driven
models this pedal is
solely for braking and
works on the rear
wheels.
22. S
PEED CHANGE
LEVER
This lever engages
drive to the wheels and
changes the machine’s
forward and reverse
speed.
The machine’s forward
speed gradually
increases by moving
the lever towards «F».
Reverse is engaged by
moving the lever to
«R». When the brake pedal (21) is pressed the lever
automatically returns to the «N» (neutral) position.
It can also be moved...

EN 17 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGE AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. Before using the machine,
read the safety requirements shown in chapter 2, paying particular atten-
tion to driving and cutting on slopes. It is the users responsibility to
assess the potential risk of the area where work is to be carried out, as
well as to take all the necessary steps to ensure safe working, particularly
on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable ground....

With engine stopped, check its oil level which 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 4 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 FLAMES TO THE TANK MOUTH TO VERIFY
ITS CONTENTS AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUELLING.
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid ruining
them. In the...

EN 19 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
FITTING THE PROTECTION AT THE EXIT(GRASS-
CATCHER OR STONE-GUARD)
Never use the machine
without having fitted the exit protection!
Lift the removable cover (1) and hook on the
grass-catcher by inserting the two pivots (2)
into the slots on the two supports (3).
If you want to work without using the grass-
catcher, a stone-guard kit (4) is available on
request which is fitted as shown in the figure.
There is a micro-switch
which stops the engine or prevents starting
when the...