GGP Italy SPA Riding Mower 71503770 2 Operators Manual

5.2 STARTING AND MOVING
S
TARTING
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
Before starting the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) (where supplied),
which you can reach from the left-hand rear
wheel arch;
– put the gear lever (  for mechanical drive
models)or the speed change lever pedal(
for hydrostatic drive models)into neutral
(«N»);
– disengage the blade;
– on slopes, engage the parking brake:
Afterwards:
– put the...

EN 21 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
The pilot lamp will begin flashing if the key is held in the «START» position
when the safety devices have been activated.
M
OVING WITHOUT MOWING
The 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 blade must be disengaged
and the cutting deck put at its highest position (position «7»).
For mechanical drive models:
Put the accelerator control between...

The lever must be moved gradually as a sudden engagement of drive to the
wheels may cause tipping and loss of control of the machine.
B
RAKING
For mechanical drive models:
To brake, first reduce the speed on the accelerator to avoid overloading the
brake assembly and then push the pedal down fully.
For hydrostatic drive models:
To brake, press the brake pedal which will simultaneously make the speed
change lever return to the «N» position.
R
EVERSE
For mechanical drive models:
The machine MUST be stopped...

– to begin moving, operate the speed regulation controls taking care to release
the pedal very gradually and with particular caution as already described.
Engage the blade with the cutting deck in the highest position, and then gradual-
ly lower to the height required. To achieve good collection and even cutting of
the grass, choose a forward speed to suit the quantity of grass to be cut (height
and density) and the lawns humidity, in line with the following indications (for
mechanical drive models): 
–...

could be too high for the lawn conditions.
If this does not solve the problem, it is probably due to unsharpened cutting
edges or the wings on the blade having become deformed (see chapter 7).
3.If the grass is very tall it should be mowed twice - once at the maximum cut-
ting height, and perhaps reducing the cutting width, followed by a second cut at
the required height.
4.Be very careful when mowing near bushes or kerbs which could alter the hor-
izontal position of the cutting deck or damage its edge...

For  hydrostatic drive models:
Move on slopes with the speed change lever in the «N» position, (to take
advantage of the hydrostatic units braking effect) and then further reduce
the speed using the brake, if necessary.
Never use reverse for reducing speed going downhill.
Control of the machine could be lost, particularly on slippery surfaces.
E
MPTYING THE GRASS-CATCHER
This operation can only be
done with the blade disengaged, otherwise the
engine stops.
When the grass-catcher is full an audible...

SUMMARY OF THE MAIN CONDITIONS WHEREBY THE SAFETY DEVICES PERMIT OR STOP WORK
The safety devices work in two ways:
– by preventing the engine from starting if all the safety requirements have not
been met;
– stopping the engine if even just one of the safety requirements is lacking. 
a)To start the engine it will be necessary that:
– the transmission is in “neutral”;
– the blade is not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is engaged.
b)The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his...

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The circuit automatically resets after a few seconds but the cause of the fault
should be ascertained and dealt with to avoid re-activating the protection
device.
To avoid activating the protection device:
– do not reverse the cables on the battery terminals;
– do not use the machine without its battery or damage may be caused to the
charging regulator;
– be careful to not cause short-circuits.
E
ND OF MOWING
When you have finished mowing, disengage
the blade and ride the...

WASHING THE INSIDE OF THE CUTTING DECK
The machine has to be put on firm ground with the stone-guard or grass-catcher
in position. Washing the inside of the cutting deck and the collector channel is
done by attaching a water hose to the connector (1) and running water through
for a few minutes, with:
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the drive in neutral;
– the blade engaged.
When washing, the cutting deck should be in
the fully lowered position. Take off the grass-
catcher, empty and rinse...

6. MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, maintenance or repair work, take out
the ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear suitable clothing
and strong gloves.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in unautho-
rised places!
A
CCESS TO MECHANICAL PARTS
Lift the engine cover (1) to access the engine and
mechanical parts below it.
To do so:
– put the machine on level ground, bring the cut-
ting deck into the highest position and put
blocks (2) of around 65 - 70 mm beneath the
edge to hold...