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 battery is fully charged!
Follow the battery manufacturers instructions regarding
safe handling and disposal.
FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL
Put the machine on a flat surface and
straighten up the front wheels.
Fit the steering wheel (1) onto the protruding
shaft (2) with the spokes directed towards
the seat.
Line up the hole in the steering wheel hub
with the hole in the shaft and insert the pin
supplied (3).
Push the pin in using a hammer, ensuring
that it comes completely through to the opposite side.
To avoid damaging the steering wheel with the hammer, use
an awl or a screw-driver of the same size as the pin to push it in the last part.
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							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 correctly positioned
along the base perimeter.
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							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, press the pedal again so that the lever returns
to position «B».
4. K
EY IGNITION SWITCH
This key operated control has three positions:
«OFF»  means everything is switched off
«ON»  activates all parts
«START»  engages the starter motor. On being released, the key
will automatically return to «ON» from this position.
5. P
ILOT LAMP AND SIGNAL
This light comes on when the key (4) is in the «ON» position and remains con-
stantly lit while the machine is operating.
When it starts flashing this means that the engine is being prevented from start-
ing (see page 26).
The audible warning indicates that the grass-catcher is full.
6. B
LADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE LEVER
This lever has two positions, as shown on the label:
Position «A» = BLADE DISENGAGED 
Position «B» = BLADE ENGAGED  
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							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 drive models:
11. C
LUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL
This pedal has a double function - during the first part of its travel it acts as a
clutch, engaging and disengaging drive to the wheels, and in the second part
it acts as a brake on the rear wheels.
It is important not to take too long in using the clutch as this can cause over-
heating and damage the transmission belt.
When the machine
is in movement, keep your foot off the
pedal.
12. S
PEED CHANGE LEVER
This lever has seven positions for the 5
forward speeds, the neutral position
«N», and reverse «R». To go from one
speed to another, press the pedal (11)
half way and move the lever as per the
indications on the label.
Reverse must
only be engaged when the machine
is stopped.
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							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 there manually even without pressing the brake.
When the parking brake (3) is engaged the speed change
lever is locked in the «N» position and cannot be moved until the parking
brake and the pedal have been released.
23. L
EVER TO RELEASE THE HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
This lever has two positions shown on the plate:
Position «A» = Drive engaged: for all operating conditions, when moving and
during cutting;
Position «B» = Drive released: considerably reduces the effort required for
moving the machine manually, when the engine is not run-
ning.
To avoid damaging the transmission unit, this operation
must be carried out only when the engine has stopped with the lever (22) at
position “N”.
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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. This machine must not
be used on slopes greater than 10° (17%).
If the machine is likely to be used mostly on sloping
ground (max. 10°), fit counterweights (supplied on request) to the front
part of the frame to improve stability at the front and reduce the chance
of tipping up.
All references regarding the positions of controls are shown
in chapter 4.
5.1 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING
S
EAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat is held by four screws (1) which
have to be loosened for changing the
position of the seat which is done by slid-
ing it along the slots in the base.
When you have got in a comfortable
position, fully tighten the four screws.
R
EFUELLING
The oil and fuel to use are indicated in the engine booklet.
To reach the oil level dipstick, lift up the seat and open the hatchway beneath.NOTE
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							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 event of accidental leaks, rinse immediately with water.
T
YRE PRESSURE
Having the correct tyre pressure is essen-
tial for keeping the cutting deck horizon-
tal and thus achieving uniform mowing.
Unscrew the valve protection cap and
connect the valves to a compressed air
line with a gauge.
Pressures are:
FRONT 1.5 bar
REAR 1.0 bar
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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 blade is engaged if either the grass-
catcher or stone-guard is not in position. IT IS
VERY DANGEROUS TO TAMPER WITH OR LIMIT
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS DEVICE!
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HECKING THE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Every time before using, check that the safety systems
are working properly. To do so, simulate the various situations of usage shown in
the table on page 26, making sure that the correct result is achieved for each sit-
uation.
C
HECKING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Make sure that the machine’s braking capacity is adequate for the conditions of
usage. Avoid starting the machine if you have doubts on the brake efficiency. If
necessary, adjust the brake and if you still have doubts on its efficiency, consult
a Licensed Service Centre.
B
LADE CHECK
Check that the blade is sharpened properly and firmly fixed to the hub. A badly
sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
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