Global Garden Products Lawn Mower 72 72 Hydro Instructions Manual

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nature that may be necessary. There may be, therefore, differences between the various series of machines
and that described here, though the basic features and various repair methods will remain the same.
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CONTENTS
1. Rules and procedures for Service Centres 
This chapter covers all the main aspects of the
relationship between the manufacturer and the
service centres.
A close collaboration between the manufacturer
and the service centres is conclusive for solving
problems in the most effective way as well as
maintaining an image of efficiency and reliability.
Compliance with these brief and simple guide-
lines will facilitate this task and prevent general
misunderstandings and time-wasting for both
the...

4.41Drive belt adjustment (➤mechanical drive models)
4.52Drive lever adjustment (➤hydrostatic drive models)
4.60Aligning the cutting deck
4.70Steering allowance adjustment
4.80Steering geometry adjustment
4.90Check on blade alignment 
4.101Sharpening and balancing of the blade
4.110Adjustment of the collector channel guide
5.11Removal of the steering column protection cover 
5.20Removal of the footboard
5.32Removal of wheels covers
5.41Removal of the rear plate
5.50Removal of the collector channel...

INTRODUCTION
This manual has been compiled to help Service
Centres with the maintenance, dismantling and
repair of the following versions of “Rider” 72 riding
mower:
– mechanical drive with gear box;
– hydrostatic drive (hydro).
Each page of this manual states the following infor-
mation:
A)Machine or machine series to which the page
applies.
B)Page number, specifically: 
–the first two figures separated by a point indi-
cate the section and the chapter
–the third figure indicates the modification...

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1.1 IDENTIFICATION AND PROCEDURES
A) Identification
1) Machine
Each machine has a label attached (1)under the
driver’s seat which shows the technical specifica-
tions, the model and the serial number.
The model and serial number must be shown on
each repair sheet when requests are made
under guarantee, and are indispensable for
spare part orders.
2) Transmission (Rear axle)
The transmission unit (both mechanical and hydro-
static) is made up of an engine block including the...

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2.1.1
SAFETY REGULATIONS





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2.1 SAFETY REGULATIONS
A) Qualification of operators
All maintenance, disassembly and repairs must be
carried out by expert mechanics who are familiar
with all the accident prevention and safety regula-
tions after reading through the procedures in this
manual.
B) Safety measures
All the machines are manufactured in accordance
with the strict European safety regulations in force.
To...

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2.2.1
TOLLS





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2.2 TOOLS
All work can be carried out using the tools normally
available in a good workshop. However, it is advis-
able to have a kit of special tools 
(1 ÷ 5)which are
already part of a set (Code no. 82180040/2) or
which can be made following the instructions given
in chapter 8.3.
These tools 
(1 ÷ 5)are to be used where there is the
symbol «#» in this text.
1.Blocks H = 26 mm for adjusting the...

2.3 LIFTING
The machine must never be lifted using a hoist
or other lifting equipment which uses cables.
A) Front
ONCE THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN
ENGAGED, the machine can be lifted using a jack
which pushes on the underside of the frame. Place
a wooden block 
(1)between the base of the jack
and the frame and check that the free movement of
the front spring equaliser has not been obstructed.
B) Rear
Place a suitable block (2)beneath the lower edge of
the plate.
In any case, an appropriately sized wedge...

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2.4.1
PLACING THE MACHINE ON ITS SIDE





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2.4 PLACING THE MACHINE ON ITS SIDE
WARNING! Two people will be needed for this
work. 
When moving the machine onto its side it should
only be gripped at strong parts (steering wheel,
seat, frame, etc.) and NEVER by the plastic parts
of the body.
The fuel tank must be totally emptied before placing
the machine on its side.
Put the machine onto a flat and firm surface,
remove...

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OPENING THE WHEEL COVER 





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2.5 OPENING THE WHEEL COVER
The engine and the mechanical units can be
reached by turning back the wheel cover
(1).
There are specific indications for opening the cover
which are shown below and also in the instruction
handbook.
Remove the grass-catcher or stoneguard and move
the machine to a flat floor. Raise the cutting deck to
its maximum height and place blocks 
(2)of about
65 –...