Global Garden Products XK 140 HD Instructions Manual

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1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Seri-
ous personal injury and/or damage to 
property may result if the instructions 
are not followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for use 
and the accompanying pamphlet 
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
1.1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. 
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required during use and maintenance.
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning!
Read the...

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2.4.2 Clutch-parking brake (1:B)
Never press the pedal while driving. 
There is a risk of overheating in the 
power transmission.
The pedal has the following 
three positions:
•Released. The clutch is not activated. The park-
ing brake is not activated.
•Depressed halfway. Forward drive disengaged. 
The parking brake is not activated.
•Fully depressed. Forward drive disengaged. 
The parking brake is fully activated but not 
locked. This position is also used as emergency 
brake.
2.4.3...

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2.4.8 Clutch release lever
A lever for disengaging the variable transmission.
HST is equipped with a lever, connected to the rear 
axle. See (5:N).
The disengagement lever must never be 
between the outer and inner positions. 
This overheats and damages the trans-
mission.
The levers enable the machine to be moved by 
hand without the help of the engine. Two positions:
1. Lever in the inner position – 
transmission engaged for normal 
operation.
2. Lever in the outer position – 
transmission...

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3 AREAS OF USE
The machine may only be used using genuine
GGP accessories, e.g.:.
The maximum vertical load on the towing hitch 
must not exceed 100 N.
The maximum over-run load on the towing hitch 
from towed accessories must not exceed 500 N.
NOTE! Before using a trailer – contact your insur-
ance company.
NOTE! This machine is not intended to be driven 
on public roads.
4 STARTING AND OPERATION
The machine may not be operated un-
less the engine casing is closed and 
locked. Risk of burns...

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4.4.2 Electrical safety check
The operation of the safety system 
should always be checked every time 
before use.
4.5 START
1. Open the fuel cock. See 8:U.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is 
disengaged. 
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal. 
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in 
the choke position. 
Starting warm engine – put the throttle control 
at full throttle (approx....

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5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 SERVICE PROGRAMME
In order to keep the machine in good condition as 
regards reliability and operational safety as well as 
from an environmental perspective, GGP’s Service 
programme should be followed.
The contents of this programme can be found in 
the attached service log.
Basic service
 must always be carried out by an au-
thorised workshop.
First service and intermediate service
 should be 
carried out by an authorised workshop, but can 
also be carried out by the...

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5.7 BATTERY
If acid comes into contact with the eyes 
or skin, this can cause serious injuries. 
If any part of the body has come into 
contact with acid, rinse immediately 
with copious amounts of water and seek 
medical assistance as soon as possible.
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V 
nominal voltage. The battery fluid does not need to 
and cannot be checked or topped up. The only 
maintenance that is required is charging, for exam-
ple after extended storage.
The battery...

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5.9 SPARK PLUG
The spark plug(s) must be replaced every 200 
hours of operation (=at every other basic service).
Before disconnecting the spark plug, clean around 
its mounting.
Spark plug
: Champion RC12YC or equivalent.
Electrode distance
: 0.75 mm.
5.10 AIR INTAKE
See 7:T. The engine is air-cooled. A blocked cool-
ing system can damage the engine. Clean the en-
gine’s air intake after 50 hours of operation. More 
meticulous cleaning of the cooling system is car-
ried out during each basic...

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1 GÉNÉRALITÉS
Ce symbole est un AVERTISSEMENT. 
Risque de blessure ou de dégât matériel 
en cas de non-respect des instructions.
Avant de démarrer la machine, lire at-
tentivement les instructions ainsi que 
les consignes contenues dans le fascicule 
« RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ » ci-joint.
1.1 SYMBOLES
Les symboles suivants figurent sur la machine. Ils 
attirent votre attention sur les dangers et les mesu-
res à respecter lors de l’utilisation et de la mainte-
nance.
Explication des symboles :...

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2.4.2 Embrayage - frein de stationnement 
(1:B)
Ne jamais enfoncer cette pédale pen-
dant les déplacements pour éviter toute 
surchauffe des organes de transmission.
La pédale se règle sur trois posi-
tions :
•Relâchée. Lembrayage nest pas activé. Le 
frein de stationnement nest pas activé.
• Enfoncée à moitié. La marche avant est désac-
tivée. Le frein de stationnement nest pas activé.
•Totalement enfoncé. La marche avant est dé-
sactivée. Le frein de stationnement est tout à 
fait activé...