GGP Italy SPA Engine Sv150 Instructions Manual

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							1EN
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE
MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual containing infor-
mation of particular importance for safety and
operation are highlighted at various levels of
emphasis, and signify the following:
or   
These give details or further information on
what has already been said, and aim to prevent
damage either to the engine or other damages.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
Whenever a reference is
made to a position on the machine “front”,
“back”, “left” or “right” hand side, this is deter-
mined by facing the direction of forward travel.
NOTE

!DANGER!

!WARNING! 
IMPORTANTNOTE
1.1
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.General information ................................... 1
2.Safety regulations  ..................................... 1
3.Components and controls  ........................ 2
4.What you need to know ............................ 3
5.Standards of use  ...................................... 4
6.Maintenance ............................................. 5
7.Troubleshooting ........................................ 7
8.Technical data  ........................................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The number before the paragraph title refers to
the text references and their related figures
(shown inside front and back covers).
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Your engine should be used with due care and
attention. Symbols have therefore been placed
on the engine to remind you of the main precau-
tions to be taken. Their full meaning is explained
later on.  
You are also asked to carefully read the safety
regulations in the applicable chapter of this
handbook.
Warning! - Read instructions before
using.
Warning!- Keep away from hot sur-
faces.
1.2
(to be strictly applied)
A) TRAINING
1) Read carefully the instructions in this man-
ual as well as those of the lawnmower pow-
ered by this engine. Learn how to stop the
engine quickly.
2) Never allow people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the engine.
3) Never use the engine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
4) Remember that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
ring to other people or their property.
2. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDSB) PREPARATION
1) Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings, jewels or items that could
become caught; tie up long hair and keep at
safe distance (behind the lawnmower handle)
while starting the lawnmower. 
2) Turn engine OFF and let it cool before
removing gas cap.
3) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flam-
mable:
–store the fuel in special containers;
–refuel only outdoors by using a funnel;
never smoke while refueling and/or han-
dling fuel;
–add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the  
						

							engine is hot;
–if fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the lawnmower away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and fuel vapours have dissipat-
ed;
–always put the tank and fuel container caps
back on and tighten well. 
4) Replace faulty silencers and the guard, if
damaged.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
2) Do not use starting fluids or similar prod-
ucts.
3) Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or overspeed the engine.
4) Do not tip the lawnmower at angle which
causes fuel to spill from the fuel tank cap.
5) Do not touch the cylinder fins and/or the
silencer guard until the engine has cooled
down.
6) Turn the engine off and remove the spark
plug wire before inspecting, cleaning or
working either on the lawnmower or engine.
7) Do not crank the engine with spark plug
removed.
8) Do not transport the lawnmower with fuel
in tank.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) A routine maintenance is essential for safe-
ty and for keeping a high performance level.
2) Do not store the lawnmower with fuel in
tank in an area where the fuel vapors could
reach an open flame, a spark or a strong heat
source
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing the
lawnmower anywhere.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
the silencer and the fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease. 
5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors once the engine has
cooled down.
6)On safety ground, never use the engine
with either worn or damaged parts. Parts are
to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine
spare parts. Parts that are not of the same
quality can damage the engine and impair
your safety. ENGINE COMPONENTS
1.Rope handle
2.Fuel tank fillercap
3.Oil fillercap with dipstick
4.Air cleaner cover
5.Silencer
6.Silencer guard
7.Spark plug
8.Spark plug cap
9.Speed control lever
10.Engine code
ACCELERATOR CONTROL
Usually the accelerator control is installed on the
lawnmower handle and is connected to the
engine by a cable.
The lever (1) has three positions, which corre-
spond to:
CHOKE = to be used for cold starting.
FAST  = top speed; to be used when
mowing.
SLOW  = slowest speed.
3.2
3.1
3. COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
2EN
Note your engine
serial number here
✍ 
						

							The engine performance, reliability and life are
influenced by many factors, some external and
some strictly associated with the quality of the
products used and with the scheduled mainte-
nance. 
The following information allow a better under-
standing and use of your engine.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The operation of a four-stroke endothermic
engine is affected by:
a) Temperature:
–Working in low temperatures could lead to a
difficult cold starting.
–Working in very high temperatures could lead
to a difficult hot starting due to the evapora-
tion of the fuel either in the carburetor float
chamber or in the pump.
–In any case, the right kind of oil must be used,
according to the operating temperatures.
b) Altitude:
–The higher the altitude (above sea level), the
lower the max power developed by an
endothermic engine.
–Therefore, at the highest altitudes the load on
the lawnmower should be reduced avoiding,
for example, to cut tall or wet grass.
FUEL
A good quality fuel is the major issue for the
engine reliability of operation.
a)Use unleaded gasoline, with a minimum of 90
octane.
b)Use clean, fresh fuel; purchase fuel in quanti-
ty that can be used within 30 days, to prevent
gum from forming inside the container or the
tank.
c)Do not use fuel which contains Methanol.
d)Do not add neither oil nor any kind of fuel
additive. 
OIL
Use always high quality oils, choosing their vis-
cosity grade according to the operating temper-
ature.
4.3
4.2
4.1
4. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWa)Use only detergent oil classified SF-SG.
b)Choose the SAE viscosity grade of oil from
this chart:
– from 5 to 35 °C  = SAE 30
– 
from -15 to + 5 °C  =5W-30 or 10W-30
(Multi-viscosity)
– from -25 to + 35 °C = Synthetic  oils  5W-30
or 10W-30 
(Multi-viscosity)
c)The use of multi-viscosity oils in hot temper-
atures will result in higher than normal oil con-
sumption; therefore, check oil level more fre-
quently. 
e)Do not mix oils of different brands and fea-
tures.
d)SAE 30 oil, if used below 5°C, could result in
possible engine damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
f)Oil should be at “MAX” mark (see 5.1.1): do
not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause:
–Smoking;
–Spark plug or air filter fouling, which will
cause hard starting.
AIR FILTER
The air filter must always be in perfect working
order, to prevent grass cuttings and dust from
getting sucked into the engine, reducing the effi-
ciency and life of the machine.
a)Always keep the filtering element free of
grass cuttings and in perfect working order
(see 6.5).
b)If necessary, replace the filtering element with
an original spare part. Incompatible filtering
elements can impair the efficiency and life of
the engine.
c)Never start the engine without mounting the
filtering element properly.
SPARK PLUG
Not all the spark plugs for endothermic engines
are the same!
a)Use only spark plugs of the recommended
type, with the right heat range.
b)Check the length of the thread, because – if
too long – it will damage the engine beyond
repair.
c)Make sure that the electrodes are clean and
their gap is correct (see 6.6).
4.5
4.4
3EN 
						

							BEFORE EVERY USE
Before every use, perform the following checking
procedures in order to assure a regular opera-
tion.
Check oil level
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be
used. 
a)Place engine level.
b)Clean around oil fill.
c)Remove the fillercap (1), clean the tip of the
dipstick (2), insert and tighten down.
d)Remove dipstick again and check the oil level
that must be between the “MIN” and “MAX”
marks.
e)If oil is required, add oil of the same kind up
to the “MAX” mark, being careful not to spill
any outside the oil fill.
f)Close the fillercap (1) and wipe off any spilled
oil.
Air filter check
The efficiency of the air filter is fundamental for
the engine to work properly. Do not start the
engine if the filtering element is missing or bro-
ken.
a)Clean the area around the filter cover (1).
b)Remove the cover (1) by releasing the rear tab
(2) and check the condition of the filtering ele-
ment (3 - 3a). It must be intact, clean and in
perfect working order; if not, either replace it
or carry out maintenance (see 6.5).
c)Remount the cover (1).
Adding fuel
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the fuel charac-
teristics. 
Add fuel only when the engine is cold.
a)Place the lawnmower level.
b)Clean around the fillercap (1).
c)Remove the fillercap (1).
5.1.3
5.1.2
5.1.1
5.1
5. STANDARDS OF USEd)Using a clean funnel (2), fill tank to approxi-
mately 5 mm below the inner edge of the filler
neck (3), being careful not to spill fuel.
e)Tighten the fillercap (1) back and clean any
spilled fuel.
Spark plug cap
Connect the cap (1) of cable to the spark plug
(2), making sure that there is no grass or dirt
either inside the cap or on the spark plug termi-
nal.
STARTING THE ENGINE (cold starting)
Always start the engine with the lawnmower
traction device (if equipped) disengaged.
a)Move throttle control (1) to “CHOKE” posi-
tion.
b)Close safety brake control handle (2), as
shown in the lawnmower instructions.
c)Grasp rope handle (3) and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly.
d)When engine starts, release the rope.
e)After a few seconds, slowly move throttle (1)
from “CHOKE” to “FAST” or “SLOW” posi-
tion.
If the engine does not start,
repeat from section b).
If the engine starts but does
not keep running, repeat the whole starting
procedure with throttle control in “FAST” posi-
tion.
STARTING THE ENGINE (hot starting)
•)Follow the whole cold-starting procedure
with throttle control (1) in “FAST” position.
USE OF THE ENGINE IN OPERATION
When mowing, use the engine at its max rpm by
moving the throttle control to “FAST” position.
Keep your hands away
from the silencer and surrounding areas
that can become extremely hot. With the
engine running, do not get loose-fitting

!WARNING!
5.4
5.3
NOTE
NOTE
5.2
5.1.4
4EN 
						

							clothing (ties, scarves, etc.) or hair closer to
the top part of the engine.
Do not operate on over 15°
inclines to prevent malfunctioning of the
engine.
STOPPING DURING OPERATION
a)Move throttle control to “SLOW”.
b)Release the safety brake control handle (2) to
stop the engine.
STOPPING AT THE END OF OPERA-
TION
a)Move throttle control (1) to “SLOW”.
b)Release the safety brake control handle (2) to
stop the engine.
c)Once the engine has cooled, disconnect the
spark plug cap (3).
d)Remove any grass build-up from the engine,
in particular from the silencer, to reduce fire
hazard.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
a)Do not spray with water or use hydraulic
lances to clean the exterior of the engine.
b)Use an airgun (max 6 bar) making sure that no
grass debris and dust fall inside the engine.
c)Store the lawnmower (and the engine) in a dry
place, sheltered from severe weather condi-
tions and sufficiently ventilated.
LONG STORAGE (over 30 days)
In case the engine has to be stored for a long
time (for example at the end of the season), a
few precautions are needed to help the future
start-up.
a)Drain fuel from tank to prevent build-ups
inside the tank.
b)Remove the spark plug and pour inside the
spark plug hole about 3 cl of clean engine oil.
Close the hole with a cloth, then pull, slowly
and carefully, the starting rope so that, with a
few engine revolutions, the oil will be distrib-
uted on the cylinder inner walls. Reinstall the
spark plug without connecting the cable cap.
5.8
5.7
5.6
5.5
IMPORTANTSAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Remove the spark plug
cap and read instructions before carrying
out any cleaning, repair or maintenance
operation. Wear proper clothing and work-
ing gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
Do not perform maintenance or repair oper-
ations without the necessary tools and
technical knowledge.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel
or other pollutants in unauthorised  places.
If necessary, you can lift the
front side of your lawnmower or you can tip it
on its left side only, making sure not to spill any
fuel or oil.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar – whichever occur
first – maintenance schedule shown in the fol-
lowing table.
1)Change oil every 25 hours if the engine is oper-
ating under heavy load or in ht weather.
2)Clean air cleaner more frequently if the
machine is operating in dusty areas.
6.2
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT

!WARNING!
6.1
6. MAINTENANCE
5EN
Check oil level
-✔---(see 5.1.1)
Change oil 1)✔--✔-(see 6.3)
Clean silencer and
--✔--
engine (see 6.4)
Check air cleaner 2)--✔--(see 6.5)
Oil air cleaner 2)--✔--(see 6.5)
Check spark plug
--✔--
(see 6.6)
Replace spark plug
---✔-
(see 6.6)
After First 5 hours
Operation
Every 5 hours or
dailyEvery 25 hours or
every season
Every 50 hours or
every season
Every 100 hours 
						

							CHANGE OIL
See the specific chapter (8.1) for the oil to be
used.
Drain oil while the engine
is warm, being careful not to touch the hot
engine nor the drained oil.
a)Place engine level.
b)Clean around oil fill (1).
c)Remove the fillercap (1). 
d)Have a container ready (2) to collect the oil.
e)Tip the lawnmower on its left side so that the
oil will drain from the oil fill (3).
f)Place the lawnmower level and top up with
new oil.
g)Check the oil level on the dipstick (4). Oil
should be at “MAX” mark.
h)Close the fillercap and wipe off any spilled oil.
The oil capacity is about 0.6
liter.
CLEAN SILENCER AND ENGINE
Silencer must be cleaned when the engine is
cold.
a)Remove from the silencer (1) and its guard (2)
any grass debris or dirt that could cause fire,
using a brush or compressed air.
b)Clean the cylinder and cylinder head fins (3)
to ease engine cooling and prevent overheat-
ing.
c)Clean the plastic components with a sponge
(4) soaked in water and detergent.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
a)Clean the area around the filter cover (1).
b)Remove the cover (1) by releasing the rear tab
(2) and remove the filtering element (3 - 3a).
c)Carry out maintenance on the filtering ele-
ment as described below for each type.
d)Clean inside the filter housing (4) to get rid of
any dust and grass cuttings, taking care not
6.5
6.4
NOTE

!WARNING!
6.3to push them into the induction pipe (5).
e)Put the filtering element (3 - 3a) back in place
and close the cover (1).
• Sponge filtering element (3)
Keep the filtering element clean and soaked in
oil. Replace it if it is disintegrating, cut or broken.
Do not use compressed air
to clean the filtering element.
–Clean the sponge filtering element with water
and detergent and dry it with a clean cloth.
–Soak the filtering element in 2 tablespoonfuls
of clean engine oil and wring it well to distrib-
ute the oil evenly.
–Remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.
If you need to replace the filtering element, oil
the new filter as described above.
• Cartridge filtering element (3a)
–Blow compressed air from the inside to
remove dust and grass cuttings.
Do not use water, petrol,
detergents or any other products to clean the
filtering element.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
a)Remove the spark plug (1) using a spark plug
socket wrench (2).
b)Clean the electrodes (3) with a metal brush
and remove any carbonaceous build-up.
c)Using a thickness gauge (4), check for the
right gap (0.6 - 0.8 mm) between the elec-
trodes.
d)Install the spark plug (1) and tighten with a
socket wrench (2).
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are
burnt or if  the porcelain is broken or damaged.
Fire hazard! Do not check
the ignition system with spark plug remov-
ed.
Use only spark plugs of the
recommended type (see 8.1).
IMPORTANT

!WARNING!
6.6
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
6EN 
						

							ADJUSTMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR
CABLE
If the engine does not reach its maximum rpm
with the throttle control in “FAST” position, this is
likely due to an out-of-phase connection
between the accelerator lever and the governor
lever. 
To restore the correct phase:
a)Stop the engine, remove the spark plug cap6.7and wait until the engine has cooled.
b)Loosen the screw (1) of the clamp (2) so that
the cable casing (3) is free to move.
c)Move the throttle control to “SLOW”.
d)Move governor control lever (4) forward as far
as possible and, by keeping it in this position,
lock the casing (3) full tightening the screw (1)
of the clamp (2).
7EN
PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
a)Hard starting
b)Inconsistent
working
c)Loss of power
while mowing- No fuel
- Stale fuel or build-ups in tank
- Spark plug disconnected
- Dirty electrodes or incorrect gap
- Air filter clogged
- Incorrect oil for the season
- Fuel evaporation in the carburetor
(vapor lock) due to high temperatures
- Fault in carburation
- Hard starting
- Stale fuel or build-ups in tank
- Dirty electrodes or incorrect gap
- Air filter clogged
- Fault in carburation
- Hard starting
- Air filter clogged
- Fault in carburation
- Governor out of phase with respect
to the accelerator  - Check and top up (see 5.1.3)
- Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh
fuel
- Check that the spark plug cap fits
well over the plug terminals (see
5.1.4)
- Check (see 6.6)
- Check and clean (see 6.5)
- Replace with proper oil (see 6.3)
- Wait for a few minutes then start
again (see 5.3)
- Contact a Licensed Service Centre
- Contact a Licensed Service Centre
- Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh
fuel (see 6.8)
- Check (see 6.6)
- Check and clean (see  6.5)
- Contact a Licensed Service Centre
- Contact a Licensed Service Centre
- Check and clean (see 6.5)
- Contact a Licensed Service Centre
- Adjust the cable (see 6.7) 
						

							8EN
REFILLING AND OPERATION MATERIALS
Fuel  .......................................................................................... Unleaded gasoline, minimum 90 octane
Tank capacity  .............................................................................................................................. 0.8 liter
Engine oil:  from 5 to 35 °C ......................................................................................................... SAE 30
from -15 to +5 °C .................................................................................... 5W-30 or 10W-30
from -25 to +35 °C .................................................................. Synthetic 5W-30 or 10W-30
Oil capacity .................................................................................................................................. 0.6 liter
Spark plug  ......................................................................................... RN9YC (Champion) or equivalent
Spark plug gap  ................................................................................................................... 0.6 - 0.8 mm8.1
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS