GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71503773 2 Operators Manual

3.2 FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL
Put the machine on a flat surface and
straighten up the front wheels.
Fit the steering wheel (1) onto the pro-
truding 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) using a hammer, ensuring
that the end comes completely through
to the opposite side.
To avoid damaging the steering wheel, use a punch or a
screw-driver of the same size as the pin when hammering it in...

3.4 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING THE
BATTERY
Position the battery (1) in its compartment
under the seat.
Connect the two red cables (2) to the posi-
tive terminal (+) and the three black cables
(3) to the negative terminal (–) using the sup-
plied screws and following the illustrated
sequence.
Fit the spring (4) to hold the battery in place
and make sure all the wires are in front of the
battery so that they don’t get caught in the
spring (4). 
Always fully charge the battery according to the instructions
in...

3.6 GRASS-CATCHER ASSEMBLY
The grass-catcher is assembled in four stages:
A)First of all assemble the frame, joining the upper part (1) to the lower part (2)
using the supplied screws and nuts (3) as shown. Position the angle plates (4)
and (5), making sure that they are for the right (R) and  left  (L), sides, and
attach them to the frame using the four self-threading screws (6).
B)Insert the frame in the canvas cover (7) making
sure it is correctly positioned on the base perimeter.
Hook the plastic...

EN 13 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
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4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
4.1 STEERING WHEEL
Turns the front wheels.
4.2 A
CCELERATOR LEVER
This regulates the engines r.p.m. The positions are indicated on a plate showing
EN 14CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
4.2
4.8
4.6
4.3
4.5
B
A
4.4
4.9
4.1
B
A
4.7 

EN 15 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
the following symbols:
«CHOKE» starting from cold 
«SLOW» for minimum engine speed
«FAST»  for maximum engine speed
– The «CHOKE» position enriches the mixture so must only be used for the time
necessary when starting from cold.
– When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position between
«SLOW» and «FAST».
– When cutting, go to the «FAST» position.
4.3 K
EY IGNITION SWITCH
This key operated control has three positions:
«OFF»  everything is switched off;
«ON»...

4.5 LIGHT SWITCH( if fitted)
For turning on the lights when the key (4.3) is in the «ON» position. 
4.6 P
ILOT LAMP AND AUDIBLE WARNINGS
This lamp comes on when the key (6) is in the “ON” position and stays on while
the machine is running.
– When it flashes, it means that it is not ready for starting  (☛5.2).
– The audible warning signals that the grass-catcher is full (☛5.4.6).
4.7 B
LADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE CONTROL
The lever has two positions, as shown on the label:
«A» = Blades disengaged 
«B» =...

EN 17 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
For mechanical drive models:
4.21 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
Do not keep the
pedal half way
between clutch
engagement or
disengagement,
as this can cause overheating and damage the transmission belt.
When the machine is in movement, keep your foot off the
pedal.
4.22 S
PEED CHANGE...

EN 18CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
For hydrostatic drive models:
4.31 B
RAKE PEDAL
This pedal works the brake on
the rear wheels.
4.32 D
RIVE ENGAGEMENT PEDAL
This pedal engages drive in the
wheels as well as modulating
the machines forward and
reverse speeds.
– To engage forward drive just
press it in the «F» direction
with your toe-cap, noting
that increasing the pressure
on the pedal progressively
increases the speed of the
machine.
– Reverse is engaged by
pressing the pedal with the
heel, in the «R»...

EN 19 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
The machine must only be used for the purpose for
which it was designed (cutting and collection of grass).
Do not tamper with or remove the safety devices fitted to the machine.
REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE
AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. Before using the machine:
– read the general safety regulations ( 
☛ 1.2), paying particular attention
to driving and cutting on slopes;
– carefully read the...