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 the last part.
3.3 FITTING THE SEAT
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the
screws (3).
NOTE
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							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 the battery booklet (
☛6.2.5).
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.
3.5 FITTING THE GRASS-CATCHER BRACKETS
Fit the two brackets (1) and (2) onto the rear plate in the following order, using
the screws (3) washers (4) and nuts (5) supplied:
Position the screws in the centre of the slots (6) without fully tightening them.
Attach the grass-catcher to the brackets
and make sure that there is an even dis-
tance from 6 to 8 mm between the two
plastic covers.
This allows the grass-catcher to rotate
properly during emptying and prevents
grass from falling out.
To obtain this distance, adjust the fasten-
ing position of the brackets in relation to
the slots (6) and finally tighten the screws
(3).
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
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4545
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6 ÷ 8 mm
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							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 profiles onto the frame tubes with
the aid of a screw-driver (8).
C)Fit the cover (9) onto the upper frame using the
screws (10).
D)Attach the stiffening bar (11) under the frame with screws and nuts (12),
keeping the flat part turned towards the canvas. Insert the emptying lever (13) in
its position and fit the limit stop screw (14) with its nut (15).
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10
9
6
5
6
12
13
14 -15
4
3211
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L
6
14
13
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1211
15
12
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CLAK
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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
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4.2
4.8
4.6
4.3
4.5
B
A
4.4
4.9
4.1
B
A
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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» activates all parts;
«START»  engages the starter motor.
On being released at the «START» position, the key will automatically return to
«ON».
4.4 P
ARKING BRAKE LEVER
This lever is to stop the machine from moving when it has been parked. There
are two positions:
«A» = Brake off 
«B» = Brake engaged
– The brake is engaged by fully pressing the pedal (4.21 or 4.31) and moving the
lever to position «B». 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 (4.21 or 4.31). The lever will
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							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» = Blades engaged 
– If the blades are engaged when safety conditions have not been complied
with, the engine shuts down and cannot be restarted (☛5.2).
– On disengaging the blades (Pos. «A»), a brake is simultaneously activated
which stops their rotation in a few seconds.
4.8 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 between 3 and 8 cm.
– To go from one height to another, press the release button at the end of the
lever.
4.9 L
EVER FOR TIPPING THE GRASS-CATCHER
This lever, when pulled out from its hole, is to tip the grass-catcher to empty it
and reduce the effort required by the operator.
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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 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 (4.21) half way and move
the lever as per the indications on the label.
Reverse must only be engaged when the machine is
stopped.
!WARNING!
NOTE
IMPORTANT
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4.22
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4.21
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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» direction.
– The pedal automatically
goes into neutral «N» when
released.
Reverse must only be engaged when the machine is
stopped.
If the drive pedal is used, whether forwards or for reverse,
when the parking brake (4.4) is engaged, the engine stops.
4.33 L
EVER TO RELEASE THE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
This lever has two positions as shown on the label:
«A» = Transmission engaged: for all usage conditions, when moving and dur-
ing cutting;
«B» = Transmission released: considerably reduces the effort required for
moving the machine by hand, with the engine turned off. 
To avoid damaging the transmission unit, this operation
must be carried out only when the engine has stopped with the pedal (4.32)
at position “N”. 
IMPORTANT
NOTE
!WARNING!
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4.32
4.33
4.31
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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 instructions for use, become familiar with the controls
and on how to quickly stop the blades and engine; 
– never put your hands or feet next to or beneath the rotating parts and
always keep away from the discharge opening.
Do not use the machine when in a precarious state of health or under the
effect of medicines or other substances that can reduce your reflex
actions and your ability to concentrate.
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 his own safety and that of others, particularly on slopes or rough,
slippery and unstable ground.
Do not leave the machine stopped on high grass with the engine running
to avoid the risk of starting a fire.
This machine must not be used on slopes greater than
10° (17%)  ( 
☛ 5.5). If the machine is likely to be used mostly on sloping
ground (never above 10°), fit counterweights (supplied on request  
☛ 8.1)
beneath the cross-member of the front wheels which improve stability at
the front and reduce the chance of tipping up.
All the references relating to the positions of controls are
those described in chapter 4.
5.2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN
The safety devices work in two ways
– by preventing the engine from starting if all the safety requirements have not
been met;
IMPORTANT
!WARNING!
!DANGER!