GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71503777 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 protruding
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...

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 STONE-GUARD
Inside the stone-guard (1), fit the spring (2) by inserting the terminal (2a) into the
hole and turning it so that both the spring (2) and the terminal (2a) are securely
positoned in their seatings.
Position the stone-guard (1) in line with
the cutting deck brackets...

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
B
A
4.7
4.1 

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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»...

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
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).
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,...

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ment or disengagement, as this
can cause overheating and dam-
age 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 indica-
tions on the label.
Reverse must only be engaged when the machine is
stopped.
For hydrostatic...

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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 for-
wards or for reverse, when
the parking brake (4.4) is
engaged, the engine stops.
4.33 L
EVER TO RELEASE THE HYDROSTATIC...

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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 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...

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– stopping the engine if even just one of the safety requirements is lacking.
a)To start the engine it will be necessary that:
– the transmission is in “neutral”;
– the blades are not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is engaged.
b)The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blades are engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat when the transmission is not in “neutral”;
– the operator leaves his seat with the transmission in “neutral” but...

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5.3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE WORK
Before starting work, it is necessary to carry out several checks and operations
to ensure that the work gives the best results and is done in maximum safety
5.3.1 S
EAT ADJUSTMENT
To change the seat position, loosen the
four fixing bolts (1) and slide it along the
bracket slots.
Once you have found the position, tighten
the four screws (1).
5.3.2 T
YRE PRESSURE
Having the correct tyre pressure is the main condition for ensuring that...