GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71503777 2 Operators Manual

described in the engine manual, this must be between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick.
Refuel using a funnel, but do not completely fill the tank. The tanks capacity is
about 5.5 litres.
Refuelling should be carried out in an open or well venti-
lated area with engine stopped. Always remember that petrol fumes are
inflammable. DO NOT TAKE A NAKED FLAME TO THE TANK’S OPENING
IN ORDER TO SEE THE TANK’S CONTENTS AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
REFUELLING.
Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid...

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5.3.5 CHECKING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SAFETY DEVICES
Check that the safety systems are working properly by simulating the various sit-
uations of usage shown in the table (☛5.2) and making sure that the correct
result is achieved for each situation.
5.3.6 C
HECKING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Make sure that the machine’s breaking capacity is suited to the conditions of
use. Do not start mowing if you have any doubts on the brake efficiency.
If doubts on its efficiency persist,...

– if the engine is already warm, just put the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
– put in the key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to
«START» to start the engine;
– release the key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, put the accelerator in the «SLOW» position.
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs
and cause the engine to run erratically.
The choke must be closed as...

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For mechanical drive models:
Put the accelerator control between the «SLOW» and «FAST» positions, and
the gear change lever in the 1st speed position (☛4.22).
Keep the pedal pressed down and disengage the parking brake. Slowly
release the pedal which will turn from «brake» to «clutch», thus operating the
rear wheels (☛4.21).
The pedal has to be released gradually as a sudden
engagement may cause tipping up and loss of control of the vehicle.
Gradually reach the desired...

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5.4.4 REVERSE
Reverse must be engaged ONLY when the machine is stopped.
For mechanical drive models:
Push down the pedal until the machine stops and then go into reverse by
moving the lever sideways and putting it into position «R»  (☛4.22). Gradually
release the pedal to engage the clutch and then begin moving in reverse.
For hydrostatic drive models:
When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by pressing the
drive pedal in the «R» direction (☛4.32).
5.4.5 G
RASS...

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– engage the blades (☛4.9);
– start moving forwards onto the grass area very gradually and with particular
caution, as already described;
– adjust the forward speed and the cutting height  (☛4.8) according to the lawn
condition (height, density and dampness of the grass). On flat ground, these
general conditions can be followed:
High and dense grass - wet lawn 2 km/h
Average condition grass 3,5 ... 5,5 km/h
Low grass - dry lawn over 5,5 km/h
For hydrostatic drive models:
The...

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the engine by putting the key into the «OFF» position.
When the engine is stopped, close the fuel stopcock
(1) ( if fitted).
To avoid backfire, put the
accelerator in the «SLOW»  position for 20 sec-
onds before stopping the engine.
Always take out the ignition key if leaving the machine
unattended!
To keep the battery charged, do not leave the key in the
«ON» position when the engine is not running.
5.4.8 C
LEANING AND STORAGE
After each mowing, clean the outside of the...

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Connect a water hose to each of the pipe
fittings (1) one at a time and run water
through each one for a few minutes, with
the blades moving.
When washing, the cutting deck should
be in the fully lowered position.
Put the machine away in a dry place protected from weather and, if possible,
cover with a cloth (☛8.3).
5.4.9 S
TORAGE AND INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1 month), dis-
connect the cables from the...

5.4.10 CARD PROTECTION DEVICE
The electronic card has a self-resetting protector which breaks the circuit if there
is a fault in the electrical system. It results in the stopping of the engine and the
lighting up of the lamp.
The circuit automatically resets after a few seconds but the cause of the fault
should be ascertained and dealt with to avoid reactivating the protection device.
To avoid activating the protection device.
– do not reverse the leads on the battery terminals;
– do not use the machine...

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5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mow on slopes with gradients up to
the maximum already mentioned (max
10° - 17%). Lawns on a slope have to be
mowed moving up and down and never
across them, taking great care when
changing direction that the highest
wheels do not hit obstacles (such as
stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may
cause the machine to slide sideways, tip
over or otherwise cause loss of control.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION
ON SLOPES, and always...