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 last part.
3.3 FITTING THE SEAT
Fit the seat (1) onto the plate (2) using the
screws (3).
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).
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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							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 (3). Using a
screwdriver, turn the second terminal (2b)
of the spring (2) to bring it outside the
stone-guard.
Fit the pin (4) in the holes on the brackets
(3) and on the stone-guard, so that it
passes thrugh the coils of the spring (2)
and the drilled end comes out of the inner
most bracket.
Fit the cotter pin (5) in the hole (4a) of the
pin (4) and turn the pin until the two ends
(5a) of the split pin can be bend (using
pliers), so that it cannot slip out and let
the pin fall out (4).
Check that the
spring works correctly and keep the
stone-guard securely lowered. Make
sure that the pin is fitted properly to
prevent it from falling out accidently.
!WARNING!
!WARNING!
IMPORTANT
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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
B
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4.7
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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
return to position «A». 
						

							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, 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.
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 engage-
IMPORTANT
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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 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
➤
!WARNING!
NOTE
4.22
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4.21
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4.32
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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 TRANSMISSION
The lever has two positions, as shown by the symbols:
«A» =  Transmission engaged: for all usage conditions, when moving
and during 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!
4.32
4.31
N
F
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A
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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 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
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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 without
engaging the parking brake;
– the parking brake is engaged without disengaging the blades.
The table below shows various operating conditions, highlighting
why the safety
device shuts down the engine.
OPERATORBLADESTRANSMISSIONBRAKEENGINE
A) WHEN STARTING(Key in «START» position)
Uninfluential Disengaged1....5 - F/R
Engaged Does NOT start
UninfluentialEngaged
«N» Engaged Does NOT start
Absent
Disengaged «N»DisengagedDoes NOT start
B) WHEN CUTTING(Key in «ON» position)
Absent
EngagedUninfluential Engaged Stops
Absent
Disengaged1....5 - F/RDisengaged Stops
Absent
Disengaged «N»DisengagedStops
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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 the cut-
ting deck is horizontal and thus mows evenly.
Unscrew the valve caps and connect a
compressed air line with a gauge to the
valves.
The pressures are:
FRONT 1.5 bar
REAR 1.2 bar
5.3.3 F
ILLING WITH OIL AND FUEL
The type of oil and fuel to use is given in the engine manual.
With the engine stopped, check its oil level: according to the exact methodsNOTE
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