GGP Italy SPA Lawn Tractor 71505176 0 102-122 Operators Manual

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4.11 DASHBOARD DISPLAY( if fitted)
When you turn the key to «ON», all the icons
appear at the same time for about half a second
(with a brief sound warning) to indicate that the
machine is working properly. The display opens the
“Hour counter” function.
– The «MODE» button allows you to access all the operating functions in
sequence.
a) Operating functions
1. Hour counter. Indicates the total number of
engine running hours.
The machine needs servicing
after a certain number of hours (
☛6.2.2). This is
indicated by the display, which opens the “Hour
counter” function and flashes for approx. 2 minutes, regardless of what func-
tions are running.
2. Voltmeter.Indicates the battery charge level.
3. Speed indicator.Indicates the engine’s rotation
speed with a series of asterisks, i.e.
✱
(✱✱)engine at minimum speed
✱✱
✱✱✱travelling speed
✱✱✱✱
✱✱✱✱✱
✱✱✱✱✱✱cutting speed
The flashing light indicates that the engine’s rotation speed
is not suitable for cutting grass.
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							4. 24-hour clock( if fitted)
You can change the time with the key turned to
«ON» and the engine off, by following the steps
below:
– press the «MODE» button several times to bring up the clock icon;
– press the «MODE» button until the first two digits flash (hour);
– press one of the side buttons (a – b) to increase or decrease by a unit;
– press the «MODE» button until the other two digits flash (minutes);
– press one of the side buttons to increase or decrease by a unit;
– press «MODE» to complete your setting.
The clock has a buffer battery. When it runs out, contact an
Authorized Service Centre.
b) Auxiliary functions
5. Grass-catcher full light.Together with the intermittent sound warn-
ing, it indicates that the grass-catcher is full.
6. Oil light ( if fitted).It signals an engine lubrication fault. Stop the
engine immediately, check the oil level and contact a service centre if
the problem persists.
7. Fuel gauge ( if fitted).This can come in two types:
a) Level gauge= indicates the fuel level in the tank as follows:
b) Reserve gauge= starts flashing when fuel is in reserve.
The reserve is approx. 2 litres of fuel, which is enough for
30-40 minutes of normal work.
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b
5
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7a
7b
from full to approx.
half fullfrom half full to 
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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 dis-
engaging drive to the wheels, and in
the second part it acts as a brake
on the rear wheels
Do not maintain
the pedal in half way of   clutch
engagement or dis-engagement;
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.
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
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4.31
4.21
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							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.
– The neutral condition «N» is
shown by the lighting of a pilot
lamp (4.10.e).
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 (4.5) 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
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”. 
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4.32
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							EN 24HOW 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 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 highgrass 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;
– stopping the engine if even just one of the safety requirements is lacking. 
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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 grass-catcher is lifted or the stone-guard is removed when the blades are
engaged
– the parking brake is engaged without disengaging the blades
The table below shows various operating conditions, highlightingwhy the safety
device shuts down the engine.
OPERATORGR.-CATCHERBLADESTRANSMISSIONBRAKEENGINE
A) PILOT LAMPS ON(Key in «ON» position)
Sitting YES Disengaged «N» Engaged Stopped
Sitting NO Disengaged «N» Disengaged Stopped
B) WHEN STARTING(Key in «START» position)
Sitting Uninfluential Disengaged1...5 - F / R
Engaged Does NOT start
Sitting UninfluentialEngaged
«N» Engaged Does NOT start
Absent
Uninfluential Disengaged «N»DisengagedDoes NOT start
C) WHEN CUTTING(Key in «ON» position)
Absent 
YESEngagedUninfluential Engaged Stops
Absent 
Uninfluential Disengaged1...5 - F / RDisengaged Stops
Absent 
YES Disengaged «N»DisengagedStops
SittingNO
EngagedUninfluential Disengaged Stops
Sitting YESEngagedUninfluentialEngagedStops 
						

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5.3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE WORK
Before starting to work it is necessary to carry out several of checks and opera-
tions to ensure that the work gives the best results and is done in maximum
safety.
5.3.1 S
EAT ADJUSTMENT
The sliding seat can be adjusted into six
positions.
The position is changed by pulling up the
handle (1) and sliding the seat along to the
notch of the position wanted.
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.
Take off the hubcaps ( if fitted),
unscrew the valve caps and connect a
compressed air line with a gauge to the
valves.
The pressures are:
FRONT 1.5 bar (tyres 13 x 5.00-6)
1.0 bar (tyres 15 x 5.00-6)
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. Exactly following the methodsNOTE
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							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 7 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 ruining
them. In the event of accidental leaks, rinse immediately with water.
5.3.4 F
ITTING THE PROTECTION AT THE EXIT(GRASS-CATCHER OR STONE-GUARD)
Never use the
machine without having fitted the exit
protection!
Hook the grass-catcher (1) onto the brack-
ets (2) and centre it up with the rear plate,
so that the two reference marks (3) coin-
cide.
Make sure that the lower tube of the open-
ing of the grass-catcher clicks onto the
pawl (4).
If the hook is too stiff or too loose, adjust
the return spring  (☛6.3.6)
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							If you would like to mow without using the
grass-catcher, an optional stone-guard kit  (☛
8.2) is available.
This has to be attached to the rear plate as indi-
cated in the relevant instructions.
5.3.5 C
HECKING 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 braking capacity is adequate for the conditions of
usage. Avoid starting the machine if you have doubts on the brake efficiency.
If necessary, adjust the brake (☛6.3.4) and if you still have doubts on its efficien-
cy, consult a Licensed Service Centre
5.3.7 C
HECKING THE BLADES
Check that the blades are sharpened properly and firmly fixed to their hubs.
– A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow.
– A loose blade causes unusual vibrations and can be dangerous.
Wear strong gloves when handling the blades.
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							5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 S
TARTING
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
To start the engine:
– open the fuel stopcock (1) ( (if fitted);
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (☛4.22 or
4.32);
– disengage the blades (☛4.7);
– engage the parking brake on sloping ground;
– when starting from cold, use the choke ( if fitted)
or put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» posi-
tion shown on the label;
– if the engine is already warm, 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 and
close the choke ( if fitted).
The choke must be closed as soon as the engine is running
smoothly. Using when the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and
cause the engine to run erratically.
Should you have difficulties in starting do not persist with
using the starter motor as this can run down the battery or flood the engine.
Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and then repeat the
operation. If the malfunction continues, refer to chapter «7» of this manual and
to the engine manual.
Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the
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