Unpacking And Assembly; Fitting The Steering Wheel - GGP ITALY SD98 Gebrauchsanweisung

31. Warning: Read the instructions before op-
erating the machine.
32. Warning: Disconnect the key and read the
instructions before carrying out any mainte-
nance or repair work.
33. Danger! Ejected objects: do not operate
without side discharge chute in place.
34. Danger! Ejected objects: Keep bystand-
ers away.
35. Danger! Machine rollover: Do not use this
machine on slopes greater than 10°.
36. Danger! Dismemberment: Make sure that
children stay clear of the machine all the
time when engine is running.
37. Danger of cutting yourself. Cutting
means in motion. Do not put hands or feet
near or under the opening of the cutting
means housing.
38. Warning! Keep away from hot surfaces.
2.4 REGULATIONS FOR TOWING
A kit for towing a small trailer is available on re-
quest. This attachment must be fitted following
the instructions provided.
41. W hen using the towing kit, do not exceed
the recommended loads stated on the label
and follow the safety instructions.
NOTE The images corresponding to the texts
in chapters 3 et seq., can be found on pages iii et
seq. of this manual.

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

For storage and transport purposes, some com-
ponents of the machine are not installed in the
factory and have to be assembled after unpack-
ing. Follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without
engine oil or fuel. Before starting up the engine,
fill with oil and fuel following the instructions given
in the engine manual.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing
the assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for mov-
ing the machine and its packaging, always
making use of suitable equipment.
3.1 UNPACKING
When unpacking the machine, take care to
gather all individual parts and fittings, and do
not damage the cutting-means assembly when
taking the machine off the pallet.
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The standard packaging contains:
– t he machine;
– t he steering wheel;
– dashboard cover;
– t he seat;
– t he battery;
– the side discharge chute
– a n envelope containing:
– t he instruction manuals and documents,
– s teering wheel assembly parts,
– n uts and bolts to assemble the seat and
– t he connection screws for the battery
– 2 starter keys,
– 1 spare 10 A fuse.
assembly when getting the machine down from
the pallet, take it to the maximum height and be
very careful.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
• Steering wheel Type "I" (Fig. 3.1)
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten
the front wheels.
Mount the hub (1) on the shaft (2), making sure
that the plug (3) is correctly fitted into the hub
seat.
Fit the dashboard cover (4) clicking the seven
fasteners into place.
Fit the steering wheel (5) onto the hub (1) with
the spokes directed towards the seat.
Fit the spacer (6) and fasten the steering wheel
in place using the screws supplied (7), in the
indicated order.
Fit the steering wheel cover (8) clicking the three
fasteners into place.
• Steering wheel Type "Il" (Fig. 3.2)
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten
the front wheels.
Mount the hub (1) on the shaft (2), making sure
that the plug (3) is correctly fitted into the hub
seat.
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the supplied side discharge chute
cables
NOTE To avoid damaging the cutting-means
Hydrostatic transmission
– T o make it easier to get the machine off
the pallet and to move it, the rear drive
disengage lever should be put in position
«B» (see 4.33).

3.2 FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL