Unpacking And Assembly - GGP ITALY SPA TCX 102-122 Série Manuel D'utilisation

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 either the rear discharge guard or
the grass catcher being 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.
The packaging contains:
– t he machine;
– t he battery;
– t he steering wheel;
– t he seat;
– t he front bumper (if provided);
– t he grass catcher brackets;
– t he grass catcher components;
– a n envelope containing:
– t he instruction manuals and documents,
– the nuts and bolts,
– 2 ignition keys and a spare 10A fuse.
NOTE To avoid damaging the cutting-means
assembly when getting the machine down from
the pallet, take it to the maximum height and be
very careful.
To make it easier to get the machine off the pal-
let and to move it, the rear drive disengage lever
should be put in position «B» (see 4.33).
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
3.2 FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL
• Steering wheel Type "I" (Fig. 3.1)
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten
the front wheels.
Use a screwdriver to remove the central cover
(1a) of the steering wheel (1).
Fit the steering wheel (1) onto the protruding
shaft (2) and rotate it so the spokes point to-
wards the seat and push it in until the steering
wheel hub attaches to the protruding ends of the
pin (3).
Fasten the steering wheel in place using the
screw (6) and the washers supplied (4) and (5),
in the indicated order.
Tighten down the screw (6) with a socket span-
ner.
Fit the steering wheel cover (1a) by clicking the
fasteners into place.
• Steering wheel Type "Il" (Fig. 3.2)
Put the machine on a flat surface and straighten
the front wheels.
Fit the steering wheel (1) onto the protruding
shaft (2), and rotate it so the spokes point in the
proper direction and push it in until the steering
wheel hub attaches to the protruding ends of the
pin (3).
Fasten the steering wheel in place using the
screw (4) and the toothed lock washer (5) sup-
plied, in the indicated order.
Tighten down the screw (4) with a socket span-
ner.
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