GGP ITALY SPA MC 534 TR 4S, Operator'S Manual

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2. Make sure the spark plug cable is connected to
the spark plug.
3. Set the clutch control M to (fig. 7).
4. Press in the Start/Stop loop G towards the han-
dle. NOTE! The Start/Stop loop G must be kept
pressed in to prevent the engine stopping (fig.
8).
5a Manual start: Grasp the starter handle and start
the engine by pulling briskly on the starter cord.
5b Electric start (K*): Start the engine by turning
the ignition key clockwise. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts. Always make short
attempts at starting in order to prevent dis-
charging the battery.
6. For the best mowing results, the engine should
always be driven at full throttle.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
The engine may be very warm immediate-
ly after it is shut off. Do not touch the
silencer, cylinder or cooling flanges. This can
cause burn injuries.
Type I
Release the Start/Stop loop G (fig. 8) to stop the
engine.
Type II
Release the Start/Stop loop G (fig. 7) to stop the
engine.
Disengage the drive. Set the clutch control M to
(fig. 7).
If the start/stop loop ceases to work, stop
the engine by removing the spark plug
cable from the spark plug. Immediately take the
lawn mower to an authorised workshop for
repair.
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (*)
Type I
Engage the drive by pressing the clutch loop J
towards the handle. Disengage the drive by releas-
ing the clutch loop J (fig. 8).
Type II (fig. 7)
In models with drive the lawnmower moves for-
wards when the lever (M) is pointing towards the
operator. The drive must be engaged with the
engine running. The lawnmower stops moving for-
wards when lever (M) is set to position “N”. When
the blade brake lever is released, lever (1) automat-
ically moves to position “N”, stopping forward
movement.
MOWING TIPS
Before mowing the lawn, take care to remove any
stones, toys and other hard objects.
A machine with the MULCHING system cuts the
grass, chops it finely and then blows it down into
the lawn.
The grass clippings need not be collected.
The following rules should be observed to give the
best MULCHING effect:
1. Use a high engine speed (full throttle).
2. Do not mow when the grass is wet.
3. Do not cut the grass too short. Not more than
1/3rd of the length should be cut off.
4. Ensure that the area under the mower casing is
always kept clean.
5. Always use a well-sharpened blade.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade(s) come into contact with une-
ven ground.
The mower has single-lever control for adjusting
the cutting height. Pull the lever out, and set the
cutting height to one of the nine positions best
suited to your lawn (fig. 9).
LAWN CARE RECOMENDATIONS
Each type of grass has different features and may
thus require different ways to care for the lawn;
always read the instructions on seed boxes for
mowing height for the growth conditions in the
work area.
Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem
and one or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the
lawn is damaged and growth is more difficult.
The following indications generally apply:
– too low a cut causes grass tears and uprooting,
with a “spotted” aspect;
– in the summer, cutting must be higher to avoid
the ground from drying;
– do not cut wet grass; this could reduce blade
efficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn;
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