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WORKSHOP MANUAL
WORKSHOP MANUAL
The Manufacture reserves the right to make any improvements to the product of a technical or commercial nature that
may be necessary. There may be, therefore, differences between the various series of machines and that described
here, though the basic features and various repair methods will remain the same.
© by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS - No use of the illustrations or duplication, reproduction or translation, even
partial, of the texts in this document may be made without explicit authorization.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - The information contained herein is intended for Service Op-
erations and professionals only, able to competently perform the operations described
herein, using the appropriate equipment in order to safeguard security and performance
of the machine. The manufacturer is not liable for damages or injuries arising from op-
erations performed by individuals or inadequate facilities.
Rel. 2.1
All brands, names, logos and trademarks mentioned
belong to their respective owners.
72FL Hydro
2016
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

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  • Page 1 © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS - No use of the illustrations or duplication, reproduction or translation, even partial, of the texts in this document may be made without explicit authorization.
  • Page 2 GENERAL INDEX Identification and procedures Safety regulations Tools Lifting Placing the machine on its side Opening the wheel cover Practical hints Criteria for maintenance Blade engagement adjustment Blade brake adjustment © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2016...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starter relay and carburettor solenoid valve operation check Electronic card operation check Recharge circuit check Care and maintenance of the sealed battery 7.10 2 Fitting safety microswitches Electrical diagrams Tightening torques and adjustments summary Belts Assembly © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2016...

  • Page 4: Model Year

    - bling. Whenever a reference is made to a position on the © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2013 machine “front”, “back”, “left” or “right” hand side, this A) Machine or machine series to which the page is determined by facing the direction of forward travel.
  • Page 5 A]. The Service Centre has to make out a report con- taining the machine’s serial number, a summary of the © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 6 The operations described in this manual do not en tail particularly hazardous situations besides the nor mal hazard related to mechanical operations and that can be avoided by taking the necessary care and at- tention normally required for this type of work. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 7 1. Blocks H = 26 mm for adjusting the cutting deck 2. Blocks H = 32 mm for adjusting the cutting deck 3. Bush for assembly of blade bearings 4. Stopper for assembly of wheel bearings 5. Pulley extractor © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 8 Place two suitable blocks (2) beneath the lower ed ge of the plate. In any case, an appropriately sized wedge (3) should be placed behind the opposite wheels to stop the ma- chine from accidentally moving. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 9 WARNING! Be just as careful when putting the ma chine back on a flat surface; two people are needed for this operation.. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 10 Adjust the insertion [see 4.10]. Fully tighten the nut (5), put the lever (6) in position «7» engaging it in the stop notch,and remove the blocks (2). Then refit the lever knob (3) and the hatch (4). © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 11 (7) onto the pin using a pipe or socket spanner (8) with the right diameter, so that it can be fitted without deforming the fastener “crown”. A deformed fastener should always be replaced. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 12 – Check front bearings – General lubrication – Clean away grass cuttings and wash exterior – Clean and wash inside cutting deck and collector channel – Clean and wash grass-catcher – Touching up of any damaged paint © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 13 When the adjustment has been made, screw the nuts (2) back on. When the blade engagement has been adjusted it is al ways advisable to … Check that the blade brake is working correctly [see 4.2]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 14: Brake Adjustment

    Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. After adjustment, disengaging the blade or getting out of the seat, the brake shoe (4) should press a de - quately against the belt (7) and stop rotation within 5 seconds of disengagement. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 15 When the adjustments have been made, the parking brake should prevent the machine from moving on a slo pe of 30% (16°) with the driver in position. Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 16 Ensure the wheel cover is closed and fitted securely in place, now adjust the nuts (2) on the bar (3) until the control lever (4) is centred on the central groove (5) on the cover. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 17 With the control lever in the “neutral” position and the pedal released. Check the length of the spring (16) and regulate the ad juster (17) until a length of 74 - 76 mm is obtained mea sured from the outside of the eye-rings. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 18 (24). Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. Coppia di serraggio Dadi fissaggio fermo leve ....8 ÷ 11 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 19 Turn the nut (5) so that it presses on the pin (9) and cause s the rod (10) to move forward until all free movement is eliminated and the front right of the deck begins to rise. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 20 (7) and the locknut (8) at the front left coupling point. NOTE Remember to tighten all the nuts and locknuts once these adjustments have been made, leaving the necessary free rotation movement to the pins [see 2.6.B]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 21 (1). If the movement is still there after having removed all the spacers, check it and if necessary, replace the ring gear/pinion unit [see 6.3], or look for other possible causes. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 22 When all parts have been fitted, ... Fit the footboard [see 5.2]. Fit the front and rear protection covers for the steering column and the footboard [see 5.1]. Tightening torque Ring gear fixing screw ..... 25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 23 3 Locknuts for articulated joints ... 25 ÷ 30 Nm 2) (200.5 - 201.5 mm). 5 Fastening nuts for articulated joints. .. 45 ÷ 50 Nm Having identified the part that has a different length, ad just as indicated in point “A”. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT! Always replace a damaged blade and do not at - tempt to repair or straighten it. Always use ma - nufacturer’s genuine spare parts! © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 25: Removing, Sharpening And Balancing The Blade

    Using the appropriate equipment, check the ba lance to make sure that there is a maximum diffe rence of 1 gram between one side and the other. Tightening torque Screw for blade ....... 45 ÷ 50 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 26: Adjustment Of The Collector Channel Guide

    Always check that, when the wheels cover is closed according to the regular procedure [see 2.5], the channel always inserts in the hole of the plate regu- larly and automatically, and with no need to help it in manually. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 27: Removal Of The Steering Column Protection Cover

    (12). Unscrew the central screw (13), dismantle the steer- ing wheel (14) and extract the steering column ex- tension (15). Dismantle the upper part of the dashboard (16), un- hooking the four hooks (17). © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 28 – a lower screw (20) inside the front space; – two upper screws (21); – two screws (22) under the dashboard base. When mounting, reverse the operations described above, making sure you restore connections to elec- tric connectors removed during disassembly. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 29: Removal Of The Footboard

    (9) under the screws (7) and lastly, … Refit the protection covers on the steering column [see 5.1]. Tightening torque 7-8 Self-threading screws for the footboard ..6,5 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 30 Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. Tightening torques 9-11-12 Self-threading screws for wheels cover ..6,5 Nm 10 M6 screws for wheels cover ......8 ÷ 10 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 31 First of all, undo the four upper screws (7) and then dismantle the two lower plates (5), ensuring that the wheels cover frame has the necessary stability since, by removing the plate, it is without support at the back. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 32 Reassemble the wheels cover [see 5.3]. Check that the channel fits in the opening [see 4.10]. Tightening torques 6 Hinge screws, rear plate ..... 8 ÷ 10 Nm 7 Screws for attaching rear plate ..25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 33 – accessing the right-hand side of the engine. Turn back the wheels cover [see 2.5]. The channel (1) can be removed by releasing one of the two split pins (2) and taking out the pin (3). © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 34 Some types of engine are held with screws of differ- ent lengths and in different positions, so it is best to label them so that no errors are made when reas sem - bling. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 35 Adjust the «MINIMUM» position [see 6.7]. Close up the wheels cover [ see 2.5]. Tightening torques 1 Screw for engine pulley ..... 45 ÷ 50 Nm – Screws for engine fastening ....25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 36 Disconnect the transmission release control rod (29), held by a bevel fastener (30). The group is supported by a support (31) fixed by a screw with nut (32) and is fixed to the chassis by four © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 37 [see 4.4.A]. Tightening torques 25 Brake pin fastening nut ....25 ÷ 30 Nm 32 Rear axle support nut ..... 25 ÷ 30 Nm 33 Rear axle fastening nuts ....25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 38 Unscrew the nuts (3) and (4) and remove all the brake adjuster unit components (5) so that the rod (6) is free to slide forward. Release the plate (7) and slide the pin (8) out to dis- connect the drive control rod (9) © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 39 Adjust the travel and the position of “neutral” for the lever [see 4.4.A]. Tightening torques 17 18 18 18 14-16 Screws for support fastening ..25 ÷ 30 Nm 15 Rear axle fastening nut ....25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 40: Removal Of The Cutting Deck

    (19). Dismantle the engine pulley [see 5.6] to relea - se the belt. Unscrew the nut (10) in order to pull the pin (11) out of the front left lifting lever (12). © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 41 - sings. Then take it out from the right-hand side. On assembly, first remove the block underneath the rear right wheel. Check that the pin (11) moves freely [see 2.6 B]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 42: Replacement Of Tyres And Wheels

    3 mm, a spacer (3) must be fitted between the wheel hub and the shoulder wa sher (2). Tyre pressures Front ............1.5 Bar Rear ............1.0 Bar © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 43 (3) working only on The new bearing must be inserted with the help of a the outer ring of the bearing. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 44 [see 4.6], remembering that with a new pinion and ring gear it is not necessary to insert spacers in-side the hub. Check the toe-in and the alignment of the steering wheel [see 4.7]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 45: Replacement Of The Drive Belt

    When assembly is completed … Close the wheels cover [see 2.5]. Refit the engine pulley [see 5.6]. Tightening torque 3 Pulley fixing nut ......... 25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 46 Adjust the blade engagement [see 4.1]. Check that the blade brake is working properly [see 4.2]. Tightening torques 3 Guide pulley nut ........ 25 ÷ 30 Nm 7 Blade pulley screw ......25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 47 12 ÷ 15 mm diameter round bar (12). On reassembling, first put the shaft into the hole of the lower bearing and insert this into the support. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 48 Fit the flange support onto the deck, fully tightening the nuts (5). Tightening torques 3 Blade pulley screw......25 ÷ 30 Nm 5 Nuts for flanged support ....25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 49 (6) in the same «MIN- IMUM» position specific to each type of engine and shown in the instruction handbook. Lastly, put back the clamp (4) and … Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 50 (12) just enough to achieve the condition described above. If you accidently loosen both screws (15) and (16), thus losing their original position, you need to …. Adjust the stop [see 4.4.E]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 51 Adjust the lever’s return cable [see 4.4.D]. and, lastly … Refit the collector channel [see 5.5]. Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. Tightening torques 11 Drive lever support screws ....25 ÷ 30 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 52: Replacement Of The Lever Return Cable

    (7) and then completing the operations de - scribed before in reverse order. When fitting is completed, Adjust the cable [see 4.4.D]. Refit the collector channel [see 5.5]. Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 53 When fully assembled … Adjust the release rod [see 4.4.B]. 57-57,5 mm Adjust the spring [see 4.4.C]. Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. Tightening torque 6 Drive lever sector nut ......10 ÷ 15 Nm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2002...
  • Page 54 After attaching the adjuster (1) and the spring (3), reg- ulate the adjuster (1) until the spring (3) is 48 - 49 mm long with the blade disengaged. Reattach the collector channel [see 5.5]. Close up the wheels cover [see 2.5]. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Of The Electrical System

    [see 7.5] Activation of the self-resetting protection of the electronic card is signalled by the failure of the LED to light, by it switching off during work, by the engine running erratically or stopping. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 56 Check all wiring wire After checking that the conditions are met, Starting of engine not permitted check all the microswitches [see 7.3] and [see summary logic table 7.2] the relative wiring © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 57 [see 7.2] Try changing the card with one that is Malfunctioning or faulty electronic card known to work. If the problem stops, replace the faulty card © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 58: Table For The Cutting In Of The Safety Devices

    Engaged –/– –/– –/– –/– Stops Absent –/– –/– –/– –/– –/– Stops Missing Engaged –/– –/– –/– –/– Stops Engaged Engaged –/– –/– –/– –/– Stops Reverse Released Seated Fitted Engaged –/– Stops © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 59: Safety Microswitches Operation Check

    (OFF) (ON) O (START) ENGINE STOP This operation must be done by keeping the connec- tor (2) attached and should give this result: N° Contacts Tester reading and condition 3 - Earth O (Always) © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 60: Terminal Board Supply Check

    1 and the red ferrule on terminal 11 of the wiring con nector (1). – The key in the «ON» position. The reading shows the battery voltage, which should never go below 11 Volts. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 61: Starter Relay And Carburettor Solenoid Valve Operation Check

    – Connector (3) connected to the card, When the key is set to «ON», a click must be heard from the carburettor solenoid valve coil. Otherwise, check wiring and, if the problem persists, replace the solenoid valve. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 62: Electronic Card Operation Check

    Similarly, there might be so me smoke inside the transparent box which is due to the overheating of the powder inside. WARNING! Do not touch this component of the card until it has cooled down. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 63 If this level is exceeded to a point where the engine stops due to the self-resetting protection device cutting in (at about 16 Volts), it means that the regulator is charging too much and must be replaced. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...
  • Page 64 Battery voltage Battery Operation to be with open circuit state carried out Fully charged > 12,6 Volt None < 12,4 Volt Low charge Recharge Check the battery voltage at least 12-24 hours after recharging. © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 65: Fitting Safety Microswitches

    If the microswitches are to function correctly, it is important to follow the exact assembly positions by referring to the drawings that indicate the various usages of each type. A = Free B = Activated 15 mm 2 Ö 6 mm © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 66: Electrical Diagrams

    Seat microswitch Neutral microswitch Grasscatcher full microswitch Clutch Recharge connector Headlight 10 A fuse 25 A fuse Reverse consent pedal microswitch Reverse gear microswitch CABLE COLOURS Black Blue Brown Green Grey Orange Pink Violet White © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2016...
  • Page 67 Grasscatcher full microswitch Clutch Recharge connector Headlight 10 A fuse 25 A fuse Recharge relay Recharge regulator Reverse consent pedal microswitch Reverse gear microswitch CABLE COLOURS Black Blue Brown Green Grey Orange Pink Violet White © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2016...

  • Page 68: Tightening Torques And Adjustments Summary

    Tuff Torq K46T 45 - 47 a) Brake adjustment [see 4.3] Hydro Gear T2-BDBE-2X1A-16X1 34 - 36 Tuff Torq K46T b) Blade engagement Hydro Gear T2-BDBE-2X1A-16X1 adjustment 77 - 79 [see 4.1] © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

  • Page 69: Belts Assembly

    WORKSHOP MANUAL 72FL hydro <= ...BACK... <= 8.2. MODEL YEAR 2016 BELTS ASSEMBLY 1 / 1 pag. 8.2 BELTS ASSEMBLY Blades belt development Drive belt development © by GLOBAL GARDEN PRODUCTS 3/2015...

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