Grasshopper 124/52 Operator's Manual And Parts List

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL & PARTS LIST

RIDING MOWER

MODEL 124/52

Form 172247-140613

Printed in U.S.A.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of Grasshop­per equipment. We believe you have exercised
excellent judgment in the purchase of Grasshop­per equipment. W e are most appreciative of your
patronage.

We recommend that you carefully read this en­tire manual before operating the unit. Time spent
becoming fully acquainted with its performance
features, adjustments and maintenance will
add a longer and more satisfactory life to your
Grasshopper.

The Grasshopper equipment you have purchased
has been carefully engineered and manufactured
to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like
all mechanical products, it will require clean­ing and upkeep. Lubricate it as specifi ed in the
manual. Observe all safety information in this
manual and all safety decals on the tractor and
attachments.

The illustrations and data used in this manual
were current at the time of printing, but due
to possible in-line production changes, your
machine may vary slightly in detail. The manu­facturer reserves the right to make changes or
add improvements to its products at any time
without incurring any obligation to make such
changes to products manufactured previously.

ATTENTION:

• Read the instructions and warnings care­fully before using this machine.

• Read your Grasshopper warranty en­closed with the tractor manual. T o validate
warranty, fi ll in the required information
and return the warranty form within 10
days of purchase to:

THE GRASSHOPPER CO.

P.O. Box 637

Moundridge, Kansas 67107

Use only genuine Grasshopper service parts.
Substitute parts will void the warranty and may
not meet standards required for safe and satis­factory operation. Record the model and serial
number of your mower.

MODEL:

SERIAL NUMBER:

(Serial tag is located on tractor frame bottom,
left of engine.)

Provide this information to your dealer to obtain
correct repair parts.

As with all lawn and grounds equipment, if han­dled carelessly this machine is a dangerous piece
of equipment. If used incorrectly this machine
can cause severe injury. You, the operator, are
responsible when operating it. Therefore, safety
is of the utmost importance.

Copyright © 2013 by The Grasshopper Company. All rights reserved.

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

SPECIFICATIONS 5

SAFETY SYMBOLS 6

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 7-11

SAFETY INFORMATION

Training ....................................................................................................................................12

Preparation ...............................................................................................................................12

Fuel Handling Safety .........................................................................................................12-13

Operational Safety .............................................................................................................13-14

Maintenance Safety ..................................................................................................................14

Storing Safely ...........................................................................................................................14

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information .................................................................................................................15

Measurement Conversion ........................................................................................................16

Bolt Size and Tightening Recommendations ...........................................................................16

OPERATION

Controls and Switches ........................................................................................................17-18

Pre-start Check List ............................................................................................................18-19

Mounting and Dismounting the Mower ...................................................................................20

Starting the Engine ...................................................................................................................20

Cold W eather Starting T ips ......................................................................................................20

Steering Lever Operation ................................................................................................... 20-22

Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................................23

Mowing ............................................................................................................................. 23-24

Blades .......................................................................................................................................24

Uneven Terrain .........................................................................................................................25

Stopping the Engine .................................................................................................................25

Moving Machine Without Power .............................................................................................26

Transporting Machine ..............................................................................................................26

Loading Machine .....................................................................................................................26

Storing Safely ...........................................................................................................................27

LUBRICA TION AND MAINTENANCE

Lubrication ...............................................................................................................................28

Capacities .................................................................................................................................28

Tire Air Pressure ......................................................................................................................28

Drive System ............................................................................................................................28

Crankcase Oil and Air Filter ....................................................................................................28

Cooling System ..................................................................................................................

Battery

Checking Drive System Fluid Level ........................................................................................29

Maintenance ................................................................................................................29

28-29

(continued)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - (CONTINUED)

Drive System Fluid and Filter Maintenance ............................................................................29

Changing Drive System Fluid ..................................................................................................29

Deck Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................30

Blade Inspection .......................................................................................................................30

Blade Sharpening .....................................................................................................................30

Blade Removal .........................................................................................................................30

Blade Installation .....................................................................................................................31

ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Loss of Power in the Drive System ..........................................................................................32

Drive Belt Replacement ...........................................................................................................32

No Positive Neutral Position ....................................................................................................32

Neutral Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 32-33

Steering Lever Adjustment ......................................................................................................33

Engine Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................34

Park Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................................34

Clutch/Brake Burnishing .........................................................................................................34

Clutch Removal/Replacement .................................................................................................35

Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment ................................................................................... 35-36

Mower Deck Cut Height Setting Adjustment ..........................................................................36

Deck Belt Adjustment ..............................................................................................................37

Deck Belt Replacement ............................................................................................................37

Blade Spindle Assembly Removal ...........................................................................................38

Blade Spindle Assembly Repair/Replacement ...................................................................38-39

PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATION

Tractor Assembly .............................................................................................................. 40-41

Drive & Steering Assembly ............................................................................................... 42-43

Brake & Linkage Assembly ...............................................................................................44-45

Seat Assembly & OPS Tube ..............................................................................................46-47

Optional Molded Seat Assembly ....................................................................................... 48-49

Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................. 50-51

Deck Carrier Linkage ......................................................................................................... 52-53

Deck Assembly - Model M252 ..........................................................................................54-55

Blade Spindle Assembly ..........................................................................................................56

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SPECIFICATIONS

124/52

Engine Briggs & Stratton two cylinder, 4 cycle, air cooled

Displacement 724 cc
No-load r.p.m. 3600
Charging System 12VDC 16 amp.
negative ground
Starter Electric
Electrical System Safety interlocked

Deck Drive Electric clutch
Drive System Dual path hydrostatic direct drive

Steering Dual levers independently control speed and direction of travel

Zero turning radius

Speed

Forward (variable) 0-12.1km/h
Reverse (variable) 0-9.6km/h

Fuel Tank Capacity 11.35 liter

Tire Sizes

Drive Wheels - 4 ply rated 20 x 10 x 10
Front Wheels - 4 ply rated 13 x 6.5 x 6 rib

Dimensions of Tractor

Seat Back Height 1.14 m
Seat Cushion Height 0.71 m
Tractor Width 1.12 m
Tractor Length 1.91 m
Wheel Base 1.14 m

Weight - Uncrated 379 kg
Weight - Crated 463 kg

Hour Meter Standard

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

This Safety Alert Symbol means A TTENTION!

BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN­VOLVED! In this manual, the safety alert symbol

identifi es potential hazards and alerts the reader to
safety messages. These hazards may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recom­mended precautions in the safety messages.

Throughout this manual the word IMPORTANT
provides special mechanical specifi cations or in-
formation and is used to indicate that failure to
observe can cause damage to equipment. The
word NOTE emphasizes general information
requiring special attention.

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SAFETY DECALS

Replace Immediately If Damaged

Part No. 165365

Part No. 165367

165365

165367 165366

15°

Part No. 165366

165365

Part No. 165365

165381

Part No. 165381

Part No. 165369

(under seat)

Part No. 165370

165369

(under seat)

165370

165435

Part No. 165435

165373

Part No. 165373

(under seat)

12066

165380

Part No. 165380

Part No. 165368

165368

Fig. 1

7

SAFETY DECALS

165366

15°

165367

1

2

165365

Part No. 165365

1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade - Stay away from moving parts.

2. Thrown object hazard - Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

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3

4

Part No.165366

1. Warning - Read Operator's Manual.

2. Thrown object hazard - Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

3. Tipping hazard - Do not operate machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees.

4. Tipping hazard - Wear seatbelt.

1

2

3

4

Part No.165367

1. W arning - Remove the ignition key and read the Operator's Manual before servicing or performing
maintenance.

2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of toes or foot - Wait until moving parts have stopped completely.

3. Machine runover hazard with cutting/severing, blade - No riders.

4. Machine runover hazard with cutting/severing, blade - Keep bystanders a safe distance from machine.

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SAFETY DECALS

165435

165381

165380

1

165368

Part No.165368

1. Dust/Fumes inhalation hazard - Read the

Operator's Manual.

1

1

Part No. 165380

1. Hot surface - Keep a safe distance.

1

2 3

165369

Part No. 165369

1. Hand/Arm Entanglement hazard, belt - Stay

away from moving parts.

1

165370

Part No. 165370

1. Hand/Arm Entanglement hazard, fan - Stay
away from moving parts.

1

165373

Part No.165373

1. Electrocution hazard - Do not modify the
electrical system.

Part No.165381

1. Fire hazard.

2. Read the Operator's Manual.

3. No smoking.

1

2

3

4

5

Part No.165435

1. Thrown object hazard - Keep bystanders a
safe distance from the machine.

2. Always operate mower with the Discharge
Shield in place.

or

3. Always operate mower with the Vacuum
Blower Assembly in place and the complete
grass catcher attachment installed.

or

4. Always operate mower with the Discharge
Opening Restriction Plate in place.

5. Do Not operate mower without the Discharge
Shield, the Vacuum Blower Assembly or
the Discharge Opening Restriction Plate in
place.

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INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

1

2

3

4

5

Part No.162320

1. Fuse I.D.

2. Regulator - 30 AMP

3. Start - 7.5 AMP

4. PTO - 10 AMP

5. Light / Auxiliary - 7.5 AMP

STEERING LEVERS

Forward

Neutral

Right

Tur n

Left

Tur n

Neutral

Reverse

162814

Part No.162814

1
2

3

4

5

6

7

OFF

165421

Part No.165421

1. Off

2. Parking Brake

3. On

ON

1

2

3

1. Steering Levers

2. Forward

3. Neutral

4. Right Turn

5. Left Turn

6. Neutral

7. Reverse

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INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

Hand/Arm, Steering

1.82 m/s

2

Whole Body, Foot

0.86 m/s

2

Whole Body, Seat

0.35 m/s

2

OFF

1

RUN

2

START

3

IGNITION

4

BRAKE

161121

FAST SLOW

1. Ignition Switch - Off

2. Ignition Switch - Run

3. Ignition Switch - Start

4. Parking Brake Indicator Light

5. Throttle - Fast

6. Throttle - Slow

PULL OUT TO ENGAGE

1.5

.875

PTO CLUTCH

CHOKE

5

THROTTLE

7

6

Part No.161121

9

HOURS

8

10

ON

11

OFF

LIGHTS

7. Choke

8. PTO Clutch - Pull Out to Engage

9. Hour Meter

10. Work Lights - On

11. Work Lights - Off

Sound Pressure Level
Note: The data contained in this section only

pertains to units marked with the CE logo (

).

This unit has an equivalent continuous A­weighted sound pressure level at the operator
ear of 92dBA, based on measurements of identi­cal machines per EN 11201.

Sound Power Level
Note: The data contained in this section only

pertains to units marked with the CE logo ( ).

Model 124/52 has a guaranteed sound power
level of 105 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per EN 11094.

Vibration Acceleration Levels
Note: The data contained in this section only

pertains to units marked with the CE logo (

).

Vibration acceleration levels are based on mea­surements of identical machines per EN 1032 &
EN 1033.

All values are meters per second squared (m/s2)
and represent the Mean Value of X, Y, Z Aeq.

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WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES

The designed and tested safety of this
machine depends on it being operated
within the limitations as explained
in this manual. Read manual before
operating.

TRAINING

• Safety instructions are important! READ THIS
MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES.

• Know your controls and how to stop machine,
engine and mower deck quickly in an emer­gency .

• T o avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone
to operate this machine without proper instruc­tion. Any person who operates this machine
MUST be instructed in and capable of the safe
operation of the unit and all controls.

• Do not allow children or unqualifi ed individu-
als to operate machine.

must be replaced.

• Check brake action before you operate. Adjust
or service brakes as necessary.

• Ensure all safety decals are installed and in
good condition.

• Remove accumulated debris from machine to
avoid fi re hazard.

• Inspect area to be cut removing stones, branches
and other debris that might be thrown causing
injury or damage.

• Evaluate the terrain to determine what acces­sories and attachments are needed to properly
and safely perform the job.

• Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles
can injure the operator or interfere with mowing
operation. Before mowing, identify potential
obstacles such as low-hanging branches, and
trim or remove those obstacles.

• Never permit any person, other than the opera­tor, to ride or board the mower at any time.

• Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial light.

PREPARATION

• Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in moving
parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled work shoes.
Never operate machine in bare feet, sandals or
sneakers.

• This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of expo­sure. Wear hearing protection when operating
this machine.

• Walk around machine and visually inspect for
damaged, loose, or missing components. Do
not operate unless all components are properly
mounted, adjusted and in good working condi­tion.

• Ensure all safety switches function properly.
See Operation section for details.

• Ensure all safety shielding is in good condition
and properly installed.

• Ensure either the discharge shield, restriction
plate, or complete vacuum attachment is in­stalled.

• Ensure OPS is in good condition and installed
properly. Never modify OPS with holes,
notches or welding. If OPS is damaged, it

FUEL HANDLING SAFETY

• In certain conditions, gasoline, ethanol, die­sel and other types of fuel are extremely
fl ammable and highly explosive. A fi re or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.

• Fill the fuel tanks outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.

• Do not remove the fuel cap if the engine or
fuel tank is hot. Allow several minutes to
cool.

• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release any
pressure from the fuel tank.

• Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full.
Add fuel to the tank until the level is .25" to
.5" (6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of
the fi ller neck. This empty space in the tank
allows fuel to expand.

• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.

• Store fuel in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of fuel.

• Always place fuel containers on the ground

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away from your vehicle before fi lling.

• Do not fi ll fuel containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners

may insulate the container and slow the loss

of any static charge.

• When practical, remove equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with
its wheels on the ground.

• If this is not possible, then refuel such equip­ment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a fuel dispenser
nozzle.

• Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or portable container
opening at all times until fueling is com­plete.

• Never use cellular phones or other portable
electronic devices when handling fuel.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

• Read “Operation” section of this manual be­fore attempting to operate this unit.

• This machine is equipped with an Operator
Protective Structure (OPS) and a seat belt.
Do not operate this machine without the
OPS installed and in good condition.

• Always wear the seatbelt.

• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees (27%).

• To determine the angle of a slope, an angle
measuring device (inclinometer) is readily
available at your local hardware store.

• Fenders serve as shields. Do not operate
without them.

• DO NOT drive machine without mower
deck installed. The proper stability of the
machine depends on the weight of the mow­er deck.

• Keep bystanders away from equipment
while it is in operation.

• Keep children and pets a safe distance away.
Never direct discharge toward anyone.

• Start engine from operator’s seat after disen­gaging PTO and placing steering levers into
the swing-out (neutral lock) position.

• Keep hands and feet away from underneath
mower deck while engine is running. Stay

clear of all moving parts on machine.

• Wear suitable hearing protection when oper ­ating this machine.

• Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after careful obser­vation of the entire area behind you.

• If operator must dismount to make adjust­ments the engine must not be running.

• Do not move steering levers from forward to
reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly.
The sudden direction change could cause loss
of control, especially on slopes.

• Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to min­imize tipping and avoid loss of control.

• The operator is responsible for safe operation
on slopes, even slopes of 15 degrees (27%) or
less. Only the operator can determine the sta­bility of the mower on a given slope based on
existing conditions like: machine speed and di­rection, slope variation, slipperiness, drop-offs,
holes, obstacles, etc.

• Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hid­den hazards in the terrain. Keep away from
drop-offs and soft embankments.

• Stop machine and mower deck immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off,
inspect machine and mower deck. Repair any
damage before resuming operation.

• Disengage PTO, stop engine, set park brake,
remove key and wait for all movement to stop
before dismounting, making adjustments,
cleaning, or unclogging the machine.

• Never transport mower with blades running.
Disengage PTO before crossing streets, side­walks, driveways, etc.

• Watch for traffi c when operating near or cross-
ing roadways.

• This machine is not equipped for highway use,
especially when safety lighting and marking is
required. It is not a recreational vehicle.

• This unit is not equipped with a drawbar. Do
not pull loads.

• Take all possible precautions when leaving
machine unattended: disengage PTO, lower
mower deck, place steering levers in neutral,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove key
from ignition.

• Never carry passengers.

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• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area, unless exhaust gases are safely removed
to the outdoors with an exhaust pipe extension/
hose combination. Exhaust gases contain car­bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Always perform maintenance with the ma­chine parked on a hard level surface; with
the engine stopped and the PTO disengaged;
with the park brake set; and with the key
removed from the ignition.

• Always remove the grounded (-) clamp from
the battery when performing maintenance
on the engine, clutch, or any other electri­cal system. The battery is located under the
seat.

• Always wear close fi tting clothing and safe-
ty equipment appropriate for the job. Keep
work area clean and dry.

• Never work under the machine without jack
stands or other equivalent safety blocks. Do
NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks or lifts for support. Always use ad­equate wheel chocks on tires remaining on
the ground.

• Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical
damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check
hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.

• Escaping fl uid under pressure can penetrate
the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the
hazard by relieving pressure before discon­necting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immedi­ately. Any fl uid injected into the skin must
be surgically removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.

• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect hands and body from high pressure
fl uids.

• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area, unless exhaust gases are safely re­moved to the outdoors with an exhaust pipe
extension/hose combination. Exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.

• Waste products such as used oil, fuel, cool-

ant, and batteries can harm the environment
and people. Dispose of waste products prop­erly.

• Never attempt to disconnect or alter any part
of the safety interlock systems.

• Do not change engine governor settings.

• Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excess
grease to reduce fi re hazard and minimize
engine overheating.

• Keep machine and mower deck in good op­erating condition and all safety devices in
place.

• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and
screws. Check that all locking pins are prop­erly installed and in good condition.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.

STORING SAFELY

• Never store machine with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other
gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before
storing in an enclosure.

• If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more,
add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel system. Fuel
stabilizer (such as STA
able additive in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabi­lizer to fuel in fuel tank or storage container.
Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the
carburetor or injectors.

• If draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an ap­proved container outdoors and away from
open fl ame.

• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area, unless exhaust gases are safely re­moved to the outdoors with an exhaust pipe
extension/hose combination. Exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.

• Remove all accumulated debris from mower
deck and tractor.

• Sand areas where paint is chipped and re­paint to prevent rust. Lubricate all locations
to prevent moisture damage during storage.

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.

BIL®) is an accept-

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator
in maintaining and operating GRASSHOPPER
mowers. Read it carefully. It furnishes informa­tion and instructions that will help you achieve
years of dependable performance.

These operating and maintenance instructions
have been compiled from extensive fi eld experi-
ence and engineering data. Some information
may be general in nature due to unknown and
varying conditions. However, through practice
and these instructions you should be able to
develop operating procedures suitable to your
particular situation.

The illustrations and data used in this manual
were current at the time of printing, but due
to possible in-line production changes, your
machine may vary slightly in detail. GRASS-
HOPPER reserves the right to redesign and
change the machine as necessary without noti­fi cation.

LEFT

RIGHT

Some illustrations in this manual show
the machinery with safety shields re­moved to provide a better view. The
machine should never be operated
with any safety shielding removed.

Fig. 2

Throughout this manual, references are made to
right and left directions. These are determined
by standing at the rear of the equipment and fac­ing the direction of forward travel.

Mower blade rotation is clockwise as viewed
from the top of mower.

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MEASUREMENT CONVERSION

Decimal Fraction ft lb (Nm) ft lb (Nm) ft lb (Nm)

0.250 1/4 6 (8) 11 (15) 14 (19)

0.312 5/16 13 (18) 21 (28) 25 (34)

0.375 3/8 23 (31) 38 (52) 55 (75)

0.437 7/16 37 (50) 55 (75) 80 (108)

0.500 1/2 57 (77) 85 (115) 120 (163)

0.562 9/16 82 (111) 125 (170) 180 (244)

0.625 5/8 111 (151) 175 (237) 230 (312)

0.750 3/4 200 (271) 300 (407) 440 (597)

0.875 7/8 280 (380) 450 (610) 720 (976)

1.000 1 350 (475) 680 (922) 1035 (1403)

Bolt Diameter in Inches

Recommended Bolt Torque

SAE Grade 2

SAE Grade 5

SAE Grade 8

Measurements expressed in this manual are
decimal values. Use the chart below if you are
unsure of a measurement to obtain the fractional
equivalent.

Conversion Table - Inches

Decimal

0.062

0.125

0.187

0.250

0.312

0.375

0.437

0.500

Fraction

1/16

1/8

3/16

1/4

5/16

3/8

7/16

1/2

BOLT SIZE AND TIGHTENING
RECOMMENDATIONS

Decimal Fraction

0.562

0.625

0.687

0.750

0.812

0.875

0.937

1.000

9/16

5/8

11/16

3/4

13/16

7/8

15/16

1

The chart below lists the correct tightening
torque for bolts used on Grasshopper machin­ery. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced
refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolt
and proper torque (except when speci f c torque
values are assigned in the manual text).

Bolt Head Markings

SAE Grade 2

(no dashes)

SAE Grade 5

(3 radial dashes)

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SAE Grade 8

(6 radial dashes)

OPERATION

The safe operation of this machine is the re­sponsibility of the operator. Any person who
operates the machine MUST be instructed in
and capable of the safe operation of the machine
and all controls. Read all safety information on
pages 6 through 14.

CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

(Refer to Fig. 3)
Know your controls and how to stop the ma­chine, engine, and mower deck quickly in an
emergency. Do not operate this machine until
you are completely familiar with the controls
and comfortable with your ability. We recom­mend you practice in a flat open area at half
throttle until you are comfortable with all the
controls.

The two Steering Levers control speed, motion,
and direction of the machine and are located on
each side of the seat. The left lever controls fl ow
of hydraulic oil from the left pump to the left
drive wheel motor. The right lever controls fl ow
of hydraulic oil from the right pump to the right
drive wheel motor. This allows left and right
drive wheels to turn independently, which pro­vides the “zero turn” ability . Each lever has two
positions: The swung “out” neutral lock posi­tion, where the lever will not activate the pump;
and the swung “in” operation position, where
the lever will activate the pump. For details of
steering lever operation, refer to the “Steering
Lever Operation” section, page 20-22.

The following controls are located on or beside
the Operator’s Console which is located to the
right side of the seat.

must be held against spring pressure in this
position).

• The Choke Control (C) is the small black

push/pull knob located on the console. The
choke is used to aid in starting a cold en­gine. Pull the choke knob "up" to activate
the choke on the engine. Push the choke
knob "down" for the choke to be off. DO
NOT run a warm engine with the choke on.

• The Throttle Control (D) is the large black

lever located beside the console to the right
of the seat. The throttle is used to control
engine speed. Move the throttle lever for­ward to increase engine speed and rearward
to decrease engine speed.

• The PTO switch (E) is the red push/pull

knob located on the console. Pull PTO knob
“up” to engage the electric clutch that drives
the belt connected to the mower deck that
drives the cutting blades. Push the PTO
knob “down” to disengage the electric clutch
that stops the blades from turning within a
few seconds.

• The Hour Meter (F) is the number indica-

tor located on the console. The electric hour
meter is connected to the ignition circuit and
is provided to record the number of hours the
engine runs. If the ignition switch is left on,
without the engine running, the hour meter
will continue to record.

The Park Brake Lever is the lever located on
the left side of the footrest. The brake lever en­gages compression style parking brakes on the
drive tires. Pull the brake lever up and rearward
until the lever over centers and locks to set the
brakes “on”. Push the brake lever forward and
down to release the brakes “off”.

• The Ignition Switch (A) is the key switch lo-

cated on the console. The ignition switch is
used to start and stop the engine. The switch
has three positions OFF, RUN, and START.
Insert the key into the switch and rotate
clockwise to the RUN position. The Brake
Light (B) should be on at this point. Rotate
the switch clockwise to the next (START)
position to engage the engine starter (key

Several Safety Switches are incorporated in this
machine’s design to prevent the engine from
being started in certain conditions and to kill
the running engine in certain conditions. These
circuits should be checked before each operation
to ensure they are working properly. See page
19 for check list on these circuits.

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The Start Circuits will keep engine from start-
ing unless:

• Both steering levers are swung out in their
neutral locked position, and

• The PTO switch is down in it’s disengaged
position.

The Kill Circuits will stop the running engine
if:

• The operator raises off the seat any time
during operation of the machine with PTO
engaged or steering levers in operating posi­tion.

• The steering levers are in their operating po­sition and the park brake lever is moved into
engaged locked (up) position.

• The park brake is set and the steering levers
are moved into their operating position.

• The operator is off the seat and the steering
levers are moved into their operating posi­tion.

• The operator is off the seat and the PTO
switch knob is pulled up to its engaged posi­tion.

Do not operate this machine unless all
safety systems are working properly
as described above.

PRE-START CHECK LIST

Maintain desirable operational standards and
help ensure the safety of the operator by rou­tinely checking the following on a daily basis:

• W alk around the machine and visually check
for loose or missing components. Make sure
all components are mounted properly and
are in good working condition.

• Make sure all fenders, guards and shields are
safely and securely attached.

• Make sure the discharge shield or restriction
plate is installed at the discharge opening on
the mower deck.

• Make sure all safety decals are clearly read­able (see page 7).

• Check hydrostatic transmission fl uid level.
DO NOT operate machine with low fl uid.
Low fl uid could cause damage to transmis-
sion and loss of control of the machine.

• Check engine oil level (refer to “Engine
Manual” for proper level and type of oil
used).

Never attempt to check oil while en­gine is running.

Fig. 3

• Check for oil and fuel leaks.

• Clean rotating air intake screen on engine.
When mowing in dusty conditions, dry grass
or long grass, it may be necessary to fre­quently clean rotating air intake screen to
prevent engine overheating.

Never attempt to clean rotating air
intake screen while engine is running.

• Check air cleaner (refer to “Engine Manu­al”). When mowing in dusty conditions, dry
grass or long grass, it may be necessary to
frequently clean the foam pre-cleaner and
paper cartridge.

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• Make sure the engine is free of dirt and de­bris.

• Check fuel level. Refer to “Engine Manual”
for correct fuel for your requirements.

• For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher
((R+M)/2 rating method).

• Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such
as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol
by volume. Performance problems and/or
engine damage may result which may not be
covered under warranty.

• Do Not use gasoline containing methanol.

Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool several
minutes before adding fuel. If fuel is
spilled, do not start engine and avoid
creating a source of ignition until the
fuel is wiped clean and evaporated.

• Check tire pressure (see page 28). Improper
pressure will adversely affect traction, steer­ing and level cutting height.

• Check tires for damage or cracking.

• Check hydrostatic pump drive belt for dam­age or cracking.

• Check mower deck belt for damage or crack­ing.

• Check mower deck level.

• Check to ensure blades are sharp and se­cure; the cutting edge should be positioned
in the direction of blade rotation (clockwise
as viewed from top of mower deck).

• Adjust cutting height if necessary.

• Check operation of park brake (see "Park
Brake Adjustment" page 34).

• Remove grass and debris from machine.

• Test safety interlock systems (see chart be­low). Perform these tests in a clear open
area and keep bystanders away. If there is a
malfunction during one of these procedures,
DO NOT operate machine. (See your Grass­hopper dealer).

Action

Try starting engine

Try starting engine

Try starting engine

Try starting engine

Raise off seat

Raise off seat

Raise off seat

Raise off seat

Move left steering

lever in

Move right steering

lever in

Test Safety Interlock System Daily

Left

Steering

Lever

Out

In

Out

Out

Kill Circuits (with engine running at 1/2 throttle)

Out

In

Out

Out

Out

Right

Steering

Lever

Start Circuits

Out

Out

In

Out

Out

Out

In

Out

Out

PTO

Switch

Off

Off

Off

On

Off

Off

Off

On

Off

Off

Parking

Brake

On

On

On

On

On

Off

Off

On

On

On

Proper

Result

Engine Cranks

Engine will not crank

Engine will not crank

Engine will not crank

Engine does not stop

Engine Stops

Engine Stops

Engine Stops

Engine Stops

Engine Stops

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MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
THE MOWER

Always mount and dismount the mower from the
left side, with the brake on, the PTO disengaged
(down), the engine off, and the steering levers in
their swung out (neutral lock) position. Mount the
mower by stepping from the ground to the left side
of the deck with your left foot, then step over the
deck carrier frame to the footrest with your right
foot. Anti-skid material is provided on the top of
the deck and footrest. Always keep these surfaces
clean and dry. Replace anti-skid material when
necessary. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
dismounting. Dismount the mower by standing up
on the footrest, then turn to the left and step from the
footrest, over the deck carrier frame, to the left side
of the deck with your right foot, and then step to the
ground with your left foot. The left steering lever
can be used to stabilize your movement; however,
it is not strong enough to support all your weight.
Never leave the mower unattended with the key in
the ignition.

position.

• Set the throttle at 1/3 open.

• Insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn to “RUN” position.

• Check to see that the brake lamp is on.

• Turn the key to “START” position. Choke
as necessary to start. When engine starts,
release key immediately. Push choke knob
down gradually until choke is completely off
and engine is running smoothly.

• Warm the engine up at medium speed for
several minutes.

You will enhance the starter life by using short
starting cycles of several seconds. Engaging
starter motor more than 15 seconds per minute
can result in damage to starter.

COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS

Use proper viscosity oil for temperature expect­ed (see “Engine Manual”).

Set throttle at half open.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Never start the engine in confined
rooms. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poi­son.

Do not allow children to approach the
machine while the engine is running.

Do not operate the machine around
open fl ames such as trash fi res.

Do not operate the engine when an
odor of fuel is present or other explo­sive conditions exist.

• Position yourself on the tractor seat.

• Engage the park brake.

• Place both steering levers in swing-out neutral
position.

• Place electric clutch switch in “OFF” (down)

A warm battery has better starting capacity than
a cold one.

Use fresh winter grade fuel. It is better for win­ter starting than leftover summer grade fuel.

STEERING LEVER OPERATION

(Refer to page 22, Fig. 4)

Do not move steering levers from for­ward to reverse or reverse to forward
position rapidly. Sudden direction
changes could cause loss of control or
damage the machine.

Help prevent personal injury. Learn
use of the steering levers and prac­tice at half throttle until becoming
proficient and comfortable with the
operation of the machine.

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The steering levers control speed, motion and
direction of the machine. The steering levers
have two positions: (1) Neutral Lock, where
the lever(s) are swung completely outward and
cannot be moved fore and aft; (2) Operating,
where the lever(s) are swung in and can be
moved fore and aft.

Neutral Lock Position:

• Forward and reverse movement of the mo-

tion control levers is prevented when levers
are in the swung out (neutral lock) position.
Machine should not move with the steering
levers in the swung out (neutral lock) posi­tion and the park brake released. If machine
does move, see “Neutral Adjustment” sec­tion page 32-33.

• Steering levers must be in the swung out

(neutral lock) position to start the engine.

• Steering levers must be in the swung out

(neutral lock) position to safely enter and
exit the operator seat.

• Operator can exit mower with the engine

running when the steering levers are in the
swung out (neutral lock) position, PTO
switch is disengaged, and the park brake is
engaged.

Operating Position:

• Machine speed, motion and direction can be

controlled when the engine is running, park
brake is released, and steering levers are in
the swung in (operating) position.

Turning:

• While moving forward, turn gently right by
pushing the left lever further forward than
the right.

• While moving forward, turn gently left by
pushing the right lever further forward than
the left.

• Make a sharp turn right by pushing the left
lever forward and pulling the right lever
rearward at the same time.

• Make a sharp turn left by pushing the right
lever forward and pulling the left lever rear­ward at the same time.

• DO NOT turn the machine by leaving one
lever in neutral and moving the other lever.
This will cause damage to the turf under the
tire that is not rotating.

Stopping:

• To stop motion, move both steering levers
back to neutral. Machine is equipped with
springs to automatically return both levers to
neutral. If levers do not automatically return
to neutral, see your authorized Grasshopper
dealer for adjustment.

IMPORTANT
If you become confused during op­eration, release both steering levers.
They will automatically return to the
centered neutral position and the ma­chine will stop.

Neutral

• When the steering levers are swung in and
centered fore and aft, they are in operating
(neutral). In operating (neutral), the hydro­static pumps do not deliver fl uid to the wheel
motors.

Forward and Reverse Motion:

• Pushing both levers forward at the same time
will move the machine forward.

• Pulling both levers to the rear at the same
time will move the machine in reverse.

• The further forward or rearward the steering
levers are moved, the faster the machine will
move in that direction.

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STEERING LEVER OPERATION

FORWARD

SHARP

LEFT

REVERSE

SHARP

RIGHT

GENTLE

LEFT

GENTLE

RIGHT

07033B

Fig. 4

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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

(Refer to Fig. 5)

1. The mower deck cutting height adjustment
mechanism is located to the right front of
the operator seat on the deck carrier frame.

2. When adjusting cutting height always come
to a complete stop, disengage (down) the
PTO and wait for blades to stop rotating.

3. Pushing down on the foot lever (A) with
your foot will raise the deck and take pres­sure off the height adjustment pin (B).

4. To change cutting height, push down on the
foot lever (A) and rotate the deck latch (F)
behind the latch tube guide (E) to support
the deck. This puts the deck in the transport
(5 inch cut) height position.

5. With the deck supported by the deck latch
(F), place the height adjustment pin (B) in
the hole indicated by the cutting height de­cal for the desired cutting height.

6. T o set the deck at this cut height, push down
on the foot lever (A) until pressure on the
deck latch (F) is released and lift the deck
latch (F) out from behind the latch tube
guide (E). Then slowly decrease pressure
on the foot lever (A) to allow the deck to
lower and the adjustment tube (C) to move
backward through the latch tube guide (E)
until the height adjustment pin (B) contacts
the end of the latch tube guide (E) and sup­ports the deck.

7. Holes provided in the adjustment tube (C)
allow for cutting height adjustment in 1/2
inch increments. A height adjustment spac­er (D) is provided to allow for cutting height
adjustment in .25 inch increments.

8. To set cutting height at a .25 inch increment,
the height adjustment spacer (D) should be
located between the height adjustment pin
(B) and the end of the latch tube guide (E).

9. To set the cutting height at a .5 inch in­crement, the height adjustment spacer (D)
should be located forward of the height ad­justment pin (B).

F

E

B

C

Right

Side

Fig. 5

D

MOWING

Walk area before mowing, picking
up all rocks, twigs and other debris.
Enter new areas carefully. Cut grass
higher the fi rst time to allow mower to
clear unseen objects. Never assume an
area is clear - always check!

Clear mowing area of all people when
operating mower. Thrown objects
could injure bystanders.

Before starting to mow , position the ma­chine in the area to be mowed with the
mower deck set at the desired cutting
height. With the engine at half throttle,
pull up on the PTO switch knob to start
the blades turning. Accelerate to full
throttle to begin mowing.

To avoid serious injury or death from
thrown objects or contact with blades,
NEVER operate mower without dis­charge shield or restriction plate
installed.

Keep hands and feet away from dis­charge opening.

A

12067

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Before mowing, analyze the area to determine
the best mowing procedure. Consider height,
type of grass and terrain type (rolling, level or
rough).

Proper ground speed for mowing will depend on
the height, type and density of grass to be cut.
Normally, ground speed will range from three
to six miles per hour. Tall dense grass should
be mowed at a low speed, while thin medium
height grass can be cut at a faster ground speed.
Always operate engine at full governed rpm
when mowing. This is necessary to maintain
proper blade speed to produce a clean cut.

BLADES

HI-LOW MULCHING BLADE

Hi-Low mulching blades are recommended with
the discharge restriction plate and front shrouds
installed (down discharge mulching option).

MEDIUM LIFT BLADE

Medium lift blades are recommended when
the optional vacuum attachment is installed.

Follow local recommendations for the suitable
cutting height in your area. Avoid mowing grass
too short to increase mowing intervals. This may
stress the grass during hot weather and encour­age weed growth during the growing season.

Mow with uncut grass to the left. This will
distribute the clippings over the cut area. Dis­charging clippings over the uncut area will cause
a grass buildup and may prevent uniform cut­ting.

Remember that sharp blades produce cleaner
cuts and use less power.
Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice.
Cut grass higher on fi rst pass. Cut the second
time at desired height and 90° to the fi rst pass.

CONTOUR BLADE

Contour blades are designed for operation
with the side discharge shield and may be
used when the optional vacuum attachment
is installed.

HIGH LIFT NOTCHED BLADE

High lift notched blades should be used when
the side discharge shield has been installed.
These blades are recommended for mowing
tall and/or lush areas.

Fig. 6

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UNEVEN TERRAIN

Be careful when operating mower on
uneven ground.

Do not operate on steep slopes. Op­eration on a steep slope could cause
loss of control, machine to overturn
and personal injury or death.

• Do not operate on slopes over 15 degrees

(27%). This machine was not specifi cally
designed to operate on steep slopes.

• The operator is responsible for safe opera-

tion on slopes, even slopes of 15 degrees
(27%) or less. Only the operator can deter­mine the stability of the mower on a given
slope based on existing conditions like: ma­chine speed and direction, slope variation,
slipperiness, drop-offs, holes, obstacles, etc.

• To determine the angle of a slope, an angle

measuring device (protractor/inclinometer)
is readily available at your local hardware
store.

• Always start mowing at the bottom of slopes.

Traveling up slopes, this machine has more
traction traveling forward than reverse. Be
careful on slopes to avoid driving forward
into a position where there is not enough
traction to enable backing out or stopping.

• Tires may lose traction on slopes even

though the brakes are functioning properly.

• Avoid sudden starts and acceleration when

traveling forward uphill as mower may tip
backwards.

• Do not mow slopes when grass is wet because

slippery conditions will reduce traction and
braking which in turn affects steering.

• Use caution when making turns. Slow the

mower down before making sharp turns. Unit
can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever
too much ahead or behind the other.

• Look around you to be sure the area is clear

before turning or backing up.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.

• Keep all movement on slopes slow and grad-

ual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.

• Follow manufacturer’s recommendation
for counterweights for added stability when
operating on slopes or using front or rear
mounted attachments. Remove weights
when not required.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability
of the machine. Do not use grass catcher on
steep slopes.

• Do not operate without OPS installed.

• Always wear seatbelt.

• Be certain that the seatbelt can be released
quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into
ponds or water.

• Check carefully for overhead clearances
such as, branches, doorways, or electrical
wires, before driving under any objects and
do not contact them.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Set the throttle at 1/3 open. Allow engine to
idle at this setting for several minutes.

• Move ignition switch to “OFF” position (up­right) and remove key.

• Never use carburetor choke to stop engine.

Always remove key from ignition
switch when leaving machine unat­tended or when not in use.

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MOVING MACHINE WITHOUT
POWER

TRANSPORTING MACHINE

(Refer to Fig. 7)
The integrated transmissions are equipped with a
bypass valve that allows the machine to be moved
without power by deactivating the transmission.
With the bypass valve in normal operating posi­tion, the fl uid in the transmission will make it
diffi cult to move the unit (even with the steering
levers in neutral position). The bypass valve is
located on the front of each transmission. Be­fore activating the bypass valve, set the park
brake. Raise the seat and activate the bypass
valve by rotating lever toward the left side of
unit. When BOTH transmissions are deactivat­ed, the unit becomes “freewheeling”, allowing it
to be moved. Before the transmissions become
operational, the bypass valves must be returned
to their normal operating position.

Be careful activating bypass valves
when machine is on a slope. Ma­chine could “freewheel” out of control
causing serious injury or damage to
equipment.

LEFT
SIDE

12068

BYPASS VALVE
(SHOWN IN NORMAL
OPERATING POSITION)

ROTATE LEVER
TO ACTIVATE
("FREEWHEELING")

Always back machine onto trailer to
avoid accidental upset.

Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your
machine. Trailer must have signs and lights re­quired by law.

1. Raise mower deck to the transport (highest)
height position.

2. BACK machine onto trailer. See "LOAD­ING MACHINE".

3. Stop the engine, engage the park brake and
remove the key .

4. Lower the mower deck to the lowest position.

5. Securely fasten machine to trailer with
heavy-duty straps, chains or cables. Both
front and rear straps must be directed down
and outward from machine.

LOADING MACHINE

Loading a machine onto a trailer or
truck increases the possibility of back­ward-tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.

1. Use extreme caution when operating a ma­chine on a ramp. Move slowly.

2. Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration
when operating a machine on a ramp.

3. BACK machine up ramp and drive forward
down ramp.

4. Use only a single, full width ramp; DO NOT
use individual ramps for each side of the
machine.

5. If individual ramps must be used, BACK
machine up ramp and drive forward down
ramp.

6. DO NOT exceed a 15 degree angle between
ramp and ground or between ramp and trail­er or truck.

Fig. 7

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STORING SAFELY

Never store machine with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open fl ame, spark or pi-
lot light as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
Allow engine to cool before storing in
an enclosure.

Never run engine indoors or in an en­closed area, unless exhaust gases are
safely removed to the outdoors with
an exhaust pipe extension/hose combi­nation. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poi­son.

• If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more,
add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel system. Fuel
stabilizer (such as STA
able additive in minimizing the formation
of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to
reach the carburetor.

• Remove all accumulated debris from mower
deck and tractor.

• Sand areas where paint is chipped and re­paint to prevent rust. Lubricate all locations
to prevent moisture damage during storage.

.

BIL®) is an accept-

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

Apply 1/2 to 1 Stroke

Every 8 Hours of Usage

Front Wheel Bearings (A) (two fittings)

Always perform maintenance with the
machine parked on a hard level sur­face; with the engine stopped and the
PTO disengaged; with the park brake
set; and with the key removed from
the ignition.

Always remove the grounded (-) clamp
from the battery when performing
maintenance on the engine, clutch, or
any other electrical system. Battery is
located under the right fender.

Always wear safety glasses and ear
protection when performing any
maintenance function that could cause
injury to eyes or ears.

A

A

12070

Fig. 8

CAPACITIES

Fuel T ank.....................................................1 1.3 liter

Drive System...............................................2.37 liter

(Each Transmission)...................................1.66 liter

Read all safety information on pages 6 through

14.

LUBRICATION

(Refer to Fig. 8)
Do not let excess grease collect on or around
parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.
See accompanying illustrations for lubrication
frequency points. Severe or unusual conditions
may require more frequent lubrication.

In addition to these lubrication points, lightly oil
all linkage pivot points.

Use SAE multipurpose type grease for all loca­tions shown. Be sure to clean fi tting thoroughly
before using grease gun.

TIRE AIR PRESSURE

Drive Tires 20 x 10 x 10...............55 kPa (8 psi)

(Refer to decal on wheel for correct tire air
pressure)

Front Tires.................................83 kPa (12 psi)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Fluid Change.....................................300 hours

Filter Change.....................................300 hours

CRANKCASE OIL AND AIR FIL TER

Refer to the “Engine Manual” for the timetable
for changing or service.

COOLING SYSTEM

Inspect the engine cooling fi ns periodically for
buildup of grass and debris. Buildup on the
cooling fi ns will cause the engine to overheat.

Removal of engine cowling may be required to
clean the fi ns, especially if cleaned infrequently.

Do not use high-pressure water or
steam to clean the engine or drive
compartment. Water and cleaning

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detergent may damage electrical
components and terminals, possibly
leading to component and safety cir­cuit failure.

LEFT

SIDE

Use a vacuum cleaner or air blower to remove
foreign material from the engine and drive com­partment.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Battery is located under the right fender. Follow
the procedure below for battery maintenance.

• Clean battery.

• Inspect cables for loose connection.

• Clean terminals.

• Inspect battery tray and hold-down.

• Inspect battery case for cracks or leaks.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Batteries produce a highly explosive
hydrogen gas while being charged.
Always keep cigarettes, sparks, open
flame and other sources of ignition
away from battery. Always shield
eyes and face from battery. In the
event of accident, fl ush with water and
call a physician immediately. Keep
batteries and acid out of the reach of
children.

CHECKING DRIVE SYSTEM
FLUID LEVEL

Check fluid level with the engine turned off
and fl uid at normal operating temperature. The
transmission fl uid reservoirs are located at the front
of each transmission. T o check the fl uid level, raise
the seat and remove the breather/dipstick from
the reservoir. The fl uid level should be equal to
the "hot" mark on the dipstick (Refer to Fig. 9).
If fl uid is required, use CoolTemp Hydro-Max™
Extended-Life Hydrostatic Fluid (Grasshopper part
no. 345044 for 1 quart [.94 l] container).

BREATHER/

DIPSTICK

12069

FILTER AND PLUG &

O-RING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PLUG TO

CHANGE FILTER

Fig. 9

DRIVE SYSTEM FLUID AND
FILTER MAINTENANCE

For Drive System, use CoolT emp Hydro-Max™
Extended-Life Hydrostatic Fluid, part no.
345044 for 1 quart (.94 l) container or part no.
345046 for 2 gallon (7.52 l) container. Use part
no. 130605 high effi ciency oil fi lter.

CHANGING DRIVE SYSTEM
FLUID

(Refer to Fig. 9)
Raise the seat. Place a drip pan under the
transmission reservoir and fi lter (at the front of
the transmission). Remove plug and fi lter and
drain fluid into the pan. Allow transmission
to drain completely. Install a new fl uid fi lter
and plug. torque plug to 115-135 in. lbs. Fill
reservoir with fluid. Let engine idle a few
minutes. Check fl uid level and refi ll if needed.
Repeat procedure for other transmission.

DO NOT operate machine with low
fl uid. Low fl uid could cause damage
to drive system and loss of control of
the machine.

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DECK CLEANING

BLADE SHARPENING

IMPORTANT
After each use remove grass buildup
from under the mower deck. Exces­sive grass buildup will interfere with
the operation and performance of the
mower deck. Excessive grass buildup
may also cause component failure.

1. Park machine on hard level surface, stop
engine and set the park brake. Remove key
from the ignition switch.

2. Position the mower deck in the transport (all
the way up) setting.

3. Lift the front of the machine, and support the
machine using jack stands or other equiva­lent safety blocks. Do NOT rely solely on
mechanical or hydraulic jacks or lifts for
support. Always use adequate wheel chocks
on tires remaining on the ground.

4. Use a long fl at bar to clean under the deck,
to avoid positioning yourself under the ma­chine.

5. Clean out all grass and debris build-up from
the underside of the deck, around blade spin­dles and the deck discharge chute.

IMPORTANT
When sharpening blades, be sure to
balance them. Unbalanced blades
will cause excessive vibration that can
damage blade spindle bearings. Vi­brations may also cause structural
cracks in mower housings.

Follow original sharpening pattern. Do not
sharpen backside of blade. Do not sharpen
blade to a razor edge, but leave approximately
.016 inch (.4 mm) blunt edge.

BLADE REMOVAL

(Refer to Fig. 10)
Remove bolt (A), which has right hand threads.
Remove washer (B), fl at washer (C), fi ber wash-
er (D) and blade.

Blade
Spindle
Housing

BLADE INSPECTION

Do not handle mower blades with bare
hands. Use heavy leather gloves or
wrap blade with protective material
and block securely when removing
blades. Careless or improper han­dling may result in serious injury.

Inspect blades before each use to determine
that they are mounted securely and are in good
condition. Replace any blade that is bent, exces­sively nicked, worn, or has any other damage.
Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.

Washer

Deflector
Cone

12080

D

C

B

A

Lift of Blade

Fig. 10

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BLADE INSTALLATION

Your dealer can supply Grasshopper
replacement blades. They are made
of special steel alloys and subjected
to rigid heat-treat and inspection re­quirements. Substitute blades may
not meet these rigid specifi cations and
MAY BE DANGEROUS.

Reverse the removal procedure. Be
sure fiber washer and cone are in­stalled as shown.

IMPORTANT
When installing a blade, the lift of the
blade must be toward blade spindle
housing (refer to Fig. 10). T ighten bolt
(item A, Fig. 10) into blade spindle
housing to 50-55 ft lbs (68-75Nm).

31

ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Always make adjustments with the
machined parked on a hard level sur­face; with the engine stopped and the
PTO disengaged; with the park brake
set; and with the key removed from
the ignition.

Always remove the grounded (-) clamp
from the battery when performing
maintenance on the engine, clutch, or
any other electrical system. Battery is
located under the right fender.

LOSS OF POWER IN THE DRIVE
SYSTEM

Check the fl uid level and make sure the proper
amount of fl uid is in the reservoir . Make sure all
hydraulic connections are tight and not leaking.
Make sure drive belt is tight and not slipping.
Check park brake adjustment. Make sure pump
bypass valve is tight so pump does not free­wheel.

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

(Refer to Fig. 11)

1. Remove the deck belt (A) as described in
“Deck Belt Replacement” section (page 37).

2. Remove the clutch center bolt (B) and slide
the clutch (C) off the engine's crankshaft.

3. Loosen the .375" idler arm pivot bolt (D)
and remove the .312" bolt (E) securing belt
tensioner bracket in place. Using a half
inch drive break-over bar or racket, inserted
in half inch square hole, rotate idler pulley
away from belt, relieving belt tension.

4. Remove the belt (F) from pulleys.

5. Install the new belt with the idler tension
bracket loose. Using the break-over bar,
reinstall the .312" bolt (E) (normally in
center hole) in the idler tensioner bracket
and secure. Do not over tighten belt. Belt
should only be tight enough to prevent belt
from slipping. Retighten .375 idler arm
pivot bolt (D).

6. Install the deck belt as described in “Deck
Belt Replacement” section (page 37).

A

F

B

D

C

12071

E

1/2" SQ.

HOLE

Fig. 11

NO POSITIVE NEUTRAL POSITION

If drive wheels travel forward or backward when
the steering lever is in swing-out position (neu­tral), adjustment is required.

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

(Refer to Fig 12)

1. Block up under tractor frame so both drive
wheels are off the ground.

2. Make sure parking brake is released.

3. Remove linkage rods (A) from transmission
neutral return arm (B).

4. Place steering levers in the neutral swing-out
position and start engine.

5. If either of the drive wheels turn, proceed
with the following adjustment.

6. With a .25" allen wrench loosen the socket
head cap screw (C) directly below the control
lever (D). Rotate the neutral return assem­bly left or right until neutral is achieved.
Tighten socket head cap screw.

7. Repeat procedure for transmission on the
other side.

8. Reinstall linkage rod (A) in neutral return
arm (B). If ball joint does not reinstall into
neutral return arm without moving the return
arm, adjust length of linkage rod until it does
to assure neutral adjustment will be main­tained when linkage is connected.

9. Test-drive machine for straight-line travel

32

with both levers full forward. If travel is
not in a straight line, adjust the steering le­ver stop on the side that is the fastest, i.e.,
if machine goes to the left, adjust the right
steering stop to slow down the right trans­mission until travel is straight ahead.

C

D

the levers are allowed to lean toward the center
when the mounting bolts are tightened, free play
in the mounting holes may allow the levers to
hit each other.

When completing a maintenance
function, make sure all shields are in
good condition and are installed be­fore placing unit back into use.

1" minimum

B

A

12077

(Left Side Shown)

Fig. 12

STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT

(Refer to Fig. 13)
Steering levers are secured to the lever mount
blocks with mounting bolts and nuts. A .5 inch
wrench is required to adjust the levers.

To adjust steering lever position, loosen nut on
the top mounting bolt. In the swung in (neutral)
position, the lever can now move forwards and
backwards without moving the lever mount. If
the lever mount moves with the steering lever,
the bottom mounting bolt may need to be loos­ened. Set both levers in line and in a comfortable
position for the operator. Move levers to the
swung out (neutral lock) position and tighten top
nuts and bottom nuts if loosened. Both mount­ing bolts MUST be tight to assure steering lever
control of the machine.

12079

Nuts

Bolts

Fig. 13

Steering levers must line up in the swung in
(neutral) position. Maintain one inch (25mm)
minimum clearance between ends of levers. If

33

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Should you experience trouble in starting the
engine, use the following guide to locate pos­sible causes.

Engine will not crank:

• Battery is discharged.

• Blown starter fuse.

• PTO switch in “ON”.

• Steering levers are not out in neutral.

• Steering lever switches are out of adjustment
(listen for the switch “click”).

• A loose wire or connection.

Engine cranks, but will not start:

• Fuel tank is empty.

• Restricted fuel line or fuel fi lter.

• A loose wire or connection.

If the above points do not locate the problem,
contact your authorized Grasshopper dealer for
repair.

the safety switch, adjust the switch in the
mounting slots so it does.

.25" to .5"

LINKAGE

ROD

BRAKE

ARM

06006

PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT
The performance of this parking
brake depends on the tire used. Tire
size, tread pattern, and tire pressure
are important. Use only Factory sup­plied tires and wheels. Make sure tires
are infl ated to the proper pressure.

1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key .

2. Disengage the park brake.

3. Adjust the linkage rod attached to the left brake
until the clearance between the brake arm and
the tire tread measures .25 inch to .5 inch (6mm
to 13mm) with the park brake disengaged (see
Fig. 14).

4. Repeat step 3 for the right side.

5. Engage and disengage park brake to check
for proper engagement and disengagement.
Readjust if necessary .

6. Be sure all cotter pins and jam nuts are secured.

7. Make sure the brake light is on when the park

brake is set. If the brake lever does not contact

Fig. 14

CLUTCH/BRAKE BURNISHING

IMPORTANT
A new clutch, or one that has not been
used for three months, will require
burnishing to dress drive surfaces.
The clutch could fail if you do not ac­complish the following procedure.

Place tractor in neutral, start engine and run at
half throttle. Turn clutch switch on 30 seconds
and off 30 seconds, fi ve times at half-throttle
and repeat fi ve times at full throttle. The time
interval allows the clutch surface to cool.

34

CLUTCH REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT

(Refer to Fig. 15)

1. Remove the deck belt (A) as described in “Deck
Belt Replacement” section.

2. Remove the center bolt (B) and slide the clutch
(C) off the engine crankshaft.

3. To install clutch, reverse order and install deck
belt as described in “Deck Belt Replacement”
section.

4. Tighten center bolt (B) to 50 ft lbs (68Nm).
After 15 minutes of clutch usage retighten the
bolt to 50 ft lbs (68Nm).

A

B

C

12075

Fig. 15

MOWER DECK LEVELING
ADJUSTMENT

(Refer to Fig. 16 & 17)

NOTE: The object is to have the mower blades
cutting level side to side and cutting slightly
lower in the front, with about the same weight
on each mower deck hanger chain.

Mower blades are sharp. Wear heavy
gloves or cover sharp edges of blades.

1 Check air pressure on all four tires and adjust

to the correct pressure if necessary.

2. Mower deck can be leveled at any cut height
position. If blade heights do not match cut
height setting, do not adjust at this time.
Mower deck must be leveled side to side
and front to rear before cut height setting is
adjusted. See appropriate sections below.

Measure

Level Surface

A

B

C

D

Measure

99101

Fig. 16

D

12076

Fig. 17

3. Position left blade in the side to side position
and measure from the outside blade tip to the
level surface (refer to Fig. 16).

4. Position right blade in the side to side
position and measure from the outside blade
tip to the level surface.

5. If the difference between both measurements
is greater than .125 inch (3mm), adjustment
is necessary.

6. Locate the level adjust screw (A) on the right
rear mower deck hanger (refer to Fig. 17).

7. Slightly loosen the .438 chain bolt (C) on
the right rear mower deck hanger and level
adjust bracket (B).

8. Adjust the right rear of the mower deck up
or down as required to match the left rear by
turning the level adjust screw (A) clockwise
to raise and counter-clockwise to lower.

9. Adjust the level adjust screw (A) until blades
on both sides are the same height above the
level surface.

10. With blades leveled side to side, tighten the

35

.438 chain bolt (C) securely.

11. Position left blade in the front to rear position.
Measure from the left front blade tip to the
level surface. With the blade in the same
position, measure from the left rear blade tip
to the level surface.

12. The distance measured at the rear blade tip
should be .125 to .25 inch (3mm to 6mm)
higher than at the front blade tip (Refer to
Fig. 18).

13. If the front to rear adjustment is not within
the given tolerance, then either adjustment is
necessary or the left blade may be bent.

14. Check to see if the left blade is bent by
turning it 180° and measure from the left
rear blade tip to level surface again. If the
result is different by more than .125 inch
(3mm), the left blade is bent and should be
replaced.

15. If the blade is straight and adjustment is
necessary, locate the level adjust screw on
the left front mower deck hanger.

16. Slightly loosen the .438 chain bolt on the left
front mower deck hanger and level adjust
bracket.

17. Adjust the left front of the mower deck up
or down by turning the level adjust screw
clockwise to raise and counter-clockwise to
lower until the front blade tip is .125 to .25 inch
(3mm to 6mm) higher than the rear blade tip.

18. Tighten the .438 chain bolt securely .

19. Repeat steps 11 through 18 above on the right
side.

20. Check that each of the mower deck hanger
chains (D) are tight and are carrying weight. If
a chain is loose, adjust as necessary .

AA + .125 to .25

Level Surface

99103

Fig. 18

MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT
SETTING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Adjust side to side and front to rear
mower level before adjusting cut height.

1. Check air pressure on all four tires and adjust to
the correct pressure if necessary .

2. With foot pedal, set the cut height at the notch
marked 3.

3. Position left blade in the side to side position
and measure from the outside blade tip to the
level surface (refer to Fig. 18).

4. Position right blade in the side to side position
and measure from the outside blade tip to the
level surface.

5. If the difference between both measurements
is greater than .125 inch (3mm), side to side
adjustment is necessary (see previous section).

6. If both measurements are between 2.875 inches
(73mm) and 3.125 inches (79mm), adjustment
is not necessary .

7. If both measurements are less than 2.875 inches
(73mm) or greater than 3.125 inch (79mm),
adjustment is necessary .

8. To adjust the cut height, place blocks under
both sides of the deck so there is slack in the
hanger chains. The actual cut height is .5"
(13mm) above the sides of the deck.

9. Loosen the 2 bolts that secure the cut height
indicator.(Refer to page 23, Fig 5)

10. If the deck cut height needs raised, slide the
cut height indicator forward.

11. If the deck cut height needs lowered, slide
the cut height indicator back.

12. With blade cut height correct, securely
tighten the bolts.

13. Make sure foot pedal still engages in upper
most position.

36

DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT

(Refer to Fig. 19)
The belt tension is set at the factory, but may
need adjustment after the fi rst hour of initial use.
Periodically belt should be checked for proper
tension, following the procedure below:

1. Position the mower deck in the lowest (1.5
inch) cut height setting.

2. Loosen the lock nut (A) and adjust the draw
nut (C) to change belt tension.

3. Increase belt tension by turning the draw nut
(C) clockwise and decrease belt tension by
turning the draw nut counterclockwise.

4. The idler spring (B) body length should
measure approximately 5.75" for proper belt
tension.

5. Tighten the lock nut (A) when the proper
belt tension is achieved.

DECK BELT REPLACEMENT

(Refer to Fig. 20)
Major causes of belt failure are improper instal­lation and tension. Before installing a new belt,
check spindle shafts and bearings for excessive
endplay and wear by moving each spindle shaft
side to side and up and down. Be sure they turn
smoothly and freely. Make sure idler is still
aligned with spindle sheaves. Check sheave
grooves for cleanliness and wear. If grooves
require cleaning, use a cloth moistened with
a nonfl ammable nontoxic degreasing agent or
commercial detergent and water.
Avoid excessive force during installation. Do
not use tools to pry belt on or roll belt over
sheaves. This can cause hidden damage and
premature belt failure.

1. Position the mower deck in the lowest (1.5
inch) (38mm) cut height setting and remove
the left and right belt shields.

2. Loosen the lock nut (A) and back off (coun­terclockwise) the draw nut (B) until tension
is released from the old belt (C) and it can be
lifted off the deck sheaves.

3. Install the new belt following Fig. 20 for
proper belt routing.

4. Reset the belt tension using the procedure in
the “Deck Belt Adjustment”.

5. Re-install the left and right belt shields.

B

A

12074

Fig. 19

C

12072

BELT TO CLUTCH

C

52 DECK

A

B

Fig. 20

37

BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

(Refer to Fig. 21)

1. It is not necessary to raise machine to re­move the blade spindle assembly.

2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position.

3. Remove blade. Be careful handling sharp
blades. Use protective material and block
securely when removing blades.

4. Lower mower deck to the lowest (1.5 inch)
cut height.

5. Remove belt shields.

6. Remove deck belt. See Deck Belt
Replacement section above.

7. Remove the top bolt (2) and cup washer (3)
from the spindle sheave (1).

8. Mark spindle sheave (1) on the topside so it will
not be installed upside down on re-assembly .

9. Remove the spindle sheave (1) with a wheel
puller. Make note if you remove any spacers
or washers not shown in the illustration, as
they will need to be reinstalled as they were
removed. Spindle shaft (9) may fall out of the
spindle assembly to the ground after removing
sheave.

10. Remove square key (16) and bearing shield (4)
and save for re-assembly .

11. Remove spindle assembly by removing the six
bolts or nuts (17 or 18) that attach the spindle
housing (7) to the mower deck. Spindle
assembly will fall to the ground if not supported.
Protect spindle housing as necessary .

(Refer to Fig. 21)

1. Remove blade spindle assembly as described
previously.

2. Press spindle shaft (9) down through bearings
(6) and spindle housing (7).

3. Press bearings (6) out of housing (7) or
remove from shaft (9) as necessary.

4. Visually inspect parts for excessive wear,
corrosion, or damage. Feel parts and rotate
bearing races to check for rough spots or
excessive wear.

5. Replace with new parts as necessary.

6. Install lower bearing (6) on spindle shaft (9).

7. Install bearing spacer (8) on shaft.

8. Install this assembly into housing (7).

9. Press top bearing (6) onto shaft (9) down
against bearing spacer (8).

10. Rotate assembly to make sure shaft moves
freely.

11. Secure spindle assembly to the mower deck
with the six nuts or bolts (17 or 18). Torque
to 21 ft lbs.

12. Install bearing shield (4), square key (16),
sheave (1), cup washer (3) and bolt (2) in
same sequence as removed. Place a block
under the spindle shaft (9) if necessary to
hold it up in the spindle housing.

13. Make sure the concave side of the cup washer
(3) is down toward the sheave and torque top
bolt (2) to 38 ft lbs.

14. Rotate assembly to check for free movement.

15. Install deck belt and belt shields.

16. Install blade and tighten bolt (15) to 50-55
ft lbs.

38

17

18

2

3

1

16

4

5

6

7

8

6

9

10

11

13

12

14

15

10128

Fig. 21

39

TRACTOR ASSEMBLY

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 645376 Frame

2 100153 Engine
3 100919 Air Filter - Cyclonic
4 100803 Oil Filter
5 101197 Muffl er
101043 Gasket - Muffl er
6 243016 Tap Screw
7 424319 Hose Assembly - Drain
8 365515 Plug
9 254431 Speed Nut
10 729734 Shield – Rear Guard
11 142250 Mechanical Choke
12 603854 Throttle Assembly
323643 Cable Assembly
722009 Throttle Lever Stop
722736 Throttle Stop – Heavy Duty
13 422150 Handle Grip
14 723062 Mount - Battery
15 420610 Hold Down Stra
16 424250 Grommet
17 605791 Fuel Tank Assembly
(includes items 18-21)
18 100212 Cap – Fuel Sealed Tether
19 363925 Fuel Tube
20 101875 Bushing – Fuel Tube
21 100216 Valve – Fuel Tank
22 730451 Rod – Fuel Tank Mount

Item Order Description
No. No.

23 254450 Nut
24 253043 Whiz Nut
25 821760 Fuel Hose
26 821768 Fuel Hose
27 366560 Fuel Filter
28 280260 Hose Clamp – Spring
29 751043 Shield - Heat
30 644410 Bracket - Console
31 645102 Console
32 253176 Whiz Bolt - Truss
33 253025 Whiz Nut
34 253177 Whiz Bolt - Truss
35 483924 Wheel & Tire
483420 Wheel Without Tire
482474 Tire
36 248565 Lug Bolt
37 645238 Fender – Rt.
38 645239 Fender – Lt.
39 822631 Trim – Fender Edge
40 422079 Hole Plug – Work Lamp
41 150225 Cup Holder
42 259030 Cap Screw - Hex
43 254436 Nut - Nylon
44 253173 Whiz Bolt - Hex
45 782898 Strap - Tension
46 253067 Flange Nut - Spirol Loc
243565 Bolt

Item not pictured:
605363 Decal Set - 124 Mower

40

01-12058

Rev. 06-13

TRACTOR ASSEMBLY

33

35

14

37

10

44

33

5

44

28

18

23

25

27

26

28

38

16

11

24

8

44

6

29

15

1

3

2

7

44

39

32

13

31

12

34

9

32

9

4

19

20

21

24

17

42

9

23

43

22

41

44

35

36

39

40

36

46

40

32

33

45

30

46

12058

41

DRIVE & STEERING ASSEMBLY

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 391491 Integrated Transmission Rt.

(includes items 3-12)
2 391490 Integrated Transmission Lt.
(includes items 3-12)
3 130630 Pulley
4 281668 Square Key
5 130431 Fan
6 130632 Fan Spacer
7 253070 Whiz Nut
8 130618 Control Lever
130619 Spring - Return
9 130610 Breather/Dipstick
10 130605 Filter
130606 Filter Plug
11 281845 Woodruff Key
12 253992 Lock Nut
13 824458 Hub - Tapered
14 776156 Bracket – Tension Strap
15 902293 Spacer - Integrated
16 243575 Bolt
17 253067 Flange Nut - Spiral Loc
18 253203 Whiz Bolt
19 253043 Whiz Nut
20 381942 Belt
21 415545 Sheave
22 281582 Square Key
23 388750 Clutch
24 257422 Lock Washer
25 243470 Bolt
26 725123 Bracket – Anti Rotation
27 422088 Cover – Clutch Bracket
28 824478 Idler Arm Assembly
(includes items 29 & 30)
29 121756 Oilite Bearing
30 121650 Bearing Pedestal
31 284428 Spring – Torsion LH
32 257040 Washer
33 243360 Bolt
34 257062 Washer - SAE
35 393195 Idler Pulley

Item Order Description
No. No.

36 243575 Bolt
37 253066 Whiz Nut
38 776158 Arm – Neutral Return
39 253191 Whiz Bolt
40 253035 Whiz Nut
41 780175 Rod – Steering Linkage
42 265615 Ball Joint - RH Thread
43 254441 Nut - RH Thread
44 265616 Ball Joint - LH Thread
45 254444 Nut .- LH Thread
46 253038 Whiz Nut
47 605741 Steering Lever Assembly
(includes items 48 & 49)
48 422179 Lever Grip - Foam
49 422095 Vinyl Cap
50 643926 Mount – Steering Lever
51 253195 Whiz Bolt
52 253470 Nut - Nylon Insert
53 604856 Steering Pivot Assembly Rt.
(includes items 55-58)
54 604857 Steering Pivot Assembly Lt.
(includes items 55-58)
55 422559 Bearing Sleeve w/Flange
56 422556 Bearing Sleeve w/Flange
57 422557 Bearing Sleeve
58 243197 Bolt
59 283324 Spring – Compression
60 257063 Nylon Washer
61 720160 Mount – Steering Switch Rt.
62 720161 Mount – Steering Switch Lt.
63 183860 Safety Switch
64 250318 Machine Screw
65 254400 Nut
66 253176 Whiz Bolt
67 253025 Whiz Nut
68 729730 Bracket – Damper Mount Rt.
69 729731 Bracket – Damper Mount Lt.
70 265680 Ball Stud
71 285032 Damper
72 253192 Whiz Bolt
73 729733 Bracket - Belt Tensioner

12062

42

16

72

DRIVE & STEERING ASSEMBLY

16

63

70

71

64

71

72

70

64

21

19

72

67

22

63

5

7
6

4

40

61

65

52

59
56

55

35

60

58

34

19

46

36

40

7

19

53

66

58

70

57

55

6

52

4

48

47

68

40

51
50

5

3

62

52

65

40

69

67

60

70

59

58

49

46

56

52

40

55

54

55

58

48

47

57

51

40

50

12062

39

38

46

12

40

13

8

41

42

40

43

16

11

27

26

23

45

17

24

25

44

3

18

17

17

15

72

29

14

73

20

31

11

16

13

18

9

10

40

12

43

8

42

2

30

29

34

28

17

32

37

33

17

9

18

1

10

15

14

39

38

44

45

41

46

43

BRAKES & LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 645104 Brake Tube

2 645103 Brake Lever
3 422155 Handle Grip
4 902314 Spacer
5 263500 Retainer - External
6 776212 Bracket – Brake Support Rt.
7 776213 Bracket – Brake Support Lt.
8 644398 Brake Arm Rt.
9 644399 Brake Arm Lt.
10 243590 Bolt .- Full Thread
11 257062 Washer - SAE
12 253930 Lock Nut
13 253192 Whiz Bolt

Item Order Description
No. No.

14 253035 Whiz Nut
15 782331 Strap – Brake Linkage
16 257030 Washer
17 260608 Ring Cotter
18 183894 Switch - Brake
19 250258 Machine Screw
20 253020 Whiz Nut
21 780179 Rod – Brake Linkage
22 265615 Ball Joint - RH Thread
23 254441 Nut - RH Thread
24 265616 Ball Joint .- LH Thread
25 254444 Nut - LH Thread
26 253038 Whiz Nut

12059

44

BRAKES & LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

24

25

23

22

21

13

26

8

20

12059

19

18

6

13

10

12

11

26

25

12

21

11

10

23

7

13

26

9

22

5

3

14

4

2

1

16

26

14

17

15

16

17

13

24

45

SEAT ASSEMBLY & OPS TUBE

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 321518 Seat Cushion

2 321519 Back Cushion
3 321523 Arm Rest Cushion
4 723433 Seat Side – Raised Rt.
5 723434 Seat Side – Raised Lt.
6 822630 Trim – Seat Edge
7 643898 Seat Pan
8 722884 Seat Reinforcement - Raised
163295 Decal - Grasshopper Emblem
9 183871 Seat Switch - Twist
10 644401 Bracket – Seat Pivot Rt.
11 644402 Bracket – Seat Pivot Lt.
12 422565 Sleeve Bearing w/Flange
13 253175 Bolt - Hex
14 724930 Latch - Switch
15 724929 Mount Bracket – Seat Latch
16 730229 Pivot Pin – Seat Latch
17 284408 Spring Torsion
18 260606 Ring Cotter
19 253176 Whiz Bolt - Truss

Item Order Description
No. No.

20 253025 Whiz Nut
21 324200 Seat Belt
22 243551 Bolt
23 257063 Nylon Washer
24 257062 Washer - SAE
25 253470 Nut - Nylon Insert
26 253191 Whiz Bolt
27 253193 Whiz Bolt
28 729736 Cross Member – Seat
29 283516 Seat Spring – Compression
30 422127 Cap – Seat Spring
31 253203 Whiz Bolt
32 253043 Whiz Nut
33 751042 Shield – Fan
34 253173 Whiz Bolt - Hex
35 729734 Shield – Rear Guard
36 324111 OPS Tube
165092 Decal - Warning OPS
37 243600 Bolt
253930 Lock Nut

12060

46

SEAT ASSEMBLY & OPS TUBE

2

8

27

9

14

18

16

17

19

15

7

27

36

27

3

22

23

1

3

25

12

34

26

6

13

11

21

24

5

23

22

27

37

37

25

24

37

35

26

4

21

6

31

30
31

29

10

13

20

20

27

12060

31

32

31

29

12

28

32

20

32

27

30

34

31

33

47

OPTIONAL MOLDED SEAT ASSEMBLY

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 321570 Seat Assembly - Molded

2 183870 Switch - Seat
3 243026 Bolt - Washer Head Tap
4 643898 Seat Pan
5 253193 Whiz Bolt
6 422565 Sleeve Bearing with Flange
7 724929 Mount Bracket – Seat Latch
8 724930 Latch – Seat
9 730229 Pivot Pin – Seat Latch
10 284408 Spring - Torsion
11 260606 Ring Cotter

Item Order Description
No. No.

12 253176 Whiz Bolt - Truss
13 253025 Whiz Nut
14 324200 Seat Belt
15 243551 Bolt
16 257063 Washer
17 257062 Washer - SAE
18 253470 Nut - Nylon Insert
19 770160 Decal Plate - Seat
163295 Decal – Grasshopper Emblem
20 246975 Push Stud - Plastic

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48

OPTIONAL MOLDED SEAT ASSEMBLY

19

20

16

15

14

17

18

1

15

8

11

10

9

7

5

3

12

13

6

2

3

5

5

16

4

5

14

6

12065

49

WIRING DIAGRAM

Item Order Description
No. No.

605913 Wiring Assembly
161121 Decal - Console
1 183806 Ignition Switch
254498 Nylon Nut - Ignition Switch
2 182326 Indicator Light - Brake
3 184179 Light Switch (optional)
4 183925 Clutch Switch
5 183860 Safety Switch - Rt. Steering
720160 Rt. Steering Switch Mount
6 183860 Safety Switch - Lt. Steering
720161 Lt. Steering Switch Mount
7 183871 Seat Safety Switch
183870 Seat Safety Switch (Optional Seat)
8 182253 Work Lamp Assembly (optional)
(includes item 9)
9 182005 Light Bulb (optional)
10 182251 Bezel (optional)

Item Order Description
No. No.

11 184271 Relay w/Mount
12 181720 Fuse Block
162320 Fuse I.D. Decal
13 181470 Fuse 30 Amp Auto
181462 Fuse 10 Amp Auto
181460 Fuse 7.5 Amp Auto
14 141551 Hour Meter
15 183894 Brake Switch
16 180120 Battery 12 Volt
723062 Mount - Battery
17 420610 Battery Hold Down Strap
18 423690 Spacer - PC Board Support
19 180290 Battery Cable 30" Black
20 180322 Battery Cable 24" Red
425220 Battery Terminal Boot
425216 Alternator Terminal Boot
21 184251 Solenoid Switch 4 Post

OFF

RUN

START

1

IGNITION

2

BRAKE

161121

FAST SLOW

PULL OUT TO ENGAGE

1.5

.875

PTO CLUTCH

CHOKE

THROTTLE

50

HOURS

4

14

3

ON

OFF

LIGHTS

01-05113A / 05115

Rev. 06-13

RED W/WHITE

L

S

M

G

B

6

LT

STRG

BLACK W/WHITE

10

GREEN/YELLOW

GREEN/YELLOW

BLUE

BLACK

13

WIRING DIAGRAM

9

8

BLACK

BLACK

YELLOW

2

BRAKE

BROWN

YELLOW

3

10

8

BLACK

GREEN

BROWN

BROWN

9

5

RT

STRG

YELLOW

4

BROWN

BROWN

12

1

12

BLACK

WHITE

18

BLACK

WHITE

14

0

0

0

0

0

-

+

YELLOW W/BROWN

11

18

GREEN

YELLOW

18

YELLOW

GREEN

WHITE

YELLOW

NO

NC

GREEN/YELLOW

15

2

YELLOW

1

BLUE

RED W/WHITE

BLACK

4

14

YELLOW/BROWN

GREEN

17

YELLOW

BLACK

-

+

SEAT

GREEN

16

7

RED

4

5

6

3

2

1

4

5

6

3

2

19

1

05115

LIGHT / AUX FUSE

7.5 AMP
PTO FUSE

10 AMP
START FUSE

7.5 AMP

REGULATOR FUSE
30 AMP

Rev. 06-13

3

20

GROUND

ENGINE

GREEN

STARTER

TO

REG.

MAG.

SOLENOID

CLUTCH

21

05113A

20

51

DECK CARRIER LINKAGE

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 645316 Footrest

2 424074 Vibration Isolator
3 253035 Whiz Nut
4 776214 Radius Arm
5 243805 Bolt
6 253970 Lock Nut
7 645274 Guide – Latch Tube
8 645845 Tube – Height Adjust
9 730434 Deck Pin – Height Adjust
10 253215 Flange Bolt
11 253043 Whiz Nut - Lg Flange
12 423643 Lift Bearing Block
13 774064 Plate – Lift Bearing
14 645650 Pivot – Front Carrier
15 604762 Spring & Plug Nut Assembly
16 243399 Bolt - Full Thread
17 902280 Spacer
18 881154 Shaft – Spring Mount
19 644644 Pivot Carrier
20 243360 Bolt
21 902412 Spacer
22 603741 Rocker Assembly Rt.
121764 Oilite Bearing
23 603728 Rocker Assembly Lt.
121764 Oilite Bearing
24 263529 Retainer - External
25 732586 Adjusting Strap
26 243205 Bolt
27 820331 Chain – 5 Links
28 243458 Flange Bolt

Item Order Description
No. No.

29 253058 Whiz Nut
30 732811 Strap – Carrier Linkage
31 260608 Ring Cotter
32 123522 Bearing Cup
33 122522 Bearing – Tapered
34 257320 Washer – Spring
35 254505 Jam Nut - Nylon Top lock
36 481432 Dust Cap
37 125855 Seal
38 282615 Spacer
39 645221 Fork
40 247725 Carriage Bolt
41 257051 Washer - SAE
42 603975 Wheel & Tire Assembly
w/Bearings & Spacer
43 902429 Bearing Spacer
44 120048 Wheel Bearing
45 902422 Spacer
46 729685 Mount – Height Adjust
47 821516 Washer – Nylon
48 243560 Bolt
49 253470 Nut - Nylon Insert
50 775147 Latch – Deck
51 253192 Whiz Bolt
52 253450 Nut - Nylon Insert
53 243340 Bolt
54 253460 Nut - Nylon Insert
55 423696 Spacer – Height Adjustment

12061

52

DECK CARRIER LINKAGE

3

3

3

20

1

3

36

31

28

52

25

43

31

35

32

32

33

39

37

38

40

44

12061

45

42

20

2

2

20

10

11

46

49

10

12
54

20

50

47

51

11

48

7

55

8

26

3

29

27

30

31

41

29

24

19

21

22

9

53

11

20

2

28

29

29

21

19

11

15

3

4

3

23

12

24

5

27

29

10

6

6

31

26

41

25

34

2

33

5

3

6

30

44

45

3

29

28

27

28

25

27

29

15

29

41

12

11

3

26

3

17

13

14

18

18

16

17
13

12

16

11

53

DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M252

Item Order Description
No. No.

1 645189 Deck

2 824473 Idler Arm Assembly
(includes items 3-5)
3 121756 Bearing - Oilite
4 257319 Washer - Spring
5 121651 Bearing Pedestal
6 257160 Washer
7 393250 Idler 6.0
8 257062 Washer SAE
9 243575 Bolt
10 423670 Stabilizer Cap
11 253067 Nut Flange Spiral Lock
12 784057 Tube - Guide
13 243038 Bolt
14 253025 Whiz Nut
15 422520 Nylon Bearing
16 283852 Spring - Extension
17 257040 Washer
18 253043 Whiz Nut
19 393225 Idler 4.75
20 902313 Spacer
21 730391 “J” Bolt – Idler Adjustment
22 254450 Nut
23 776214 Radius Arm
24 243800 Bolt
25 253970 Lock Nut
26 415902 Sheave
27 603725 Center Roller Assembly
28 644512 Lock Pin - Roller
29 253192 Whiz Bolt
30 253035 Whiz Nut
31 754203 Roller Mount – Formed Rt.
32 776231 Spacer – Roller Mount
33 426122 Roller
34 902284 Spacer – Roller Mount
35 243365 Bolt
36 645579 Mount – Anti-Scalp Roller Lt.

Item Order Description
No. No.

37 484230 Wheel – Anti-Scalp
38 942137 Bearing Tube
39 247310 Carriage Bolt
40 247130 Carriage Bolt
41 257059 Cupped Washer
42 243590 Bolt
43 424163 Deck Flap
44 774219 Strap - Defl ector
45 253179 Bolt - Phil. Truss
46 382111 Belt
47 643632 Pivot Mount
48 604317 Discharge Shield Assembly
(includes items 49-53)
49 422042 Discharge Shield
50 644570 Mount – Discharge Shield
51 284406 Spring - Torsion
52 780650 Pin
53 260608 Ring Cotter
54 252821 Stud – 3 Prong Head
55 820331 Lift Chain – 5 Links
56 243458 Bolt
57 253058 Whiz Nut
58 254431 Speed Nut
59 254448 Speed Nut
60 320239 Blade 18” High Lift Notched
320240 Blade 18” Hi-Low Mulching
320236 Blade 18” Medium Lift
320238 Blade 18” Contour
61 751046 Shield – Belt Rt.
62 751047 Shield – Belt Lt.
63 253175 Whiz Bolt
64 724588 Auxiliary Front Shroud
65 253176 Whiz Bolt - Truss
66 644608 Mulch Plate Rt. (Optional)
67 644609 Mulch Plate Lt. (Optional)
68 644058 End Cap (Optional)

12063

54

DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M252

63

68

49

45

44

53

43

14

33

40

35

34

47

45

18

48

46

56

51

55

44

30

30

50

63

57

52

14
7

30

1

54

57

11

6

29

41

42

53

63

26

65

61

59

15

12

14

13

19

58

6

20
6

30

31
41

35

42

10

32

62

11

6

7

8

9

11

34

33

18

21

22

26

25

30

29

30

40

34

2

16

18

33

58

26
22

40

25

65

17

24

30

57

28

35

64

30

30

27

4

58

18

5

57

3

63

35

55

56

67

30

40

18

36

24

29

30

23

38

29

39

37

12063

66

40

60

55

40

60

40

60

BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY

2

3

20

4

5

19

9

6

11

6

12

7

8

10

1

13

14

15

16

17

18

Item Order Description
No. No.
1 623750 Blade Spindle Assembly

(includes items 2-15)
2 243331 Bolt
3 257041 Cupped Washer
4 721167 Bearing Shield
5 257106 Washer - 18 Ga.
6 110081 Ball Bearing – Double Seal
7 604413 Spindle Housing
(includes items 8 & 9)
8 280705 Plug – Relief
9 247141 Stud Bolt

10115

Item Order Description
No. No.

10 259305 Set Screw - Nylon
11 903643 Bearing Spacer
12 604775 Spindle Shaft Assembly
13 772061 Washer
14 423680 Defl ector Cone
15 421200 Fiber Washer
16 257061 Flat Washer
17 257057 Washer – Hardened
18 243583 Bolt - Grade 8
19 253035 Whiz Nut
20 281580 Square Key

10115

56