Grasshopper 126V/61 User Manual

Form 172142-190618
Printed in U.S.A.
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL & PARTS LIST
RIDING MOWER MODELS
124V/48 - 124V/48R
126V/52 - 126V/52R
126V/61 - 126V/61R
THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY
Moundridge, Kansas 67107 U.S.A.
(620) 345-8621
GRASSHOPPERMOWER.COM
Price $7.00

Grasshopper 126V/61 Specifications

General

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Cutting Width	61 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Turning Radius	Zero-turn
Cutting Height	1.0 - 5.0 in (2.5 - 12.7 cm)

Summary

Specifications

Safety Information

Training

Safety instructions and initial familiarization.

Preparation

Steps to take before operating the machine.

Fuel Handling Safety

Precautions for safe refueling and fuel storage.

Safety Information (cont.)

Filling the Fuel Tank

Procedure for safely adding fuel to the tank.

Operational Safety

Guidelines for safe operation of the mower.

Safety Information (cont. 2)

Maintenance Safety

Safety precautions during maintenance procedures.

Operation

Controls and Switches

Identification and function of various controls and switches on the console.

Pre-start Check List

Daily checks to ensure safe operation and machine readiness.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide to safely start the engine.

Steering Lever Operation

Explanation of how steering levers control movement and direction.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Procedure for setting the desired cutting height of the mower deck.

Mowing

Guidelines and safety tips for the mowing process.

Uneven Terrain

Safety precautions and operating advice for mowing on slopes and uneven ground.

Loading / Transporting Machine

Instructions for safely loading and transporting the mower.

Lubrication and Maintenance

Lubrication

Instructions for lubricating key components of the mower.

Battery Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining the mower's battery.

Checking Drive System Fluid Level

How to check and maintain the hydrostatic transmission fluid level.

Drive System Fluid and Filter Maintenance

Blade Inspection

Blade Sharpening

Adjustments and Troubleshooting

Loss of Power in the Drive System

Drive Belt Replacement

Neutral Adjustment

Steering Lever Adjustment

Engine Troubleshooting

Park Brake Adjustment

Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment

How to adjust the mower deck for side-to-side and front-to-rear levelness.

Mower Deck Cut Height Setting Adjustment

Procedure to set the mower deck's cutting height.

Deck Belt Adjustment

Deck Belt Replacement

Blade Spindle Assembly Repair/Replacement