Grasshopper 600 Series - Clutch Removal;Replacement.0; Clutch;Brake Bumishing; Engine Troubleshooting; Engine Removal

Disconnect the left brake linkage rod and adjust the
linkage pin attached to the right brake until it
takes 5 to 6 lbs. of pull at the top of the hand lc-
ver to apply the parking brake. Connect the left
brake linkage.
Be sure all cotter pins and jam nuts arc secured.
CLUTCH REMOVAL /REPLACEMENT
1. Remove two carriage bolts (item 21, page
25). Lift out weight cover and rear weights.
2. Remove anti-rotation bracket (item 17, page
30).
3. Looscn spring tension (item 30, page 30) on
drive belt idler pulley and remove drive belts
(item 11, page 30).
4. Unplug wires from clutch and remove center
bolt (item 20, page 30). Slide clutch off en-
gine crankshaft.
5. Reverse order to install new clutch.
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 and start engine. Turn
clutch switch on 30 seconds and off 30 scconds,
five times at half-throttle and repeat five times at
full throttle. The time interval allows the clutch
surface to cool.
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Should you experience trouble in starting the cn-
gine, use the following guide to locate possible
causes.
Engine will not crank:
« Battery is discharged.
e Blownstarter fuse.
e¢ PTO switchis “ON”.
« Steering levers are not out in neutral.
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e Steering lever switches are out of adjustment
(listen for the switch “click”).
e A loose wire or connection.
Engine cranks, but will not start:
e Fuel tank is empty.
e Restricted fuel line or fuel filter.
e A loose wire or connection.
If the above points do not locate the problem,
contact your authorized Grasshopper dealer for
repair.
ENGINE REMOVAL
To remove engine, disconnect: battery, fuel line,
electrical wires from engine, throttle, choke and
flex coupling to drive spindle housing. Remove the
four engine mount bolts to the frame and drive
belts from clutch sheave. The engine can now be
lifted out. Consult your local authorized engine
dealer for repairs or repair parts.
WIRING CIRCUIT BOARD REMOVAL
Remove the circuit board from the console by
compressing the keeper in each of the three cir-
cuit board support spacers with needle nose
plicrs (refer to Fig. 6). Slide the board past cach
keeper when it is compressed.
Spacer - Circuit Board Support
Part no. 423690
Needle Nose
Pliers
LO Board
95040
Console Side
| Fig. 6