Grasshopper 718K User Manual

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• Check for voltage at the S terminal of
the key switch. If voltage is not present,
key switch is defective.
• If voltage is present at S terminal, check
for voltage on either side of starter fuse
on fuse panel. If voltage is not present,
check for broken wire from the starter
switch to the fuse, or check for defective
fuse.
• If voltage is present at fuse, check for
voltage at NO post of left steering
switch with the blue wire. If voltage is
not present, check for broken wire be-
tween the left steering switch and fuse.
With the key switch held in the "START"
position, perform the following test:
• Steering levers must be in swing-out
neutral.
• PTO switch must be in "OFF" position.
• Check starter fuse on fuse panel under-
neath seat.
• Check for voltage at the center post with
the black wire on the PTO switch. If no
voltage is present, the battery is defec-
tive or the connection at the battery is
not making contact.
• If voltage is present, then check for volt-
age at the terminal with the blue wire.
(PTO switch must be in "OFF" position).
If no voltage is present, the PTO switch
is defective.
• If VOltageis present at the blue wire on
the PTO switch, check for voltage at the
B terminal on the key switch. If no volt-
age is present, check for broken wire
between the two switches. If voltage is
present, proceed to the next series of
tests.
Engine will not crank:
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Important: Disassembly of any part of
the transmission will void the warranty.
Should warranty service be required, take
the machine to your authorized Grasshop-
per dealer.
Reverse procedure to reinstall Gemini
transmission. Apply Locktite 242 to the
threads of the seven 1/4" center mount
bolts and torque to 125 inch/lbs.
To remove wheel hub assembly (item 5,
page 20), use a puller bar and two 3/8 x 2 11
4" grade 8 bolts and flat washers to pull hub
from axle. When reinstalling hub, torque
axle nut (item 7) to 150 ftllbs and install a
new cotter pin. If hole does not line up,
tighten nut until it does.
1. Place tractor on stands and remove
fender and drive wheel.
2. Remove belt shield (item 17, page 20.)
3. Push in on belt idler and remove drive
belt.
4. Disconnect steering linkage from con-
trol arm on transmission (item 23, page
22.)
5. Remove parking brake assembly and
mounting bracket (item 40 or 41).
6. Drain oil reservoir or use plastic plugs
to cap off oil hoses. Remove oil filter
and two oil hoses from transmission.
7. Remove eight bolts that mount trans-
mission to Gemini center mount. Sup-
port transmission and remove two bolts
from transmission final drive to frame
and lower the Gemini unit out of the
frame.
NOTE: Transmission removal proce-
dure is the same for both transmissions.
GEMINI TRANSMISSION REMOVAL

Grasshopper 718K Specifications

General

Brand	Grasshopper
Model	718K
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English