Grasshopper 718K User Manual

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• Remove key from key switch.
• Remove belt shield (item 17).
• Push down on belt idler and derail belt
off of top pulley.
• Remove two bolts between flex coupler
(item 41) and coupling hub (item 40).
GEMINI BELT REMOVAL
(Refer to page 20)
• Clean battery.
• Inspect cables for loose connection.
• Clean terminals.
• Inspect battery tray and hold-down.
• Inspect battery case for cracks, or
leaks.
• Take hydrometer test.
• Add water if necessary.
• Recharge battery if less than 75%
charged.
Follow the procedure below for battery
maintenance and service.
BATTERYSERVICE
To remove engine, disconnect: battery,
fuel line, electrical wires from engine,
throttle, choke and flex coupling to gearbox.
Remove the four engine to frame mount
bolts and drive belts from engine sheave.
The engine can now be lifted out. Consult
your local authorized engine dealer for re-
pairs or repair parts.
ENGINEREMOVAL
• Check switches, seat, clutch and each
steering arm respectively for continuity.
If you find a switch that has continuity in
its neutral, or "OFF" position, a faulty or
mis-adjusted switch is suspected.
• If all switches check out and show no
continuity, then re-trace all yellow wires
for a possible pinch point between the
wire and tractor frame.
• Disconnect double wire coupling from
magneto terminal on top of the engine.
• Attempt to start engine. If the engine
starts and continues to run, check the
safety circuit of the tractor. If the engine
still will not start, contact your nearest
authorized engine service dealer for en-
gine repair.
• Check ignition switch ground terminal to
determine that switch is grounded in
"OFF" position only. If switch is
grounded in "ON" position, switch is de-
fective.
NOTE: All switch wiring related to the
magneto grounding Is yellow.
Engine cranks, but will not start:
• If voltage is present at NO post of the
left steering switch, check for voltage at
the C post with the blue wire. (Be sure
left steering lever is in swing-out neutral
position). If no voltage is present, the
left steering switch is defective.
• If voltage is present at the C post of the
left steering switch, check for voltage at
the NO post of the right steering switch
with the blue wire. If no voltage is pres-
ent, check for broken wire between the
two switches.
• If voltage is present at the NO post of
the right steering switch, check for volt-
age at the C post with the blue wire. (Be
sure right & left steering levers are in
swing-out neutral position). If no volt-
age is present, the right steering switch
is defective.
• If voltage is present at the C post of the
right steering switch, check for voltage
at the starter solenoid post with the blue
wire. If no voltage is present, check for
broken wire between solenoid and
switch. If voltage is present, the starter
solenoid is defective.

Grasshopper 718K Specifications

General

Brand	Grasshopper
Model	718K
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English