Grasshopper 721D H2 User Manual

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• Check tire pressure (see page 19). Improper
pressure will adversely affect traction, steer-
ing and level cutting height.
• Check that cooling fi ns on the transmission
are clean.
• Place electric clutch switch in “OFF” (down)
position.
• Set the throttle at
1
/3 open.
• Insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn to “ON” (black dot on switch plate).
• Check to see that the oil lamp and battery
lamp are on.
• Turn the key switch counterclockwise to
preheat the glow plugs in the engine. This
engine is equipped with quick heat glow
plugs and the standard preheating time is
from 5-10 seconds. Preheating is not re-
quired once the engine is warmed up.
• Return the key to “START”. When engine
starts release key immediately.
• Check to see that the oil lamp and battery
lamp are off. If either lamp remains lit a
problem exists in that system.
• Warm the engine up at medium speed for
several minutes.
DANGER
Action
Left
Steering
Lever
Right
Steering
Lever
PTO
Switch
Parking
Brake
Proper
Result
Start Circuits
Kill Circuits (with engine running at 1/2 throttle)
Test Safety Interlock System Daily
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
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
In
In
In
In
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Engines 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
Move right steering
lever in
STARTING THE ENGINE
Never start the engine in confined
rooms. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poi-
son.
Do not allow children to approach the
machine while the engine is running.
Do not operate the machine around
open fl ames, i.e., trash fi res.
Do not operate the engine when an
odor of fuel is present or other explo-
sive conditions exist.
• Position yourself on the tractor seat.
• Place both steering levers in swing-out neu-
tral position.

Grasshopper 721D H2 Specifications

General

Brand	Grasshopper
Model	721D H2
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English