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Grasshopper 223 Operator's Manual & Parts List

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL & PARTS LIST
RIDING MOWER
MODEL 223 AND 227
THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY
Moundridge, Kansas 67107 U.S.A.
Phone (620) 345-8621
Fax (620) 345-2301
Form 172161-100909
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST RIDING MOWER MODEL 223 AND 227 THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY Moundridge, Kansas 67107 U.S.A. Phone (620) 345-8621 Fax (620) 345-2301 Form 172161-100909 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 P.O. Box 637 your Grasshopper. Moundridge, Kansas 67107 The Grasshopper equipment you have pur- Use only genuine Grasshopper service parts. chased has been carefully engineered and Substitute parts will void the warranty and may...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS SAFETY DECALS SAFETY INFORMATION Training ............................ 8 Preparation ..........................8 Fuel Handling Safety ........................ 8-9 Operational Safety ......................... 9-10 Maintenance Safety ........................10 Storing Safely ........................... 10 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information ....................... 11 Measurement Conversion .......................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS - (CONTINUED) (continued) Changing G Drive System Fluid and Filters ................25-26 Deck Cleaning .......................... 26 Blade Inspection ........................26 Blade Sharpening ........................26 Blade Removal ........................27 Blade Installation ........................27 ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Loss of Power in the G Drive System ...................
  • Page 5 24 x 12 x 12 Front Wheels - 4 ply rated 13 x 6.5 x 6 rib 13 x 6.5 x 6 rib Dimensions of Tractor 223 & 227 w/ 52" deck w/ 61" deck w/ 72" deck Seat Back Height 47.5"...
  • Page 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS CAUTION This Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- Is used for general reminders of good VOLVED! safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices. Throughout this manual the term IMPORTANT WARNING is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
  • Page 7 SAFETY DECALS Replace Immediately If Damaged WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • NEVER DIRECT MOWER DISCHARGE TOWARD ANYONE. • DO NOT OPERATE ON STEEP SLOPES. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. DANGER • NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ROPS DEPLOYED. • WEAR SEATBELT WHEN ROPS IS DEPLOYED. •...
  • Page 8 WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES just or service brakes as necessary. CAUTION Ensure all safety decals are installed and in good n n n n n The designed and tested safety of this condition. machine depends on it being operated Remove accumulated debris from machine to within the limitations as explained in avoid fire hazard.
  • Page 9 rior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may When foldable ROPS must be down (i.e. load- insulate the container and slow the loss of ing or unloading on an enclosed trailer), DO any static charge. NOT use seatbelt and drive with extra care. When practical, remove equipment from the Do not move steering levers from forward to n n n n n...
  • Page 10 gases contain carbon monoxide, an odor- properly. less and deadly poison. Never attempt to disconnect or alter any part of the safety interlock systems. MAINTENANCE SAFETY Do not change engine governor settings. Always perform maintenance with the ma- Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excess n n n n n chine parked on a hard level surface;...
  • Page 11 Fig. 2 GRASSHOPPER reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as necessary without notification. Throughout this manual, references are made to right and left directions. These are determined WARNING...
  • Page 12 BOLT SIZE AND TIGHTENING RECOMMENDATIONS The chart below lists the correct tightening torque for bolts used on Grasshopper machinery. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolt and proper torque (except when specific torque val- ues are assigned in the manual text).
  • Page 13 OPERATION The safe operation of this machine is the respon- spring pressure in this position). sibility of the operator. Any person who operates The Choke Control (C) is the small black le- the machine MUST be instructed in and capable of ver located on the console.
  • Page 14 PRE-START CHECK LIST The Start Circuits will keep engine from starting unless: Maintain desirable operational standards and Both steering levers are swung out in their help ensure the safety of the operator by routinely neutral locked position, and checking the following on a daily basis: The PTO switch is down in it’s disengaged Walk around the machine and visually check position.
  • Page 15 Make sure the engine is free of dirt and de- Check deck mule drive belt for damage or bris. cracking. Check fuel level. Refer to “Engine Manual” Check mower deck belt for damage or crack- for correct fuel for your requirements. ing.
  • Page 16 Place electric clutch switch in “OFF” (down) MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING position. THE MOWER Set the throttle at 1/3 open. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn Always mount and dismount the mower from the to “RUN” position. left side, with the brake on, the PTO disengaged Check to see that the brake lamp is on.
  • Page 17 Operator can exit mower with the engine neutral. If levers do not automatically return running when the steering levers are in the to neutral, see your authorized Grasshopper swung out (neutral lock) position, PTO dealer for adjustment. switch is disengaged, and the park brake is engaged.
  • Page 18 STEERING LEVER OPERATION FORWARD REVERSE SHARP SHARP LEFT RIGHT GENTLE GENTLE LEFT RIGHT 99091 Fig. 4...
  • Page 19 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Refer to Fig. 5) 1. The mower deck cutting height adjustment mechanism is located to the right front of the operator seat on the deck carrier frame. 2. When adjusting cutting height always come to a complete stop, disengage (down) the PTO and wait for blades to stop rotating.
  • Page 20 BLADES DANGER To avoid serious injury or death from thrown objects or contact with blades, HI-LOW MULCHING BLADE NEVER operate mower without discharge shield or restriction plate installed. Hi-Low mulching blades are recommended with the discharge restriction plate and front shrouds Keep hands and feet away from installed (down discharge mulching option).
  • Page 21 given slope based on existing conditions If machine is equipped with a foldable ROPS, like: machine speed and direction, slope always wear seatbelt when ROPS is deployed. variation, slipperiness, drop-offs, holes, Be certain that the seatbelt can be released obstacles, etc. quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into To determine stability on a slope, start at the ponds or water.
  • Page 22 WARNING Be careful activating dump valves when machine is on a slope. Machine could “freewheel” out of control causing serious injury or damage to equipment. Fig. 8 TRANSPORTING MACHINE WARNING DUMP VALVE Always back machine onto trailer to 02029 Fig. 7 avoid accidental upset.
  • Page 23 container. Always follow mix ratio found on LOADING MACHINE stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to WARNING reach the carburetor. Loading a machine onto a trailer or Remove all accumulated debris from mower n n n n n truck increases the possibility of deck and tractor.
  • Page 24 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Apply 1/2 to 1 Stroke Always perform maintenance with the Every 8 Hours of Usage machine parked on a hard level Front Wheel Bearings (A) (two fittings) surface; with the engine stopped and the PTO disengaged; with the park brake set;...
  • Page 25 If fluid is required, use CoolTemp Hydro-Max™ Extended- Removal of engine cowling may be required to Life Hydrostatic Fluid (Grasshopper part no. clean the fins, especially if cleaned infrequently. 345044 for 1 quart [.94 l] container).
  • Page 26 fluid filter and allow the drive system to drain com- BLADE INSPECTION pletely. This will take several minutes. Install a new filter and refill the reservoir with 5 quarts (4.7 l) of WARNING fluid of the type and viscosity as prescribed in the previous section.
  • Page 27 03091A Lift of Blade Fig. 11 BLADE INSTALLATION WARNING Your dealer can supply Grasshopper replacement blades. They are made of special steel alloys and subjected to rigid heat-treat and inspection requirements. Substitute blades may not meet these rigid specifications and MAY BE DANGEROUS.
  • Page 28 ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Install the mule drive belt as described in CAUTION “Mule Drive Belt Installation” section (page Always make adjustments with the 32). machined parked on a hard level 8. Check belt tension after unit has run for ten surface;...
  • Page 29 A loose wire or connection. mounting holes may allow the levers to hit each other. If the above points do not locate the problem, con- tact your authorized Grasshopper dealer for repair.
  • Page 30 PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE BURNISHING (Refer to illustration on page 45 and Fig. 14) IMPORTANT 1. Adjust the right and left brake individually. 2. Disconnect the right brake linkage rod (item A new clutch, or one that has not been 16).
  • Page 31 MULE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (Refer to Fig. 16 & 17) 5.25" 1. Position the mower deck in the transport (all the way up) position and remove the rear shield (page 41, item 44) by unlatching the two rubber draw latches on top and pulling the shield up and out.
  • Page 32 CAUTION MULE DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Mower blades are sharp. Wear heavy (Refer to page 31, Fig. 18 & Fig. 19) gloves or cover sharp edges of blades. 1. Rotate the footrest plate (A) up until it rests against the seat. Remove the rear shield 1.
  • Page 33 the level surface. 4. The distance measured at the rear blade tip should be .125 to .25 inch higher than at the front blade tip (Refer to Fig. 22). Measure Measure 5. If the front to rear adjustment is not within the 99101 Level Surface given tolerance, then either adjustment is nec-...
  • Page 34 MOWER DECK CUT HEIGHT DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT SETTING ADJUSTMENT (Refer to Fig. 24) (Refer to page 33, Fig. 23) The belt tension is set at the factory, but may NOTE: Adjust side to side and front to rear need adjustment after the first hour of initial use. mower level before adjusting cut height.
  • Page 35 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY DECK BELT REPLACEMENT REMOVAL (Refer to Fig. 25) (Refer to page 36, Fig. 26) Major causes of belt failure are improper instal- 1. It is not necessary to raise machine to remove lation and tension. Before installing a new belt, the blade spindle assembly.
  • Page 36 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REPAIR/REPLACEMENT (Refer to Fig. 26) 1. Remove blade spindle assembly as de- scribed previously. 2. Press spindle shaft (9) down through bear- ings (5) and spindle housing (6 or 20). 3. Press bearings (5) out of housing (6 or 20) or remove from shaft (9) as necessary.
  • Page 37 PARTS LISTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS When ordering parts, use the description and part number as stated in this manual. Also include the serial number of the tractor or attachment on which the parts are to be used.
  • Page 38 Shield - M1 Tank 483969 Wheel & Tire Bar Lt. 12 257038 Step Bushing - PPE 482487 Tire 24 x 12 x 12 Bar Item not pictured: 605297 Decal Set - 223 Mower 605298 Decal Set - 227 Mower 07-04042D Rev. 09-09...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR ASSEMBLY 04042D Rev. 09-09...
  • Page 40 DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description N o . N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 41 DRIVE ASSEMBLY 11 12 20 21 LEFT SIDE 02017E RIGHT SIDE Rev. 05-08...
  • Page 42 DRIVE ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) LEFT SIDE 02020 RIGHT SIDE Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description N o . N o .
  • Page 43 STEERING ASSEMBLY 97023D Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description N o . N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 44 BRAKE ASSEMBLY Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description N o . N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 45 BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE 11 9 25 3 RIGHT SIDE 03016G Rev. 11-09...
  • Page 46 RESERVOIR & HOSE ASSEMBLY Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 47 RESERVOIR & HOSE ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE 19 20 02021E RIGHT SIDE Rev. 06-07...
  • Page 48 ROPS & SEAT ASSEMBLY Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 49 ROPS & SEAT ASSEMBLY 09063 Rev. 06-09...
  • Page 50 WIRING DIAGRAM Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description N o . N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 51 WIRING DIAGRAM YELLOW STRG STRG GREEN/YELLOW BLACK BLACK GREEN/YELLOW GREEN BLACK RED W/WHITE YELLOW YELLOW BLUE BROWN BROWN BLACK W/WHITE BLACK BROWN BRAKE BROWN BROWN YELLOW W/BROWN BLACK WHITE YELLOW GREEN GREEN WHITE YELLOW SEAT YELLOW/BROWN GREEN GREEN/YELLOW BLACK GREEN YELLOW BLUE RED W/WHITE...
  • Page 52 DECK CARRIER ASSEMBLY - 52 Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 53 DECK CARRIER ASSEMBLY - 52 17 38 28 35 49 46 09053A 08019A Rev. 11-09...
  • Page 54 DECK CARRIER ASSEMBLY - 61 Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 55 DECK CARRIER ASSEMBLY - 61 28 35 09053A 08020A 31 30 Rev. 11-09...
  • Page 56 DECK CARRIER ASSEMBLY - 72 Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 57 DECK CARRIER ASSEMBLY - 72 23 30 09053A 08021A Rev. 11-09...
  • Page 58 DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M152 Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 59 DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M152 12 14 17 31 12 15 2 17 06060D Rev. 10-08...
  • Page 60 DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M161 Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 61 DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M161 38 37 12 15 68 66 06061D Rev. 10-08...
  • Page 62 DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M172 Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description N o . N o . N o .
  • Page 63 DECK ASSEMBLY - MODEL M172 68 66 06062C Rev. 10-08...
  • Page 64 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY - M152 / M161 08066A 08063A LEFT / RIGHT CENTER Item Item Order Order Description Description Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description Item Item Item Order Order Order Description Description Description...
  • Page 65 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY - M172 08065A 08064A CENTER LEFT / RIGHT Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description Item Item Item Item Item Order Order Order Order Order Description Description Description Description Description N o .

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