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Dennis Keeler
April 18, 2025
How do I replace the hydraulic fluid in my 1999 721D Serial number 493758 model 721D2
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Mr. Anderson
May 10, 2025
To replace the hydraulic fluid in a Grasshopper 721D2 with part number 721DT:
1. Change the fluid and filter every 1000 hours. 2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the tandem hydro pump to drain the fluid completely. 3. Reinstall and tighten the drain plug. 4. Clean the area around the filter (item 3) located at the bottom of the tandem hydro pump. 5. Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one (Grasshopper part number not fully shown in the context).
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST RIDING MOWER MODEL 721DT THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY Moundridge, Kansas 67107 U.S.A. (620) 345-8621 GRASSHOPPERMOWER.COM Price $7.00 Form 172218-171216 Printed in U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS SAFETY DECALS SAFETY INFORMATION Training ..........................8 Preparation ........................8 Fuel Handling Safety ......................8 Filling the Fuel Tank ......................9 Operational Safety ......................9 Maintenance Safety ......................10 Storing Safely ........................11 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information ......................12 Measurement Conversion ....................13 Bolt Size and Tightening Recommendations ..............13 OPERATION Controls and Switches ....................14...
SAFETY SYMBOLS This Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN- CAUTION TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS Is used for general reminders of INVOLVED! good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices. Throughout this manual the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can WARNING cause damage to equipment.
SAFETY DECALS Replace Immediately If Damaged CAUTION DANGER FAN BLADE KEEP AWAY! KEEP HANDS CLEAR TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FAN CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY MAKE SURE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM WARNING 165345 IS WORKING PROPERLY (CHECK DAILY) KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ROTATING SHAFT 165115 Part No.
WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES • Remove accumulated debris from attach- CAUTION ment and tractor to avoid fi re hazard. • Ensure all safety shielding is in good con- The designed and tested safety of dition and properly installed. this equipment depends on it be- •...
OPERATIONAL SAFETY tank allows fuel to expand. • Read “Operation” section of this manual • Never smoke when handling fuel, and before attempting to operate this unit. stay away from an open fl ame or where • Do not operate without ROPS deployed. fuel fumes may be ignited by a spark.
operating close to ditches and fences. nance on the engine, clutch, or any other • Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns electrical system. to minimize tipping and avoid loss of con- • Never work under the machine without trol. Be careful when changing directions jack stands or other equivalent safety on slopes.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws. Check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure equipment is in a safe condition. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. STORING SAFELY • Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl...
The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating LEFT RIGHT GRASSHOPPER tractors. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These operating and maintenance instruc- tions have been compiled from extensive fi...
BOLT SIZE AND TIGHTENING RECOMMENDATIONS The chart below lists the correct tighten- ing torque for bolts used on Grasshopper equipment. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolt and proper torque (except when specifi...
OPERATION The safe operation of this machine is the PRESTART CHECK LIST • Place tractor on level surface. responsibility of the operator. The operator • Check crankcase oil level (refer to “Engine should be familiar with the tractor and all at- Manual”...
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DANGER Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is running. Allow engine to cool sev- eral minutes before refueling. If fuel is spilled do not start engine; avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated. • Check tire pressure (see page 22). Im- proper pressure will adversely affect traction, steering and level cutting height.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING STARTING THE ENGINE THE TRACTOR - WITH MOWER DANGER DECK Never start the engine in confi ned Always mount and dismount the mower from rooms. Exhaust gases contain car- the left side, with the brake on, the PTO disen- bon monoxide, an odorless and gaged (down), the engine off, and the steering deadly poison.
debris. starting sequence (including the 4. Replace grille and remount to the operator preheating sequence). Also, if the seat. engine will not start after refuel- 5. Make sure the engine temperature gauge ing or after setting for a prolonged reads in the white or green. This may take period, refer to bleeding fuel lines a few minutes.
obstacles, etc. • Do not operate without ROPS deployed. • To determine stability on a slope, start at • If machine is equipped with a fi xed ROPS, the bottom and try to drive the machine up always wear seatbelt. the slope slowly.
.625 inch socket. The Grasshopper tractor is very un- When BOTH bypass valves are activated the stable without an attachment. Move unit becomes “freewheeling”, allowing it to be very slowly when attachment is re- moved.
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STEERING LEVER OPERATION REVERSE FORWARD SHARP SHARP LEFT RIGHT GENTLE GENTLE LEFT RIGHT 93051 Fig. 4...
7. Securely fasten machine to trailer with LOADING / TRANSPORTING heavy-duty straps, chains or cables. Both MACHINE front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. WARNING Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of tip-over and could cause serious injury or death.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CAPACITIES CAUTION Fuel Tank ......8 U.S. gal. (30.2 l) Always wear safety glasses and ear Units without Hydraulic Lift: protection when performing any Drive System ....2.7 U.S. qt. (2.56 l) maintenance function that could Drive System Fluid Change cause injury to eyes or ears.
Grasshopper dealer) with Hydro-Max™ Extended-Life Hydrostatic Fluid water from a normal pressure garden hose to (Grasshopper part number 345044 for 1 quart comb water pressure between radiator fi ns to [.94 l] container). dislodge residual packed-in dust and debris.
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fi lter is clean and free of any foreign matter. Remove the fi lter and replace with a new fi lter (Grasshopper part number 130505). To refi ll the system with fl uid, make certain that...
ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Triangle CAUTION Shaped Slot Never make adjustments with the engine running. LOSS OF POWER IN THE DRIVE SYSTEM Check the fl uid level and make sure the proper amount of fl uid is in the reservoir. The cooling fi...
If fuel shut-off solenoid is stroking but the en- TESTING FUEL SOLENOID gine will not start, it is possible the fuel line has Adjust cable as described in previous sec- become fi lled with air. The possible causes of tion. This model solenoid will not engage until a fuel line fi...
• If there is ground at both yellow wires on PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT the seat switch, check for ground at the (Refer to Fig. 8 and illustration page 39.) yellow wire on the parking brake switch. If Adjust the right and left brake individually. Dis- there is no ground, the wire between the connect the right brake linkage rod (item 25).
STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT CLUTCH REMOVAL / To adjust steering levers, loosen 3 prong REPLACEMENT thumb nuts that secure the upper levers to (Refer to page 42) the lower. This allows the upper levers to • Remove anti-rotation bracket (item 19). be moved backward (refer to Fig.
FOOT REST BLOCK INSTALLATION If installing a 33, 34 or 95 series deck on a 700 series tractor, install the foot rest blocks with the wide end of block toward the front (refer to Fig. 10). 33, 34 or 95 Series Decks Tap Screw Foot Rest Block...
Additional weight may be required on the rear of the Grasshopper trac- Set deck at a mid-height cutting position. Re- tor when certain attachments are move fender. Tighten adjusting bolt (Refer to used.
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COUNTERWEIGHT REQUIREMENTS - 700 SERIES LIQUID COOLED COUNTERWEIGHT NOT REQUIRED ON UNITS EQUIPPED WITH COLLECTION SYSTEM Single Tail Wheel Other Than Single Tail Wheel w/o Grasscollector w/o Grasscollector w/ 4 Post Rated ROPS Mower Deck w/ 4 Post Rated ROPS or Enclosure or Enclosure Model...
DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item Order Description Item Order Description 644878 Mount – Drivetrain 424073 Vibration Isolator .375-16 391468 Hydro Pump - Tandem 725563 Front Mount – Tandem Pump 130505 Filter 253192 Whiz Bolt .312-18 x .75 130431 243340 Bolt .375-16 x 1.5 130432 Retainer –...
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DRIVE ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE 28 62 LEFT SIDE 74 38 62 27 13055C Rev. 12-16...
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WIRING DIAGRAM - 721DT GREEN GREEN BLACK BLACK STRG STRG BLACK BLACK YELLOW BLACK BROWN BLUE YELLOW RED w/WHITE RED w/WHITE BROWN BROWN GREEN GREEN PURPLE PURPLE BROWN BROWN PURPLE BLACK YELLOW BLACK BROWN BLACK w/WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK BROWN...
STANDARD UNIVERSAL HARNESS (ALL HYDRAULIC LIFT MODELS) 181475 Fuse YELLOW RED/WHITE 184968 THIS CONNECTOR STAYS 6 WAY THIS CONNECTOR COMES WEATHER-PACK WITH TRACTOR WITH THE ACCESSORY HARNESS CONNECTOR MALE TERMINALS 6 WAY WEATHER-PACK CONNECTOR FEMALE TERMINALS BROWN GREEN/YELLOW PURPLE GROUND TO DECK LIFT BROWN SWITCH...
HIGH TEMPERATURE WIRING DIAGRAM PANEL PAD P BROWN BROWN TO UNIVERSAL PURPLE TO UNIVERSAL HARNESS HARNESS TEMP. BLACK BLACK PURPLE BROWN GREEN GREEN PURPLE 14071Z BLACK PANEL PAD M PANEL PAD G NOTE: See page 44 for parts list 14071Z Rev.
TRACTION KIT 07066 04061 23 17 NOTE: Item 13 is not used with 33, 34, 35, 96, 97 & 98 series decks; use with all other decks and attachments requiring traction kit or hydraulic lift. Not included with tractor assembly. Item Order Description...
COUNTERWEIGHT MOUNT KIT 10133 Item Order Description Item Order Description 503220 Counterweight Mount Kit 253203 Whiz Bolt .375-16 x 1 644915 Weight Mount 253043 Whiz Nut .375-16 Lg Flange 729691 Weight Cover 503218 Counterweight - 50# 240151 Hook Bolt .375-16 x 6 Not Included in Kit 01-10133 Rev.
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How do I replace the hydraulic fluid in my 1999 721D Serial number 493758 model 721D2
To replace the hydraulic fluid in a Grasshopper 721D2 with part number 721DT:
1. Change the fluid and filter every 1000 hours.
2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the tandem hydro pump to drain the fluid completely.
3. Reinstall and tighten the drain plug.
4. Clean the area around the filter (item 3) located at the bottom of the tandem hydro pump.
5. Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one (Grasshopper part number not fully shown in the context).
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