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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST SL98 MOWER DECK MODELS 9852 and 9861 THE GRASSHOPPER COMPANY Moundridge, Kansas 67107 U.S.A. Phone (620) 345-8621 Fax (620) 345-2301 Rev. 11-00 Form 172422 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 If used incorrectly this machine can cause severe injury. You, the op- erator, are responsible when operating it. Therefore, safety is of the utmost importance. Copyright © 2000 by The Grasshopper Company. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Converting Deck from Side Discharge to Down Discharge Mulching ........12 When Installing SL98 Series Mower on 600 Series Tractor ..........12 When Installing SL98 Series Mower on 700 or 900 Series Tractor ........12-13 Attaching Mower to Tractor ....................13-14 To Set Deck in Upright Position .................... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS - (CONTINUED) (continued) ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING Belt Replacement ........................20 Gearbox Removal ........................21 Blade Spindle Assembly Removal ..................21 Blade Spindle Repair ......................21 PARTS LISTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Mower Assembly - Model 9852 ..................22-23 Mower Assembly - Model 9861 ..................
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Page 5: Safety Symbols
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 6: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS Replace Immediately If Damaged W A R N I N G S E R I O U S I N J U R Y C A N R E S U L T F R O M F A I L U R E T O F O L L O W . 1 . -
Page 7: Training
WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES accessory installation instructions). CAUTION Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, The designed and tested safety of this branches and other debris that might be equipment depends on it being thrown causing injury or damage. operated within the limitations as Never permit any person, other than the op- ... -
Page 8: Maintenance Safety
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ing engine could cause injury. ground speed when traveling or operating on Never work under equipment without safety a hillside, over rough ground, or when oper- blocks. ating close to ditches and fences. Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excess ... -
Page 9: General Information
Throughout this manual, references are made to slightly in detail. GRASSHOPPER reserves the right and left directions. These are determined right to redesign and change the machine as neces- by standing at the rear of the equipment and fac- sary without notification. -
Page 10: Measurement Conversion
BOLT SIZE AND TIGHTENING RECOMMENDATIONS The chart below lists the correct tightening torque for bolts used on Grasshopper equip- ment. 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 values are assigned in the manual text). -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION MOWER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS CONVERTING DECK FROM DOWN DISCHARGE MULCHING TO SIDE Refer to corresponding parts illustrations for DISCHARGE your mower in the parts section. (refer to Fig. 4) Install gauge wheels as shown, making sure Remove the two belt shields from the top of ... -
Page 12: Converting Deck From Side Discharge To Down Discharge Mulching
of the deck through holes in the deck and se- cure each with two .312-18 x .75 carriage WHEN INSTALLING SL98 SERIES bolts and nuts (bolts will be inserted into the MOWER ON 700 OR 900 SERIES bottom of the deck and extend into the inside of the deck). -
Page 13: Attaching Mower To Tractor
0 0 0 9 3 Fig. 6 0 0 0 9 4 ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR 1 . D e c k M o u n t L a t c h P i n 2 . A t t a c h m e n t M o u n t B u s h i n g (refer to Fig. - Page 14 Mower mounting hole locations Connect the PTO shaft ensuring the quick disconnect is securely locked onto the Tractor Axle Bolt in Axle Bolt in splined power shaft. tire size lower hole upper hole Attach the lift chains (item 5), from the trac- ...
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Page 15: To Set Deck In Upright Position
Check to ensure all safety shielding is prop- TO SET DECK IN UPRIGHT erly installed and is in good condition. POSITION Be certain either the discharge opening re- Disengage PTO, stop engine and remove striction plate, the discharge shield, or the ... -
Page 16: Mowing Techniques
The Grasshopper Side Discharge Mower with vacuum attachment is recom- Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts mended to prevent buildup of mulch on young and use less power. -
Page 17: Uneven Terrain
WARNING When mowing heavy grass, stop tractor, disen- gage PTO, turn off key and check for grass wrap Do not operate on steep slopes. around PTO shaft every 30 minutes of opera- Operation on a steep slope could cause tion. loss of control, tractor to overturn and personal injury or death. -
Page 18: Lubrication And Maintenance
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when performing any maintenance function that could cause injury to eyes or ears. Read all safety information on pages 5 through 8. 0 0 0 4 3 WARNING Shut off tractor engine, remove key Fig. -
Page 19: Blade Sharpening
BLADE SHARPENING BLADE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT WARNING When sharpening blades be sure to Your dealer can supply Grasshopper balance them. Unbalanced blades will replacement blades. They are made of cause excessive vibration that can special steel alloys and subjected to damage blade spindle bearings. -
Page 20: Adjustments And Troubleshooting
ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Loosen the lock nut and back-off the draw WARNING nut until tension is released from the old belt When completing a maintenance and it can be lifted off the deck sheaves. function, make sure all shields are in 2. -
Page 21: Gearbox Removal
Install lower bearing (item 5) on shaft (item 9), GEARBOX REMOVAL seal down. Install bearing spacer (item 8) on (Refer to illustration page 23 and 25) shaft. Install this assembly into housing. Press 1. Remove deck from tractor. top bearing (seal up) down against bearing 2. -
Page 22: Mower Assembly - Model 9852
MOWER ASSEMBLY - MODEL 9852 Item Order Description Item Order Description 644142 Deck - 9852 415892 Sheave 257062 Washer .5 SAE 282630 Spacer .75 x 1 x 1.5 424211 Deck Flap Rt. 824489 Idler Arm w/Bearing 424212 Deck Flap Lt. (includes item 5) 774224 Strap - Deflector Rt. - Page 23 MOWER ASSEMBLY - MODEL 9852 0 1 - 0 0 0 2 4 A Rev. 11-00...
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Page 24: Mower Assembly - Model 9861
MOWER ASSEMBLY - MODEL 9861 Item Order Description Item Order Description 644000 Deck - Mower 9861 424208 Deck Flap Lt. 415892 Sheave 774232 Strap - Deflector Rt. 282630 Spacer .75 x 1 x 1.5 774133 Strap - Deflector Lt. 824487 Idler Arm w/Bearing 253177 Whiz Bolt .25-20 x .75 Truss... - Page 25 MOWER ASSEMBLY - MODEL 9861 6 3 6 4 0 2 - 0 0 0 2 5 B Rev. 11-00...
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Page 26: Lift Arm Assembly
LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY Item Order Description Item Order Description 243210 Bolt .312-18 x 1.25 Full Thread 644492 Lift Arm - 9852 243347 Bolt .375-16 x 2 Full Thread 644498 Lift Arm - 9861 243600 Bolt .5-13 x 3 644523 Lift Lever - Lower Latch 250169 Machine Screw 10-24 x .5 603589... - Page 27 LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY 0 0 0 3 1...
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Page 28: Landing Gear Assembly
DECK STAND ASSEMBLY 0 0 0 3 2 Item Order Description Item Order Description 243360 Bolt .375-16 x 2.75 824591 Mount - Deck Stand Roller 253043 Whiz Nut .375-16 (includes items 2 & 3) 243225 Bolt 312-18 x 2 121756 Bearing - Oilite 257067 Step Washer... -
Page 29: Stabilizer Rod Assembly
STABILIZER ROD ASSEMBLY 9 8 0 8 2 Item Order Description Item Order Description 720121 Clip 243330 Bolt .375-16 x 1 253890 Lock Nut .375-16 883801 Washer .406 321275 Stabilizer Rod 725020 Rod Mount Plate 260523 Hair Pin .094 x 2.0 260648 Cotter Pin .125 x .50 98082... -
Page 30: Traction Kit Adapter
TRACTION KIT ADAPTER 0 2 - 0 0 0 3 3 B 6 0 0 S e r i e s T r a c t o r 7 0 0 a n d 9 0 0 S e r i e s T r a c t o r s 0 2 - 0 0 0 3 4 B Item Order... -
Page 31: Wheel Lift Assembly
WHEEL LIFT ASSEMBLY - 52 " & 61" models 0 0 0 0 9 Item Order Description Item Order Description 643500 Lift Channel - Upper Rt. 902428 Wheel Bearing Spacer 643501 Lift Channel - Upper Lt. 120048 Bearing 824982 Fork Mount 247715 Carriage Bolt .625-11 x 5.5 122522... -
Page 32: Blade Spindle Assembly
BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 0 1 - 0 0 0 2 6 0 1 - 0 0 0 3 8 Item Order Description Item Order Description 623781 Blade Spindle Assembly Lt/Ctr 903643 Bearing Spacer (includes items 3-15) 604775 Spindle Shaft Assembly Lt/ Ctr 623782 Blade Spindle Assembly Rt. -
Page 33: Right Angle Gearbox
RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX 9 2 0 0 5 A Item Order Description Item Order Description 390024 Gear Box CCW 392500 Bevel Gear .865 x 8 Pitch 125336 Seal .875 x 1.380 263540 Retainer Ext. .819 x .040 420201 Gasket - Cap 420200 Gasket - Cover 120071... -
Page 34: Gearbox - 9861
GEARBOX - 9861 9 8 0 1 1 Item Order Description Item Order Description 365511 Plug .25 390022 Gearbox - Rt. Angle CCW 365540 Expansion Plug 120087 Ball Bearing w/o Seals 1” 391730 Housing Half 120088 Ball Bearing w/Seals 1” 392525 Gear - Left Hand 125390...
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Assembly order of putting lift arm assembly back together on grasshopper SL98
The lift arm assembly for the Grasshopper SL98 Series includes the following components in order:
1. Bolt .312-18 x 1.25 Full Thread (Item 1, Order No. 243210)
2. Bolt .375-16 x 2 Full Thread (Item 2, Order No. 243347)
3. Bolt .5-13 x 3 (Item 3, Order No. 243600)
4. Machine Screw 10-24 x .5 (Item 4, Order No. 250169)
5. Whiz Nut .312-18 (Item 5, Order No. 253035)
6. Whiz Nut .375-16 (Item 6, Order No. 253043)
7. Whiz Bolt .25-20 x .5 (Item 7, Order No. 253176)
8. Lift Arm - 9852 (Item 28, Order No. 644492) or
Lift Arm - 9861 (Order No. 644498)
9. Lift Lever - Lower Latch (Item 29, Order No. 644523)
10. Mount Arm - Tilt with Pin (Item 30, Order No. 603589)
11. Clip - Lever Rod (Item 31, Order No. 720121)
12. Latch Guide - Lower (Item 32, Order No. 723010)
These parts are used together to complete the lift arm assembly.
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