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Brenda J Villeneuve
May 25, 2025
Assembly order of putting lift arm assembly back together on grasshopper SL98
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Mr. Anderson
May 26, 2025
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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Summary of Contents for Grasshopper SL98 Series
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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.
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 ....................
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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 ..................
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.
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- ...
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 ...
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.
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).
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 ...
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).
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.
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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- ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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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