Grasshopper 223 Operator's Manual & Parts List page 2

Congratulations on your selection of Grasshop-
per equipment. We believe you have exercised
excellent judgment in the purchase of Grasshop-
per equipment. We are most appreciative of
your patronage.
We recommend that you carefully read this en-
tire manual before operating the unit. Time
spent becoming fully acquainted with its perfor-
mance features, adjustments and maintenance
will add a longer and more satisfactory life to
your Grasshopper.
The Grasshopper equipment you have pur-
chased has been carefully engineered and
manufactured to provide dependable and satis-
factory use. Like all mechanical products, it will
require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate it as
specified in the manual. Observe all safety infor-
mation in this manual and all safety decals on
the tractor and attachments.
The illustrations and data used in this manual
were current at the time of printing, but due to
possible in-line production changes, your ma-
chine may vary slightly in detail. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make changes
or add improvements to its products at any time
without incurring any obligation to make such
changes to products manufactured previously.
As with all lawn and grounds equipment, if
handled carelessly this machine is a dangerous
piece of equipment. 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 © 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 & 2004 by The
Grasshopper Company. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION
ATTENTION:
Read the instructions and warnings care-
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fully before using this machine.
Read your Grasshopper warranty enclosed
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with the tractor manual. To validate war-
ranty, fill in the required information and
return the warranty form within 10 days of
purchase to:
Use only genuine Grasshopper service parts.
Substitute parts will void the warranty and may
not meet standards required for safe and satis-
factory operation. Record the model and serial
number of your mower.
MODEL:
SERIAL NUMBER:
(Serial tag is located under seat on tractor
frame by throttle.)
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain
correct repair parts.
IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation
of California Public Resource Code Section
4442 to use or operate the engine on any for-
est-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have
similar laws.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is sup-
plied for information regarding the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the California Emission Control Regulation of
emission systems, maintenance and warranty.
Replacements may be ordered through the en-
gine manufacturer.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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THE GRASSHOPPER CO.
P.O. Box 637
Moundridge, Kansas 67107
WARNING
Rev. 01-09