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Sounds like my old 612 when it had water in the fuel but have no idea why it’s not turning over with a good battery. Maybe as Bert said, fuse or power ground. Let us know what you find out.

Thanks Mark, I was thinking I could do that for the window wipers and as for the lights I don't do snowing blowing at night anyway. In the installation manual I have it mentions a instructions & information sheet A-0165 for wiring assembly and light disconnect. Of course I don't Have such an...

Thanks for your info on how you repaired it. I ran into the same problem and it with your info I repaired it in no time. Thanks again, Mike

Just finished putting on a snow enclosure on my 727. I have the installation instructions but it doesn't show how to wire the windshield wipers and lights. I don't know where to connect them to, Could anyone help please or send a picture of the connection. Thanks, Mike

Totally agree, thanks for your posting. Mike

AMEN, thanks for sharing.

I bought a cab off someone one on Craig's list, it is not the newer ones that are all metal but it has soft sided doors. Of course he didn't have a manual and I can't find any serial numbers or model numbers. I think I can figure out the mounting but how do you connect the wiring for lights and...

The answer is yes, it does fit.

Can anyone tell me if my model 412 snowblower will fit a grasshopper 727K mower. My model 612 bit the dust and I am looking at the 727K and wondering if my snowblower will fit it. Thanks, Mike

I changed the hydrolic fluid but did not change filters, etc. just the fluid and it takes more then 1 quart per side as the manual states. I bought 3 quarts and used about a quarter of the 3 quart to get both sides up to the level necessary. If I would have changed filters it probably would have...

I have a model 612

Realize this is probably a stupid question but this is my first time changing my hydro fluid. My manual calls for 1 quart per reservoir and I have drained one reservoir and and filled it with one quart and it didn't even come up to the sight glass. Does it take more then 1 quart or when it is...

Thank you so much for the reply, I found out believe it or not (and I hope I can explain this clearly enough to be understood) the shield that covers the linkage to the throttle had loosened from age and moved back but bunched up enough to keep it from moving back further so as to just decrease...

Thanks everyone for your replies, I ordered a new belt and found that was my problem and it is running great again. My grasshopper is an old used one and I am learning much about which is why I bought a used one since I never had a zero turn mower before and was impressed with what I saw of...

The belt is extremely loose so I am thinking it is the belt and I cannot find any adjustment for putting more tension on the belt so I am going to buy a belt today if I can get one and will let you know how I make out. I thought about the spring but have no way of knowing is it is stretched or...

Yes it does.

I have a model 612 and the belt at the rear of the mower that runs the PTO looks to be very loose. Is there a way to adjust tension? How tight should this belt be, I can't find any info on it.

OK, I took off the right spark plug and started the mower. Before putting it back in I checked the gap which was right, then I pulled the left spark plug and started the mower, checked the gap which was correct and put it back in. Both plugs look the same, both in good condition. My mower starts...

Thanks, I didn't get a chance to do anything yet, my dad (91) fell and broke hip but may get a chance to look at it today. Thanks again. Mike

I have a Vanguard 16 HP in my 612. The story goes that an elderly man put a new engine in and couldn't get it to run and it sit in a barn for a time and he gave it to a lawn mower service to pay for mowing done. The mower service had enough mowers and sold it to the person I bought it from and...

Hi, I bought a used grasshopper 612 and it ran great then I ran into the same issue as you. I put all new gas lines on, new gas filter, fuel pump, cleaned the carb, with very little change. I finally took it to a repair shop and they said it had water in the fuel lines which I found hard to...

Thanks so much for your reply,I did clean the underside of the deck but haven't greased the spindles as yet but will do so. I was thinking it is almost as if the engine wasn't putting out the hp it should, would that be possible? With a 14 hp engine I should go through grass like a breeze, now...

Hi, I bought my model 612 Grasshopper in 2018 and it ran great through high grass and even wet grass but lately it wants to stall out in grass that is the least bit high. My mower is a down discharge mulching mower 44", I put new blades on it but it still isn't mowing as strong as it did. I...

Hi, I bought my model 612 Grasshopper in 2018 and it ran great through high grass and even wet grass but lately it wants to stall out in grass that is the least bit high. My mower is a down discharge mulching mower 44", I put new blades on it but it still isn't mowing as strong as it did. I...

We finally got some snow and I was excited to try out the 412 snow blower I got, I started out and noticed hardly any snow coming out of the chute and then it quickly got jammed with snow and I could see it throwing snow out the front like crazy, unclogged the chute and in no time it clogged...

Bought a model 412 snowblower for my 612 grasshopper. I got the quick connect mounting brackets and put them on and now have the snow blower attached. I have no operating manual or parts manual with it and am wonder if anyone knows where I can get a free download for it? I am wondering if I have...

This is the first I got a chance to look at the grasshopper because of other responsibilities I had. In order to get to the guard and get the front face of the engine off so I can get access to my carburetor I must take off the drive shaft. Keep in mind this is an older Grasshopper model 612...

I am hoping these photo's come out. Where my screw driver is pointing is where the Carb is bolted from underneath the front (red) plate so I would have to remove that plate which would involve my taking the shaft off also. Another photo from the rear of the mower shows a bolt on the bottom of...

I have a model 612 Grasshopper that I bought recently, if you look at some of my posts I give a little history on it and there are some photo's. I mowed several times with it and it mowed great but lately it has started to run rough, surging. So one day I took all the fuel lines off and made...

As mentioned before I am looking for a snowblower for my model 612 and am keeping an eye out on craig's list and ebay. I was wondering is there's any off brand snowblowers that fit a grasshopper? I seen that Grasshopper once make Woods mowers, would a woods snowblower fit? Right now there is...

I added pictures of my mower and thought I'd give information on it. I seen Grasshoppers and started looking for one near me on Craigs list and came across this one. It is an older model but was in excellent shape (actually better shape then some I seen for sale of the later models). This...

Grasshopper Model 612

Hello Grasshopper owners, I keep reading where I should post a picture of my mower but I am embarrassed to say I have no idea how I go about doing it. Would be glad to post a picture if someone could give me a little help on how to go about doing it. Thanks, Mike

Hello my name is Mike and I recently purchased a used Grasshopper Model 612 with a 44 inch rear discharge mower. It is in really good shape for an older mower and recently had a new engine put in. I am the caregiver for my elderly parents and am quite busy taking care of them both so as I get a...

Hello my name is Mike and I recently purchased a used Grasshopper Model 612 with a 44 inch rear discharge mower. It is in really good shape for an older mower and recently had a new engine put in. I am the caregiver for my elderly parents and am quite busy taking care of them both so as I get a...