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  1. 1mk2

    Wiring help please

    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
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    Cab bought off Craig's List

    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...
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    grasshopper 727k

    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
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    Hydrostatic transaxle fluid change

    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...
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    model 612 power shaft belt

    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.
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    Grasshopper model 612 mower stalling

    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...
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    Mower stalling out

    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...
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    Model 412 snowblower

    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...
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    Snow blower 412 snowblower

    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...
  10. 1mk2

    Vanguard 16 hp running rough

    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...
  11. 1mk2

    Grasshopper snowblower

    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...
  12. 1mk2

    Model 612 Grasshopper story

    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...
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    Picture

    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
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    Model 612 Grasshopper

    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...
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    Newbie

    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...
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