kayne.hagedorn
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I bought a used 618 grasshopper with 660 hrs on it. It seemed like a good deal and used it twice and the engine blew. I had a TH18S Series engine. I have done some research and figured out that these are not a good engine. A local repair shop will put the 20 HP repower kit on it. Hopefully should have everything swapped over for like $2500.00 worst case. I didn't know if I should continue, or just don't want to put this additional money to figure out that the hydros will go out or something. Just looking for advice. Prior to the engine blowing it would struggle to go up hill. It would bog down and act as if it wasn't going to make it. Also starting from a complete stop on even ground it would bog down as well. Now, do you think this could be from the engine being really weak or do you think there may be a hydro issue? Thanks for any advice. This is my first grasshopper and just want a decent mower to mow my own lawn--not commercially.
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