Hello new to the forum please help I have 2 Grasshoppers both 725'2 around 6k hours on them each. The issue is that the one has the power lift it had been replaced 5 times by the dealer because it stopped working. I have been into it some and all the gears up front of the lift arm are good. it just rattles no up or down I am guessing there is a screw type mech . behind the front set of gears that operates the motion. But I sort of lost to find a listing for parts or know why this keeps happening. I read many people that have had them forever and no complaints about this.
Powerlift troubles
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You can find the hydraulic power lifts parts and related pieces diagrams here... The Mower Shop, Inc. - Grasshopper Lawn Mower Parts - Parts Diagrams for Grasshopper Mowers
There are a few here with lifts that may be able to answer specific questions... :smile:KennyV
You can find the hydraulic power lifts parts and related pieces diagrams here... The Mower Shop, Inc. - Grasshopper Lawn Mower Parts - Parts Diagrams for Grasshopper Mowers
There are a few here with lifts that may be able to answer specific questions... :smile:KennyV
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What year are yours ?
On some of the earlier models, there was a problem and all were fixed by Grasshopper.
When mine stopped, as you described, I took the front bolt out thus releasing the preassure and then it worked ok until it did it again.
My dealer called the factory and asked them why I was having a problem.
The factory said that, after setting cut height, back off the pressure (Raise Deck) just a whisper.
It has not jammed on me since following that advice.
If you have gone thru 5 of them, someone has not been paying attention to what is going on.
Were any tested after they were removed ?
On some of the earlier models, there was a problem and all were fixed by Grasshopper.
When mine stopped, as you described, I took the front bolt out thus releasing the preassure and then it worked ok until it did it again.
My dealer called the factory and asked them why I was having a problem.
The factory said that, after setting cut height, back off the pressure (Raise Deck) just a whisper.
It has not jammed on me since following that advice.
If you have gone thru 5 of them, someone has not been paying attention to what is going on.
Were any tested after they were removed ?
Sammy the Red
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Number 30 is the bolt I would remove.
Actually 4 this is the 5th I called grasshopper and they had said it was probably the brake or the clutch internally. They where tested they all worked until the weight of the deck was added. They gave me a 180036 number for a rebuilt model and a 180035 for a new one both one year warranty 400 vs 700 I guess I should go rebuilt the guy also said if I give it a good wack with a hammer on the shaft with the motor it may unstick it.
Sammy the Red
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Grasshopper told me, $160.00 for a rebuilt one.
Try to unbolt it.
Whacking it could cause damage.
Talk to another dealer......Like I did.
What year of manufacture ?
Try to unbolt it.
Whacking it could cause damage.
Talk to another dealer......Like I did.
What year of manufacture ?
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For a new one, they said $300 something.
Yes part number 180035 for a rebuilt and 180036 for a new one both 1 year warranty. I am thinking since I have had so many troubles with the power versin I may just try to bolt on a manual lift liek my other machine has. Pretty close to the prices the mower shop has listed The Mower Shop, Inc. - Product Catalog.
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When you get it off, send it to me.
