Grasshopper Mowers - Transmission Troubleshooting and Repair 

I like zero-turns, but I *LOVE* my 428D!!!! Once you have a Grasshopper...there's no going back; no living without one. Bought mine about 6 years ago with over 2000 hours on it, and I use it every week to mow off 6-7 acres on my place- it has about 2800 hours on it now. I just LOVE mowing with it!

Finally, a video made for Grasshopper transmission/tracking maintenance. Thank you!

Great video! Thanks for posting, really helped me out on my 2000 721D. I do love my Grasshopper, still runs great after 24 years. Being in the mowing business years back I ran JD 1145's, 945's , Walker's , Z Tracks bat wing mowers. The Grasshopper is the one I chose to keep.

Have had our Grasshopper for 18 years. 1200 hours and no issues so far. Local dealer support has been an issue at times since the franchise has moved around my area. Kohler Command Pro engine. Heavy duty equipment.

I just picked up a 2018 729bt with 224 hours at auction. My first ztr. Your videos gave me the confidence to get it. Thank you!

I have a Grasshopper 220 ztr that I purchased new in 2007. Well over 1000 hours on it and have done nothing but oil changes and belt replacements, plus a few new batteries. I also grease the deck spindles regularly. Built like a tank as you said!

I love mine, 722d 2004 model still KICKIN!!!! Troubleshooting a no start issue and decided to watch your videos. I believe it’s the switch interlock, when I turn the key it hums and buzzes at the switch interlock solid state component . I will do a little investigating tomorrow.

Well, you learn the most valuable lesson I learned as a child in the 60s. Living in the south and being a person of color. Dad always said this. Machines are like people. We used and abuse them daily with no regards to them operating everyday. Every once in a while they get sick and need doctoring. Machines need to be repaired, so always have a backup for such emergencies. That's why smart bosses have more than 1 valuable employee. My Dad had to be fired from KCS Railway in order to relax and enjoy life. Always have backup, I do.

My 1994 720 is still going strong. The only big thing I've had to replace in 30 years is a broken drive axle... I'm pretty rough on it.

Great video on the repair. Someday I will own one. Thank You

I have grasshopper 321d, 721d, and a 428d. My 428d has about 2000 hours. My 321d has about 1500 hours. My 721d has about 600 hours. I think they are great mowers.

I have a Scag SSZ and got it cheap because the previous owner thought the hydraulic pump was bad. It had a leaky hose that caused the belt to slip.

I'm not yet in the market for a riding mower. I expect when we move out of Marion county in the next 2 years, that may be when I'll be looking for a zero turn. Good information video Adam.

If the transmission on the John Deere goes out… Kyle drove it last

Nice easy fix! I really wanted to see you lose it though

Love my 725DT. It replaced a gas 727T efi. The only reason for the change was a “consolidation” of my fuel supply. I noticed you have a rear hitch. Could you please give some details. Thanks.

Can you raise and lower deck with blades engaged? I got a front mount mower John Deere.

Remember that the right side will always be the weaker side on a zero-turn.