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!

@IndyFarmLife

Ай бұрын

You're welcome! I couldn't find one either, so why not make one

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.

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!

@IndyFarmLife

Ай бұрын

Thank you Shawn! I'm glad I could be helpful. Sounds like a nice, low hour machine. Enjoy it!

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.

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 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.

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!

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

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.

@bobbylibertini

26 күн бұрын

My philosophy exactly! I have 27 acres, and if a machine is down, things can get out of hand quickly- so I tend to buy groundskeeping equipment in duplicate- i.e. 2 weed-eaters; 2 chainsaws...and 2 ZTRs. If one breaks down...just grab the other and keep going, and then fix the broken one at your leisure. (Could really use 2 tractors too...but good ones are hard to find at a reasonable price!)

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.

@IndyFarmLife

Ай бұрын

You have a fleet! Nice! They really are great mowers. Hasn't failed me yet!

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.

@IndyFarmLife

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good deal for you!

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.

@IndyFarmLife

11 ай бұрын

Yea it would certainly be overkill if you didn't have the yard for it! But when you do, give them a look!

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.

@IndyFarmLife

11 ай бұрын

Let me see if I can track down that part for you. It's awesome to have

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

@IndyFarmLife

11 ай бұрын

Don't worry. He already fussed up to putting sand in the tranny. Guess I better buy a new one? 🙃

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

@IndyFarmLife

11 ай бұрын

Haha. It's still recent enough that if the transmission on the 4052R goes out, I'm calling you and Adam first to ask WTF?

@SpicerDesignsLLC

11 ай бұрын

@@IndyFarmLife i poured sand in the hydraulic fill tube. Sorry about that

@IndyFarmLife

11 ай бұрын

@@SpicerDesignsLLC I guess it's a good thing it's a Deere and not a Kioti? 😎 🚜

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

@IndyFarmLife

11 ай бұрын

On this unit you can, as it's a manual lift deck. I'm not sure about the newer models that are electric lift. Newer units also have 'powerlift' option. On those, you press a button and it picks the deck up several inches and kills the blades so you can traverse sidewalks or other obstacles. As soon as you let go of the button, the deck drops down and the blades come back on. Pretty cool.

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

@IndyFarmLife

Ай бұрын

Why is that?

@kevinelrod323

Ай бұрын

@@IndyFarmLife My apologies, apparently I was retarded yesterday. The left side is the side that is on the uphill stroke of the engine's crankshaft. Regardless, there was obviously much more wrong with the hydros on your front-mount than just this. Hope you were able to get it worked out & not too costly to do it. I have a 900 efi Grasshopper & sold them for 4 years so I'm a firm believer in their products.