I could use some help please

[Jeff315131]

I acquired a 1997 grasshopper 718 with a blown vanguard for a great price. I have now got a kholer command ch620 with very few hours. My question is the plug connector on the kholer,I know I have to cut plug, but connect to what on the 718 chassis.

 

[bertsmobile1]

If you still have the VAnguard, remove the blower housing & mark where all the wires go
Then cut the plug off leaving a good amount for soldering to the Kohler
Remove the blower housing on the Kohler and mark where all of the wires go to
Cut the plug off the Kohler & solder the Briggs plug to the wires.
IT is a good idea to to cover each joint with 2 layers of heat shrink
It is aslo good to cut each wire at a different length so you don't have a bunch of joined wires together.

The other option is to buy a Kohler plug & a Vanguard plug then make a cross over loom

 

[Jeff315131]

Well I got he wiring done and it runs great, but now it wont move or even try in any direction. I could swear to last owner did something so we could push it, he used no tools I just can't remember.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Yes there is a bypass valve some where
GEt a hopper owners manual to find out where it is hidden.
Could be a lever or a bolt.