COMPATIBILITY INFO: Seat Safety Switch shuts off the Grasshopper mower when the operator leaves the seat while the PTO is running. Grasshopper Part Number 183870. The Seat Safety Switch is part of a system of interlocking switches that shuts down the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged or when the levers are in the operating position. For PowerVac Collection Systems Models 8F, 8HT, 12F, 12HT, 15, 15B, 15B HighLift, 16 & 25. QUALITY FIRST, MONEY SECOND: We focus on providing our clients higher value for the dollars they invest with us. The service-friendly Grasshopper design makes it easy to keep your Grasshopper zero-turn mower in peak operating condition. Fewer grease points and easy access to belts and filters translate into less time spent maintaining your mower, and more time using it profitably. GRASSHOPPER INNOVATION: At Grasshopper, one innovation leads to another. As a pioneer in manufacturing zero-radius ride-on mowing equipment, The Grasshopper Company immediately set a pace of rapid advancement and innovation that continues today. When company engineers designed our first Grasshopper mower in 1969, they envisioned a low maintenance, highly maneuverable mower tough enough to serve the commercial mowing industry. They delivered one that would transform the industry for years. MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCIES: At Grasshopper, we believe that being aware of environmental issues benefits not only our planet, but our customers and our business. The Grasshopper Company endeavors not only to recycle lawn materials but also raw materials in the production process. Our Computer Aided Drafting/Computer Aided Machining system fully integrated with a 3-D solid modeling computer design system optimizes the use of material and production time. SERVICE, SUPPORT, AND SAFETY: Grasshopper mowers are designed for minimal maintenance and low cost of ownership. Yet, even the best-built equipment will eventually need replacement parts and/or service. Perform all maintenance as recommended in operator's manual and protect your mower from harsh elements by storing in a shelter or under a cover. Keep engine, mower deck and all other parts of the mower free from dirt and debris. The mower should be cleaned after each mowing using compressed air. Grasshopper Mower Seat Safety Switch, OEM 183870. Prevents engine start and power unit movement if the operator is not setting in the seat. The Seat Safety Switch is part of a system of interlocking switches that shuts down the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged or when the levers are in the operating position. Protect your investment and ensure peak performance by trusting only genuine Grasshopper replacement parts and supplies to maintain your Grasshopper zero-turn mower. Aftermarket parts have proven time and time again to be unacceptable. Grasshopper parts are manufactured to meet ultra-precise engineering specifications, and can help you maximize performance and significantly extend the life of your mower.

A family-owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper. Grasshopper's quality construction, designed for easy replacement of worn parts, lends itself to extended use over many years as opposed to "throw-away" equipment which must be replaced instead of repaired and contributes to the waste stream. The compact size of Grasshopper encourages an active market in used equipment which allows each machine to be recycled into home or institutional markets. Based in Moundridge, Kan., the company distributes its products worldwide and is committed to lean and clean manufacturing practices reducing impact to the environment. In addition to being showcased at The White House, this award winning company redefines the manufacturing industry and is dedicated to the pursuit of perfecting the lawn mower for businesses and individuals alike.