User manual MTD 4014-1

[. . . ] The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service. CAUTION: Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. [. . . ] The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury. d. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the cotter pins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the cotterpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the cotter pins on the front of the mower (2). Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. To prevent the blade from turning, secure the blade by placing by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing. Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100-120 ft. Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times. Adjust the idler pulley so that a tenpound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1/2". 4. Changing the Spindle Assembly a. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap screws. Remove the spindle assembly. B. Hydraulic Oil WARNING: Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range. Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you do not overfill the reservoir. 16 a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap. [. . . ] To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be adjusted. Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the horizontal threaded rods. Start at Point C to raise the rear of the deck, tighten the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck pitch. Adjust the rear jam nut at Point D to take the “slack out of the threaded rod. [. . . ]