User manual MTD 7019A

[. . . ] Remember, an implement which is properly lubricated and adjusted saves time, labor, and fuel. After the mowing season, thoroughly clean your implement and inspect it. Your dealer has original-equipment parts which assure proper fit and best performance. He is able to recondition your equipment to a like new condition. When in need of parts for the mower, always specify the mower model and serial number, and the model of IH tractor, Fast-Hitch or standard drawbar. The mower serial number is stamped on a name plate riveted to the top of the mower platform on the left side. MODEL NO. [. . . ] Attach the two pivot plates to the inside of the mounting lugs on the rear mounting bracket. Place a pivot bushing in the holes of the mounting lugs and secure with 1/2 x 1-3/4-inch bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. 3. Position the splined hub on the tractor power take -off shaft far enough so that approximately 1/4-inch of shaft is exposed at the end. Place the drive sheave around it and secure with three 1/4 x 1-1/8-inch hex. Position the platform assembly under the tractor. Attach the lift angles to the platform with eight 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex. head cap screws, flat washers, and nuts. Note: The leg of the angle that bolts to the platform must extend inward toward the spindle. Secure the lift angles to the inside of the pivot plates, using four 1/2 x 1-1/4-inch hex. head cap screws, lock washers, and nuts. When installing a new mower, use the two front mounting holes of each angle. lOA) should be positioned in a direct line with the rear drive sheave and in line with the right hand side of the platform spindle sheave. Adjust the V -idler pulley "B" downward until the belt is snug. This must be accomplished with the platform in down position. Start the tractor and idle slowly with the power takeoff engaged. If the belt rides to one side of the flat idler, stop the tractor, loosen the flat idler swivel bracket mounting screws and readjust the bracket. Retighten the belts and start the tractor again. Repeat this procedure until the belt is riding in the center of the idler. The flat idler swivel bracket need only be adjusted at the initial mounting of the mower. 11. To mount the belt guides, remove the left and right rear cap screws and lock washers from the platform spindle housing. Install the belt between the guide fork. Secure the rear belt guard by positioning it around the rear drive sheave and idlers. [. . . ] head cap screws and lock washers. and nuts. 4. Position the Fe. st-Hitch bar between the spindle mounting bracket and the right hand plate assembly. head cap screws, lock washers, and nuts. Illust. 14A 14 SETTINGUP 10. Mount the tail wheel arm assemblies to the platform lift angles, using two 1/2 x 1-1/2" hex. [. . . ]