User manual MTD 4014-1

[. . . ] If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service. CAUTION: Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who misuses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal safety, all operators are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower. Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment. [. . . ] Capture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod. g. To go forward, move both steering levers slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward. The farther you move the 14 Cotter Pins Cotter Pins Figure. 6 Height of Cut Clevis Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back. WARNING: Never mow with dull blades!Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury. d. 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. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon) under the hydraulic reservoir and filter. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain. Replace and retighten nuts. Transmission c. Store the battery with a full charge. A discharged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). . Specific Gravity 1. 265 1. 250 1. 200 Figure. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1. 225 3. Battery Removal Warning: When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame. C. Electrical Circuit Danger: Read General Safety Precautions Nos. 9 and 10. Battery: The battery is located beneath the operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the battery every 50 operating hours. If the level in any of the six cells has dropped below the bottom of the split ring inside the fill hole, refill the cell with distilled water. To keep the outside of the battery clean, brush on a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and rinse with clean water. Keep the contacts and cable ends clean with a wire brush and make sure the connections are tight. [. . . ] The bladeto-ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1/8" to 1/4” higher than the front tip. The sam height difference should be true for the left blade, measured front and back. 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. [. . . ]