Mal(Pa) 73 #1 Posted July 21, 2017 Hello all, I am from the Mill Hall,Pa area.Been reading forums for a few days and like the friendliness of the people here and all the good info.I have had a wheel horse 210-5 mower with a 36 inch deck for years and like it but needed an upgrade. Looked at a 414-8 with a "I think" a 44 inch rear discharge deck. Man, what a difference; great machine and a pleasure to mow.Will try to get pictures,but too hot out for a 72 year old guy for now. Mal 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #2 Posted July 21, 2017 I have a 314-8 and it is a beast of a tractor. The 414-8 is a great tractor and it will do everything you need. There are a lot of older guys here me being one of them to help you with anything wheel horse. When you get it there are manuals here for it and the deck. Welcome to the best wheel horse site in the world. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,040 #3 Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome to the forum. The deck will be a 42" rear discharge to make searching easier and the models in these lists are not necessarily what you have. They did not change much between 1973 and 2007 for that size of tractor. Toro Master PartsViewer Model Search Advanced Search Help Matches Found: 4 Model # Serial Range Year Product Name Links 31-14K801 None - None 1986 414-8 Garden Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories 31-14K802 None - None 1987 414-8 Garden Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories 31-14K803 None - None 1988 414-8 Garden Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories 31-14K804 None - None 1989 414-8 Garden Tractor Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories Search Criteria:Go Back Model Number/Product Name = 414-8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #5 Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Mal(Pa) said: too hot out for a 72 year old guy for now I second that...welcome to ;. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #7 Posted July 21, 2017 Glad to have you . 72 is not old , you are just getting started. Be careful the horses will multiply on you if you let them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #8 Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome to the addiction! Oops I mean WELCOME TO REDSQUARE!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,163 #9 Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Mal(Pa) said: too hot out for a 72 year old guy for now From one 72 year young person to another, . Great group on here, friendly and helpful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,356 #10 Posted July 21, 2017 You found the perfect place for anything 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal(Pa) 73 #11 Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks everyone for the great welcome. I do have a question- how to post a picture. Can I download one from my computer to this site or do I have to download it to a hosting site then to this site? Can anyone suggest a site? Thanks,Mal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #12 Posted July 21, 2017 Directly from your pict file... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #13 Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal(Pa) 73 #14 Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) pictures Edited July 24, 2017 by Mal(Pa) too big 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,983 #15 Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome, nice looking tractor, I've got its sister, a '88 312-8, except mine doesn't have those ugly yellow growth thing coming out of the rear wheels. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #16 Posted July 22, 2017 @Mal(Pa) to You need to paint your wheel weights..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,450 #17 Posted July 22, 2017 Mal(Pa) enjoy the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 542 #18 Posted July 22, 2017 Nice looking tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #19 Posted July 23, 2017 Well taken care of. Is there sag on the front of that deck? Can't quite tell but it would be a linkage look-see. Shouldn't they be a little higher front to back? Excellent score! Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal(Pa) 73 #20 Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Tuneup, I adjusted the deck when I put it on with the height set at the half way point on a level floor and I put a level on it and it looked good. Am I missing something? I need to learn the tractors. Thanks Mal Edited July 23, 2017 by Mal(Pa) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #21 Posted July 24, 2017 Hey Mal,, welcome aboard. Nice machine, you will get in the groove. Always nice when a new member joins the fun. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #22 Posted July 25, 2017 Welcome @Mal(Pa) to That is a fine looking There are a lot of us 70 somethings here at the Red Square. We have to stick together or the young bucks will run us over Jim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,163 #23 Posted July 25, 2017 I don't think the deck looks odd, but here is a manual you will want to keep on file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #24 Posted July 25, 2017 Mike.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal(Pa) 73 #25 Posted July 25, 2017 953 nut, thank you.I"ll put it on a thumb drive and put on the garage computer for quick reference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
