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                        IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
5000
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
       WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings 
and Safety Instructions.  Fail ure to do so 
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
PXT12538
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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431147  10.26.09  SR Printed in the U.S.A.                                                                                                                                                       
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER:  THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS.  FAILURE  TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Slow down before turning. WARNING:  In order to prevent ac ci den tal  • Never leave a running machine unattended.  Always  starting when setting up, trans port ing,  turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and  ad just ing or making repairs, 
                    
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                        SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to GENERAL SERVICE the presence of children.  Children are often attracted to  • Never operate machine in a closed area. the ma chine and the mowing activity.  Never assume that  • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment  children will remain where you last saw them. is in safe working condition. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful  
                    
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                        CONGRATULATIONS  on your purchase of a new tractor.   PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give  GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.50 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily  remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service  OIL TYPE (API: SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F) center/department.  We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni-         SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)  cian
                    
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                        UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering (1) Bolt  Steering  Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Steering Extension (1) Large Flat Washer Shaft Steering Boot Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer  Adapter Seat (1) Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Seat (1) Bolt  Keys Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube  For Future Use Key(s) 5                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.   To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.  Use  the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 2) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.  Stan dard  wrench sizes are listed. • 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory  for shipping purposes.  Correct tire pressure is important  • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer  for best cutting performance. se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for  as sem bly of seat to tractor. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- CHEC
                    
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                        OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.  Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE START ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON BATTERY FUEL REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15  15  ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR  CLUTCH DISENGAGED PEDAL (SEE SAFET
                    
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                        OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments.   Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT  ROS "ON"  IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER POSITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER  PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT  THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING  BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER 02829 FIG. 4 Our tractors conform to the ap
                    
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                        OPERATION The operation of any tractor can  result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result   in severe eye dam age.  Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or  per form ing any adjustments or repairs.  We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles  or stan dard safety glasses. NOTE:  Under certain conditions when tractor is standing  HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may  cause “brown ing” 
                    
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                        OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 7) Your tractor  is equipped with an operator presence sensing  switch.  Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with  Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System  the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged  (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse  will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally  direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off
                    
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                        OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50°F/10°C and below) ADD GASOLINE  • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle  • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.  Use  control in the choke ( ) position until the engine runs  fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum  roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This  of 87 octane.  (Use of  leaded gasoline will increase  may require an engine warm-up period from several sec- carbon and lead oxi
                    
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                        maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE  EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Check/Replace Mower Blades 3 C T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level 4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.  Re place  Always observe safety rules when per form ing any  bent or damaged blades. main te nance. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor.  If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest  Using a blade not approved by the manu- speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved  facturer of your tractor is hazardous, could  surface
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours OIL DRAIN HOLE of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not  ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear.  OIL  DRAIN  TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE PLUG Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which  can restrict cooling. Do not attempt to clean transaxle while engine is running  or while the transaxle is hot. To prevent pos si ble damage  to seals, do not use high pressure water or ste
                    
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                        00667 MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 12) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove  blower housing and clean the area shown to prevent over- heating and engine damage. CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DEBRIS AIR SCREEN 02744 Fig. 12 MUFFLER    Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if  equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS  Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea- son or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER (Se
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16) • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height  from bot tom edge of mower to ground.   Distance “A”  on both sides of mower should be the same or within  1/4" of each other. • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one  NUT “F” NUT “E” side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment  TRUNNION nut 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. NOTE:  If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment  The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually  bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the  brake needs to be serviced. Contact a qualified service center. GEARSHIFT  NEUTRAL  LEVER LOCK  TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T(See Fig. 20) GATE Park the tractor on level surface.  En 
                    
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                        SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, use the  NUT TERMINAL  BOLT following pro ce dure: COVER IMPORTANT:  YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12  VOLT SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12  POSITIVE  VOLT SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO  NEGATIVE  (RED)  START OTHER VEHICLES.  (BLACK)  CABLE 02603 CABLE TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE FIG. 25 (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to