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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
5000
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can
MODEL:
re sult in serious in ju ry.
PXT175G42
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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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 Ensure 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 rem- Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Steering Extension Boot Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (1) Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Seat Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys 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 ensure 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 • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires. as sem bly of seat to tractor. • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard CHECK DEC
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH P REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVER TEMP MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT BRAKE/CLUTCH KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGE
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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 ATTACHMENT THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL HEIGHT CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PEDAL INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE GEAR SHIFT LEVER Fig. 4 Our tractors confor
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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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brownin
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OPERATION TO STOP MOWER BLADES (See Fig. 7) W ARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the Disengage attachment clutch con trol. ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without decides it is necessary to reposition the machine with the either the en tire grass catcher, on mowers so attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse un
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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 • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use throttle control in the choke position until the engine fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase tion. This may require an engine warm-up period from carbon and lead oxide deposits and
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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) 1,2 1,2 Change Engine Oil
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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 • Slide a 1/2” (12 point) socket mounted on an extension onto oil drain plug. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours • Loosen plug while holding the oil drain extension firmly of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not in place. ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. • Drain oil into container. TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE • After oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain plug. (Do not tighten more than 13 Ft-Lb's)
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- matter. age. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. SPARK PLUGS • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing sea- We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure son or after every 100 hours of us
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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 Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground of mower housing as shown. or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your • Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. mower. • If links are not
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02314 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) (See Fig. 20) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” po si tion. • Remove mower (See
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN MENT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 22) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer - The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly in neutral (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the section of this manual. factory; however, if adjustment is need
