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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.
PXT15538
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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424368 10.21.08 AP 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 • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing im- the presence of children. Children are often attracted mediately. to the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten that children will remain where you last saw them. securely. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the GENERAL SERVICE 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 1.25 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 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 oxide d
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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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00667 MAINTENANCE • After oil has drained completely, close and lock the V-BELTS drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and until the pin is in the locked position as shown. replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Re place • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the belts if they begin to slip from wear. bottom fitting of the drain valve. • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube.
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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 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 15 and 16) BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH • 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” side of mower only. NUT “E” • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that s
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T(See Fig. 20) GEARSHIFT NEUTRAL LEVER LOCK Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. GATE For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). ADJUSTMENT BOLT NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. FIG. 21 • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching
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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
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ESSEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR T ANK where fumes may reach an open flame DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS
