Poulan PXT12538 User Manual

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  • Poulan PXT12538 | User Manual - Page 1
    DO NOT THROW AWAY 5000 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: PXT12538 LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com 431147 10.26.09 SR
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    • Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any
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    any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Check brake
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    . Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Boot Seat (1) Bolt (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lock Washer (1) Seat Keys (1) Lock Washer (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Bolt Slope Sheet Key(s) (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 5
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    minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). • For battery and battery cable installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual. LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING BOOT ADAPTER
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    FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the
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    BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to follow instructions
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    Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking
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    . To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. • Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from
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    or hills. • Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES (See Fig. 6) • Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in
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    Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never . Do not run starter continuously for more than grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass
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    Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) E N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air
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    described, repair the problem immediately. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your warranty. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10) • Raise mower to
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    cap onto the tube securely when finished. ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. See engine manual. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from
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    create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 13) The fuel
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    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 (See Fig. 14) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in
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    "F" TRUNNION FRONT LINKS NUT "E" BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FIG. 18 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 19) A GROUND LINE A FIG. 15 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake
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    "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Remove belt downward from around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt up- wards
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    tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting. • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section. TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. WEAK OR FULLY CHARGED DEAD BATTERY BATTERY
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    for a few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to
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    battery. 2. Clean battery terminals. 3. Check all wiring. 4. Check/replace solenoid or starter. 1. Raise cutting height/reduce speed. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug
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    drive belt worn. 8. Replace mower drive belt. 9. Blades improperly installed. 9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. 10. Improper blades used. 10. Replace with blades listed in parts manual. 11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup 11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes. of grass
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    24 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO15NDGEDGORTETEESDLLOINPEE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than
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    SERVICE NOTES 25
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    free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PXT12538
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com
WARNING:
Read this Manual and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so
can result in serious injury.
IMPORTANT MANUAL
DO NOT THROW AWAY
431147
10.26.09
SR
Printed in the U.S.A.
5000