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OPERA TOR'S MANU AL MODEL: PXT12538 L A WN TRACTOR AL W A YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERA TION Visit our website: www .poulan-pro.com WARNING: Read this Man u al and follow all W arnings and Safety Instructions. F ail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPORT ANT MANU AL DO NOT THROW A W A Y 431147 10.26.09 SR Printed in the U. ...
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2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. F AILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLL OWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the m ...
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3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Al ways look down and behind before and while back- ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades ...
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4 CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new tractor . It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center/department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni- cians and ...
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5 Steering Seat (1) Oil Drain T ube F or F uture Use Slope Sheet Keys Key(s) Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Lock W asher (1) Large Flat W asher (1) Seat (1) Lock W asher (1) Large Flat W asher (1) Bolt UNAS SEMBLED P ARTS ...
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6 AS SEMBL Y Y our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T o 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR AS SEMBL Y A so ...
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7 AS SEMBL Y Fig. 3 INST ALL SEA T (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. • Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor . • Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack- ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. • Pla ...
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8 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOC ...
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9 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING 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. A TT ACHMENT CL UTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attac ...
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10 NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause “brown ing” of grass. T o eliminate this possibility , al- ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. CAUTION: Always stop tractor com- plete ly , as described above, before leav- ing the operator's positi ...
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11 TO OPERA TE MOWER (See Fig. 6) Y our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Y ou must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when ...
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12 OPERA TION TO ST ART ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move ...
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13 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION CHART T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Engine Oil Level Clean Engine Cooling Fins Clean Air Screen 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Servi ...
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14 MAINTENANCE BL ADE BL ADE BOL T (SPECIAL) CENTER HOLE ST AR MANDREL ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance. BRAKE OPERA TION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed. (See ? ...
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15 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICA TION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30 oil ...
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16 MAINTENANCE CLEANING • Clean engine, battery , seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter . • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- mission are covered ...
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17 FIG. 14 WARNING: TO A VOID 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. • T urn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key . • Make sure the blades and all m ...
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18 FRONT - TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and 18) IMPORT ANT : DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE- TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLL OWING FRONT -TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY , BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL L Y SO MOWER WILL ST A Y LEVEL SIDE- TO-SIDE. T o obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approxima ...
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19 TO REPL ACE MOTION DRIVE BEL T(See Fig. 20) P ark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BEL T REMOVAL - • Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER” in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt ...
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20 FIG. 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If “jumper ca bles” are used for emer gen cy starting, use the following pro ce dure: IMPORT ANT : YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOL T SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOL T SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BA TTERY TO ST ART OTHER VEHICLES. TO A TT ACH JUMPER CABLES - • Connect one end of the ...
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21 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor f ...
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22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter . 5. Clean/replace air filter . 6 ...
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23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Replace blade mandrel. 3. Loose/damaged part(s). 3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts. Engine continues to run when oper- ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Faulty o ...
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24 1 5 DE G REE S M AX . FOLD ALON G DOTTED LINE THI S I S A 1 5 DE G REE S LOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DO W N HILL, NOT ACRO SS HILL S U GG E S TED G UIDE FOR S I G HTIN G S LOPE S FOR S AFE OPERATION W ARNIN G : To avo i d s er i o us i n ju ry, operate yo u r tra c tor u p and do w n the fa c e of s lope s , never a c ro ss the fa c e . Do not mo w s ...
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25 SERVICE NOTES ...
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26 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materi- als and work man ship. 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 re ...
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