Poulan PXT175G42 User Manual

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  • Poulan PXT175G42 | User Manual - Page 1
    DO NOT THROW AWAY 5000 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PXT175G42 LAWN TRACTOR ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan.com 532 43 88-17 09.29
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    to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • 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
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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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    Spark Plug: Ground Speed (MPH): Charging System: Battery: Blade manual. WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
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    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft Seat (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Boot (1) Washer (1) Seat Keys (1) Hex Bolt Slope Sheet (2) Keys 5
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    " in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions). INSERT BOLT LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER STEERING WHEEL • For battery and battery cable installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual. STEERING BOOT SEAT LABEL LOWER STEERING
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    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. SEAT PAN SEAT CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating
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    MOWER HEIGHT 15 MOWER LIFT 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) LIGHTS ON FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to follow instructions tractor and/or engine
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    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 the tractor and starting the engine. GEARSHIFT LEVER
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    exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. 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
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    engine "ON" position. TO STOP MOWER BLADES (See Fig. 7) Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers lever to 1st gear. Ensure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement. • To restart
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    mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See
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    your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new spark plug
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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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    manual. • Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Ensure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished. OIL DRAIN HOLE OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL DRAIN EXTENSION Fig. 12 AIR FILTER Your engine
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    washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower. Fig. 15 FUEL FILTER 16
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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. 15) Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor. • Place attachment clutch in
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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 16 and 17) • Raise mower to its
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    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 upwards from
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    Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or camber, contact a qualified service center. TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig
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    adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engne manual. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. 21
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    contact with battery terminals. • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE
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    Corroded battery terminals. 3. Loose or damaged wiring. 4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 1. Cutting too much grass/too fast. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 6. Faulty spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel filter
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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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    25 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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    repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale. Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions belts, blades, blade
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PXT175G42
LAWN TRACTOR
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Visit our website: www.poulan.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
5000
532 43 88-17
09.29.10
AP
Printed in the U.S.A.