Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 500Z - 26 Briggs & Stratton
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1/2008 1 5101454 Rev. IR TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions 500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton 48” Mower Deck T ABLE OF CONTENTS: SETUP PROCEDURES Quick Setup List .........................................................
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 2 Quick Setup List - P age Setup Procedure Steps to P erform 3 Uncrating ❏ Remov e Crate & Banding. ❏ Disengage T ransmission Release Le v ers. ❏ Release P arking Brake and Roll T r actor forw ard off skid.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 3 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut the crate away from the bottom skid. Remove the crate. Remove the shrink-wrap plastic. 2. Cut the nylon banding from the front of the frame and the rear of the bumper.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 4 T ractor Assembl y Install Gr ound Speed Control Le vers 1. Install the ground speed control levers (A, Figure 3) onto the control lever base (B) using the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts, 5/16” lock washers and 5/16” flat washers (C, D & E).
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 5 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Chec k Fluid Le vels Chec k the Engine Oil Level 1. Use the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 5) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil. Check the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the oil recommendations.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 6 Chec k the Mower Assembl y Chec k T or que - Mower Blades 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4-1/2” (11,47 cm) position.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 7 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Chec k Deck Rod Timing 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 40 psi (2,76 bar).
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 8 Figure 10. 2 x 4 Locations Figure 11. Hanger Chain Adjustment Dec k Leveling Adjustment NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 9 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Chec k Deck Drive Belt 1. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Remove the mower deck guards.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 10 Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 15 through18 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles and yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 11 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Figure 19. Adding Fuel A. Fuel Cap A Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 19). 2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 12 P erf orm the Safety Chec ks Functional T ests 1. Check the tractor for loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc. 2. Start the engine and check all the controls for proper operation: ground speed control levers, parking brake, throttle cable, electric PTO clutch, etc.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 13 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Adjustment Pr ocedures Seat Adjustment See Figure 20. The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the seat adjustment lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat into position.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 14 Return-T o-Neutral Adjustment To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k 1/2008 15 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N P arking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition. 2. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the parking brake components.
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Dec k TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 16 PRODUCTS, INC. 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA., 30253 www.snapper.com The Snapper logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright © 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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