Briggs-stratton 500Z - 26 User Manual download pdf

1/2008 1

5101454

Rev. IR

TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N

Dealer Setup

& Adjustment Instructions

500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton

48” Mower Deck

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SETUP PROCEDURES

Quick Setup List ................................................................2

Uncrating............................................................................3

Battery Installation ............................................................3

Tractor Assembly ..............................................................4

Ground Speed Control Lever Assembly ..........................4

Seat Assembly .................................................................4

Check Fluid levels .............................................................5

Check Engine Oil Level ...................................................5

Check Hydraulic Oil Level................................................5

Check Tire Pressure..........................................................5

Check Mower Assembly ...................................................6

Check Torque - Mower Blades ........................................6

Check Deck Rod Timing ...................................................7

Deck Leveling Adjustment ...............................................8

Check Deck Drive Belt ......................................................9

Lubrication .......................................................................10

Adding Fuel......................................................................11

Starting The Engine ........................................................11

Perform Safety Checks ...................................................12

Functional Tests.............................................................12

Safety Interlock System .................................................12

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Seat Adjustment ..............................................................13

Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment ....................13

Return-To-Neutral Adjustment .......................................14

Parking Brake Adjustment .............................................15

ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:

Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol

provide the information necessary to fully assemble,

test, and prepare the units described above for

delivery to your customers.

A Quick Setup List is provided on page 2 of this booklet

to help you identify and check that the items have been

performed.

Additional information concerning functional tests,

general adjustment procedures, and the location of

normal lubrication points are included in these

instructions.

Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on

factory-assembled components are done at the factory, this

additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring that

each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order.

The safety warnings provided in this guide and in

the operator's manual included with the unit contain

important information that must be obeyed when

assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing,

transporting, or storing the unit.

These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle

symbol shown above, which signifies that an important safety

message is being provided.

You must read, understand, and follow these warnings and

instructions, and use safe shop and work practices at all

times while working on or around this unit and all other

outdoor power equipment.

Model No. Description

5900731 500ZB2648, 26HP Kawasaki w/ 48” Mower

This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:

1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 15 16

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - & Adjustment Instructions

1/2008 15101454Rev. IRTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NDealer Setup& Adjustment Instructions500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton48” Mower DeckTABLE OF CONTENTS:SE

Page 2 - Quick Setup List

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/200810LubricationLubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 15through18 as well as the followi

Page 3 - Battery Installation

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 11TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NFigure 19. Adding FuelA. Fuel CapAAdding FuelTo add fuel:1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 19).

Page 4 - Assembly

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/200812Perform theSafety ChecksFunctional Tests1. Check the tractor for loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc.2

Page 5 - Check Tire Pressures

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 13TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NAdjustmentProceduresSeat AdjustmentSee Figure 20. The seat can be adjusted forward andbackward.

Page 6 - Check the Mower

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/200814Return-To-NeutralAdjustmentTo determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutralreturn, perform t

Page 7 - Check Deck Rod Timing

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 15TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NParking BrakeAdjustment1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage theparking brake, and remov

Page 8 - Deck Leveling

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Page 9 - Check Deck Drive Belt

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/20082Quick Setup List -Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform3 Uncrating ❏ Remove Crate & Banding.❏

Page 10 - Lubrication

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 3TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NUncrating1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut thecrate away from the bottom sk

Page 11 - Starting The Engine

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/20084TractorAssemblyInstall Ground Speed Control Levers1. Install the ground speed control levers (A, F

Page 12 - Safety Checks

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 5TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NCheckFluid LevelsCheck the Engine Oil Level1. Use the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 5) to check

Page 13 - Procedures

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/20086Check the MowerAssemblyCheck Torque - Mower Blades1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface and

Page 14 - Return-To-Neutral

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 7TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NCheck Deck Rod Timing1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage thePTO, stop the engine

Page 15 - Parking Brake

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower DeckTP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N1/20088Figure 10. 2 x 4 LocationsFigure 11. Hanger Chain AdjustmentDeck LevelingAdjustmentNOTE: Before

Page 16 - 500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck1/2008 9TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-NCheck Deck Drive Belt1. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position.2. Remove the mower d