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Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton
48" Mower Deck
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
Model No.
Description
5900731
500ZB2648, 26HP Kawasaki w/ 48" Mower
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
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.
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.
1/2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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
Seat Adjustment ..............................................................13
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment ....................13
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment .......................................14
Parking Brake Adjustment .............................................15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions 500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton 48” Mower Deck This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products: Model No. Description 5900731 500ZB2648, 26HP Kawasaki w/ 48” Mower ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL: The safety warnings provided in this guide and in... -
Page 2: Setup Procedures
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck Quick Setup List - Page Setup Procedure Uncrating Battery Installation Tractor Assembly Check Fluid Levels Check Mower Assembly Lubrication & Fuel Preparation SAFETY CHECKS TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N Steps to Perform ❏ Remove Crate & Banding. ❏... -
Page 3: Uncrating
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. IMPORTANT NOTE When cutting the crate from the bottom skid, use caution around tractor tires... -
Page 4: Tractor Assembly
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck Tractor Assembly Install Ground Speed Control Levers 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 &... -
Page 5: Check Fluid Levels
Check Fluid Levels Check 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. Check / Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil 1. -
Page 6: Check Mower Assembly
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck Check the Mower Assembly Check Torque - Mower Blades WARNING Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do not handle mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. Blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened. -
Page 7: Check Deck Rod Timing
Check 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). 2. -
Page 8: Deck Leveling Adjustment
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck Deck 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. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar);... -
Page 9: Check Deck Drive Belt
Check Deck Drive Belt 1. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position. 2. Remove the mower deck guards. 3. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves (Figures 14). WARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar, due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated. -
Page 10: Lubrication
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck 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 •... -
Page 11: Adding Fuel
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. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. -
Page 12: Perform Safety Checks
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck Perform the Safety Checks WARNING Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operator's position for any reason. If the tractor does not pass the test, do not operate tractor. -
Page 13: Adjustment Procedures
Adjustment Procedures 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. Ground Speed Control Adjustment The ground speed control levers can be adjusted in... -
Page 14: Return-To-Neutral Adjustment
500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck Return-To-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. 2. Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position, pull levers rearward and release. -
Page 15: Parking Brake Adjustment
Parking 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. 3. Measure the distance from the top of the brake spring rod (C, Figure 23) to the top of the lock nut (D) on both sides of the unit. - Page 16 500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck P R O D U C T S , I N C . 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA., 30253 www.snapper.com The Snapper logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA Briggs &...