Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 User Manual

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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:

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Quick Setup List -

Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform

3 Uncrating ❏ Remove Crate & Banding.

❏ Disengage Transmission Release Levers. ❏ Release Parking Brake and Roll Tractor forward off skid. ❏ Engage Transmission Release Levers.

3 Battery Installation ❏ Install Battery.

4 Tractor Assembly ❏ Assemble the Ground Speed Control Levers.

❏ Assemble the Seat.

5 Check Fluid Levels ❏ Check Engine Oil level.

❏ Check Hydraulic Oil level. ❏ Check Tire Pressure

6 Check Mower Assembly ❏ Check Blade Bolt Torque.

❏ Check & Adjust Deck Lift Rod Timing. ❏ Check & Level Mower Deck. ❏ Check Deck Drive Belt.

10 Lubrication & ❏ Lubricate all grease & oil points.

Fuel Preparation ❏ Add fuel.

❏ Start the Engine.

12 SAFETY CHECKS ❏ Check for LOOSE HARDWARE.

❏ Check all OPERATOR CONTROLS. ❏ Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK

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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.

3. Pull both transmission release levers (A, Figure 1) back and then down to lock the transmission release levers in the disengaged (free-wheel) position (C).

4. Push down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake.

5. Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom skid to puncture the tractor’s tires. Roll the tractor forward off the bottom skid.

6. After moving the tractor, re-engage the transmissions by pulling the transmission release levers up and forward to the engaged (drive) position (B).

IMPORTANT NOTE

When cutting the crate from the bottom skid, use caution around tractor tires and mower rollers.

Figure 1. Transmission Release Levers (LH shown) A. Transmission Release Lever B. Engaged Position (Drive Position) C. Disengaged Position (Free-wheel Position)

Figure 2. Connect the Battery A. Positive (+) Cable, Terminal & Boot B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal C. Insulator Pad

Battery Installation

Connect Battery

1. Connect the red positive battery cable (A, Figure 2) to the positive battery post. Make sure that the cable boot completely covers the positive terminal, so the terminal cannot touch the insulator pad (C).

2. Connect the black negative battery cable (B) to the negative battery post.

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES

• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.

• Wear eye protection while handling the battery.

• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from the battery, especially while charging.

• When installing the battery cables, CONNECT THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and the negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

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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 & E). Prior to tightening the bolts, align the handles with each other.

NOTE: There is a LEFT-HAND and a RIGHT-HAND control lever. When assembled to the base, the lever base should be pointing towards the rear as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Install the Control Levers A. Ground Speed Control Levers B. Control Base C. 5/16-18 x 3/4” Bolt(s) D. 5/16” Lock Washer(s) E. 5/16” Flat Washer(s)

Figure 4. Remove The Existing Seat A. 5/16-18 Nylock Flange Nuts B. Wire Harness C. Seat Mount Plate D. Seat Switch

Seat Assembly

1. Unpack the seat.

2. Install the seat onto the seat mount plate (C, Figure

4) and secure with the 5/16-18 nylock flange nuts (A).

3. Connect the wire harness (B) to the seat switch (D) that is located in the bottom of the seat.

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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. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the transmission oil reservoirs (B, Figure 5). The oil should be up to the “FULL COLD” mark (C). If the oil is below this level, proceed to step 2.

2. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust, dirt and other debris. Remove the transmission oil caps.

3. Add oil up to the “FULL COLD” mark (C).

4. Reinstall the reservoir cap.

Figure 6. Checking Tire Pressure

Tire Pressure

Front 40 psi (2,76 bar)

Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar)

Check Tire Pressures

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve the cut quality, and extend the tire life.

Figure 5. Checking the Fluid Levels A. Engine Oil Dipstick B. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir C. “FULL COLD” Mark

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