Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 manual Adding Fuel, Starting The Engine, To add fuel, Fuel Cap

		500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck
	Adding Fuel	A
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.
3.	Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.	Adding Fuel
	Figure 19.
	A. Fuel Cap

Starting The Engine

1.While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position.

2.Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

START.

4.After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and allow to warm up.

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.

5.After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

1/2008 11 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N