Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 manual Uncrating, Battery Installation, Connect Battery

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500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck

 

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

A

 

skid, use caution around tractor tires

 

 

and mower rollers.

C

 

B

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

Figure 1. Transmission Release Levers (LH shown)

A. Transmission Release Lever

bottom skid to puncture the tractor’s tires. Roll the

B. Engaged Position (Drive Position)

tractor forward off the bottom skid.

C. Disengaged Position (Free-wheel Position)

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

Battery Installation

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.

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.

C

A

B

Figure 2. Connect the Battery

A.Positive (+) Cable, Terminal & Boot

B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

C.Insulator Pad

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Contents Dealer Setup Adjustment Instructions 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Quick Setup ListBe sure there are no nails or sharp objects on Battery InstallationConnect Battery UncratingTractor Assembly Install Ground Speed Control LeversSeat Assembly Check / Fill Transmission Oil Check Fluid LevelsCheck Tire Pressures Check the Engine Oil LevelCheck Torque Mower Blades Check the Mower AssemblyCheck Lift Rod Timing Check Deck Rod Timing4 Locations Deck Leveling AdjustmentModels Check Deck Drive BeltLubricating the Front Casters LubricationGrease OilAdding Fuel Adding FuelStarting The Engine To add fuelFunctional Tests Perform Safety ChecksSeat Adjustment Lever Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Adjustment Seat AdjustmentReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return Rod Return-To-Neutral AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck