Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 Check Fluid Levels, Check Tire Pressures, Check the Engine Oil Level

	500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck
Check
Fluid Levels	A
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.	B
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	C
“FULL COLD” mark (C). If the oil is below this level,
proceed to step 2.	Figure 5. Checking the Fluid Levels
2. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the	A. Engine Oil Dipstick
	B. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the
	C. “FULL COLD” Mark
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.

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.

Tire	Pressure
Front	40 psi (2,76 bar)
Rear	15 psi (1,03 bar)

Figure 6. Checking Tire Pressure

1/2008 5 TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N