Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 manual Check the Mower Assembly, Check Torque Mower Blades

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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. Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.)

1.Park the machine on a flat, level surface and engage the parking brake.

2.Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4-1/2” (11,47 cm) position.

3.Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up toward the deck as shown in Figure 7. Torque the bolts to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.).

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Figure 7. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation

A.Mower Blade Mounting Bolt

B.Flat Washer

C.Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation)

D.4 X 4 Wooden Block

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Contents Dealer Setup Adjustment Instructions Quick Setup List 500Z 26HP 48 Mower DeckUncrating Battery InstallationConnect Battery Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects onTractor Assembly Install Ground Speed Control LeversSeat Assembly Check the Engine Oil Level Check Fluid LevelsCheck Tire Pressures Check / Fill Transmission OilCheck the Mower Assembly Check Torque Mower BladesCheck Deck Rod Timing Check Lift Rod TimingDeck Leveling Adjustment 4 LocationsCheck Deck Drive Belt ModelsOil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersTo add fuel Adding FuelStarting The Engine Adding FuelPerform Safety Checks Functional TestsSeat Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Adjustment Seat Adjustment LeverReturn-To-Neutral Adjustment Return-to-Neutral Adjustment Jam Nuts Neutral Return RodParking Brake Adjustment 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck
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