Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 manual Attention Setup Personnel, Table Of Contents

Dealer Setup

& Adjustment Instructions

500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton

48” Mower Deck

This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:

Model No. Description

5900731 500ZB2648, 26HP Kawasaki w/ 48” Mower

ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List	2
Uncrating	3
Battery Installation	3
Tractor Assembly	4

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.

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.

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

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