Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for
ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER
500Z Series
26HP Zero-Turn Riders
DATE PURCHASED
See Features and Controls for the location of Identification Numbers
Copyright 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved
Table of Contents
Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
Operator Safety
Features & Controls
Operator Safety
Operator Safety
Safety
Safety Rules and Information OPERATING SAFETY
Safety
Operator Safety
SLOPE OPERATION
THROWN OBJECTS
Safety
Operator Safety
FUEL AND MAINTENANCE
RETAINING WALLS, DROP-OFFS, AND WATER
Safety
Operator Safety
Wear hearing protection when operating this machine
GENERAL OPERATION
Safety
Operator Safety
SLOPE OPERATION
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITS
Safety
Operator Safety
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Service & Maintenance
Safety
Operator Safety
Safety Decals
CAUTION or NOTICE
DANGER
Operator Safety
Safety
Features and Controls
Features and Controls
Controls
Identification Numbers
Seat Adjustment Lever
Features and Controls
Ignition Switch
Controls
PTO Power Take Off Switch
Features & Controls
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Operation
Operation
Operation
General Operating Safety
Figure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever
Seat Adjustment
Operation
Operation
Mowing Height Adjustment
Operation
Foot Pedal Adjustment
To adjust pedal position
Operation
Operation
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Rider
Operation
Operation
Zero Turn Driving Practice
Figure 9. Move Control Levers Gradually
Operation
Operation
Practice Turning Around a Corner
Practice Turning In Place
Operation
Operation
Mowing
Mowing Recommendations
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
When and How Often to Mow
How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting
Operation
Operation
Figure 18. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip
Operation
Attaching A Trailer
Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Checking / Adding Fuel
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Lubrication
Grease
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Change Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter Number
Check / Fill Transmission Oil
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades
DANGER
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Always wear gloves when handling the mower blades
Always wear safety eye protection when grinding
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
Speed Balancing Adjustment
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Parking Brake Adjustment
Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment
Adjustment
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment
Deck Leveling Adjustment
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Mower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
Use extreme caution when removing this spring
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Battery Service
Checking Battery Voltage
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Discharged
Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Storage
Starting After Long Term Storage
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Mower
Problem
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED
LINE
COMPARE THE ANGLE
OF THE FOLD TO THE
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Page
Page
Common Service Parts
Product Specifications
ENGINE
BELTS AND BLADES