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Snapper 500Z manual

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Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER500Z Series 26HP Zero-Turn RidersDATE PURCHASED See Features and Controls for the location of Identification NumbersCopyright 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reservedTable of Contents Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperator Safety Features & ControlsOperator Safety Operator SafetySafety Safety Rules and Information OPERATING SAFETYSafety Operator SafetySLOPE OPERATION THROWN OBJECTSSafety Operator SafetyFUEL AND MAINTENANCE RETAINING WALLS, DROP-OFFS, AND WATERSafety Operator SafetyWear hearing protection when operating this machine GENERAL OPERATIONSafety Operator SafetySLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITSSafety Operator SafetySERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Service & MaintenanceOperator Safety SafetySafety Decals CAUTION or NOTICE DANGEROperator Safety SafetyFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsControls Identification NumbersSeat Adjustment Lever Features and ControlsIgnition Switch ControlsPTO Power Take Off Switch Features & ControlsDeck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderOperation OperationOperation General Operating SafetyFigure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat AdjustmentOperation OperationMowing Height Adjustment OperationFoot Pedal Adjustment To adjust pedal positionOperation OperationStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderOperation OperationZero Turn Driving Practice Figure 9. Move Control Levers GraduallyOperation OperationPractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceOperation OperationMowing Mowing RecommendationsNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing When and How Often to MowHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting OperationOperation Figure 18. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. ClipOperation Attaching A TrailerRegular Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelMaintenance Regular MaintenanceLubrication GreaseMaintenance Regular MaintenanceChange Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter Number Check / Fill Transmission OilMaintenance Regular MaintenanceAlways wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades DANGERMaintenance Regular MaintenanceAlways wear gloves when handling the mower blades Always wear safety eye protection when grindingMaintenance Regular MaintenanceGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentMaintenance Regular MaintenanceParking Brake Adjustment Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake SpringMaintenance Regular MaintenanceReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment AdjustmentMaintenance Regular MaintenanceDeck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling AdjustmentMaintenance Regular MaintenanceMower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYSMaintenance Regular MaintenanceHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this springMaintenance Regular MaintenanceBattery Maintenance NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batteryMaintenance Regular MaintenanceBattery Service Checking Battery VoltageRegular Maintenance MaintenanceDischarged Maintenance Regular MaintenanceStorage Starting After Long Term StorageTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower ProblemTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ProblemSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications DIMENSIONSALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED LINECOMPARE THE ANGLE OF THE FOLD TO THEPage Page Page Common Service Parts Product SpecificationsENGINE BELTS AND BLADES