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Snapper 500Z manual

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500Z Series ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWERSafety Instructions & Operators Manual for 26HP Zero-Turn RidersCopyright 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation See Features and Controls for the location of Identification NumbersDATE PURCHASED Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reservedOperator Safety Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting SpecificationsTable of Contents Features & ControlsSafety Operator SafetyOperator Safety Safety Rules and Information OPERATING SAFETYSLOPE OPERATION Operator SafetySafety THROWN OBJECTSFUEL AND MAINTENANCE Operator SafetySafety RETAINING WALLS, DROP-OFFS, AND WATERWear hearing protection when operating this machine Operator SafetySafety GENERAL OPERATIONSLOPE OPERATION Operator SafetySafety TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITSSERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Operator SafetySafety Service & MaintenanceSafety Operator SafetySafety Decals Operator Safety DANGERCAUTION or NOTICE SafetyControls Features and ControlsFeatures and Controls Identification NumbersIgnition Switch Features and ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever ControlsDeck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever Features & ControlsPTO Power Take Off Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderOperation OperationOperation General Operating SafetyOperation Seat AdjustmentFigure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever OperationFoot Pedal Adjustment OperationMowing Height Adjustment To adjust pedal positionStarting the Engine OperationOperation Stopping the RiderZero Turn Driving Practice OperationOperation Figure 9. Move Control Levers GraduallyPractice Turning Around a Corner OperationOperation Practice Turning In PlaceMowing OperationOperation Mowing RecommendationsHow Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting When and How Often to MowNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing OperationOperation Figure 18. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. ClipOperation Attaching A TrailerMaintenance Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleEngine Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Checking / Adding FuelLubrication Regular MaintenanceMaintenance GreaseChange Interval Every 200 Hours Replacement Filter Number Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Check / Fill Transmission OilAlways wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades Regular MaintenanceMaintenance DANGERAlways wear gloves when handling the mower blades Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Always wear safety eye protection when grindingGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Speed Balancing AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake SpringReturn-to-Neutral Adjustment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance AdjustmentDeck Rod Timing Adjustment Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Deck Leveling AdjustmentMower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models Regular MaintenanceMaintenance To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYSHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Use extreme caution when removing this springBattery Maintenance Regular MaintenanceMaintenance NOTE This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 batteryBattery Service Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Checking Battery VoltageMaintenance Regular MaintenanceDischarged Storage Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Starting After Long Term StorageTroubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting the Mower TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProblemTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProblemSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications DIMENSIONSCOMPARE THE ANGLE LINEALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED OF THE FOLD TO THEPage Page Page ENGINE Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts BELTS AND BLADES