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Rev. IR
TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N
Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
500Z - 26 HP Briggs & Stratton
48” Mower Deck
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List................................................................2
Uncrating............................................................................3
Battery Installation ............................................................3
Tractor Assembly..............................................................4
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
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
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.
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.
Model No. Description
5900731 500ZB2648, 26HP Kawasaki w/ 48” Mower
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products: