Briggs & Stratton 500Z User's Manual
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1. 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck eae iG First Figure 9 Adjust Lift Rod Timing TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck crm Deck Leveling Adjustment NOTE Before adjusting the deck level the deck lift rod timing must be checked and or adjusted 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi 1 03 bar front tires to 40 psi 2 76 bar 2 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4 1 2 11 47 cm position Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 position and lower the deck lift pedal until the arm contacts the pin Figure 10 2 x 4 Locations 3 Place the 2 x 4 blocks under each corner of the mower deck with the 3 1 2 sides being vertical Place a 1 4 0 64cm thick spacer on top of the rear 2x 4 s See Figure 10 6 Adjust the front eyebolts until the chains are tight and the deck is still resting on the 2 x 4 s Tighten the jam nuts See Figure 11 7 Loosen the nuts and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s and 1 4 spacers Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts See Figure 11 8 Remove all the 2 x 4 s and spacers from under the mower deck 9 For your safety DO NOT handle mower blades with bare hands Position the outside mower blades so that they face front to back Figure 12 10 Me2. Nuts B Neutral Return Rod 1 2008 TUA Parking Brake eee Adjustment 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine engage the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition Raise the seat plate to gain access to the parking brake components Measure the distance from the top of the brake spring rod C Figure 23 to the top of the lock nut D on both sides of the unit The measurement should be 50 1 27 cm If not adjust the locknut to achieve the measurement of 50 1 27 cm Measure the distance between the bottom of the brake shaft weldment G and the top of the set collar F The measurement should be 375 0 95 cm If not position the set collar until the measurement equals 375 0 95 cm 1 2008 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Figure 23 Parking Brake Adjustment A Brake Spring B First Measurement 50 1 27 cm C Brake Spring Rod D Lock Nut E Second Measurement 375 0 95 cm F Set Collar G Brake Shaft Weldment 15 TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC 535 Macon Street McDonough GA 30253 www snapper com The Snapper logo is a trademark of Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Briggs amp Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright 2008 Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 16 1 2008
3. in A three ways The alignment of the control levers the placement of the levers how close the ends are to one another and the height of the levers can be adjusted TO ADJUST THE HANDLE ALIGNMENT Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 21 and pivot the ground speed control lever s B to align with each other O TO ADJUST THE HANDLE PLACEMENT Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt C in On or out to properly adjust the ground speed control lever on end spacing E 1 TO ADJUST THE HANDLE HEIGHT Pooh Figure 21 Control Lever Adjustment A Placement Hardware B Ground Speed Conirol Lever C Alignment Hardware Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the ground speed control lever either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the ground speed control lever alignment as described above 1 2008 13 TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Adjust al To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return perform the following steps 1 Return To Neutral Adjustment Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine Move the ground speed control levers into the operating position pull levers rearward and release Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position If the levers do not align with the notc
4. release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Reinstall the mower deck guards Figure 14 Mower PTO Belt Routing A Spindle Pulley B Deck Drive Belt C Spring loaded Idler Pulley D Stationary Idler Pulley 1 2008 9 TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck kA Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 15 through18 as well as the following lubrication points Grease e front caster wheel axles and yokes e deck lift pivot blocks e mower deck spindles e mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Red Grease p n 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil 4 Generally all the moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe the fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication e control handle pivots e seat plate pivots e deck lift pivots e discharge chute hinge Lubricating the Front Casters NOTE Front casters should be lubricated annually 1 Remove the 1 4 28 bolt A Figure 18 screwed into the front caster and install a 1 4 28 grease fitting 2 Grease the front caster 3 Remove the 1 4 28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1 4 28 bolt 4 Repeat the pro
5. tires to 40 psi 2 76 bar 2 To check the lift rod timing measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots Repeat for the other side of the machine See Figure 8 3 If the measurements for the rods are equal no further adjustment is required If the measurements are NOT equal greater than 1 8 3 17mm difference adjustment is required continue with Step 5 4 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4 1 2 11 47cm position Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck 5 To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the machine and install the height adjustment pin in the 3 7 6cm position to hold in place 6 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack 7 See Figure 9 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut on the clevis then remove the 1 2 clevis pin fastening the clevis the the lift pivot arm Turn the clevis clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counterclockwise to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots Reinstall the clevis on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1 2 clevis pin previously removed Tighten the jam nut against the clevis Remove the blocks from under the mower deck 9 Remove the the cutting height adjustment pin from in front of the deck lift pedal arm Lift the mower deck and reinstall the adjustment pin in the desired mowing height 1 2008
6. Dealer Setup amp Adjustment Instructions 500Z 26 HP Briggs amp Stratton 48 Mower Deck This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products Model No 5900731 Description 500ZB2648 26HP Kawasaki w 48 Mower ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL The safety warnings provided in this guide and in A 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 Setup Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol provide the information necessary to fully assemble ic 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 in
7. OCO CUOCO COC OC O OO C C TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 2 1 2008 B Uncrating 1 Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent cut the crate away from the bottom skid Remove the crate Remove the shrink wrap plastic Cut the nylon banding from the front of the frame and the rear of the bumper IMPORTANT NOTE When cutting the crate from the bottom skid use caution around tractor tires and mower rollers Pull both transmission release levers A Figure 1 back and then down to lock the transmission release levers in the disengaged free wheel position C Push down on the parking brake lever to release the parking brake Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom skid to puncture the tractor s tires Roll the tractor forward off the bottom skid After moving the tractor re engage the transmissions by pulling the transmission release levers up and forward to the engaged drive position B zg Battery Installation 4 WARNING BATTERY SAFETY RULES e Battery acid causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin e Wear eye protection while handling the battery e To avoid an explosion keep flames and sparks away from the battery especially while charging e When installing the battery cables CONNECT THE POSITIVE CABLE FIRST and the negative cable last If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Connect Battery 1 Connect the re
8. asure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure from the rear tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Repeat this process for the other side of the machine The front measurements should be 4 10 2 cm the back measurements should be 4 1 4 10 8 cm If the measurements are greater than 1 8 3 17 mm of what they should be adjust the deck height until they are correct Figure 12 Checking The Blade Height Measurement TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 8 1 2008 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Setup Check Deck Drive Belt 1 Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position 2 Remove the mower deck guards 3 Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figures 14 AWARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated Figure 13 Mower PTO Belt Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely A Idler Arm released while the spring is under tension B Stationary Idler Pulley 4 If the belt is not properly seated use a 1 2 breaker bar and place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm A Figure 13 Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the 48 Models idler arm 5 Re seat belt and carefully
9. ay differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction improve the cut quality and extend the tire life Tire Pressure Figure 6 Checking Tire Pressure Front 40 psi 2 76 bar Rear 15 psi 1 03 bar 1 2008 5 TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Sim Check the Mower Assembly Check Torque Mower Blades AWARNING Mower blades are sharp For your personal safety do not handle mower blades with bare hands Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury Blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface and engage the parking brake 2 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4 1 2 11 47 cm position 3 Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up toward the deck as shown in Figure 7 Torque the bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m TP 300 7368 IR ZT N Figure 7 Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation Mower Blade Mounting Bolt Flat Washer Mower Blade Air Lift Points Up For Installation 4X 4 Wooden Block pomp 1 2008 Setup Check Deck Rod Timing 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi 1 03 bar front
10. cess for the other side of the machine TP 300 7368 IR ZT N LY Figure 16 Control Handle Pivots amp Seat Plate Pivots Figure 18 Front Caster amp Wheel A 1 4 28 Bolt 1 2008 Setup Adding Fuel To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap A Figure 19 2 Fill the tank to about 1 1 2 3 81 cm of the bottom of the filler neck This will allow for fuel expansion NOTE Do not overfill Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap Setup Starting The Engine 1 While sitting in the operator s seat engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position 2 Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START 4 After the engine starts gradually open the choke push knob down fully Reduce to half throttle speed and allow to warm up Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing 1 2008 11 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Figure 19 Adding Fuel A Fuel Cap TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Perfor
11. d positive battery cable A Figure 2 to the positive battery post Make sure that the cable boot completely covers the positive terminal so the terminal cannot touch the insulator pad C Connect the black negative battery cable B to the negative battery post 1 2008 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Figure 1 Transmission Release Levers LH shown A Transmission Release Lever B Engaged Position Drive Position C Disengaged Position Free wheel Position ae 2 Connect the A Positive Cable Terminal amp Boot B Negative Cable amp Terminal C Insulator Pad TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Tm Tractor Assembly Install Ground Speed Control Levers 1 Install the ground speed control levers A Figure 3 onto the control lever base B using the 5 16 18 x 3 4 bolts 5 16 lock washers and 5 16 flat washers C D amp E Prior to tightening the bolts align the handles with each other NOTE There is a LEFT HAND and a RIGHT HAND control lever When assembled to the base the lever base should be pointing towards the rear as shown in Figure 3 Seat Assembly 1 Unpack the seat 2 Install the seat onto the seat mount plate C Figure 4 and secure with the 5 16 18 nylock flange nuts A 3 Connect the wire harness B to the seat switch D that is located in the bottom of the seat TP 300 7368 IR ZT N Figu
12. est 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if e Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR e Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged e Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and the mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven 7 seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off or the operator rises off seat If the mower drive belt does not stop within seven 7 seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off parking brake must be engaged and the ground speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine A WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system 1 2008 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck Adjustment Procedures Adjust al Seat Adjustment See Figure 20 The seat can be adjusted forward and backward Move the seat adjustment lever towards the left position the seat as desired and release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat into position Figure 20 Seat Adjustment A Seat Adjustment Lever TEJ Ground Speed Control i ESH Adjustment The ground speed control levers can be adjusted
13. formation is provided to assist you in ensuring that each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order 1 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS SETUP PROCEDURES Quick Setup List c ccssaccceeccncessecensescccneecenseseecessesesnccesteee 2 UN Crating ceecseteeeesseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeneneeaseeeeeaseeeenseeeeaseeeenseeenes 3 Battery Installation ssssssnnsunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Tractor Assembly sssssssunsenunnenunnnnnnnnunnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnn 4 Ground Speed Control Lever Assembly ceeeee 4 Seat ASSOMDIY ie css iinei reres sieisen aeiia 4 Check Fluid levels cssccsscsseesseeessesseessseeeseeessnesseesenees 5 Check Engine Oil Level ceeeeeseteeeeeeeeteeeeeneeeneeeeee 5 Check Hydraulic Oil LeVel oo eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeens 5 Check Tire PreSSure iiccictscsccsssessiectenctecctedivee cect caveacteensees 5 Check Mower Assembly sscceeeseeeseeeseeeseeeneeeenenseees 6 Check Torque Mower Blades eceeceeeereeeeeeeeeee 6 Check Deck Rod Timing ccsseceseeeeenseeeseeseeeenseeeeeneenes 7 Deck Leveling Adjustment sssssssnsssnnssrnnnenunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 8 Check Deck Drive Belt cssscsssssssseessseeeseeesseesseeeeeees 9 Lubrication cescsicccecascnsiecsisscanssscenssuerestaetsuatesessadsecedtanasanceas 10 Adding Fuel ccccssecsssceeesseeeeseeeeesseeeenseeeenesneeasseeeenseenenns 11 Starting The Engine ce
14. hes in the neutral lock plate it is necessary to adjust the neutral return rod B Figure 22 It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return rod the lever must be pulled rearward and released to properly check the neutral position AWARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with the engine stopped the key removed and the tractor on level ground ADJUSTMENT NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 2 3 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine There are three nuts B Figure 22 on the neutral return rod The first two are to be used together to turn the neutral return rod and the third towards the front of the machine is used to lock the neutral return rod in place Loosen the jam nut that locks against the ball joint B and turn the neutral return rod A to adjust If the machine creeps forward turn the neutral return rod CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward if the machine creeps backward turn the neutral return rod COUNTER CLOCKWISE Lock the jam nut B against the ball joint when neutral is achieved NOTE This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running It may take several attempts to achieve neutral depending upon how much the machine creeps 2 3 TP 300 7368 IR ZT N 14 Figure 22 Return to Neutral Adjustment A Jam
15. m the Safety Checks AWARNING Disengage the PTO stop the engine set the parking brake and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position for any reason If the tractor does not pass the test do not operate tractor Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety system Setup Functional Tests 1 Check the tractor for loose bolts screws nuts etc 2 Start the engine and check all the controls for proper operation ground speed control levers parking brake throttle cable electric PTO clutch etc 3 Stop the engine and check for fluid leaks oil fuel and hydraulic oil 4 If any control fails to operate properly during testing or seems to be out of adjustment check and readjust it according to the following Adjustments section TP 300 7368 IR ZT N SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass the safety switches and never tamper with the safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if e PTO switch is engaged OR e Parking brake is not engaged OR e Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL position Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if e PTO switch is NOT engaged AND e Parking brake is engaged AND e Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position T
16. re 3 Install the Control Levers Ground Speed Control Levers Control Base 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bolt s 5 16 Lock Washer s 5 16 Flat Washer s moO Figure 4 Remove The Existing Seat A 5 16 18 Nylock Flange Nuts B Wire Harness C Seat Mount Plate D Seat Switch 1 2008 500Z 26HP 48 Mower Deck rm Check Fluid Levels Check the Engine Oil Level 1 Use the engine oil dipstick A Figure 5 to check the engine oil level If necessary add engine oil Check the engine manufacturers owners manual for the oil recommendations Check Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type 20W 50 conventional detergent motor oil 1 Check the oil level when the unit is cold Raise the seat plate to gain access to the transmission oil reservoirs B Figure 5 The oil should be up to the FULL COLD mark C If the oil is below this level proceed to step 2 Figure 5 Checking the Fluid Levels 2 Before removing the reservoir cap make sure the A Engine Oil Dipstick _ area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the B Hydraulic Oil Reservoir reservoir is free of dust dirt and other debris C FULL COLD Mark Remove the transmission oil caps 3 Add oil up to the FULL COLD mark C 4 Reinstall the reservoir cap Setup Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically and maintained at the levels shown in the chart Note that these pressures m
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