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My Belt Gets Twisted When Blades Are Engaged???

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Operater's Manual - Page 1

No. Description 5900731 500ZB2648, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48" Mower 5900532 500ZB2748, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48" Mower 5101453 Rev J Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER Noptrfoodruction 500Z Series Re Mfg.

Operater's Manual - Page 3

...24 o u Check Transmission Oil Level 25 Transmission Oil Filter Change 25 N d Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 28 o Speed Balancing Adjustment 28 r Neutral Adjustment 28 ... Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 31 Deck Leveling Adjustment 31 R Mower Belt Replacement 32 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 34 Battery Maintenance 35 Battery Service 36 Storage 38 ...

Operater's Manual - Page 4

...you are about to completely read the Repro Operation section. Safe operating techniques, an explanation of lawn and garden equipment. If you are not sure that children may enter the area where you...meet or exceed all industry standards for your safety and that children will remain where you get the most out of operation. Children Tragic accidents can be aware of BEFORE you are ...

Operater's Manual - Page 5

... unit off immediately until they leave. r n Thrown Objects fo tio This unit has spinning mower blades. Repr Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you t c start ...seat), and follow the safety rules in place and working. If someone else. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate hands and feet. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) ...

Operater's Manual - Page 7

...mower safely enough to be followed. Local regulations may obscure vision. 24. t c Preparation o u 1. Long hair, loose clothing or r jewelry may get...blades after striking objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Slow down before refueling. trailer or truck. 23. r n related injuries. Use seat belts... ground, lower implements, disengage drives, engage parking brake, shut off the PTO switch...

Operater's Manual - Page 11

... is equipped with parking brake disengaged. • Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their operation regularly. Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should SHUT OFF if: • Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR • Operator rises off seat). Check their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake. DANGER This indicates...

Operater's Manual - Page 21

...three and five inches high. Start the engine (see Stopping The Rider and Engine). Engage the PTO by the type of mowing system you are easily damaged by pushing the... off the PTO by dry periods and pests. Engage the parking brake. Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height Adjustment). 4. Consider using (for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, c including the ...

Operater's Manual - Page 22

... pattern to use an appropriate ground speed for the R thickness and height of the grass you 'll get when mowing. o u 3. p If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too fast...area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut grass off more quickly than 2 to 2-1/2 inches. Sharp mower blades cut the grass shorter than longer blades. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly....

Operater's Manual - Page 23

... sound may be dry and the the appropriate amount is matched to 3/4 inch of grass blade. The ideal cutting height will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on slopes. Engine Speed & Ground ... Attaching A Trailer Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clippings into by-products your lawn can use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings ...

Operater's Manual - Page 28

...the mower blade. Inspect the mower blade (Figures 27 & 28). D. New Mower Blade B. Figure 26. Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Inspecting the Mower Blades DANGER B A Avoid injury! Discard o the mower blade if it has any of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with new mower blade.) 26 www.Snapper.com Mower Blade Cutting Edge B. Air Lift C.) Mower blade...

Operater's Manual - Page 29

... for proper sharpening e instructions. DO NOT change the mower blade bevel. 4. Nail A B horizontal position. Mower Blade Bevel B. Balancing the Mower Blade A. Reinstalling the Mower Blades 1. Regular Maintenance Sharpening the Mower Blade CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are no flats on a nail in a vise o and turn the mower blade to remove any dried grass or other debris. Figure...

Operater's Manual - Page 34

... the breaker bar, due to its lowest cutting position and remove the mower deck guards. 3. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking r n brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Idler Arm B. A D 32 www.SnapperPro.com Mower blades are sharp. A A 8. Mower PTO Belt A. Carefully release the tension on the PTO pulley, the spindle pulleys and...

Operater's Manual - Page 35

... coil length of 7" (17,8 cm) is achieved. 3. Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length A. Anchor Eyebolt r n C. The measurement should equal 7" (17,8 cm). Loosen the jam nut (C). 2. AdjustmentNut 33 Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and remove the...

Operater's Manual - Page 36

Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions). NOTE: Make sure that the slot in the PTO clutch lines...the nut to 65 ft. Tighten nut. 7. lbs (88 Nm). Reinstall the PTO drive belt. Pump Drive Belt B. Stationary Idler Pulley 34 www.Snapper.com Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Reinstall the ...

Operater's Manual - Page 42

... height set too low. N d Mower blades are out of balance. Repair or replace as necessary. 3. Move the transmission release lever(s) to 70 ft.lbs. (94 N.m.). 2. Excessive mower vibration. Mower does not engage. o Belt installed incorrectly. Replace drive belt. 1. Electrical wiring damage. 1. Belt is incorrectly adjusted. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Locate...

Operater's Manual - Page 43

... Repair or replace the spindle. 6. pro 1. Blades are installed incorrectly. 7. Deck shell is bent or loose. Blades are dull or worn. Deck is set too 2. Clean out the mower. 41 Blades are installed incorrectly. 1. Sharpen your blades. 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4. When turning your blades. 2. Roll or level the lawn. 2. Mower deck cutting height is plugged with...

Operater's Manual - Page 46

... & Stratton parts or equivalent. The proper, intended use for inspection and testing. Like all other express warranty. Maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting blades, and brake pads (except engine brake pads) are excluded to wear even when properly maintained. Damage caused by law. Liability for any other rights which...

Operater's Manual - Page 47

...related parts is as to the first scheduled replacement, the part will be hoses, belts, connectors, sensors, and other equivalent entity, as applicable, as soon as set ... follows: Coverage under warranty will repair your engine or equipment. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is scheduled only for 125 hours of original purchase, B&S warrants to the original e purchaser and...

Parts Manual - Page 3

Housing, Covers, Spindles & Blades 8 48" Mower Deck Group - Double Tank 24 Hydraulic Group 26 Instrument & Control Panel Group - Rollers 6 48" Mower Deck Group - Pulleys, Belts & Idler Arm 10 Decals - S/N: 2016499706 & Below Wheel & Tire Group Wiring Schematic - 500Z Series NRo te pFroo d u c Torque Specification Chart 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Copyright © Briggs and ...

Parts Manual - Page 29

... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1709188 1 PLUG, .820X1.44 HOLE, BLACK PLASTIC 5020811 1 CABLE, THROTTLE CONTROL, 38 5022180 1 SWITCH, BLADE ENGAGEMENT 5022222 1 RING, SWITCH RETAINER ----- 1 HOUR METER, ASSEMBLE -(S/N: 2015551938 & Above)(*See footnote) 5100996 1 HOUR METER, W/ SUPRESSOR -(S/N: 2015551937 & Below) 5402918A 1 CONTROL PANEL, LEFT - BLK 1737853...