Briggs & Stratton 500Z - 26 - Manual (Page 6)

500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck
TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N 1/2008 6
Check the Mower
Assembly
Check Torque - Mower Blades
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.).
WARNING
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.)
Figure 7. Tightening the Mower Blade for
Installation
A. Mower Blade Mounting Bolt
B. Flat Washer
C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation)
D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block
D
A
B