500Z 26HP - 48” Mower Deck
1/2008
3
TP 300-7368-IR-ZT-N
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.
2. Cut the nylon banding from the front of the frame and
the rear of the bumper.
3. 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).
4. Push down on the parking brake lever to release the
parking brake.
5. 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.
6. After moving the tractor, re-engage the transmissions
by pulling the transmission release levers up and
forward to the engaged (drive) position (B).
IMPORTANT NOTE
When cutting the crate from the bottom
skid, use caution around tractor tires
and mower rollers.
Figure 1. Transmission Release Levers (LH shown)
A. Transmission Release Lever
B. Engaged Position (Drive Position)
C. Disengaged Position (Free-wheel Position)
Figure 2. Connect the Battery
A. Positive (+) Cable, Terminal & Boot
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
C. Insulator Pad
Battery Installation
Connect Battery
1. Connect the red 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).
2. Connect the black negative battery cable (B) to the
negative battery post.
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact
with skin.
• Wear eye protection while handling the battery.
• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks
away from the battery, especially while charging.
• 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.
A
B
C
A
B
C
