Yazoo/Kees ZCBI48180 - Manuals

7 SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 5.6 GALLONS AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (SPI-SF-SJ): SEE YOUR ENGINEOWNERS MANUAL SPARK PLUG: SEE ENGINE MANUAL GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 - 6.5REVERSE: 0 - 3.5 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 15 PSIREAR: 15 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: BRIGGS & STRATTON INTEK:16 AMPS...

8 ASSEMBLY Your new mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left un-assembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your mower, allparts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools asnecessary to insure proper ...

9 NOTE: You may now roll or drive the mower off of the skid. Follow the appropriate instructionbelow to remove the mower from the skid. Adjustments may be required to get uniformpositioning of the control lever. Refer to the"Service and Adjustment" section of this manual. FIGURE 2 TO ROLL TH...

10 CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWINGCHECKLIST • All assembly instructions have beencompleted • No remaining loose parts in crate • Seat is adjusted properly and securelyfastened • All tires are properly inflated • Check wiring. See that all connectionsare still secure, and wires are properlyclam...

11 OPERATION CONTROLS 1. PTO SWITCH – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades. 2. FOOT PEDAL – Used to raise, lower and select various cutting heights of the deck. 3. CONTROL LEVERS – Sets the speed of the mower in both forward and reversedirections and turns the mower. 4. CHOKE CONTROL – Used w...

12 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 3) Your mower is equipped with an operatorpresence system. When the engine is running,any attempt by the operator to leave the seatwithout first setting the park brake will shut offthe engine. • Pull park brake lever up and to the rig...

13 FIGURE 4A OPERATION The deck cutting height is obtained by pressingthe foot pedal forward to lift the deck. To lowerthe deck, you apply pressure to the top side ofthe foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowingthe lift arm to rotate to the rear of the unit. Tostop in a desired cutting positio...

14 TO OPERATE MOWER Your mower is equipped with an operatorpresence system. When the engine is running,any attempt by the operator to leave the seatwithout first setting the park brake will shut offthe engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Start deck blades by pulling the PTOswitch up into the e...

15 • The slowest speed possible should beused before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed onhills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, pulldrive levers into the neutral position andpush to the outside of the unit andengage the park brake. IMPORTANT: Control levers return ...

16 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3) When starting the engine for the first time or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, it will take extracranking time to move fuel from the tank to theengine. • Be sure IZT (Integrated ZeroturnTransaxle) bypass linkages are in thedrive position. • Sit on the seat...

17 MOWING TIPS • The cutting deck should be properlyleveled for best mowing performance.See “TO LEVEL DECK” in the Serviceand Adjustment section of this manual. • The left hand side of the deck should beused for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are dischargedonto the area that has been cut. Havet...

18 Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine O...

19 LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLONBEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILLATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTENTHE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USEONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPH...

20 IMPORTANT: SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIGURE 8 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 9) Care should be taken to keep the blade bal-anced. An unbalanced blade will cause exces-sive vibration and eventual damage to mowerand engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or...

21 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after100 hours of operation and replace if necessary.The Belts are not adjustable. Replace belts ifthey begin to slip from wear. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Refer to you Engine Owners Manual TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10 ). FI...

22 FIGURE 12 CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. ofall foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automotivetype wax We do not recommend using a garden hose toclean you mower unless the electrical system,muffler...

23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICEOR ADJUSTMENTS: • Set park brake to engaged position. • Place PTO switch in the disengagedposition (pressed down). • Turn ignition key "OFF" and removethe key. • Make sure the blades and all movingparts have completely stopped. •...

24 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 15). IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE- TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BESURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT OR BOTHREAR LINKAGES EQUALLY SO THE DECKWILL STAY LEVEL. To obtain the best cutting performance, the deckshould be adjusted so t...

26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Sitting on the seat, in the operators position,press both control levers forward. If both controllevers line up with each other, then noadjustment is needed. If they do not line up,follow instructions below. TO ADJUST CONTROL LEVERS(See Fig. 2) TO REMOVE WHEELS FORREPAIR RE...

27 REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 18) SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contactboth terminals at the same time. Beforeconnecting battery, remove metal brace-lets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected fi...

28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT • 1/4" gap should exist between the "U"shaped brake arm and the inside of thebrake bolt head. See Fig. 20. "U" SHAPEDBRAKE ARM HEAD OFBRAKE BOLT BRAKE CABLE FIGURE 20 • The 1/4" gap can be adjusted with thebrake swivel (located under the seat),pull p...

29 STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage atthe end of the season or if the mower will not beused for 30 days or more. WARNING Never store the mower with gasoline inthe tank inside a building where fumes mayreach an open flame or spark. Allow theengine to cool before storing in any en-cl...

30 CYLINDER(S) STORAGE • Remove spark plug(s). • Pour one ounce of oil through spark plughole(s) into cylinder(s). • Install plugs. • Turn ignition key to "START" position fora few seconds to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug(s). OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one seasonto an...

31 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug.5. Dirty air filter.6. Dirty fuel filter.7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring.9. Carburetor out of adjustment.10. Engine valves out of ...