Page 2 - Congratulations; on the purchase of your; or other reproductive harm.; GOOD SERVICE; Engine
2 Congratulations on the purchase of your YAZOO/KEES mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the models called out on the front cover of this manual. Read,understand and follow the safety and operating instructions. Continuous dedication to improve our products require t...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 4 General use and safety rules ...... 4 Driving on slopes ........................ 4 Children safety ............................ 5 Service safety ............................. 6 Transportation ............................ 6 SPECIFICATIONS ...........
Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS; Tall
4 SAFETY RULES DANGER ! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand and follow all in...
Page 7 - WARNING
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...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; ratchet; UNPACK CRATE; Remove protective wrap from the seat.; FIGURE 1; Repeat on opposite side of the mower.
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 ...
Page 9 - You may now roll or drive the mower off; FIGURE 2; Release park brake lever.; bypass linkages into the
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...
Page 10 - CHECKLIST; No remaining loose parts in crate; CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE
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...
Page 11 - OPERATION; CONTROLS; FIGURE 3
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...
Page 12 - HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER; DECK BLADES; Motion Control Lever Pattern; FIGURE 4
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...
Page 13 - FIGURE 4A; CAUTION
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...
Page 14 - TO OPERATE MOWER; Select desired height of cut.; TO OPERATE ON HILLS; not drive up or down hills with slopes; Adjust Anti-scalp rollers with the mower; FIGURE 5; THE ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS
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...
Page 15 - age to the drive system.; FIGURE 7
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 ...
Page 16 - Pull choke cable knob up.; WHEN OPERATING IN; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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...
Page 17 - MOWING TIPS; Before starting, read the warm and cold; WARM WEATHER STARTING
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...
Page 18 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.
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...
Page 19 - LUBRICATION CHART; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE; TIRES; To seal tire punctures and prevent flat; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM; Protect your hands with gloves and/or; GREASE LUBE POINTS EVERY 25 HOURS.
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...
Page 20 - SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT; FIGURE 8; Do not use a nail for balancing the blade.; FIGURE 9; BATTERY; Keep battery and terminals clean.; TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY,
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...
Page 21 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; Operating the engine with a blocked
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...
Page 22 - CLEANING; AIR FILTER; Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT; Set park brake to engaged position.; MOWER; TO LEVEL DECK; It may be easier to adjust the front lift
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. •...
Page 24 - DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-; Reverse above step to raise the deck.; TO REPLACE DECK BELT; The belt can now be removed.
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...
Page 26 - REAR TIRES; JUMP STARTING ENGINE
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...
Page 27 - Do; Lift Seat and rotate forward.; TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER; RED cable last from both batteries.; TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES; TO ADJUST PARK BRAKE; Before making any adjustments:
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...
Page 28 - TRACKING ADJUSTMENT; DO NOT adjust the drive cables; Mower is tracking to the right.; Mower is tracking to the left.; Increase
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...
Page 29 - STORAGE; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL
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...
Page 30 - OTHER; NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE
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...
Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
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 ...
Page 33 - WIRING SCHEMATIC
