Page 2 - Congratulations; on the purchase of your; WARNING; Engine
2 Congratulations on the purchase of your Yazoo/Kees mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possiblbe dependability and performance. This manual hasbeen prepared for the owners and operators of the models called out on the front cover of thismanual. Read, under...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS SYMBOLS & DECALS ......................... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 5 General use and saftey rules ...... 5 Driving on slopes ........................ 7 Children safety ............................ 8 Service safety ............................. 8 Transportation ........
Page 4 - SYMBOLS AND DECALS
4 SYMBOLS AND DECALS R N Reverse Neutral Fast S l o w Fuel Ignition Stop Run Start Mower deck engaged Mower deck disengaged Choke Parkingbrake WarningDangerCaution Do not stand here Do not put pressure ondrive levers.Read Operator’s Manual. Cuttingheight Do not touch rotating parts. Do not tow or pu...
Page 5 - General Use; Slow down before turning.; Safety Instructions; These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5 General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’smanual and on the machine before startingit. Ensure that you understand them andthen abide by them. • Learn how to use the machine and itscontrols safely and learn how to stop quickly.Also learn to recognize the safety decals. • Only allow the ...
Page 7 - Driving on Slopes; Do as follows; Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.
7 Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where therisk is greatest that the driver will lose control or themachine will tip over, which can result in seriousinjury or death. All slopes require extra caution. Ifyou cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure,do not mow the s...
Page 8 - Children; Never allow children to operate the machine.; Stop the engine. Prevent the engine from
8 Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to beon guard for children in the vicinity of themachine. Children are often attracted to themachine and mowing work. Never assumethat children will stay put where you last sawthem. • Keep children away from the mowing areaand under close supervis...
Page 10 - Transport
10 • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumescontain carbon monoxide, an odorless,poisonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairsbefore starting. • Never make adjustments with the...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; ratchet; UNPACK CRATE; Remove protective wrap from the seat.; FIGURE 1; Repeat on opposite side of the mower.
12 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 13 - You may now roll or drive the mower off; FIGURE 2; Release park brake lever.; bypass linkages into the
13 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 T...
Page 14 - CHECKLIST; No remaining loose parts in crate; CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE
14 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 15 - OPERATION; CONTROLS; FIGURE 3
15 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 16 - HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER; DECK BLADES; Move throttle control to slow position.; CONTROL LEVERS RETURN; FIGURE 4
16 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 17 - FIGURE 4A; CAUTION
17 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 18 - 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
18 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 19 - age to the drive system.; FIGURE 7
19 • 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 20 - WHEN OPERATING IN; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
20 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 (Integraded ZeroturnTransaxle) bypass linkages are in thedrive position. • Sit on the seat...
Page 21 - MOWING TIPS; Before starting, read the warm and cold; WARM WEATHER STARTING
21 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 22 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; Check engine oil level.
22 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 23 - LUBRICATION CHART; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT; TIRES; To seal tire punctures and prevent flat; OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM; Protect your hands with gloves and/or; GREASE LUBE POINTS EVERY 25 HOURS.
23 LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST ANDDIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THESELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEYMUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDEREDGRAPH...
Page 24 - 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,
24 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 25 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION
25 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff toprevent engine damage from overheating. Referto your engine manual for the proper cleaningprocedure. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS FIGURE 10 PLASTIC TUBE To insure proper cooling, make sure the grassscreen, cooling fins, and other...
Page 26 - Operating the engine with a blocked; AIR FILTER; Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.; CLEANING
26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Every 100 hours of operation (more often underextremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove theblower housing and other cooling shrouds. Cleanthe cooling fins and external surfaces as neces-sary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are rein-stalled. NOTE: Operating the engine wit...
Page 27 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT; Set park brake to engaged position.; MOWER; TO LEVEL DECK; It may be easier to adjust the front lift
27 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 28 - DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-; Reverse above step to raise the deck.; TO REPLACE DECK BELT; The belt can now be removed.
28 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 30 - REAR TIRES
30 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 31 - Do; Lift Seat and rotate forward.; TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER; RED cable last from both batteries.; TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES
31 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 32 - TRACKING ADJUSTMENT; DO NOT adjust the drive cables; Mower is tracking to the right.; Mower is tracking to the left.; Increase; TO ADJUST PARK BRAKE; Before making any adjustments:
32 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the drive cables in an attempt to resolve tracking issues. Cablesare set at the factory and should only be ad-justed by authorized service retailers. If the mower is not tracking straight, check theair pressure in both rear tires...
Page 33 - STORAGE; Fully charge the battery for storage.; FUEL SYSTEM; Use fresh fuel next season.; ENGINE OIL
33 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 34 - OTHER; NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE
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 anoth...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
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 adj...
Page 37 - WIRING SCHEMATIC
