Page 3 - INDEX
3 Contents ....................................................... 3 Introduction .................................................. 4 Congratulations .......................................... 4General ...................................................... 4Driving and Transport on Public Roads ......
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; Congratulations
4 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Yazoo/Kees ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapidmowing of large areas. Conveniant controls and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering levers alsocontribute to the machine’s performan...
Page 5 - Good Service; Engine
5 INTRODUCTION Good Service Yazoo/Kees’s products are sold only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you asa customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, forexample, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS AND DECALS; Symbols and Decals; These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual.; personal injury; material damage; , particularly if the reader
6 SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury , particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instruct...
Page 7 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Instructions; These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; General Use; Slow down before turning.
7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manualand on the machine before starting it. Ensurethat you understand them and then abide bythem. • Learn how to use the machine and its con-...
Page 9 - Driving on Slopes; Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.
9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6003-004 Mow up and down, not side-to-side. Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations wherethe risk is greatest that the driver will lose controlor the machine will tip over, which can result inserious injury or death. All slopes require extracaution. If you ...
Page 12 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaceslacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumescontain carbon monoxide, and odorless, poi-sonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run overor into anything. If necessary, make repairsbefore starting. • Never make...
Page 13 - Read and observe the safety rules.
13 WARNING! This structure’s capability may be imparired by structural damage if overturned, or al-teration occurs. If any of these conditions take place, the total structure MUST be re-placed. DO NOT use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or anchoring point. DO NOT exceed Max GVW: 3553; ROPS mass 72 lbs....
Page 14 - Seat Assembly; Remove inner seat latch pin `E’ ring and slide
14 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Setup Uncrate machine. WARNING! No settings or adjustments are to bemade unless: Engine is stopped, key hasbeen removed, park brake is on and bat-tery cable removed from battery. Seat Assembly 1. Remove inner seat latch pin `E’ ring and slide pin out to left releasing latch,...
Page 15 - ROPS Assembly Components; Tires; SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
15 ROPS Assembly(Roll Over Protection System) ROPS Assembly Components 1 - Top Loop1 - Left Side Post1 - Right Side Post1 - Hardware Bag 2 - 1/2” Latch Pins w/lanyard 2 - 1/2C x 3 1/4” Cap screws 2 - 1/2C Centerlock nuts 4 - 5/8C X 3” Cap screws 4 - 5/8C Centerlock nuts 8 - 5/8 Washer, flat 2 - Knob...
Page 16 - Lift Lever; Cutting Height; Stop the mower and disengage the blades.; Control Arms; Connect the wire harness from the seat to the; Engine Oil; Operating; Adjustments
16 Lift Lever Deck HeightAdjusment Plates FIG - 3 Cutting Height Stop the mower and disengage the blades. Raise the deck height lever to the transport posi-tion. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it inthe desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift leverdown onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rolle...
Page 18 - CONTROLS; Presentation; Component Locations
18 CONTROLS Presentation This operator ’s manual describes the Yazoo/Kees Lever-Steered Rider Mower. The mower isfitted with a liquid cooled, 3 cylinder Daihatsudiesel engine (27 HP) or Daihatsu Turbo dieselengine (34 HP). Transmission from the engine is made via twobelt-driven hydraulic pumps, whic...
Page 19 - Throttle Control; The throttle control regulates the engine speed.; Ignition; Service alerts will re-set after serveral hours.; Gauges
19 Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed. In order to increase or decrease the engine speed,t h e c o n t r o l i s m o v e d f o r w a r d o r b a c k w a r drespectively. Avoid idling the engine for long periods. Use full throttle when mowing. Ignition The ignition key i...
Page 20 - Engaging the mower deck; Engaging the Mower Deck; Parking brake not activated; Parking Brake
20 CONTROLS Engaging the mower deck BAM-2 Engaging the Mower Deck In order to engage the mower deck, pull the knobout; the mower deck is disengaged when the knobis depressed. Deck should be engaged at mid throttle anddisengaged at idle speed to prolong clutch life. Parking brake not activated BAM-4 ...
Page 21 - Motion control levers; Motion Control Levers; To begin motion, the operator must be in; Use extra care when
21 CONTROLS Motion control levers BAM-6 Motion control lever pattern (right side) FORWARD NEUTRAL NEUTRAL SLOTNEUTRAL LOCK FRONT OF MOWER REVERSE Motion Control Levers T h e m a c h i n e ’ s s p e e d a n d d i r e c t i o n a r econtinuously variable using the two motion controllevers. The motion ...
Page 22 - Hydraulic lift switch; Hydraulic Lift Switch
22 If the steering controls are in uneven positions whenstanding still, they can be adjusted using theadjustment screws, not the link system, for thecontrols CONTROLS Hydraulic lift switch BAM-2 Adjusting screws ADJUSTIN GSCREWS Hydraulic Lift Switch U s e d t o r a i s e a n d l o w e r t h e m o w...
Page 23 - Fuel tanks; Refueling; There are five fuses.
23 CONTROLS WARNING! Diesel fuel is highly flammable.Observe caution and fill the tanksoutdoors (see the safety rules). Fuel tanks BAM-8 Fuel shut-off BAM-9 Fuses BAM-10 Refueling The machine has two fuel tanks, one on each sidejust behind the seat. The tanks hold 11.4 gallons,5.7 gallons each. The ...
Page 24 - Hydraulic switch
24 CONTROLS Hydraulic switch BAM-2 The mower deck’s lifting leer and foot pedal BAM-11 Manual Lifting Lever with Foot Assist forthe Mower Deck The lifting lever is used to place the mower deckin the transport position or one of the 17 differentcutting height positions. The cutting height is set by p...
Page 25 - Relays; Mulch kit attachment; Accessories; Tracking
25 Relays BAM-12 CONTROLS Relays The relays and glow plug timer are located in aholder to the right side of the seat. Mulch kit attachment 8011-566 Accessories For mulching, there is a Mulch Kit attachmentavailable. This is mounted underneath the mowerdeck and comprised of baffles and mulch blades. ...
Page 26 - Running; Before Starting; OPERATION; Start conditions
26 Running Before Starting • Read the sections Safety Instructions andPresentation before starting the machine. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting( s e e M a i n t e n a n c e S c h e d u l e i n t h e Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fueltanks. • Adjus...
Page 27 - Set the throttle
27 5. Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 6. Move the throttle to the middle position. OPERATION Set the throttle BAM - 2 Steering controls in the outward, locked neutralposition STEERINGPOSITION
Page 28 - Open the fuel switch; Start position; Open the fuel switch for the selected fuel tank.
28 OPERATION Open the fuel switch BAM-9 Wait till the glow plug light goes out or dam-age could result to the engine. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Start position 9. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. To prolong starter life, use short startingcycles, not ...
Page 29 - Release the parking brake by moving the; Released parking brake
29 Running 1. Release the parking brake by moving the lever forward. 2. Move the motion control levers out of the neutral slot/lock position (N). Set the engine speed BAM - 2 WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, ine n c l o s e d o r p o o r l y v e n t i l a t e dspaces. Engine exhaust fumesconta...
Page 31 - Mowing Tips
31 disengaged before the motion control levers canbe moved from the neutral slots or the engine willkill. By moving the levers an equal amount forwardor back the machine will move in a straightline in that direction. Movement of either lever forward will causethe right or left wheel to rotate in a f...
Page 32 - dense, the driving speed can be increased
32 OPERATION dense, the driving speed can be increased without noticeably depreciating the mowingresult. • The finest lawns are obtained by mowing often. The mowing becomes more even and thegrass clippings more evenly distributed overthe mown area. The total time taken is notincreased as a higher dr...
Page 33 - Disengaging the mower deck; Stopping the Engine
33 OPERATION Disengaging the mower deck BAM - 2 WARNING! Make no adjustments without:- the engine stopped,- the ignition key removed,- the parking brake activated. Raise the mower deck with the lifting lever onmanual decks 8011-552 System relief valve on the hydraulic pump Stopping the Engine Allow ...
Page 34 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule
34 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. For thosepoints not described in this manual, visit an authorized service workshop. An annual service carriedout by an authorized service workshop is recommended i...
Page 35 - The engine is stopped.
35 M a i n t e n a n c e Daily m a i n t e n a n c e B e f o r e A f t e r W e e k l y m a i n t e - n a n c e A t l e a s to n c e e a c h y e a r Maintenance interval in hours 300 100 50 25 Lubricate the steering control shafts Lubricate the mower deck’s struts Lubricate the mower deck’s cutting h...
Page 36 - Conditions for starting; Mower deck leveling
36 Checking the Safety System The machine is equipped with a safety system thatprevents starting or driving under the followingconditions. The engine can only be started when: 1. The mower deck is disengaged. 2. The motion control levers are in the outer, locked neutral position. 3. The driver is si...
Page 37 - Check and clean the cooling air intake; Adjusting the throttle cable
37 Checking the Engine’s Cooling Air Intake Check that the engine’s cooling air intake is freefrom leaves, grass, and dirt. If the cooling air intake is clogged, engine coolingdeteriorates, which can lead to engine damage. The radiator screen can be removed and cleaned . Checking and Adjusting the T...
Page 38 - Replacing the Air Filter; Remove the air filter cover; Paper filter
38 Replacing the Air Filter If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly andthe dust load indicator has turned red the air filtermay be clogged. If run with a clogged air filter,disruption of operation can occur. Cleaning/replacing the air filter is carried out asfollows Only do so when the dust indica...
Page 39 - ALWAYS; Fuel filter and fuel pump; DO NOT
39 Replacing the Fuel Filter The fuel filter is located with the priming pump.Replace the fuel filter every 800 hours (once perseason) or more regularly if it becomes clogged. Replace the filter as follows: Unscrew fuel filter from pump and replace. Every 50 hours check for water in the fuel filter....
Page 40 - Checking the Parking Brake; MUST; Overflow bottle
40 When refilling the system, it is important that alltrapped air be purged. The following procedure willhelp to insure this: 1. Make sure the engine is level. Fill the overflow reservoir up to the MAX mark with coolantmixture. 2. Slowly fill the radiator to the bottom of the filler neck with coolan...
Page 41 - do not; Checking the Blades; Check the blades; Cleaning and Washing
41 contact between brake shoes and drum can be felt. Hold in this position. 4. Rotate clevis until clevis pin can just be inserted thru clevis and brake lever with pinresting against rear of the hole in brake lever. 5. Remove clevis pin and rotate clevis two (2) f u l l t u r n s t o w a r d r e a r...
Page 42 - Keep top of battery clean and free of; Hydraulic reservoir; Checking the Hydraulic System
42 NOTE: Keep top of battery clean and free of corrosion by washing with a solution of bakingsoda and water OR ammonia and water. Rinsewith clean water. Batteries with heavy corrosionshould be removed and cleaned with solution.Battery cable should be disconnected before usinga “Fast Charger”. MAINTE...
Page 43 - Motion control linkage adjustment; Motion Control Linkage Adjustment; DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam
43 MAINTENANCE Place a 2 x 4 board between the foot plate and thecenter of the seat to engage the seat safety switch. Loosen the nuts (A & B) directly behind each balljoint on linkages (C). See illustration. Start the engine. The park brake must be engagedand the motion control levers in the neu...
Page 44 - Deck Lift Power Unit Vent Plug
44 Begin with either side and put the motion controllever into the neutral position. Adjust the motioncontrol linkage by rotating the double nuts (D) inthe proper direction until the wheel stops rotating.See illustration. Move the motion control leverforward then into the neutral position and place ...
Page 45 - LUBRICATION; Lubrication; Lubrication Schedule; Lubrication schedule; General; With daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly.
45 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication Schedule Lubrication schedule 8011-620 General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it should be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, a lithium...
Page 46 - Lubricating the Cables; Changing Oil and Filters; Checking the hydraulic oil
46 Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both ends of the cable and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating.Refit the rubber covers on the cable after lubrication. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricatedregularly. If a cable binds, it can disrupt operation. If ...
Page 47 - Oil drain plug
47 LUBRICATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine oil is a health hazard and numtnot be disposed of on the ground or innature; it should always be disposed of at as e r v i c e c e n t e r o r a p p r o p r i t e d i s p o s llocation. Avoid skin contact; wash with sopa andwater in case of spills. WA...
Page 48 - Never fill above the “FULL” mark.
48 LUBRICATION The oil level should be between the markings onthe dipstick. If the level is approaching the “ADD”mark, add the oil to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Never fill above the “FULL” mark. The oil is topped off through the dipstick hole. Check your engine manual for the correct type ofen...
Page 49 - Front Wheel Bearings; Use only good quality lithium based grease.
49 LUBRICATION 5. Front Wheel Mount Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for eachwheel mount, use 10 pumps of the grease gun atthe recommended service intervals. Use only goodquality lithium based grease. G r e a s e f r o m w e l l - k n o w n b r a n d n a m e s(petrochemical companies, etc.) usu...
Page 50 - Steering Control Shafts; Tip the driver’s seat.; Mower Deck Struts; Lubricating the steering control shafts
50 9. Steering Control Shafts Tip the driver’s seat. Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for eachsteering control shaft, until the grease is forcedout. Use only good quality lithium based grease. G r e a s e f r o m w e l l - k n o w n b r a n d n a m e s( p e t r o c h e m i c a l c o m p a n i e...
Page 51 - Changing the Oil Filter; Lubricating the belt adjuster
51 13. Changing the Oil Filter 1. Drain the engine oil in following the procedure in the section, Engine Oil/ Change Engine Oil. 2. Disassemble the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter remover. 3. Partially fill the new filter with oil. 4. Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the new filte...
Page 52 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble Shooting Guide; Problem
52 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause The engine will not start. • The control for engaging the mower deck is not depressed. • The steering controls are not locked in the neutral position. • The driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat. • The parking brake is not activated...
Page 54 - The machine vibrates.
54 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE The machine vibrates. • The blades are loose. • The blades are incorrectly balanced. • The engine is loose. • Wheels loose.
Page 55 - STORAGE; Storage; Winter Storage
55 WARNING! Never store an engine with fuelin the tanks indoors or in poorlyventilated spaces where fuel va-por cancome in contact with openflames, sparks, or a pilot lightsuch as in a boiler, hot water tank,clothes drier, etc.Handle the fuel with care. It is veryflammable and careless use cancause ...
Page 56 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical Data
56 TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Measurements, Weights, Etc. Length 95 in. Width (lowered discharge chute) 74 in.(61" deck), 85 in. (72" deck) Width (raised discharge chute) 62 in. (61" deck), 73 in. (72" deck) Height 46.5 in. Weight BZ6127D BZ7234D 1540 lbs. 1620 lbs. Cutting width ...
Page 58 - SERVICE JOURNAL; Delivery Service; Service Journal; Action
58 SERVICE JOURNAL Delivery Service 1. Charge the battery. 2. Mount the rear wheels. 3. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 16 PSI. 4. Mount the steering controls in the normal position. 5. Connect the lever to the seat stop. 6. Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch...
Page 59 - After the First 50 Hours; Daily
59 Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign SERVICE JOURNAL 20. Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the serviceschedule. The need and advantages of leaving the machine for service every 300 hours. The effects of service and maintaining a service journalon the machine’s resal...
Page 60 - Check the hydraulic system’s oil level.
60 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service 1. Check the hydraulic system’s oil level. 2. Check the tire pressures. 3. Lubricate the belt adjuster, mower deck. 4. Lubricate the belt adjuster, hydraulic pumps. 5. Lubricate the belt adjuster, mule drive.
Page 64 - At Least Once Each Year; Replace the air cleaner’s safety element.
64 At Least Once Each Year 1. Replace the air cleaner’s safety element. 2. Replace the air filter’s paper cartridge. 3. Change the engine oil (150 hours). 4. Replace the engine oil filter (300 hours). 5. Change the oil and filter in the hydraulic system (300 hours). 6. Check/adjust the cutting heigh...
