Yazoo/Kees ZMKW48171 - Manual

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 instructi...

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. Itconcerns your safety. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manualand on the machine before s...

9 6003-004 Mow up and down, not side-to-side. Driving on Slopes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 ...

12 • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, and odorless, poi- sonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting. • Never make adjustments wi...

13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: 2...

14 PRESENTATION Presentation Thank you for buying YAZOO/KEES! Before operating your new mower, read, understandand follow the safety instructions and otherdirections in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can bepotentially dangerous if used improperly.Safety requires good judgement, car...

15 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. ROPS Assembly(Roll Over Protection System) ROPS Assembly Components 1 - Top Loop1 - Left Side Po...

16 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. ...

17 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Mower Deck Leveling Position machine on a flat surface. Preferably levelconcrete. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. Inflationshould be 15 psi. Place 2x4’s on edge under the cutting deck fromfront to rear and lower the deck down onto 2x4’s. Adjust the four upper chai...

18 Run engine full throttle to make sure wheels donot rotate. Readjust if any rotation occurs. Repeat the whole process for the opposite sideand tighten the nuts against the ball joints. Turn machine off. Reinstall the seat rod and check the wiring har-ness to the seat safety switch for a good conne...

19 OPERATION FIG - 6 Starting and operation Operator must be sitting in the seat. Engage the park brake, blades disengaged and the motion control levers in the neutral slots. Set choke (if needed) turn key and release as soon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shut choke off. Release park...

20 Fuel Valve FIG - 8 OPERATION Key Switch Throttle Choke BladeEngagement FIG - 7 NOTE: Associated choke on some models. Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time. It will flash CHG OIL (Change Oil) at 50 hour inter- vals. The flash duration is one hour before and one hour after th...

21 Maintenance Annual inspection and maintenance from an au-thorized Yazoo/Kees dealer is recommended to keep your machine in the best condition mechani-cally and ensures safe operation. Engine oil Engine oil should be checked daily before startingthe machine. See the engine manufacturersmanual for ...

22 Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for looseor missing hardware. Air filter See engine manufacturers specifications forcleaning and replacement intervals. Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be 3/4” to 1” below the top of the tank. Check all fit-tings, h...

25 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Maintance Interval (hours)Daily 25 50 100 200 250 500 Engine (4) Check oil level X Change oil and filter (1)Clean the air filter’s (1) (3)Replace air filter’s (1) (3)Check for fuel and oil leakage X Clean cooling flanges (1) (3)Check cooling air inlet X Replace fu...

26 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES ENGINE WILL NOT START. Blade switch on.Drive levers not in the neutral slots.Operator not in seat.Park brake disengaged.Dead battery.Fuel valve closed or in the wrong position.No fuel.Spark plugs defective.Spark plug wires off. MACHINE WILL NOT MOVE OR MOV...