Page 3 - CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................5 General ..............................................................................5Driving and Transport on Public Roads .............................5Towing ...........................................................
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Congratulations; mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency; General; that specifications and design are subject to change; Driving and Transport on public Roads; Check applicable road traffic regulations before; Towing; regulations, occupational safety rules, and traffic
English - 5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Yazoo/Kees ride-on mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering controls both contr...
Page 6 - Good Service; on the printed plate affixed to the left in the engine
English - 6 INTRODUCTION Good Service Yazoo/Kees’s products are sold only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by y...
Page 7 - SYMBOLS AND DECALS; Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
English - 7 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. Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Choke Fuel Warning! Parking Brake CE conformity Warning! Rotating blades, Do not touch parts marking. Only for keep away ...
Page 9 - SAFETY; General Operation; This symbol means that important safety
English - 9 SAFETY These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. General Operation Read, understan...
Page 10 - Anyone who operates this machine must first
English - 10 SAFETY Use extra care when loading or unloading the • machine into a trailer or truck.Always wear eye protection when operating • machine.Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and • above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should ...
Page 11 - personal Safety Equipment; Make sure that you have first aid equipment; Slope Operation
English - 11 SAFETY personal Safety Equipment Make sure that you have first aid equipment • close at hand when using the machine.Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or boots, • preferably with steel toe caps.Always wear approved protective glasses or a • full visor when...
Page 13 - Safe Handling of Gasoline; The engine must not be started when the
English - 13 SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. Use only approved gasoline containe...
Page 14 - General Maintenance; smoking or near open flames or sparks.
English - 14 SAFETY General Maintenance Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the • equipment is in safe working condition.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their • proper operation regularly.Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other • debris bui...
Page 15 - circuit. This can cause battery explosion, fire or; Avoid electrical sparking and its
English - 15 SAFETY Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the • fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment is in good condition.Do not modify safety equipment. Check • regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven with ...
Page 16 - Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass,; Transport; Check and abide by local traffic regulations; The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the
English - 16 SAFETY The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and • gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them.Check the parking brake’s functionality • regularly. Adjust and service as necessary.The mulch blades should only be used in • familiar areas when higher quality mowi...
Page 17 - Customer responsibilities; A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
English - 17 SAFETY Roll over protection system (ROpS) The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 42 lbs/19 kg. The ROPS on the US units are standard, on the European units is the ROPS an accessory. Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or • anchoring point.Do not use ROPS for wrecking or ...
Page 18 - SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS; Setup; receiver. Install the centerlock nuts finger; No settings or adjustments are to be made
English - 18 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Setup Uncrate machine. ROpS Assembly Components 1 - Top loop1 - Left side post1 - Right side post1 - Hardware bag 2 - Latch Pins w/lanyard 6 - Cap screws 6 - Centerlock nuts 2 - Knobs(all hardware Grade 5).1. Remove roll bar and parts bag from the box.2. Install ro...
Page 19 - Tires; the engine manufactures specifications. See engine; “F” Full
English - 19 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Tires Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nuts installed on the hubs.Check the tire pressure in all four tires. All tires should be 15 psi. Control Arms Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bottom bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position. Alig...
Page 20 - Cutting Height; position for maximum deck flotation.; Mower Deck Leveling; Position machine on a flat surface. Preferably; Throttle Lever Tension
English - 20 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height 1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades.2. Raise the deck height lever to the transport position. 3. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift lever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers mus...
Page 21 - Motion Control Linkage Adjustment; Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
English - 21 SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Motion Control Linkage Adjustment Adjustment must be made with the rear wheels rotating. Raise the rear of the machine and block it up so the wheels are free to rotate. Tilt seat forward and remove the seat rod so 1. the seat rotates forward onto the frame. Place a...
Page 22 - CONTROLS; Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Kawasaki or
CONTROLS English - 22 This operator’s manual describes the Yazoo/Kees Zero Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a Kawasaki or Kohler four-stroke V-Twin engine developing 20-25 horse power.* Motion Control Levers Fuel Cap Deck Lift Lever Hour Meter Throttle ROPS Ignition Switch Blade Engagement Switc...
Page 23 - Motion Control Levers; The machine can turn very rapidly if one
CONTROLS English - 23 Motion Control Levers The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls. The steering controls can be moved forward or backward about a neutral position. Furthermore, there is a neutral position, which is locked if the steering controls...
Page 24 - Tracking; lever. Rotating this knob allows fine tuning adjustments; Bypass Linkages
CONTROLS English - 24 Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight, check the air pressure in both rear tires. Recommended air pressure is 15 psi (1 bar). Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface. The tracking knob is located in front of the left control lever. Rot...
Page 25 - Refueling; The machine has two fuel tanks, one on each side just; fuel Shut Off valve; The fuel shut off valve is located at the right rear of the
CONTROLS English - 25 Refueling The machine has two fuel tanks, one on each side just behind the seat. The tank capacity is 5.7 gallons (17 liters).The engine will run on a minimum of 87-octane unleaded gasoline (no oil mix). Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be used. Methanol fuel is no...
Page 26 - Ignition Switch; Hour Meter; The flash duration is one hour before and one hour; IMpORTANT INfORMATION; Choke Control
CONTROLS English - 26 Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the driver’s control panel and is used to start and stop the engine. 8050-140 Hour meter 8011-521 Ignition switch and hour meter 8011-508 Choke control Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time. It will flash CH...
Page 27 - Throttle Control; Blade Switch
CONTROLS English - 27 Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is pulled out, see Engaging the Mower Deck.In order to increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is moved.Avoid idling the engine ...
Page 28 - Mower Deck Cut Height Lift Lever
CONTROLS English - 28 Mower Deck Cut Height Lift Lever The lifting lever is used to place the mower deck in the transport position or one of the 14 different cutting height positions.The cutting height is set by placing a peg in the hole for the desired cutting height and the peg is then locked on t...
Page 29 - OPERATION; Training; power. Additionally, we suggest when first operating; Steering; To move forward and backward; While moving in a forward direction, first pull both
English - 29 OPERATION Read “Safety Instructions” section and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine. Training Zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities. We suggest that this section be reviewed in its entirety pr...
Page 30 - Before Starting; Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel; Starting the Engine
English - 30 OPERATION Before Starting Read the sections on Safety Instructions and • Controls before starting the machine.Perform the daily maintenance before starting • (see Maintenance section). Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel • tank.Adjust the seat to the desired position. • The ...
Page 31 - Move the steering controls outward to the; The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be
English - 31 OPERATION Move the steering controls outward to the • locked (outer) neutral position. Move the throttle to the middle position. • If the engine is cold, the choke control should • be pulled out to its extent.Press in and turn the ignition key to the start • position.When the engine sta...
Page 32 - Weak battery; Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and; Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt
English - 32 OPERATION Weak battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See “Battery” in the Maintenance Section.)If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: To attach jumper cables Connect each end of the RED cable to the • POSITI...
Page 33 - Running; without first setting the parking brake will shut
English - 33 OPERATION 8011-788 Move steering controls to neutral and set cutting height. Running Release the parking brake by moving the lever 1. downward. Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system. When the engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without firs...
Page 34 - Operating on hills; Do not drive up or down hills with slopes
English - 34 OPERATION Operating on hills Read the Safety Instructions “Driving on Slopes” in the “Safety Instructions”. 8011-640 Stopping conditions WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not drive across slopes. The slowest speed possible should be used • be...
Page 35 - Mowing Tips; Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects; Clear the lawn of stones and other objects
English - 35 OPERATION Mowing Tips Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects • to avoid collisions.Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it • until the desired mowing result is attained. The average lawn should be cut to 2½" (64 mm) during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm) durin...
Page 36 - Stopping the Engine
English - 36 OPERATION Stopping the Engine Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it, if it has been worked hard. Avoid idling the engine for longer periods, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling. Disengage the mower deck by depressi...
Page 37 - Moving Manually
English - 37 OPERATION Moving Manually When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to open the release valves on both hydraulic pumps.Always turn off engine before engaging or disengaging the hydro release. Never attempt to adjust the bypass linkages with the engine running.The hydro release valves a...
Page 38 - MAINTENANCE; Engine oil; for specifications on type of oil, filling instructions and; Safety System; See engine manufacturers specifications for cleaning
English - 38 MAINTENANCE Annual inspection and maintenance from an authorized Yazoo/Kees dealer is recommended to keep your machine in the best condition mechanically and ensures safe operation. Engine oil Engine oil should be checked daily before starting the machine. See the engine manufacturers m...
Page 39 - Hydraulic system; remove filter, be sure to clean around the tank and filter; Mower blades; The sharpening of blades should be carried
English - 39 MAINTENANCE Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be ¾" to 1" below the top of the tank. Check all fittings, hoses and lines for damage or leaks. Replace or repair any questionable lines or fittings. Change the oil and filter after the first 250 hours ...
Page 40 - Cutter Housings; a test drive and check that there is sufficient braking; Checking the Deck belt; the pulley for the left side first (right hand pulley in the
English - 40 MAINTENANCE Cutter Housings Grease housings once weekly or every 40 to 50 hours of use. Use a good synthetic grease. Pump grease in until a small amount purges from the poppet on the underside of the deck. Check the torque of the pulley bolt (45 ft/lbs) should be maintained. Checking th...
Page 41 - Lubrication
English - 41 MAINTENANCE Lubrication See service decal under foot plate for service points and maintenance intervals. Clean grease zerks thoroughly before greasing. See engine manual for engine service. Tire pressure Check every 25 hours. All four tires require 15 psi / 103 kPa / 1 bar. Replacing th...
Page 42 - Adjusting the Mower Deck; to a flat level surface.; Adjust anti-scalp rollers with the mower on a
English - 42 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Mower Deck Leveling Position the mower on a level, preferably 1. concrete, surface.Check the pressure in all four tires. See 2. “Technical Data”.Rotate blades to align front to back. 3. Set the cutting height to 4". 4. Measure front blade tip, should be 4&#...
Page 43 - Caster Wheels; Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty.; Cleaning and Washing
English - 43 MAINTENANCE Caster Wheels Check every 200 hours. Lift front of unit off of ground so caster wheels can rotate freely. Tighten caster bolt (34) then back off ½ turn. Check that wheel rotates freely. If wheel does not rotate freely back the caster bolt off in ¼ turn increments until wheel...
Page 44 - LUBRICATION; When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with; Hydraulic System, Oil Level; The hydraulic oil and filter should be replaced every; Driver’s Seat; The engine oil must be changed for the first time after
English - 44 LUBRICATION General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it must be filled with engine oil.When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, use a high grade molybdenum disulphide grease.For daily use, the ...
Page 45 - Refit the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication.
English - 45 LUBRICATION Lubricating the Cables If possible, grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating. Refit the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication. Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricated regularly. If a cable binds, it ...
Page 46 - Lubricate with a grease gun, two strokes.; Mower Deck Height Adjuster; Lubricate using a grease gun, one zerk, until the; Steering Control Shafts
English - 46 LUBRICATION Deck belt pulleys Lubricate with a grease gun, two strokes. Mower Deck Height Adjuster Lubricate using a grease gun, one zerk, until the grease squeezes out.Lubricate the lever latch run in the lever.Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease.Grease from well-known b...
Page 47 - Mower Deck Struts; Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for each strut,
English - 47 LUBRICATION Mower Deck Struts Lubricate with a grease gun, one zerk for each strut, until the grease is forced out.Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease.Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality. 8011-577 Lubricating...
Page 48 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; problem; Clogged fuel filter or fuel line.
English - 48 TROUBLE SHOOTING problem Cause The engine will not start. Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position. • Driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat. • Parking brake is not activated. • Battery is dead. • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel lin...
Page 49 - The chain fixture has come loose.
English - 49 TROUBLE SHOOTING Uneven mowing results. Different air pressure in the tires on the left and right sides. • Bent blades. • The suspending for the mower deck is uneven. • The chain fixture has come loose. • The blades are blunt. • Driving speed too high. • The grass is too long. • Grass c...
Page 50 - STORAGE; Winter Storage; container. Always use the mixing ratios specified by
STORAGE English - 50 Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the machine should be readied for storage (or if it will not be in use for longer than 30 days). Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can plug the carburetor and disrupt en...
Page 51 - CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES; Conformity Certificates; USA requirements; Engine manual. Take care of them as they are valuable documents.; CE requirements
English - 51 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES Conformity Certificates USA requirements Labels are placed on the engine and/or in the engine compartment stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements. This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states, (California emission rules etc...
Page 52 - Engine; Oil capacity excluding filter; Transmission; TECHNICAL DATA; Pressure with oil filter
Engine Manufacturer Type Power Lubrication Oil capacity excluding filter Oil capacity including filter Engine oil (See viscosity diagram) Fuel Fuel tank capacity Spark plugs / gap Cooling Air filter Alternator Starter Transmission Transmission Speed and direction controls Speed forward Speed reverse...
Page 58 - Accessories; Front Baffle Kit; Torque Specifications; Standard
TECHNICAL DATA English - 58 Accessories BioClip attachment (Mulch clip) Front Baffle Kit Foot-operated Mower Deck LiftHead lightsRollover Protection System (ROPS with seat belt) Accessory for EC models only Standard on US modelsCollection system Torque Specifications Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb ...
Page 59 - SERVICE JOURNAL; Action; Delivery Service
SERVICE JOURNAL English - 59 Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Delivery Service Charge the battery. 1. Mount the rear wheels. 2. Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar). 3. Mount the steering controls in the normal position. 4. Connect the seat fold-up stop. 5. Connect the cable...
Page 60 - After the first 5-8 Hours
SERVICE JOURNAL English - 60 After the first 5-8 Hours 1. Change engine oil. Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign
Page 63 - Check whether the engine oil filter needs changing
SERVICE JOURNAL English - 63 Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 100-Hour Service 1. Perform the 25-hour service.2. Perform the 50-hour service.3. Change the engine oil.4. Check whether the hydraulic oil needs changing (every 300 hours) 5. Check whether the engine oil filter needs changing (every ...
Page 64 - Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customer
SERVICE JOURNAL English - 64 Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the machine. Come to agreement with the customer as to which additional work is to be carried out. 2. Perform the 25-hour service.3. Perform the 50-hour service.4. Perform the 100-hour service. 5. Change t...
Page 65 - At Least Once Each Year
SERVICE JOURNAL English - 65 Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year 1. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake (25 hours). 2. Replace the air cleaner’s prefilter (oil-foam) (300 hours).3. Replace the air filter’s main cartridge. 4. Change the engine oil (50 hours). 5. Replace th...
