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Yazoo/Kees ZEKH4824 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual ZEKH4824 / 966496101 ZEKH5224 / 966496401 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
  • Page 2 To implement improvements, specifications and designs can be altered without prior notification. Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions. Use only original parts for repairs. The use of other parts voids the warranty. Do not modify or install non-standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IntroductIon............5 maIntenance............34 driving.and.transport.on.Public.roads....5 maintenance.Schedule........34 towing..............5 battery..............36 operating..............5 Safety.System............37 Good.Service............6 V-belts..............37 SymbolS.and.decalS..........7 cutting.blades.............38 Safety..............9 blade.replacement.........39 Safety.Instructions..........9 anti-scalp.rollers..........39 Personal.Safety.equipment.........11 adjusting.the.mower.deck........40 Slope.operation..........11 deck.leveling..........40 Safe.Handling.of.Gasoline........13 caster.Wheels.............40 General.maintenance..........14 tire.Pressures............40 transport.............16 Hardware.
  • Page 4 WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    IntRoDUCtIon Congratulations Towing thank.you.for.purchasing.a.yazoo/Kees.ride-on. If.machine.is.equipped.with.a.tow.hitch,.use.extreme. mower..this.machine.is.built.for.superior.efficiency. caution.when.towing..never.allow.children.or.others.in. to.rapidly.mow.primarily.large.areas..a.control.panel. or.on.the.towed.equipment..make.wide.turns.to.avoid. easily.accessible.to.the.operator.and.a.hydrostatic. jack-knifing..travel.slowly.and.allow.extra.distance.to. transmission.regulated.by.steering.controls.both. stop. contribute.to.the.machine’s.performance. do.not.tow.on.sloped.ground..the.weight.of.the.towed. this.manual.is.a.valuable.document..read.the. equipment.may.cause.loss.of.traction.and.loss.of. contents.carefully.before.using.or.servicing.the. control. machine..the.following.of.instructions.(use,.service,. follow.the.manufacturer's.recommendation.for.weight. maintenance,.etc.).by.all.who.operate.this.machine. limits.for.towed.equipment..do.not.tow.near.ditches,. is.important.for.the.safety.of.the.operator.and.others.. canals,.and.other.hazards. It.can.also.considerably.increase.the.life.span.of.the. Operating machine.and.increase.its.resale.value. this.machine.is.constructed.only.for.mowing.grass. If.you.sell.your.machine,.be.sure.to.give.the.operator’s. on.lawns.and.even.ground.without.obstacles.such. manual.to.the.new.owner. as.stones,.tree.stumps,.etc..the.machine.can.also. the.final.chapter.of.this.operator’s.manual.provides.a. be.used.for.other.tasks.when.equipped.with.special. Service.Journal..ensure.that.service.and.repair.work. accessories.provided.by.the.manufacturer..operating. are.documented..a.well-kept.service.journal.reduces. instructions.for.the.accessories.are.provided.with. service.costs.for.the.maintenance.and.affects.the.

  • Page 6: Good.service

    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. your.retailer..See.the.certificate.in.the.Service.Journal. in.this.operator’s.manual. When.you.need.spare.parts.or.support.in.service. questions,.warranty.issues,.etc.,.please.consult. the.following.professional: this.Parts.manual.belongs.to.the.machine.with.. engine the.manufacturing.number: Manufacturing number The machine’s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment. Stated.on.the.plate,.from.the.top.are: the.machine’s.type.designation.(I.d.). the.manufacturer’s.type.number.(model). the.machine’s.serial.number.(Serial.no.) Please have the type designation and serial number available when ordering spare parts.

  • Page 7: Symbols.and.decals

    syMbols anD DeCals these.symbols.are.found.on.the.machine.and.in.the. operator’s.manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Study.them.carefully.so.that.you.know.what.they. Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx mean. xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. WARNING! Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx used.in.this.publication.to.notify.the.reader.of.a.risk. xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. of.material damage,.particularly.if.the.reader.should. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. neglect.to.follow.instructions.given.in.the.manual.. used.also.when.there.is.a.potential.for.misuse.or. misassembly. used.in.this.publication.to.notify.the.reader.of.a.risk. of.personal injury or death,.particularly.if.the.reader. should.neglect.to.follow.instructions.given.in.the.

  • Page 8: Symbols And Decals

    syMbols anD DeCals read. Shut.off.engine.and. Keep.a.safe. use.on.slopes. no.passengers operator’s. remove.key.before. distance.from. no.greater manual. performing.any. the.machine. than.10° maintenance.or.repair.work Whole.body. Severing.of.fingers. do.not.open.or.. careful.backing.up,. careful.going exposure.to. and.toes. remove.safety. watch.for.other. forward,.watch.for thrown.objects. shields.while. people. other.people engine.is.running moving.sharp.blades.under.cover...

  • Page 9: Safety

    saFety Safety Instructions these.instructions.are.for.your.safety..read.them.carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety. 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,.understand,.and.follow.all.instructions.on. the.machine.and.in.the.manual.before.starting. •. do.not.put.hands.or.feet.near.rotating.parts.or. under.the.machine..Keep.clear.of.the.discharge. opening.at.all.times. •. only.allow.responsible.adults,.who.are.familiar. with.the.instructions,.to.operate.the.machine. •. clear.the.area.of.objects.such.as.rocks,.toys,.wire,. etc.,.which.could.be.picked.up.and.thrown.by.the. blades. •.
  • Page 10 saFety •. Watch.for.traffic.when.operating.near.or.crossing. roadways. •. 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. evaluate.their.ability.to.operate.the.riding.mower. safely.enough.to.protect.themselves.and.others. from.serious.injury. •. follow.the.manufacturer’s.recommendation.for. wheel.weights.or.counterweights. •. anyone.who.operates.this.machine.must.first.read. 8011-520 Never take passengers and.understand.this.operation.manual..local.laws. may.regulate.the.age.of.the.user. •. Keep.machine.free.of.grass,.leaves.or.other. debris.buildup.which.can.touch.the.hot.exhaust. or.engine.parts.and.burn..do.not.allow.the.mower. WARNING! deck.to.plow.leaves.or.other.debris,.causing. Engine exhaust and certain vehicle buildup.to.occur. components contain or emit chemicals •.

  • Page 11: Personal.safety.equipment

    saFety Personal Safety Equipment WARNING! When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.
  • Page 12 saFety Children tragic.accidents.can.occur.if.the.operator.is.not. alert.to.the.presence.of.children..children.are.often. attracted.to.the.machine.and.the.mowing.activity.. never.assume.that.children.will.remain.where.you.last. saw.them. •. Keep.children.out.of.the.mowing.area.and.in.the. watchful.care.of.a.responsible.adult.other.than.the. operator. •. be.alert.and.turn.machine.off.if.a.child.enters.the. area. •. before.and.while.backing,.look.behind.and.down. for.small.children. •. never.carry.children,.even.with.the.blades.shut. off..they.may.fall.off.and.be.seriously.injured.or. 8011-509 Be extra cautious when driving on slopes interfere.with.safe.machine.operation..children. who.have.been.given.rides.in.the.past.may. suddenly.appear.in.the.mowing.area.for.another. ride.and.be.run.over.or.backed.over.by.the. machine. •. never.allow.children.to.operate.the.machine. •. use.extra.care.when.approaching.blind.corners,. shrubs,.trees,.or.other.objects.that.may.block.your. view.of.a.child. 8011-517 Never allow children to operate the machine 8011-518 Keep children away from work area...

  • Page 13: Safe.handling.of.gasoline

    saFety WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. 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.container. •. never.remove.gas.cap.or.add.fuel.with.the. engine.running..allow.engine.to.cool.to.a.safe. temperature.before.refueling.

  • Page 14: General.maintenance

    saFety General Maintenance •. never.use.the.machine.indoors.or.in.spaces. lacking.proper.ventilation..the.exhaust.fumes. contain.carbon.monoxide,.an.odorless,. poisonous,.and.lethal.gas. •. 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.buildup..clean.oil.or.fuel.spillage.and. remove.any.fuel-soaked.debris..allow.machine.to. cool.before.storing. •. If.you.strike.a.foreign.object,.stop.and.inspect.the. machine..repair,.if.necessary,.before.restarting. 8011-515 •. never.make.any.adjustments.or.repairs.with.the. Never drive the machine in an enclosed space engine.running. •. check.grass.catcher.components.and.the. discharge.guard.frequently.and.replace.with. manufacturer’s.recommended.parts,.when. WARNING! necessary. Use protective glasses for •.
  • Page 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. •. the.machine.is.tested.and.approved.only.with.the. equipment.originally.provided.or.recommended. by.the.manufacturer..only.use.approved.repair. parts.for.the.machine. •. the.mulch.blades.should.only.be.used.in.familiar. areas.when.higher.quality.mowing.is.desired. 6003-009 Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the battery. The battery can explode and cause serious injury/damage. Sparking.can.occur.when.working.with.the.battery. and.the.heavy.cables.of.the.starter.circuit..this.can. cause.battery.explosion,.fire.or.eye.injury..Sparking. in.this.circuit.can.not.occur.after.the.chassis.cable. (normally.negative,.black).is.removed.from.the.battery. WARNING! Avoid electrical sparking and its consequences by the following routines: •.

  • Page 16: Transport

    Storage.sections.of.this.owner’s.manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION a.spark.arrester.for.the.muffler.is.available.through. The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the your.authorized.yazoo/Kees.dealer. machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.

  • Page 17: Controls

    ContRols this.operator’s.manual.describes.the.yazoo/Kees. transmission.from.the.engine.is.made.via.two.belt- Zero.turn.rider..the.rider.is.fitted.with.a.Kohler.four- driven.transaxles.for.each.drive.wheel..using.the.left. stroke.overhead.valve.engine.developing.24*.horse. and.right.steering.controls,.the.flow.is.regulated.and. power. thereby.the.direction.and.speed. production engines may differ from this value. Actual power output The power rating of the engines indicated is the average net power for the engine installed in the final machine will depend on the output (at specified rpm) of a typical production engine for the operating speed, environmental conditions and other variables.

  • Page 18: Motion.control.levers

    ContRols 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.are. moved.outward. When.both.controls.are.in.the.neutral.position.(n),.the. machine.stands.still. by.moving.both.controls.an.equal.amount.forward. or.backward,.the.machine.moves.in.a.straight.line. forward.or.backward.respectively. In.order,.for.example,.to.turn.right.while.moving. forward,.move.the.right.control.towards.the.neutral. position..the.rotation.of.the.right.wheel.is.reduced.and. 8058-042 Steering controls - neutral position the.machine.turns.to.the.right. Zero.turn.can.be.achieved.by.moving.one.control. backward.(behind.the.neutral.position).and.carefully. moving.the.other.steering.control.forward.from.its. neutral.position..the.rotation.direction.when.zero. turning.is.determined.by.which.steering.control.is. moved.backward.behind.the.neutral.position..If.the.left. steering.control.is.pulled.backward,.the.machine.turns. to.the.left..use.extra.care.when.using.this.maneuver. If.the.steering.controls.are.in.uneven.positions.when. standing.still.or.do.not.fit.in.the.slots.for.moving.the. controls.outward,.they.can.be.adjusted. WARNING! The machine can turn very rapidly if 8058-077 one steering control is moved much Steering controls - neutral locked position...

  • Page 19: Cutting.height.adjuster

    ContRols Cutting Height Adjuster the.deck.cutting.height.is.obtained.by.pressing. the.button.on.the.lift.lever.and.pulling.backward. to.lift.the.deck..to.lower.the.deck,.push.button.on. the.lift.lever.and.push.forward.allowing.the.deck. to.lower.to.the.correct.cutting.height..the.cutting. height.range.is.from.1½".(38mm).to.4".(102mm).in.½. (13mm).increments..the.heights.are.measured.from. the.ground.up.to.the.blade.tip.with.the.engine.not. running. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always use the high position to transport. 8050-838 The mower deck’s cutting height adjuster IMPORTANT INFORMATION In order to obtain an even cutting height it is important that the air pressure in all four tires is the same 15 psi (1 bar).

  • Page 20: Ignition.switch

    ContRols Ignition Switch the.ignition.key.is.placed.on.the.control.panel.and.is. used.to.start.and.stop.the.engine. 8066-035 Ignition switch Hour Meter the.hour.meter.displays.the.total.operating.time. It.will.flash.cHG.oIl.(change.oil).at.50.hour.intervals.. the.flash.duration.is.one.hour.before.and.one.hour. after.the.interval..the.cHG.oIl.icon.will.come.on. and.shut.off.automatically..the.hour.meter.can.not.be. manually.reset. 8066-035 Hour meter Blade switch In.order.to.engage.the.mower.deck,.pull.the.knob.out;. the.mower.blades.are.disengaged.when.the.knob.is. depressed. 8066-035 Blade switch...

  • Page 21: Fuses

    ContRols Fuses fuses.are.located.on.the.left.hand.side.of.the. machine..they.are.accessed.by.tilting.the.seat. forward..they.are.flat.pin.fuses.of.the.same.type.used. in.automobiles. there.are.two.fuses.with.ratings.and.functions: 20.amp.Primary.fuse 7.5.amp.mower.deck.coupling 8011-420 Fuses Fuel Shut Off Valve the.fuel.shut.off.valve.is.located.at.the.right.rear.of.the. seat..the.valve.is.off.when.the.handle.tab.is.turned. perpendicular.to.the.fuel.line. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake. Always set the parking brake before dismounting. Release the 8011-419 Fuel shut off valve in the CLOSED position parking brake before moving the mower.

  • Page 22: Fuel.tank

    ContRols Fuel Tank the.machine.has.one.fuel.tank,.just.behind.the.seat.. the.tank.capacity.is.4.5.gallons.(17.liters). the.engine.will.run.on.a.minimum.of.85-octane. unleaded.gasoline.(no.oil.mix)..environmentally. adapted.alkylate.gasoline.can.be.used..See.also. technical.data.concerning.ethanol.fuel..methanol.fuel. is.not.allowed. When.operating.below.32°f.(0°c).use.fresh,.clean. winter.grade.gasoline.to.help.insure.good.cold. weather.starting. WARNING! 8050-833 Fuel tank Fill to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline IMPORTANT INFORMATION near an open flame.

  • Page 23: Operation

    opeRatIon read.Safety Instructions.section.and.following.pages,. at.this.time,.rotate.control.levers.inward..as.long. if.you.are.unfamiliar.with.the.machine. as.the.control.levers.have.not.been.moved.forward. or.backwards,.mower.will.not.move..Slowly.move. Training both.control.levers.forward.slightly..this.will.allow. Zero.turn.mowers.are.far.more.maneuverable.than. mower.to.start.moving.forward.in.a.straight.line..Pull. typical.riding.mowers.due.to.their.unique.steering. back.on.control.levers.to.the.neutral.position.and. capabilities. mower.should.stop.moving..Pull.back.slightly.on. control.levers,.this.will.allow.mower.to.start.moving. We.suggest.that.this.section.be.reviewed.in.its.entirety. backwards..Push.forward.on.control.levers.to.the. prior.to.attempting.to.move.the.mower.under.its.own. neutral.position.and.mower.should.stop.moving. power..additionally,.we.suggest.when.first.operating. the.mower,.use.a.reduced.throttle.speed.and.reduced. To turn to the right ground.speed.by.not.moving.control.levers.to.the. While.moving.in.a.forward.direction,.pull.the.right.lever. furthest.forward.or.reverse.positions.during.initial. back.towards.the.neutral.position.while.maintaining. operation,.or.until.operator.becomes.comfortable. the.position.of.the.left.lever,.this.will.slow.the.rotation. with.controls..We.also.suggest.first.time.users,.or.new. of.the.right.wheel.and.cause.the.machine.to.turn.in. users.to.Zero.turn.mowers.to.become.familiar.with. that.direction. the.mower’s.movement.on.a.hard.surface,.such.as. To turn to the left concrete.or.blacktop.PrIor.to.attempting.to.operate.

  • Page 24: Before.starting

    opeRatIon Before Starting •. read.the.sections.Safety.Instructions.and. controls.before.starting.the.machine. •. Perform.the.daily.maintenance.before.starting. (see.Maintenance Schedule.in.the.Maintenance. section). •. check.that.there.is.sufficient.fuel.in.the.fuel.tank. •. adjust.the.seat.to.the.desired.position. the.following.conditions.must.be.fulfilled.before.the. engine.can.be.started: •. the.blade.switch.for.engaging.the.mower.blades. must.be.depressed. •. the.parking.brake.must.be.on. •. both.steering.controls.must.be.in.the.locked. 8050-838 (outer).neutral.position. Cut height lift lever Starting the Engine •. Sit.on.the.seat. •. raise.the.mower.deck.by.pushing.the.release. button.on.the.top.of.the.lifting.lever..Pull.the.lifting. lever.backward.to.the.locked.(transport).position. •. activate.the.parking.brake.by.pushing.the.release.
  • Page 25 opeRatIon move.the.steering.controls.outward.to.the.locked. (outer).neutral.position. 8058-077 Place controls in neutral, locked position move.the.throttle.to.the.middle.position. 8066-036 Set the throttle If.the.engine.is.cold,.pull.the.choke.lever.uP. 8066-036 Set the choke control...
  • Page 26 opeRatIon open.the.fuel.valve.for.the.fuel.tank. 8011-419-1 Fuel shut off valve in the OPEN position Press.in.and.turn.the.ignition.key.to.the.start.position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds 8011-7422 Turn to the start position each time. If the engine does not start, wait about 10 seconds before retrying. When.the.engine.starts,.immediately.release.the.
  • Page 27 opeRatIon Gradually.push.the.choke.control.in.when.the.engine. has.started. 8050-838 Release choke Set.the.desired.engine.speed.with.the.throttle..allow. the.engine.to.run.at.a.moderate.speed.(half.throttle). for.3-5.minutes.before.loading.it.too.heavily..USE FULL THROTTLE.WHEN MOWING.(no.choke). WARNING! Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.

  • Page 28: Weak.battery

    opeRatIon Weak Battery WARNING! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If.your.battery.is.too.weak.to.start.the.engine,.it.should. be.recharged..(See.Battery.in.the.Maintenance. section.) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system.

  • Page 29: Running

    opeRatIon Running release.the.parking.brake.by.moving.the.lever. 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.first.setting.the.parking.brake.will.shut. off.the.engine. move.the.steering.controls.to.the.neutral. position.(n). IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be 8066-039 evenly adjusted. Released parking brake Set.retaining.pin.into.selected.cutting.height. and.secure.the.opposite.side.with.a.cotter. hairpin. WARNING! Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch. Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades.

  • Page 30: Operating.on.hills

    opeRatIon engage.the.mower.deck.by.pulling.out.the. blade.switch. move.throttle.control.to.full.throttle..the. machine’s.speed.and.direction.are. continuously.variable.using.the.two.steering. controls..When.both.controls.are.in.the.neutral. position,.the.machine.stands.still.. by.moving.both.controls.an.equal.amount. forward.or.backward,.the.machine.moves.in.a. straight.line.forward.or.backward.respectively.. In.order,.for.example,.to.turn.right.while. moving.forward,.move.the.right.control. towards.the.neutral.position..the.rotation.of.the. right.wheel.is.reduced.and.the.machine.turns. to.the.right.. 8066-035 turning.on.the.spot.can.be.achieved.by. Set blade engagement and throttle control moving.one.control.backward.(behind.the. neutral.position).and.carefully.moving.the. other.steering.control.forward.from.its.neutral. position. Operating On Hills read.Slope Operation.in.the.Safety section. WARNING! Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees.

  • Page 31: Mowing.tips

    opeRatIon Mowing Tips WARNING! •. observe.and.flag.rocks.and.other.fixed.objects.to. avoid.collisions. Clear the lawn of stones and other •. begin.with.a.high.cutting.height.and.reduce.it.until. objects that can be thrown out by the the.desired.mowing.result.is.attained.. blades. the.average.lawn.should.be.cut.to.2½”.(64.mm). during.the.cool.season.and.over.3”.(76.mm). during.the.hot.months..for.healthier.and.better. looking.lawns,.mow.often.after.moderate.growth.. for.best.cutting.performance,.grass.over.6”.(15. cm).in.height.should.be.mowed.twice..make.the. first.cut.relatively.high;.the.second.to.the.desired. height. •. the.mowing.result.will.be.best.with.a.high.engine. speed.(the.blades.rotate.rapidly).and.low.speed. (the.rider.moves.slowly)..If.the.grass.is.not. too.long.and.dense,.the.driving.speed.can.be. increased.without.negatively.affecting.the.mowing. result.

  • Page 32: Stopping.the.engine

    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.depressing.the. blade.switch. 8066-035 Disengage the mower deck raise.the.mower.deck.by.depressing.the.button. on.the.lift.lever.and.pulling.backward.to.the. transport.position. When.the.machine.is.standing.still,.activate.the. parking.brake.by.pulling.the.lever.upward. 8050-838 Raise the mower deck move.the.throttle.to.the.minimum.position.(tortoise. symbol)..turn.the.ignition.key.to.the.stop.position. move.the.steering.controls.outward. remove.key..always.remove.key.when.leaving.the. mower.to.prevent.unauthorized.use. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the ignition switch in any other position than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged.

  • Page 33: Manual.transport

    opeRatIon Manual Transport Bypass Linkages When.pushing.or.pulling.the.mower,.engage.the. Zt-2800.(Integrated.Zero.turn.transaxle).bypass. linkages..the.Zt-2800.bypass.linkages.are.located.on. the.rear.of.the.frame,.below.the.rear.engine.guard. raise.the.deck.into.the.highest.cutting. position. Pull.the.bypass.linkages.up.and.out.of.the. keyhole.slots..release.the.levers.with.the. head.outside.the.frame.and.held.in.the.bypass. position. to.reengage.the.Zt-2800.to.drive,.reverse.the. above.procedure. 8058-032 load.the.machine.into.truck.or.trailer.by.driving.up. Bypass linkage, ZT-2800 engaged ramps.in.low.gear..do.not.lIft!.the.machine.is.not. intended.to.be.lifted.by.hand. WARNING! Make no adjustments without: • the engine stopped, • the ignition key removed, • the parking brake activated 8058-033 Bypass linkage, ZT-2800 locked in the bypass position...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    MaIntenanCe Maintenance Schedule the.following.is.a.list.of.maintenance.procedures.that.must.be.performed.on.the.machine..for.those.points.not. described.in.this.manual,.visit.an.authorized.service.workshop..an.annual.service.carried.out.by.an.authorized. service.workshop.is.recommended.to.maintain.your.machine.in.the.best.possible.condition.and.to.ensure.safe. operation. read.Maintenance.in.the.Safety.section. Daily Maintenance interval least in hours once each MAINTENANCE Before After year ● check.the.parking.brake ■ check.the.engine’s.oil.level.(every.refueling) ● check.the.safety.system ♦ check.for.fuel.and.oil.leakages ■ check/clean.the.engine’s.cooling.air.intake ● check.the.mower.deck ● check.for.loose.hardware.(screws,.nuts) ● ● ● ● clean.under.the.mower.deck ♦ Start.the.engine.and.blades,.listen.for.unusual.sounds ♦...
  • Page 35 MaIntenanCe Daily At least Maintenance interval once in hours each MAINTENANCE Before After year ■ check/adjust.throttle.cable ● ● check.the.condition.of.belts,.belt.pulleys ■ ■ change.the.engine.oil. ■ ■ replace.the.engine.oil.filter ■ ■ clean/replace.the.spark.plugs ● ● replace.the.fuel.filter ■ ■ replace.air.filter. .(paper.filter) ● ● check.the.caster.wheels.(every.200.hours) ■ replace.the.air.cleaner’s.pre-filter. .(foam) ●...

  • Page 36: Battery

    MaIntenanCe Battery your.mower.is.equipped.with.a.maintenance.free. Standard State aPProXImate.battery.cHarGInG.tIme*. to.full.cHarGe.at.80 f./.27 battery.and.does.not.need.servicing..However,. periodic.charging.of.the.battery.with.an.automotive. maximum.rate.at: battery type.battery.charger.will.extend.its.life. 50.amps 30.amps 20.amps 10.amps •. Keep.battery.and.terminals.clean. cHarGe •. Keep.battery.bolts.tight. 12.6V 100% .-.full.cHarGe.- 12.4V 20.min. 35.min. 48.min. 90.min. •. See.chart.for.charging.times. 12.2V 45.min. 75.min. 95.min. 180.min. 12.0V 65.min. 115.min. 145.min.

  • Page 37: Safety.system

    MaIntenanCe Safety System the.machine.is.equipped.with.a.safety.system.that. prevents.starting.or.driving.under.the.following. conditions. the.engine.can.only.be.started.when: the.mower.deck.is.disengaged. •. the.steering.controls.are.in.the.outer,.locked. neutral.position. •. the.driver.is.sitting.in.the.driver’s.seat. •. the.parking.brake.is.on. make.daily.inspections.to.ensure.that.the.safety. system.works.by.attempting.to.start.the.engine. when.one.of.the.conditions.is.not.met..change.the. conditions.and.try.again. 8050-916 If.the.machine.starts.when.one.of.these.conditions. Steering controls locked in neutral is.not.met,.turn.the.machine.off.and.repair.the.safety. system.before.using.the.machine.again. make.sure.the.engine.stops.when.the.parking.brake. is.not.engaged.and.the.operator.leaves.the.seated. position. check.that.the.engine.stops.if.the.mower.blades.are. engaged.and.the.driver.temporarily.moves.off.the. drivers.seat. V-belts check.every.100.hours.of.operation..check.for.severe. cracking.and.large.nicks. note:.the.belt.will.show.some.small.cracks.in.normal. operation. the.belts.are.not.adjustable..replace.belts.if.they. begin.to.slip.from.wear.

  • Page 38: Cutting.blades

    MaIntenanCe Deck Belt Installation NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the routing decal on the top of the deck. Wrap.the.deck.belt.around.the.electric.clutch. pulley.that.is.located.on.the.engine.shaft. route.the.belt.forward.and.up.onto.the.deck. Place.belt.around.spring.loaded.idler.pulley. Wrap.the.belt.around.the.stationary.idler.pulley. and.around.the.mandrel.housings. Push.inward.on.the.idler.arm.and.carefully.route. belt.over.stationary.idler.pulley..once.belt.is. properly.routed,.slowly.release.idler.arm.to.tension. belt. double.check.belt.routing.to.make.sure.it.matches. 8058-061 the.routing.decal,.and.the.belt.does.not.have.any. Belt routing, deck belt twist..correct.as.needed.

  • Page 39: Blade.replacement

    GraSS.SIde.facing.towards.ground/grass.(down). or.tHIS.SIde.uP.facing.deck.and.cutter.housing.. the.star.shaping.on.the.spindle.base.MUST.be. seated.securely.into.the.blade.center. Install.and.tighten.blade.bolt.securely. torque.blade.bolt.to.90.ft/lbs.(122.nm). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated. 8058-027 Replace with a Yazoo/Kees bolt if required. blade Do not use lower grade hardware than blade.bolt.(special) specified. cutter.housing fully.seated.blade/spindle.assembly Blade attachment Anti-scalp rollers Anti-scalp rollers.are.properly.adjusted.when.they.

  • Page 40: Adjusting.the.mower.deck

    MaIntenanCe Caster Wheels check.every.200.hours..check.that.wheels.rotate. freely..If.wheels.do.not.rotate.freely.take.the.unit.to. your.dealer.for.service. foam.filled.tires.or.solid.tires.will.void.the.warranty. IMPORTANT INFORMATION DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires will cause premature failures. Only use O.E.M. specified tires. 8011-619-4 Removal and installation of caster wheel caster.yoke...

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    MaIntenanCe turn.any.blade.to.align.with.the.deck.in.front- to-rear.manner..If.the.rear.blade.tip.does. not.measure. ".to.½".higher,.follow.the.front. adjustment.instructions.that.follow. With.a. .or.adjustable.wrench,.turn.the.nuts.on. the.front.suspension.linkage..clockwise.raises.the. front.of.the.mower,.counter.clockwise.will.lower. the.front..adjust.nuts.until.rear.of.mower.deck.is. positioned.level.to. ".higher.in.the.rear.than.the. side-to-side.measurement. note:.this.will.place.the.mower.deck.in.a.base. measurement.position..additional.adjustment.may. be.required.to.achieve.desired.cut.for.the.type.of. grass.or.conditions.being.mowed. 8058-031 Deck front adjustment nuts Engine follow.the.engine.manufacturers.maintenance. instructions..Should.any.malfunction.occur.with. the.engine.during.the.warranty.period,.take.it.to.an. authorized.Service.dealer..do.not.tear.down.the. engine,.as.this.may.void.the.engine.manufacturer’s. Warranty. note:.refer.to.engine.manufacturer’s.owners. manual.for.all.engine.service.information. Cleaning IMPORTANT INFORMATION regular.cleaning.and.washing,.especially.under.the. mower.deck,.will.increase.the.machine’s.life-span.. Use protective glasses when make.it.a.habit.to.clean.the.machine.directly.after.use.

  • Page 42: Lubrication

    lUbRICatIon Lubrication Schedule 8066-048 12/12.. every.year lubricate.with.grease.gun filter.change 1/52.. every.Week oil.change level.check 1/365.. every.day General remove.the.ignition.key.to.prevent.unintentional. Wipe.away.excess.grease.after.lubrication. movements.during.lubrication. It.is.important.to.avoid.getting.lubricant.on.the.belts. When.lubricating.with.an.oil.can,.it.must.be.filled.with. or.the.drive.surfaces.on.the.belt.pulleys..Should.this. engine.oil. happen,.attempt.to.clean.them.with.spirits..If.the.belt. continues.to.slip.after.cleaning,.it.must.be.replaced.. When.lubricating.with.grease,.unless.otherwise.stated,. Gasoline.or.other.petroleum.products.must.not.be. use.a.high.grade.molybdenum.disulphide.grease. used.to.clean.belts. for.daily.use,.the.machine.should.be.lubricated.twice. weekly.

  • Page 43: Front.wheel.mount

    lUbRICatIon Front Wheel Mount lubricate.with.a.grease.gun,.one.zerk.for.each.wheel. mount,.until.the.grease.is.forced.out. use.only.good.quality.bearing.grease. Grease.from.well-known.brand.names.(petrochemical. companies).usually.maintains.a.good.quality. Front Wheel Bearings lubricate.with.a.grease.gun,.one.zerk.for.each.set.of. wheel.bearings,.until.the.grease.is.forced.out. use.only.good.quality.bearing.grease. 8058-068 Lubricating the front wheels IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces. Deck Spindles lower.the.cutting.deck.completely.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    tRoUblesHootInG Problem Cause engine.will.not.start •. blade.switch.is.engaged. •. Steering.controls.are.not.locked.in.the.neutral.position •. Parking.brake.is.not.activated •. battery.is.dead •. contamination.in.the.carburetor.or.fuel.line. •. fuel.supply.is.closed.or.the.shutoff.valve.for.the.fuel.tank.is.in. the.wrong.position •. clogged.fuel.filter.or.fuel.line •. Ignition.system.faulty Starter.does.not.turn.the.engine.over •. battery.is.dead •. Poor.contact.of.the.battery.terminal.cable.connections •. blown.fuse •. fault.in.the.starter.safety.circuit..See. Safety System.in.the. Maintenance section engine.runs.rough •. faulty.carburetor •. choke.control.is.pulled.out.with.a.warm.engine •. clogged.fuel.filter.or.jet •.
  • Page 45 tRoUblesHootInG Problem Cause engine.overheats •. clogged.air.intake.or.cooling.fins •. engine.overloaded •. Poor.ventilation.around.engine •. defective.engine.speed.regulator •. too.little.or.no.oil.in.the.engine •. contamination.in.the.carburetor.or.fuel.line. •. fouled.spark.plugs battery.not.charging •. Poor.contact.of.the.battery.terminal.cable.connections •. charging.lead.is.disconnected the.machine.moves.slowly,.unevenly,.or.not.at.all •. Parking.brake.on •. bypass.valve.on.pump.open •. drive.belt.for.the.transmission.slack.or. has.come.off •. air.trapped.in.hydraulic.system mower.deck.not.engaging •. drive.belt.for.the.mower.deck.has.come.loose •. contact.for.the.electromagnetic.coupling.has.loosened •. blade.switch.is.faulty.or.has.come.loose.from.cable. contact •.

  • Page 46: Storage

    Handle the fuel with When.ordering.spare.parts,.please.specify.the. care. It is very flammable and can purchase.year,.model,.type,.and.serial.number. cause serious personal injury and property damage. Drain the fuel into always.use.genuine.yazoo/Kees.spare.parts. an approved container outdoors and an.annual.check-up.at.an.authorized.service. far away from open flame. Never workshop.is.a.good.way.to.ensure.that.your.machine. use gasoline for cleaning. Use performs.its.best.the.following.season.

  • Page 47: Schematic

    sCHeMatICs...

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    Data ZEKH4824 / 966496101 ZEKH5224 / 966496401 Engine manufacturer Kohler. Kohler. type courage courage Power 24.hp. 24.hp. lubrication Pressure.with.oil.filter Pressure.with.oil.filter min.87.octane,.unleaded.(max. min.87.octane,.unleaded.(max. fuel methanol.10%,.max.mtbe.15%) methanol.10%,.max.mtbe.15%) fuel.tank.capacity 4½.gallon.(17.liters) 4½.gallon.(17.liters) cooling air.cooling air.cooling air.filter Standard Standard alternator 12V.16a 12V.16a Starter electric.12V electric.12V...
  • Page 49 Data ZEKH4824 / 966496101 ZEKH5224 / 966496401 Equipment 48"./.122.cm 52"./.132.cm cutting.width 1½.-.4½"./.3.8.-.11.3.cm 1½.-.4½"./.3.8.-.11.3.cm cutting.height uncut.circle number.of.blades 16¼"./.41.cm 18”./.45.7.cm blade.length nose.rollers Sprung.seat Standard Standard Hinged.armrests Hour.meter Standard Standard blade.engagement electromagnetic.clutch electromagnetic.clutch deck.construction 11.gauge.w/10.gauge.skirts 11.gauge.w/10.gauge.skirts Productivity output 4.17.acres/h./.16855.m 4.88.acres/h./.19749.m Overall dimensions 640.lbs./.290.kg...

  • Page 50: Technical.data

    teCHnICal Data Accessories collection.system Torque Specifications engine.crankshaft.bolt.. 50.ft/lb.(67.nm) Standard.¼".fasteners.. 9.ft/lb.(12.nm) deck.pulley.bolts.. 150.ft/lb.(203.nm) Standard. ".fasteners.. 18.ft/lb.(25.nm) lug.nuts.. 75.ft/lb.(100.nm) Standard. ".fasteners.. 33.ft/lb.(44.nm) blade.bolt.. 90.ft/lb.(122.nm) Standard. ".fasteners.. 52.ft/lb.(70.nm) Standard.½".fasteners.. 80.ft/lb.(110.nm) HeX.Head.caP.ScreWS the.torque.values.shown.should.be.used.as.a.general.guideline.when.specific.torque.values.are.not.given. u.S..Standard.Hardware Grade Sae.Grade.5 Sae.Grade.8 flangelock.Screw. w/flangelock.nut ft./lbs ft./lbs ft./lbs ft./lbs ¼ ½...

  • Page 51: Conformity.certificates

    ConFoRMIty CeRtIFICates CE Requirements USA Requirements the.declaration.of.conformity.is.included.in.the. labels.are.placed.on.the.engine.and/or.in.the.engine. compartment.stating.that.the.machine.will.fulfill.the. literature.packet. requirements..this.is.also.applicable.to.special. Zero Turn Ride-on Mower requirements.for.any.of.the.states,.(california.emission. machine.complies.with: rules.etc.)..do.not.remove.any.of.these.labels.. 2006/42/ec certificates.can.also.be.supplied.with.the.machine.at. 2004/108/ec delivery.or.written.in.the.engine.manual..take.care.of. 2000/14/ec them.as.they.are.valuable.documents.

  • Page 52: Service.journal

    seRVICe JoURnal Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign action Delivery Service charge.the.battery. adjust.the.tire.pressure.of.all.wheels.to.15.PSI.(1.bar). mount.the.steering.controls.in.the.normal.position. connect.the.contact.box.to.the.cable.for.the.seat’s.safety.switch. check.that.the.right.amount.of.oil.is.in.the.engine. adjust.the.position.of.the.steering.controls. fill.with.fuel.and.open.the.fuel.shut.off.valve. Start.the.engine. check.that.there.is.drive.to.both.wheels. check.the.mower.deck.adjustment. check: the.safety.switch.for.the.parking.brake. the.safety.switch.for.the.mower.deck. the.safety.switch.in.the.seat. the.safety.switch.in.the.steering.controls. Parking.brake.functionality. driving.forward. driving.backward. engaging.the.blades. check.the.idle.speed check.the.engine.high.idle.speed Inform.the.customer.about: the.need.and.advantages.of.following.the.service.schedule. the.need.and.advantages.of.leaving.the.machine.for.service.every. 300.hours. the.effects.of.service.and.maintaining.a.service.journal.on.the. machine’s.resale.value. application.areas.for.mulching. fill.in.the.sales.papers,.etc. delivery.service.has.. been.carried.out.

  • Page 53: Service Journal

    seRVICe JoURnal Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign action After 5-8 Hours change.the.engine.oil. action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 25-Hour Service check.the.fuel.pump’s.air.filter. Sharpen/replace.mower.blades.if.required. check.the.tire.pressures. check.battery.with.cables. lubricate.according.to.lubrication.chart. check/clean.the.engine’s.cooling.air.intake. clean.the.air.cleaner’s.pre-filter.(foam).
  • Page 54 seRVICe JoURnal Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign action 50-Hour Service Perform.the.25-hour.service. clean/replace.the.air.cleaner’s.filter.cartridge.(paper.filter.. (shorter.intervals.for.dusty.operating.conditions). change.engine.oil. lubricate.according.to.lubrication.chart. check/adjust.the.parking.brake. Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign action 100-Hour Service Perform.the.25-hour.service. Perform.the.50-hour.service. change.the.engine.oil.filter. clean/replace.the.spark.plugs. replace.the.fuel.filter. check.V-belts. check.tighten.caster.wheel.axle.bolts.(every.200.hours). change.the.air.filter’s.paper.cartridge. change.hydraulic.pump.oil.and.filter..(200.hours)
  • Page 55 seRVICe JoURnal Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign action 300-Hour Service Perform.the.25-hour.service. Perform.the.50-hour.service. Perform.the.100-hour.service. check/adjust.the.mower.deck. clean.the.combustion.chamber.and.grind.the.valve.seats. check.the.engine.valve.clearance. replace.the.air.cleaner’s.pre-filter.(foam). action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign At Least Once Each Year clean.the.engine’s.cooling.air.intake.(25.hours). replace.the.air.cleaner’s.pre-filter.(foam).(300.hours). replace.the.air.filter’s.paper.cartridge. change.the.engine.oil.(50.hours). replace.the.engine.oil.filter.(100.hours). check/adjust.the.cutting.height. check/adjust.the.parking.brake.(50.hours). clean/change.the.spark.plugs.(100.hours). change.the.fuel.filter.(100.hours). check.the.engine.valve.clearance.
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