Models: Operators manual ZVKH61272 ZVKH72272 ZVKW52252 ZVKW61252 ZVHO61242 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO. 110970 REV. IR (09/13/04)
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........4-5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 19 SYMBOLS & DECALS ......6 Roll bar and seat belt ....19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....7 Starting and operation ....19 General use and safety rules ..7-8 Controls ........19-20 Driving on slopes ......9 MAINTENANCE ........
Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Yazoo/Kees ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Convenient controls and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering levers also contribute to the machine’s performance.
INTRODUCTION Good Service Yazoo/Kees products are sold all over the world and 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.
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. WARNING! Xxxxxxxxxx xxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx. Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxx x xxxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury, particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual.
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. It concerns your safety. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over WARNING! foreign objects. Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemi- • Only use the machine in daylight or in other cals considered to cause cancer, well-lit conditions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the driver will lose control or the machine will tip over, which can result in serious injury or death. All slopes require extra caution.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children: • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the ma- chine. Children are often attracted to the ma- chine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them. •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of WARNING! sparks or open flames. The engine, the exhaust system, • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine and the hydraulic system’s compo- must not be started until the problem has been nents become very warm during...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Roll Over Protection System 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: 2822;...
PRESENTATION Presentation Thank you for buying a YAZOO/KEES! Before Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be operating your new mower, read, understand potentially dangerous if used improperly. Safety and follow the safety instructions and other requires good judgement, careful use in accor- directions in this manual.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! No settings or adjustments are to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key has been removed, park brake is on and bat- 4. Torque all 1/2” hardware to 80 ft./lbs. (110 N•m). tery cable removed from battery. 5.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Control Arms Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bot- tom bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position. Align the levers so they are even in the neutral position. Reinstall hardware and tighten. FIG - 1 Control Motion Control...
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Loosen the nuts directly behind each ball joint on Mower Deck Leveling both rods that connect the pump arm to the mo- Position machine on a flat surface. Preferably level tion control assemblies. FIG - 5 concrete. Check the tire pressure in all four tires.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Park Brake Adjustment When the park brake is on, the spring should If the 1/4” gap is not adjusted follow these step: measure 2 3/4” to2 7/8” and have a 1/4”-3/8” gap 1. Place the park brake in the off position. between the brake yoke and the washer on the 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating instructions Roll Bar and Seat Belt By moving the levers an equal amount forward or Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and back the machine will move in a straight line in locked position and use seat belt. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Key Switch Key switch is located on the console. Used to start the machine. NOTE: Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine will Choke Throttle not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again.
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 Should be checked daily before starting the ma- chine.
MAINTENANCE Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for loose or missing hardware. ONLY USE Air filter See engine manufacturers specifications for cleaning and replacement intervals. Hydraulic system Tri-Synthetic Formula Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be 3/ 4”...
MAINTENANCE Pump belt Check belt every 100 hours for excessive wear. the caster bolt off in 1/4 turn increments until wheel To replace belt. Relieve tension on the deck belt rotates freely. and remove deck belt from clutch. See deck belt NOTE: DO NOT add any type of tire liner or foam instructions on previous page.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Blade switch on. Drive levers not in the neutral slots. Operator not in seat. ENGINE WILL NOT START. Park brake disengaged. Dead battery. Fuel valve closed or in the wrong position. No fuel. Spark plugs defective. Spark plug wires off.
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