Operators Manual Models: KKFW48171 KKFW52211 MANUAL NO. 110583 REV.
Thank you for buying a Yazoo/Kees! Before operating your new mower, read, understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions contained in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE. Congratulations on the purchase of your Yazoo/Kees mower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY: ...................................................................... 4 Decals ..................................................................... 4 Training .................................................................... 5 Preparation .............................................................. 5 Operation ................................................................ 5 Transportation ......................................................... 6 Maintenance .......
SAFETY DECALS SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE PERFOMORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNING RISK OF SEVERING OF TOES OR FINGERS MOWER BLADES READ OPERATORS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE RISK OF THROWN OR FLYING OBJECTS DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNING RISK OF HAND AND ARM ENTANGLEMENT BELT DRIVE RISK OF SEVERING OF TOES OR FINGERS MOWER BLADES STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE
SAFETY TRAINING: 1. 2. 3. 4. Read this manual carefully and question your dealer if something is not clear. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Never allow children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Do not mow while people, particularly children, or pets are nearby. PREPARATION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The use of personal protective equipment such as (but not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended.
SAFETY TRANSPORTATION: Turn off fuel valve and strap mower to trailer. MAINTENANCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition. Engine maintenance should comply with engine manufactures specifications. See the engine manual for specifications. Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower free of grass, leaves and excessive grease or oil.
EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Uncrate mower Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator presence levers down. Check tire pressure in all four tires. (15 PSI in all tires) Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed per engine manufactures specifications.(See engine manual) Check hydraulic oil level. Should be an 1.0” below the bottom of the fill tube. Mount the discharge chute to the front deck using the fasteners provided on the deck. CUTTING HEIGHT 1. 2. 3. 4.
MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT This adjustment must be made with the drive wheels rotating. 1. Raise rear of the unit off of the ground until the tires can rotate freely. Secure the unit with jack stands. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. 2. With the blades disengaged, and the drive levers locked securely in the thumb latches, start the engine. 3. Move the ground speed lever to the fast position. 4.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS This adjustments must be made with the drive wheels rotating. 1. Raise the rear of the unit off of the ground until the tires can rotate freely. Secure the unit with jack stands. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. 2. With the blades disengaged, and the drive levers locked securely in the thumb latches, start the engine. 3. Adjust the motion control linkages (See Motion Control Adjustments). 4.
MOWER DECK LEVELING: 1. Position mower on a flat surface and stop engine. 2. Check the tire pressure of all four tires. Inflation should be 15 psi. 3. Place two 2x4’s on edge under the blades from side side and lower the deck down onto the 2x4’s. 4. Place the height of the deck in the 3 1/2" cutting height position. NOTE: make sure deck lift blocks are tightly bolted to the frame . 5. Adjust the four upper chain bolts up until the chains are tight. 6. Check chains for equal tension.
PUMP BELT 1. 2. 3. 4. Before performing adjustments on pump belt, turn the mower off and disconnect spark plug wire or wires. Check tension on the belt. If it feels loose adjustment will need to be made. Loosen the nut on the bottom of the idler pulley. Slide the idler pulley against the belt, retighten the nut while applying pressure to the idler pulley.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS: Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before operating the mower. 11 2 10 11 12 7 10 3 6 5 4 1 FIGURE 4 1. Drive levers: Located on each side of the handle control direction of movement. The left lever controls the flow of oil from the left hydro pump to the left wheel motor. The right lever controls the flow of oil from the right hydro pump to the right wheel motor. 2.
3. Blade engagement switch: Located in the center of the console. To engage the blades pull up on the switch. Push down on the switch to disengage the blades. 4. Throttle control: Located in the middle of the console. Use the throttle to control the engine RPM. 5. Choke control: Use when starting cold engine do not run choke when engine is warm. 6. Tracking knob: Located on the bottom right front corner of the console.
MAINTENANCE 1. Engine oil level: Check daily with engine cold and on a flat surface. Remove the dipstick and wipe clean. Reinsert the dipstick all the way,but do not screw down. Remove the dipstick and check oil level. If oil level is low add oil. Use engine manufacturers specs for type of oil. 2. Pump drive belt: Stop engine and remove key. Check the tension on the belt. 3. Mower blades: Stop engine and remove key. Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as needed. Check daily or more often if needed.
MAINTENANCE 14. Hydraulic filter and oil: Change every 500 hours or yearly. Stop engine and remove key. Clean around the filter and the drain plug on the bottom side of the tank. Remove the filter and allow any oil to drain from the filter head. Then replace with new filter. Use only Yazoo/Kees p/n 102606, filter which has a bypass valve and the correct micron filter. Remove the cap nut from the bottom of the tank and allow the tank to drain, reinstall the cap nut.
MAINTENANCE CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLYS 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 popet on the underside of the deck. Check the torque of the pulley bolt (45 ft/lbs) should be maintained.
MAINTENANCE CHART Maintenance Maintance Interval (hours) Daily 25 50 100 200 Engine (4) Check oil level Change oil and filter (1) Clean the air filter’s (2) Replace air filter’s (2) Check for fuel and oil leakage Clean cooling flanges (2) Check cooling air inlet Replace fuel filter Replace plugs X Check the safety system X X X X X X X X X Electrical Lubricate Deck idler arm Caster swivels Caster tires Throttle cable Choke cable Cutter housings Tracking Plate Ground Speed Rollers X X X X X X X X G
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Engine won’t start 1. Blade switch engaged. 2. Drive levers not locked in thumb latches. 3. Fuel valve closed or turned to empty tank. 4. No fuel. 5. Spark plug wires off. 6. Bad spark plugs. 7. Blown fuse Mower will not move or moves slowly or hard 1. Pump bypass valves open. 2. Pump drive belt loose or off. 3. Hydraulic system failure. 4. Air in the hydraulic system. Blades won’t engage 1. Blade belt off of pulleys. 2. Blown fuse. Uneven cut 1.
