For Serial Numbers After - 08002609 Operator's Manual for MODELS: KKW32121 KKW36121 KKW36141 KKW48141 KKH48151 Professional Quality Lawn Care Equipment since 1945 Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment policy is to improve its products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. In an effort to keep pace with changes in technology, Yazoo/Kees reserves the right to make changes or improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products previously manufactured.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual has been prepared for the operators of the YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" and 48" commercial mowers. Read, understand, and follow the safety and operating instructions. SAFETY : Training Always stop the engine and blades, place the traction levers in drive, and place the mower in gear when leaving unattended. Preparation Operation The steering system of this mower uses indvidual right and left traction levers on the handle bars.
SAFETY WARNING: Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only 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.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS FRONT CASTER WHEELS 1. Mount front caster wheel assemblies. Installation includes fastening casters to front of the cutter deck using 3/8 x 1" hex head capscrews. THROTTLE INSTALLATION 1. Connect the throttle cable end to the throttle mechanism on engine, leaving the cable clamp loose. Push throttle lever on console completely forward. Then pull the cable through the clamp on engine and tighten the cable clamp.
REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AXLE PIVOT BOLTS AXLE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS POSITION A PLACE JACK HERE POSITION B POSITION C LOOSEN BOLTS EACH SIDE POSITION D Figure 1 CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MACHINERY BUSHING 1/2" SPACERS CASTER SWIVEL Figure 2 5
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART AXLE POSITION NUMBER OF SPACERS BELOW CASTER ARM NUMBER OF 1/4" BLADE SPACERS UNDER CUTTER HOUSING 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0 0 A 1 2 B 3 3 C 4 4 D 5 CUTTING HEIGHT (IN INCHES) 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 3 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/4 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1/4 4 1/2 3 3/4 4 4 1
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS BRAKE / TRACTION ADJUSMENT 1. Disconnect the brake linkage from the brake band arm. OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT The operator presence switches can be adjusted by loosening the screws on the side of the O.P. lever linkage and sliding the switch up or down. The O.P. switch should have a 1/32" to 1/16" gap between the plunger and the bottom side of the control panel when operator presence levers are released. 2.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT To increase the tension of the transmission belt, loosen the nut on the underside of the transmission idler pulley located under the rear deck, slide the idler assembly inward to increase tension and tighten the nut to secure. See figures 4 & 5.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the mower. Know beforehand how to stop the engine, drive wheels, and mower blades in preparation for possible emergency. PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up. 1. If required make cutting height adjustments and drive linkage adjustments.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Pull starter rope until engine starts. 7. Warm engine momentarily, then move the throttle control out of the choke position until engine runs smoothly, approximately 1/2 throttle. Engage the blades and set the desired rpm. The best cutting and bagging is obtained with engine at or near top rpm. NOTE: DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm. To extend belt life engage and disengage belts at 1/ 2 throttle. 8.
SERVICE SERVICE ASSISTANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS To retain the quality of your mower, use genuine YAZOO/ KEES replacement parts only. Contact your local YAZOO/KEES dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for your particular mower, always mention model and serial number. We recommend returning your mower to an authorized YAZOO/KEES dealer on a yearly basis for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the performance and saftey of your mower.
SERVICE CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLYS The cutter housing assembly is designed with a slip fit Cutter housing assemblys use sealed bearings and inner race and pulley. The sole purpose of the setscrew are maintance free. in the pulley is to hold the housing assembly together. The setscrew is not ment to secure the pulley. The pulley is secured by pinching the pulley to the inner race NOTE of the bearings using the blade bolt and nut.
SERVICE WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT WHEEL DRIVE BELT: If belts are worn or damaged, wheels will not drive properly. To replace either belt, proceed as follows: 1. Unhook brake linkage from brake band arm. Located between the rear deck and the rear tire. 2. Unhook traction linkage from bellcrank. The traction linkage connects the traction levers on the handle to the bellcranks on each side of the mower. The bellcranks are located behind the rear tires. 3. Unhook spring from belt guard.
MAINTENANCE CHART ITEM FREQUENCY REQUIRED SERVICE REAR TIRES BEFORE EACH MOWING FRONT TIRES INFLATE TO PROPER PRESSURE BEFORE EACH MOWING AFTER EACH MOWING INFLATE TO PROPER PRESSURE DAILY REMOVE GRASS & DEBRIS UNDERSIDE OF REAR DECK AFTER EACH MOWING INSPECT FOR CRACKS/LOOSE HARDWARE BLADE PULLEYS WHENEVER REMOVED REMOVE GRASS & DEBRIS ENGINE PULLEY WHENEVER REMOVED LOCTITE TO SHAFT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DAILY ANTI-SEIZE TO SHAFT CASTER SHAFTS DAILY LUBE WITH GREASE ENGINE OIL LEVE
Yazoo/Kees Limited Two Year Warranty 1. This Limited two-year Warranty is issued by Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment, only to the original purchaser. The warranty period is limited to ninety (90) days when product is or has been used for rental purposes. 2. Yazoo/Kees warrants that all new equipment manufactured by Yazoo/Kees (Yazoo/Kees Products), listed in paragraph 9 hereof, shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for the term described in paragraph 4 below.
b. c. d. Normal maintenance services and normal maintenance items such as brakes, brake shoes, spark plugs, oil, air filters, mower blades, gauge wheels, skids and other wear items. Any Yazoo/Kees Product which had been altered or modified in any way. Any repair or replacement caused by customer neglect or lack of maintenance. (The purchaser is responsible for making sure that Yazoo/Kees Products are operated and serviced as directed in the applicable manual or service instruction.
