Safety and Operator's Manual for MODELS: RBSIC050 RBSIT550 RBSIT551 SBSIC050 RHON050 Professional Quality Lawn Care Equipment since 1945 Thank you for buying a YAZOO/KEES! Before operating your new power rake, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions, and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate the machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
FAMILIARIZATION Figure 1 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above (Figure 1) shows the essential parts of the Yazoo/Kees Power Rake/Slicer. It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of this machine before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the seperate engine owner’s manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING: Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the Dethatcher/Slicer. Make the following checks and perform the service as required before each start up. Shaft rotation is stopped by releasing the CLUTCH CONTROL BAIL. See Figure 3. PRE-START CHECK LIST CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full. (Refer to engine manual for oil specifications). CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to instructions in Engine Manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2: On cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL on the engine forward into “CHOKE" position. See Figure 5. Figure 6 TRANSPORTING TO SITE To avoid damage to the machine, lawn or pavement, always move HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER to “TRANSPORT” position when moving from one location to another. Refer to Figure 4. Also, when transporting, the machine is more easily steered when tilted backwards onto its rear wheels. Figure 5 STEP 3: Move THROTTLE CONTROL to the “RUN” position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. SET HANDLE BAR in desired position before engaging CLUTCH CONTROL. Extra holes in the Main Shaft are provided for longer life of the Main Shaft. If the hole holding the satellite shaft becomes distorted, rotate all four (4) satellite shafts to the next adjacent hole. See Figure 8. 2. SET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER to desired raking height. 3. SET SPEED by moving THROTTLE CONTROL to desired speed setting. 4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 9 Figure 10 SERVICE PARTS & ASSISTANCE To retain the original quality of your DETHATCHER/SLICER, use only genuine Yazoo/Kees replacement parts. Specify the model and serial number as found on the nameplate of your machine when contacting your Yazoo/Kees Dealer for parts or service assistance. Your Yazoo/Kees Dealer has a complete listing of all components.
SERVICE Figure 13 Figure 12 2. Lubricate SATELLITE SHAFTS on DETHATCHER with CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE OFF SEASON STORAGE Thoroughly clean all external surfaces, Shaft Assembly (including Fingers or Slicers) and underside of unit before storing the unit. Grease all fittings and lubricate all wear surfaces with oil. Lubricate CABLE with oil, graphite or a penetratingtype spray lubricant as required. BELT/CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 1.
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.