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Models:
Operator’s Manual
KIKW36150
KIKW48150
KIKW48170
MANUAL 110567 REV. IR (02/16/04)
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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. Lawn mowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUC- TIONS AND COMMON SENSE. Congratulations on the purchase of your Yazoo/Kees mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the IZT walk
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Table of Contents SAFETY ................................................................................................. 4 SETUP................................................................................................... 7 OPERATION.......................................................................................... 12 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 15 MAINTENANCE CHART ..............................................
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SAFETY DECALS SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE PERFOMORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE RISK OF SEVERING OF SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE TOES OR FINGERS MOWER BLADES ENGINE IS RUNNING READ OPERATORS RISK OF THROWN OR MANUAL BEFORE FLYING OBJECTS OPERATING MACHINE RISK OF SEVERING OF STAY A SAFE DISTANCE TOES OR FINGERS FROM THE MACHINE MOWER BLADES DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE RISK OF BECOMING ENGINE IS RUNNING ENTANGED WITH BE
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SAFETY 6. Never attempt to make any adjustments (even the smallest) when engine is running. 7. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. WARNING 8. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be Failure to comply with the following instruc- sure of your footing; keep a firm grip on the tions may result in serious injury to the op- handle and walk, never run. erator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must OPERATION: allow only persons who understand these 1. D
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SAFETY 5. Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by an authorized Yazoo/Kees dealer. Determine if any additional devices are available which might upgrade the safety of your mower. 6. Use only authentic Yazoo/Kees replacement parts to insure the safety and quality of your mower is maintained. 7. Safety decals should be replaced if they are missing or illegible. Decals may be purchased from your Yazoo/Kees dealer or from Yazoo/ Kees. TRANSPORTATION: Turn off fuel valve, lock park bra
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SET-UP EQUIPMENT: b. Push down on the handles and lift the rear of 1. Uncrate mower, cut four plastic ties holding the cutting deck up off of the ground. Block the mower to pallet. rear of the cutting deck off of the ground the 2. Mount front caster assemblies to the front deck following distances (boards work well). using the fasteners provided on the deck (both Deck Position A: 3 1/4” sides) Deck Position B: 2” 3. Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator Deck Position C: 3/4” presenc
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SET-UP CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MACHINERY BUSHING CASTER 1/2" ”C” SWIVEL SPACERS FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART CUTTING CASTER SPACERS BLADE REAR DECK HEIGHT ON BOTTOM POSITION SPACERS 2 0 1 1/2 C C 0 1 1 3/4 2 C 1 2 C 1 1 2 1/4 C 1 2 1/2 0 2 3/4 B 1 2 2 3 B 3 B 1 3 3 1/4 B 0 3 1/2 3 B 1 4 3 3/4 2 4 A 5 A 1 4 1/4 5 A 0 5 4 1/2 A 1 6 4 3/4 A 5 0 6 NOTE:
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SET-UP 10. Repeat on the other side if necessary. After these adjustments have been made, it may be necessary to adjust the tracking bolt and track- ing knob. See Tracking Adjustments. TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS This adjustment 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. PIN FIGURE 4 CAUTION Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT This adjustme
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SET-UP BYPASS TRACKING PLATE COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT SPRING NUTS BRAKE BELLCRANK IZT BYPASS LINKAGE BRAKE COG TRACKING BOLT TRACKING KNOB BRAKE LINKAGE BRAKE SWIVEL ARM FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7 GROUND SPEED LEVER FRICTION BYPASS ADJUSTMENT The ground speed lever has friction washers to If the mower will not free wheel with the brake/by- adjust the tension of the lever. To adjust, use two pass lever in the bypass position, an adjustment 9/16” wrenches and tighten or loosen the bolt and may be needed. Jac
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SET-UP 1. Engine must kill if blades are engaged without O.P. levers held down. 2. Engine must kill if the thumb latches are un- locked without holding O.P. levers down. 3. Engine must not start unless the blades are disengaged and the drive levers are locked in the thumb latches. 4. Do not operate the mower if the interlock safety system allows operation or starting in any un- safe condition. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the handles is adjustable to two po- sitions to accommodate diff
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OPERATION CONTROLS: Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before operating the mower. 2 8 12 12 4 11 6 3 10 8 FIGURE 9 NOTE: To begin motion the operator must move the ground speed lever forward before unlocking the thumb latches. After you unlock the thumb latches, allow the drive levers to move down at the same time. The mower will move in a straight line forward. Movement of the right drive lever down will cause the right wheel to rotate in a forward
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OPERATION BYPASS 9 POSITION DRIVE POSITION BRAKE POSITION FIGURE 11 8. Operator presence levers: Located on the 3. Blade engagement switch: Located in the handle. One or both levers must be pressed middle of the console. To engage the blades against the handle for the mower to remain run- pull up on the switch, to disengage the blades ning, when the blades are engaged or neutral push down on the switch. lock bail is not locked in drive levers. 4. Choke: Located on the left side of the con- 9. B
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OPERATION STARTING: 1. Making sure the blades are disengaged, drive levers are locked in the thumb latches, brake/ bypass lever is in the drive position and the fuel valve on. 2. Adjust choke (if needed) turn key to on posi- tion. 3. Pull start the engine. Once the engine is run- ning adjust the throttle. 4. Holding down at least one of the operator pres- ence levers, engage blades and set RPM to maximum, but not choked. NOTE: Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the blades. To
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MAINTENANCE • The blade can be sharpened with a file or 1. Engine oil level: Check daily with engine cold on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to and on a flat surface. Remove the dipstick and sharpen while on the mower. wipe clean. Reinsert the dipstick all the way, • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/ but do not screw down. Remove the dipstick 8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone and check oil level. If oil level is low add oil. Use balancer. (When using a cone balancer, engine manufa
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MAINTENANCE 6. Engine oil: Change oil to manufacturers speci- Remove the nut and washer from the left hand fications. Stop engine and remove key. Drain side of the clutch tie down. (See Figure 12). Ro- oil when engine is warm. Loosen the 3/8” hex tate the clutch tie down to the rear and remove head on the oil drain valve at the right rear of the belt from the clutch. Reverse the procedures the engine block. Be sure that the oil drain for installation of the new belt. hose is on the drain and sec
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MAINTENANCE CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 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. SPINDLE ASSEMBLY ZERK SPECIAL BOLT LOCKWASHER HEAVY WASHER PULLEY TOP DUST CAP SHAFT SEAL 539108763 SPACER BEARING BUSHING HOUSING POPPET SPACER BUSHING BEARING SPACER SHAFT SEAL BOTTOM DUST CAP BLADE SPACERS
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MAINTENANCE WINTER STORAGE To prepare your Yazoo/Kees mower for winter storage, perform the routine maintenance and necessary adjustments and record the part numbers of worn or broken parts so they may be ordered and replaced before the next mowing season. Use only authentic Yazoo/Kees replacement parts to insure proper fit and the safety of your mower is maintained. Treat the fuel in the tank with a fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL). This will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during
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Maintenance Chart Maintenance Maintained Interval (hours) Daily 25 50 100 200 250 500 Engine (4) Check oil level X Change oil and filter (1) X Clean the air filter’s (2) X Replace air filter’s (2) X Check for fuel and oil leakage X Clean cooling flanges (2) X Check cooling air inlet X Replace fuel filter X Replace plugs X Electrical Check the safety system X Lubricate Deck idler arm X Caster swivels X Caster tires X Throttle cable X Choke ca
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Blade switch engaged. Engine won’t start 2. Thumb latches unlocked. 3. Fuel valve closed. 4. No fuel. 5. Spark plug wires off. 6. Bad spark plugs. 7. Bad module. 8. Fuse blown. Mower will not move 1. Brake/bypass lever in brake or bypass position or moves slowly or hard 2. Pump drive belt loose or off. 4. IZT failure. 5. brake/bypass lever mis-adjusted. Blades won’t engage 1. Blade belt off of pulleys. 2. Blown fuse. 3. Bad module. 1. Tir
