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COMMERCIAL MOWERS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR:
MODELS: ZKH52221
ZKH52251
ZKH61221
ZKH61251
FD KEES POWER EQUIPMENT L.L.C.
700-800 PARK AVE. BEATRICE, NEBRASKA U.S.A. 68310
1 MANUAL NO. 102936IR
PRINTED IN USA
REV. IR (9-1-97)
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Kees mower. This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the ZT MAX™ 52" and 61" commercial mowers. Read, under- stand and follow the saftey and operating instructions. ! WARNING Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person op
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY: MAINTENANCE: 1. Training 1. Engine oil level 2. Preparation 2. Pump drive belt compartment 3. Operation 3. Mower blades 4. Transportation 4. Safety interlock system 5. Maintenance 5. Hardware 6. Air cleaner SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS: 7. Engine oil 1. Park brake 8. Hydraulic oil 2. Cutting height 9. Tire presure 3. Mower deck leveling 10. Battery 4. Mule drive belt tension 11. Belts 5.Throttle lever tension 12. Lubrication 6. Reverse spring detent adjustment 13. Fuel filter
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SAFETY TRAINING: 1. Read this manual carefully and question your dealer if something is not clear. 2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. 3. Never allow children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. 4. Do not mow while people, particularly children, or pets are nearby. PREPARATION: 1. The use of personal protective equipment such as (but not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended. 2. Neve
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SAFETY TRANSPORTATION: Use a heavy duty trailer to haul mower. Set park brake, turn off fuel valve and strap mower to trailer. NOTE: Park brake will not hold mower in place when transporting. Be sure to tie down the mower to the trailer. Always back onto the trailer to prevent possible tipover. 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition. 2. Engine maintenance should comply with engine manufactures specifications. See the engine manual for specifications
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ADJUSTMENTS PARK BRAKE: 1. Stop engine and remove key. Release park brake and measure the length of the spring. The distance between the washers on each end of the spring should be 2-7/8" (See Fig 2 ). 2. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut below the spring. Then rotate nut to desired position so the proper distance between the washers is obtained. Check other side for proper adjust- ment. 3. Engage the brake lever and measure the distance between the trunnion pin and the collar welded t
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ADJUSTMENTS Figure 3 MULE DRIVE BELT TENSION: 1. Stop engine and remove the key. 2. Check to make sure the bolt head in the spring loaded idler pulley, on the left side of the engine deck is positioned between the two alignment holes in the left support plate (See Fig 4). 3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the adjustable idler pulley on the right hand side of the engine deck so it can move up and down in the slot. Place a wrench on the 3/8" nut in the center of the spring loaded idler pulley
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5. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the nut against the yoke. Apply slight rearward pressure to the motion control lever and turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the proper direction until the lever is centered in the neutral slot. NOTE: if properly adjusted the motion control levers will return to neutral from the reverse position and reverse motion will stop if levers are released. Figure 5A Figure 5B PRINTED IN USA 8 MANUAL NO. 102936IR
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ADJUSTMENTS MOTION CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT: 1. This adjustment must be made with the drive wheels rotating. Raise rear of the unit and block it up so the wheels are free to rotate. CAUTION: Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating tires. 2. Tilt seat forward and remove the seat rod from seat so the seat can rotate down onto the frame. Make sure the seat is adjusted toward the rear of the unit so it clears the controls on the console. 3. Place a 2x4 board approximatly 10 to 12 inches l
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be in the seat and the brake disengaged before the levers can be moved from the neutral slots or the engine will kill. By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the mower will move in a straight line in that direction. Movement of the right lever forward will cause the right wheel to rotate in a forward direction. Movement of the left lever forward will cause the left wheel to rotate in a forward direction. To stop forwar
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AND OPERATION: 1. Operator must be sitting in the seat. Engage park brake, blades off and place the motion control levers in the neutral slots. (See figure 6) 2. Adjust throttle to 1/2 and set choke (if needed) turn key and release as soon as engine starts. 3. Release park brake. 4. Close motion control levers. 5. Engage blades and set RPM to maximum. NOTE: Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the blades. To prolong spindle bearing and belt life e
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MAINTENANCE 5. Hardware: Stop engine and remove key thoroughly inspect the entire machine for any missing or loose hardware. Check daily. 6. Air cleaner: Stop engine and remove key. Remove plastic cover and loosen wingnut on the air cleaner. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash or replace if needed. Inspect paper filter and replace if dirty. Check every 25 hours, daily if in very dirty conditions. Fuel efficiency , engine RPM, and available power goes down rapidly if the air filter is dirty.
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MAINTENANCE 13. Fuel filter: Replace annually or as needed. 14. Hydraulic filter and oil: Change every 500 hours or yearly. Stop engine and remove key. Tilt seat forward and clean around the filter and the fittings under the hydraulic tank. Remove the filter and allow any oil to drain from the filter head. Then replace with new filter. Use only KEES p/n 102606, filter which has a bypass valve it and the correct micron filter. Loosen hose from fitting under hydraulic tank and allow tank to drain,
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Blade switch on. Engine won’t start 2. Drive levers not in the neutral slots. 3. Operator not in seat. 4. Park brake disengaged. 5. Dead battery or cable off. ....(Ignition switch left on) 6. Fuel valve closed or in the wrong position. 7. No fuel. 8. Spark plug wires off. 9. Bad spark plugs. Mower will not move 1. Park brake on. 2. Pump bypass valves open. or moves slowly or hard 3. Pump drive belt loose or off. 4. Hydraulic system failure. 5. Ai
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WIRING DIAGRAM PRINTED IN USA 16 MANUAL NO. 102936IR
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SERVICE RECORD DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE SERVICE DONE BY DATE 17 MANUAL NO. 102936IR PRINTED IN USA
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REVISED PAGE FOR GREASABLE CUTTER HSG. MAINTENANCE 5. Hardware: Stop engine and remove key thoroughly inspect the entire machine for any missing or loose hardware. Check daily. 6. Air cleaner: Stop engine and remove key. Remove plastic cover and loosen wingnut on the air cleaner. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash or replace if needed. Inspect paper filter and replace if dirty. Check every 25 hours, daily if in very dirty conditions. Fuel efficiency , engine RPM, and available power goes dow
