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Models:
Operators manual
ZVKH61272
ZVKH72272
ZVKW52252
ZVKW61252
ZVHO61242
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
MANUAL NO. 110970 REV. IR (09/13/04)
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©2004 Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. 2
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................. 4-5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............ 19 SYMBOLS & DECALS ......................... 6 Roll bar and seat belt .................. 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 7 Starting and operation ................. 19 General use and safety rules ...... 7-8 Controls ...................................... 19-20 Driving on slopes ........................ 9 MAINTENANCE .................................... 21 Children safety..................
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Yazoo/Kees ride-on mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Convenient controls and a hydrostatic transmission regulated by steering levers also contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) can considerably increase the life-span of your machine and even increase its resale value. If you
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INTRODUCTION Good Service Yazoo/Kees products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer, see the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator’s manual. When you need spare parts or support in service questions, warranty issues, etc., please consult the follow
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS Symbols and Decals These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. WARNING! Xxxxxxxxxx xxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx. Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxx x xxxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury, particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxxxx xx. Used in this pub
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety. General Use • Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them. • Learn how to use the machine and its con- trols safely and learn how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the safety decals. •
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over WARNING! foreign objects. Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemi- • Only use the machine in daylight or in other cals considered to cause cancer, well-lit conditions. Keep the machine a safe birth defects, or other reproductive distance from holes or other irregularities in system damage. The engine ex- the ground. Pay attention to other possible haust c
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the driver will lose control or the machine will tip over, which can result in serious injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if feel unsure, do not mow the slope. Do as follows: • Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. • Mow up and down, not side-to-side. • Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10°. 6003-0
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children: • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the ma- chine. Children are often attracted to the ma- chine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the mowing area and under close supervision by another adult. • Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area. • Before and during a reversing maneuver, look backward and downward for
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of WARNING! sparks or open flames. The engine, the exhaust system, • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine and the hydraulic system’s compo- must not be started until the problem has been nents become very warm during resolved. operation. Risk for burns if touched. • Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel vapor leading to damages.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, and odorless, poi- sonous, and lethal gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting. • Never make adjustments with the engine run- ning. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recom- mended by the manufacturer. • The blades are sharp and can cause cu
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Roll Over Protection System WARNING! This structure’s capability may be imparired by structural damage if overturned, or al- teration occurs. If any of these conditions take place, the total structure MUST be re- placed. DO NOT use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or anchoring point. DO NOT exceed Max GVW: 2822; ROPS mass 42 lbs./19 kg. Read machine operator’s manual before each use. Securely fasten your seat belt if the unit has a ROPS. Where possible, avoid operating the unit n
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PRESENTATION Presentation Thank you for buying a YAZOO/KEES! Before Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be operating your new mower, read, understand potentially dangerous if used improperly. Safety and follow the safety instructions and other requires good judgement, careful use in accor- directions in this manual. dance with these instructions and common sense. ROPS MOTION CONTROL LEVERS DECK LIFT LEVER KEY SWITCH THROTTLE FUEL CAP PARKING FOOT BRAKE PLATE BLADE ENGAGEMENT HOUR SWITCH METE
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! No settings or adjustments are to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key has been removed, park brake is on and bat- 4. Torque all 1/2” hardware to 80 ft./lbs. (110 N•m). tery cable removed from battery. 5. Install and tighten knobs against the side post. Setup Uncrate machine. TOP LOOP LATCH PIN ROPS Assembly (Roll Over Protection System) KNOB ROPS Assembly Components 1 - Top Loop 1/2C X 3 1/4 CAPSCREW 1 - Left Side Post 1/2C CENTERLOCK 1 - Right Side Post NUT 1 -
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Control Arms Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bot- tom bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position. Align the levers so they are even in the neutral position. Reinstall hardware and tighten. FIG - 1 Control Motion Arm Control Seat Install Lever 1. Remove seat assembly from the crate. 2. Remove the four 5/16C nyloc nuts or 5/16C studed knobs from the bottom of the seat. Retain for use later. FIG - 1 3. Align the seat bottom with the holes in the seat fra
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Loosen the nuts directly behind each ball joint on Mower Deck Leveling both rods that connect the pump arm to the mo- Position machine on a flat surface. Preferably level tion control assemblies. FIG - 5 concrete. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. Inflation Start the engine. The park brake must be engaged should be 15 psi. and the motion control levers in the neutral slots to start the engine. Run the engine approximately Place 2x4’s on edge under the cutting deck
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Park Brake Adjustment When the park brake is on, the spring should If the 1/4” gap is not adjusted follow these step: measure 2 3/4” to2 7/8” and have a 1/4”-3/8” gap 1. Place the park brake in the off position. between the brake yoke and the washer on the 2. Loosen the 3/8F nut holding the yoke and re- lower brake rod. move the clevis pin. 3. Turn the yoke clockwise to increase the gap. If the spring needs adjusting follow these steps: 4. Reinstall the yoke to the brake le
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating instructions Roll Bar and Seat Belt By moving the levers an equal amount forward or Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and back the machine will move in a straight line in locked position and use seat belt. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is that direction. FIG - 7 necessary to lower roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance per- Movement of either lever forward will cause the mits.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Key Switch Key switch is located on the console. Used to start the machine. NOTE: Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine will Choke Throttle not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again. FIG - 8 Key Switch Hour Meter Blade The hour meter displays the total operating time Engagement and reminds of service intervals. The meter will indicate “CHG OIL” for engine oil and “SVC” for general service at preset intervals. The hour meter will
