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Operator Manual
ZMKW52212 / 968999660
ZMKH52252 / 968999661
ZMKH61252 / 968999662
ZMKW48172 / 968999730
ZMKW48192 / 968999779
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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©2008 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...................................................................5 Mowing Tips ....................................................................35 General ..............................................................................5 Stopping the Engine.........................................................36 Driving and Transport on Public Roads .............................5 Moving Manually ..............................................................37 Towing .
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations Towing Thank you for purchasing a Yazoo/Kees ride-on Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency drive system. to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They may easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower transmission regulated by steering controls both and possible serious injury to
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INTRODUCTION Good Service retailer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this Yazoo/Kees’s products are sold only in specialized operator’s manual. retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and When you need spare parts or support in service service. Before the product is delivered, the machine questions, warranty issues, etc., please consult has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your the following professio
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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! IMpORTANT INfORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death, particularly if the reader
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS Read Shut off engine and Keep a safe Use on slopes No passengers Operator’s remove key before distance from no greater Manual performing any the machine than 10° maintenance or repair work Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or Careful backing up, Careful going exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward, watch for thrown objects shields while people other people engine is running Moving sharp blades under cover English-8
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SAFETY These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS WARNING! CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND This symbol means that important safety THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE instructions need to be emphasized. It THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD concerns your safety. RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do no
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SAFETY • Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating machine. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights. • An
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SAFETY personal Safety Equipment • Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine.Never WARNING! use the machine when barefoot. When using the machine, approved personal • Always wear protective shoes or boots, protective equipment (shown in illustrations) preferably with steel toe caps. shall be used. personal protective equipment • Always wear approved protective glasses or a cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will full visor when assemblin
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SAFETY Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry chil
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SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is WARNING! extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. The engine must not be started when the Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for sources of ignition. the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. All
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SAFETY General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before resta
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SAFETY • Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment is in good condition. • Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or other protective devices. • Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engin
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SAFETY • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them. • Check the parking brake’s functionality regularly. Adjust and service as necessary. • The mulch blades should only be used in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is desired. • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves, and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine. Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage. • Regularly clean de
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SAFETY Roll over protection system (ROpS) The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 42 lbs/19 kg. The ROPS on the US units are standard, on WARNING! the European units is the ROPS an accessory. The structures capability may be impaired by • Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or structural damage if overturned, or alteration anchoring point. occurs. If any of these conditions take place, • Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing. the total structure MUST be replaced. • Do n
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Setup Uncrate machine. ROpS Assembly Components WARNING! 1 - Top loop No settings or adjustments are to be made unless: Engine is stopped, key has been 1 - Left side post removed, park brake is on and battery cable 1 - Right side post removed from battery. 1 - Hardware bag 2 - Latch Pins w/lanyard 6 - Cap screws 6 - Centerlock nuts 2 - Knobs (all hardware Grade 5). TOP LOOP LATCH PIN 1. Remove roll bar and parts bag from the box. 2. Install roll bar si
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Tires Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nuts installed on the hubs. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. All tires should be 15 psi. Control Arms Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bottom bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position. Align the levers so they are even in the neutral position. Reinstall hardware and tighten. Motion Control Lever Control Arm Seat Install 1. Remove seat assembly from the crate. 2. Remove the four nuts from the b
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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height 1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades. Lift Lever 2. Raise the deck height lever to the transport position. Deck Height 3. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it Adjustment Plates in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift lever down onto pin. NOTE: Anti-scalp rollers must be in the proper position for maximum deck flotation. See the decal on the front deck for proper settings. Mower Deck Leveling 1. Position machine on a flat surfa
