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SAFETY

TRANSPORTATION:

 Turn off fuel valve and strap mower to trailer.

MAINTENANCE:

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.
3.  Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
4.  To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower free of grass, leaves and excessive grease or
oil.
5.  Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by an authorized 

Yazoo/Kees

 dealer.

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 can be purchased
from your 

Yazoo/Kees

 dealer.

8.  The hydraulic system including all hoses and fittings should be checked frequently for
wear or leaks.  Never check for leaks with your hands, use a piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic oil under pressure could be injected into your body and must be surgically removed
within a few hours.

EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

1.  Uncrate mower
2.  Mount front caster assemblies to the front deck using the fasterners provided on the deck.(both
sides)
3.  Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator presence levers down.
4.  Check tire pressure in all four tires. (rear tires 15 PSI, front tires 20-25 PSI)
5.  Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed per engine manufactures specifications.(See
engine manual)
6.  Check hydraulic oil level. Should be an 1.0” below the bottom of the fill tube.
7.  Mount the discharge chute to the front deck using the fasteners provided on the deck.

CUTTING HEIGHT

1. Before changine cutting heights make sure the blades are off, key switch is off, and remove
spark plug wire or wires.
2. Cutting height ranges from 1 1/2” to 5” in 1/4” increments.
3. Cutting height can be changed three ways. Move one “C” spacer on the front casters,
change the blade spacers, or move the wheel motor assemblies.
4. a. To change heights on the rear deck lossen, do not remove, the top two carraige bolts on
both sides.(see fig. 1a)
    b. Place a jack under the center of the rear deck remove the bottom two nuts on both sides.
Then remove the bottom two bolts both sides.(May have to raise the jack slightly to remove
bolts.)(see fig. 1b)
    c. With the jack raise or lower the rear deck to the desired postion using the chart, on page
7, to ensure proper height.

Summary of Contents for KHKW36140

Page 1: ...ow 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 JUDGEME...

Page 2: ...ey 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...

Page 3: ...Lubrication 12 Fuel filter 13 Hydraulic filter and oil 14 Cutter housing TROUBLE SHOOTING SAFETY 1 Training 2 Preparation 3 Operation 4 Transportation 5 Maintenance SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 Cutting hei...

Page 4: ...an off any spilled gasoline before starting the mower OPERATION 1 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 2 Do not operate the mower in wet grass if possible 3 Mow across slopes Use extreme caut...

Page 5: ...USTMENTS 1 Uncrate mower 2 Mount front caster assemblies to the front deck using the fasterners provided on the deck both sides 3 Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator presence levers down 4...

Page 6: ...see fig 2 NOTE To achive the best quality cut the blades should be level with the ground or slighty tipped forward CASTER SWIVEL 1 2 C SPACERS MACHINERYBUSHING CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CASTER HEIGHT A...

Page 7: ...1 2 3 4 5 B A C MOTION CONTROL 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...

Page 8: ...peed lever should be in the neutral or stop postion and the thumb latchs unlocked 4 Loosen the two 1 4 bolts holding the reverse detent bracket Slide the bracket up or down till it just touchs the L s...

Page 9: ...e engagement lever is in the engaged position 5 To increase belt tension rotate turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower until desired tension is gained Do not over tighten belts to much tension will r...

Page 10: ...starting if the blade and or ground speed lever are engaged It also causes engine shutdown if the operator falls from or attempts to leave the operator position while the blades or ground speed lever...

Page 11: ...will slow the right wheel and cause the mower to turn in that direction To turn left while moving in forward direction pull the left control lever back towards the neutral position this will slow the...

Page 12: ...e dipstick and wipe clean Reinsert the dipstick all the way but do not screw down Remove the dipstick and check oil level If oil level is low add oil Use engine manufacturers specs for type of oil 2 P...

Page 13: ...se only 20w 50 motor oil 9 Tire pressure Check every 25 to 50 hours Rear tires require 15 psi and caster tires 20 psi 10 Belts Check every 25 hours Stop engine and remove key Check the condition of al...

Page 14: ...he setscrews after you have pinched the assembly together with the blade bolt and nut Cutterhousingassemblysusesealedbearings and are maintance free NOTE WHEN PRESSING A BEARING IN OR OUT OF A CUTTERH...

Page 15: ...moves when in neutral position Mower pulls left or right When a problem occurs do not overlook the simple causes 1 Tire pressure uneven 2 Motion control linkage adjustment 3 Soft terrian 4 Slope too s...

Page 16: ...16 SERVICE RECORD DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE DATE SERVICE DONE BY...

Page 17: ...es Product warranted hereunder shall be defective or fail to conform with this limited warranty Yazoo Kees shall subject to the provisions hereof pay for or provide labor and materials for the repair...

Page 18: ...FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR INCON VENIENCE RENTAL OR PURCHASES OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT OR FOR LOSS...

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