Yazoo/Kees Z9 Commercial Collection System Z9A, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operators Manual Models MANUAL NO 107110 REV IR 10 10 02 KKFW48180 KKFW52180 KKFW52210 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...NG 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 operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering sub stance If you have any quest...

Page 3: ...ling 10 Blade belts 10 Pump belt 11 Safety interlock system 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 Controls 12 Starting and operation 12 MAINTENANCE 14 Engine oil level 14 Pump belt 14 Mower blades 14 Safety interlock system 14 Hardware 14 Air cleaner 14 Engine oil 14 Hydraulic oil 14 Tire presure 14 Belts 14 Lubrication 14 Fuel filter 14 Hydraulic filter and oil 15 Cutter housing 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING 17 WAR...

Page 4: ... OPEN OR REMOVE STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE READ OPERATORS RISK OF SEVERING OF TOES OR FINGERS RISK OF HAND AND ARM ENTANGLEMENT BELT DRIVE MOWER BLADES MANUAL BEFORE RISK OF THROWN OR FLYING OBJECTS OPERATING MACHINE DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE ENGINE IS RUNING TOES OR FINGERS RISK OF SEVERING OF MOWER BLADES STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE SAFETY DECALS ...

Page 5: ...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 caution when mowing or turning on slopes Always turn to the downhill side Do not mow excessively steep slopes mower may tip over and cause injury or death 4 Use caution when backing up 5 Stop the blades w...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...te to the front deck using the fasteners provided on the deck CUTTING HEIGHT 1 Cutting height ranges from 1 1 4 to 4 3 4 in 1 4 increments 2 Cutting height is changed by pushing the foot pedal Figure 1 down until the transport lock lever securely latches into the slot on the top surface of the height plate 3 At this time move the pin in the height plate to the desired cutting position and reinsert...

Page 8: ...cked 4 Turn the adjusting nut the proper direction until the wheel stops rotating This is your neutral position repeat on the other side See Figure 2 5 After the neutral position is adjusted You will need to readjust the short linkage See Figure 2 6 Remove the two hairpins swing the linkage out of the control lever and the thumb latch See Figure 2 7 Turn the short linkage the proper direction in t...

Page 9: ... adjustmtents need to be made 2 Stop engine and remove key 3 Ground speed 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 until it just touchs the L shape stop under the console Holding the bracket against the stop retighten the two 1 4 bolts Repeat on other side if needed See Fi...

Page 10: ...four tires Inflation should be 22 psi 3 Place two 2x4 s on edge under the blades from side side and lower the deck down onto the 2x4 s 4 Place the height of the deck in the 3 1 2 cutting height position NOTE make sure deck lift blocks are tightly bolted to the frame 5 Adjust the four upper chain bolts up until the chains are tight 6 Check chains for equal tension If unequal adjust upper chain bolt...

Page 11: ...stem on a regular basis 1 Engine MUST kill if blades are engaged without at least one O P lever held down 2 Engine MUST kill if ground speed lever is taken out of neutral without holding down at least one operator presence lever 3 Engine MUST not start unless blades are off and ground speed lever is in the neutral position 4 DO NOT operate the mower if the interlock safety system allows operation ...

Page 12: ...speed lever forward before disen gaging the thumb latches After you release the thumb latches allow the control levers to move forward at the same time The mower will move in a straight line in that direction Movement of the right control lever forward will cause the right wheel to rotate in a forward direc tion Movement of the left control lever forward will cause the left wheel to rotate in a fo...

Page 13: ...tarting cold engine do not run choke when engine is warm Use the throttle to control the engine RPM 5 Tracking knob Located on the left back side of the console If the mower will not travel in a straight line on a smooth surface turn the tracking knob the proper direction until it straight ens out 6 Key switch Located on the console The key switch must be turned on blades disengaged and ground spe...

Page 14: ...er 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 Prolonged effects could damage the engine 7 Engine oil Change oi...

Page 15: ...e tank and allow the tank to drain reinstall the cap nut Fill tank with 15w 50 mobil1 1 below the fill tube and replace cap Block up the rear of unit until wheels will rotate freely and start engine at a slow idle move the control levers forward and run for several minutes Stop engine and recheck oil level If wheels don t respond an air lock has occured within the hydraulic system Bleed air from l...

Page 16: ...ARING IN OR OUT OF A CUTTERHOUSINGAPPLYCONSTANTPRESSURE TO THE RACE OR RACES THAT HAVE AN INTERFERENCEFIT NEVER BEAT A BEARING IN OR OUT Eachcutterspindleon48 Modelshaveadifferent stack up of spacers and pulleys to achieve properbeltalignment Theleftcutterspindleon 48 Models is the same as 36 Models See figure6 Refertothepartsmanualwhenordering parts FIGURE6 LEFT CENTER RIGHT SPINDLE 48 LEFT CENTE...

Page 17: ...Uneven cut Cut is ragged Mower 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 steep 5 Tracking not adjusted 1 Motion control linkage out of adjustment 2 Pump arms loose or out of adjustment 3 Short linkage out of adjustment see motion control adjus...

Page 18: ...18 SERVICE RECORD DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE DATE SERVICE DONE BY ...

Page 19: ... Kees 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 or replacement of such defectiveYazoo Kees Product 4 This limited warranty is fortwo years 24 months from purchase date forYazoo Kees Products 5 To obtain limited warranty service on aYazoo Kees Pr...

Page 20: ... NO LIABILITYFORANYINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES RESULTINGFROM THE BREACH OFANYWAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITYFOR INCONVENIENCE RENTALOR PURCHASES OFREPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT OR FOR LOSS OFPROF ITS OR OTHER COMMERCIALLOSS SOME STATES DO NOTALLOWALIMITA TION ON HOW LONGAN IMPLIED WARRANTYLASTS SO THEABOVE STATEMENT MAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU SOME STATES DO NOTALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIO...

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