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Operator's Manual for
MODELS: ZKW42170
ZKW48170
Professional Quality Lawn Care Equipment
since 1945
Thank you for buying a YAZOO/KEES ZT Max! Before operating your new mower, read,
understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions con-
tained in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially danger-
ous if used improperly. SAFETY REQUIRES GOOD JUDGEMENT, CAREFUL USE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE.
MANUAL 103337 REV.04(12/13/00)
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- Page 1 Professional Quality Lawn Care Equipment since 1945 Thank you for buying a YAZOO/KEES ZT Max! Before operating your new mower, read, understand and follow the important safety instructions and the other instructions con- tained in this manual. Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially danger- ous if used improperly.
- Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your Yazoo/Kees mower. This manual has been pre- pared for the owners and operators of the ZT MAX™ 42" and 48" commercial mowers. Read, understand and follow the saftey and operating instructions. Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other persons.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SAFETY: 1. Training 2. Preparation 3. Operation 4. Transportation 5. Maintenance SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Park brake 2. Cutting height 3. Front deck belt routing 4.Throttle lever tension 5. Reverse spring detent adjustment 6. Motion control linkage adjustment OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. -
Page 4: Training
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. -
Page 5: Maintenance
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. -
Page 6: Park Brake
ADJUSTMENTS PARK BRAKE: 1. Stop engine and remove key. While the park brake lever”A” is in the on postion. The distance between the swivel”C” and the bolt head”B” should be 3/8” to 1/2” approximately.(See Fig. 2) 2. If adjustment is needed, using two 1/2” wrenchs, loosen the nut”F” above the turnbuckle”G” while holding the turnbuckle”G”... -
Page 7: Front Deck Belt Routing
ADJUSTMENTS FRONT DECK BELT ROUTING: (See Fig. 4) Figure 4 THROTTLE LEVER TENSION: 1. Stop engine and remove key. 2. If throttle lever becomes loose, tension may be adjusted by tightening the pivot bolt. The pivot bolt holds the throttle arm to the throttle mounting bracket which is located under the console. - Page 8 Figure 5a (Left side cut away view) Figure 5b (Left side cut away view)
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Page 9: Motion Control Linkage Adjustment
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. - Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Starting And Operation
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 choke (if needed) turn key and release as soon as engine starts, and adjust 1/2 throttle. -
Page 12: Hardware
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. -
Page 13: Fuel Filter
Clean around the filter and the drain plug on the bottom side of the tank. Remove the filter and allow any oil to drain from the filter head. Then replace with new filter. Use only Yazoo/Kees p/n 102606, filter which has a bypass valve and the correct micron filter. Remove drain plug under hydraulic tank and allow tank to drain, reinstall drain plug. -
Page 14: Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM Engine won’t start Mower will not move or moves slowly or hard Blades won’t engage 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. For example, no fuel or battery disconnected when the engine will not start. -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 16: Service Record
SERVICE RECORD DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE SERVICE DONE BY DATE... - Page 17 Peerless model 700 transmissions (first ninety days warranted by Peerless, remainder by Yazoo/Kees). In the event that any Yazoo/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 defective Yazoo/ Kees Product.
- Page 18 AGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty is not subject to change or modification by anyone, including Yazoo/Kees dealers or distributors, and no Yazoo/Kees dealer or distributor is authorized to make any representations on behalf of Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment.
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