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Operators manual Models: ZMBI48181 ZMKW48191 ZMKW52211 ZMKW52231 Please read these instructions carefully and make ZMKH52231 sure you understand them before using the machine. ZMKW61231 MANUAL NO. 110872 REV. IR (09/13/04)
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........4 SYMBOLS & DECALS ......6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .... 19 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....7 Roll bar and seat belt ....19 General use and saftey rules ..7-8 Starting and operation ....19 Driving on slopes ......9 Controls ........
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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. •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of sparks or open flames. • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved.
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.
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;...
PRESENTATION Presentation Lawnmowers and all power equipment, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly. Thank you for buying YAZOO/KEES! Before Safety requires good judgement, careful use in operating your new mower, read, understand accordance with these instructions and com- and follow the safety instructions and other mon sense.
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.
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 Control...
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Mower Deck Leveling Park Brake Adjustment Position machine on a flat surface. Preferably level For Model: ZBMI48181 concrete. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. Inflation 1. Stop engine and remove key. Release park should be 15 psi. brake and measure the length of the spring.
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Park Brake Adjustment Start the engine. The park brake must be engaged For Models: ZMKW48191, ZMKW52231, and the motion control levers in the neutral slots ZMKH52231, ZMKW61231 to start the engine. Run the engine approximately half throttle 1.
OPERATION Operating instructions By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line in Roll Bar and Seat Belt that direction. FIG - 7. Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.
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OPERATION Fuel Shut Off Key Switch Fuel shut off valve is located at the right rear of the Key switch is located on the console. Used to start seat. The valve has three positions a right tank, left the machine. NOTE: Do not run the starter for tank and center is the off position.
Annual inspection and maintenance from an au- thorized Yazoo/Kees dealer is recommended to keep your machine in the best condition mechani- cally and ensures safe operation. Engine oil “F”...
MAINTENANCE Hardware Check daily. Inspect the entire machine for loose ONLY USE or missing hardware. Air filter See engine manufacturers specifications for cleaning and replacement intervals. Tri-Synthetic Formula Hydraulic system Check oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be 3/ 4”...
MAINTENANCE FIG - 13 Caster Wheels Pump belt Check every 200 hours. Lift front of unit off of Check belt every 100 hours for excessive wear. ground so caster wheels can rotate freely. Tighten To replace belt. Relieve tension on the deck belt caster bolt then back off 1/2 turn.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Blade switch on. Drive levers not in the neutral slots. Operator not in seat. ENGINE WILL NOT START. Park brake disengaged. Dead battery. Fuel valve closed or in the wrong position. No fuel. Spark plugs defective. Spark plug wires off.
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