Yazoo/Kees CS13, CS9 User Manual

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Collection System

Operators Manual

Models: CS9

Parts Manual

CS13

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

MANUAL NO. 111315 REV 03 (05/24/05)

©2005 Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment. All Rights Reserved.

Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.

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INDEX

 

Operators Guide

 

Features and Controls..............................................................

4

General Information .................................................................

5

Safety Procedures....................................................................

5

Unpacking Instructions .............................................................

7

Assembly Instructions ..............................................................

7

Collection System ..............................................................

7

Blower/Drive Kit ...............................................................

11

Operating the Collection System ........................................

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Maintenance and Service Instructions

 

Transport ................................................................................

15

Cleaning and Washing ...........................................................

15

Storage ...................................................................................

15

Preventative Maintenance Schedule ......................................

15

Caring for Vacuum Hoses ......................................................

16

Cleaning Poly Mesh ...............................................................

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Caring for Bags ......................................................................

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Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................

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Replacement Parts

 

Hood Assembly ......................................................................

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Hitch Assembly .......................................................................

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Blower Assembly ....................................................................

22

Weight Kit (Model CS13) ........................................................

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Weight Kit (Model CS9) ..........................................................

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Mounting Kit (Model CS13) ....................................................

26

Mounting Kit (Model CS9) ......................................................

28

Bag Assembly ........................................................................

30

Drive Kit (48” Deck) ................................................................

31

Drive Kit (52” Deck) ................................................................

32

Drive Kit (61” Deck) ................................................................

33

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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FEATURES & CONTROLS

HOOD

INLET

LATCH

SUPPORT LINKAGE

SUPPORT BRACKET

HITCH

HITCH BRACKET

REAR GUARD

BAG

WEIGHT BAR

DRIVE KIT

HOSE

CAST WEIGHT

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Your Front Weight Bar may look different from those shown in this diagram.

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SAFETY RULES

General Information

This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Husqvarna equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. Call your dealer or Husqvarna if additional information is required.

The following safety symbols are used throughout the manual to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations:

DANGER indicates immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or death.

WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury, death, and/or major equipment or property damage.

CAUTION indicates unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury and/or minor equipment or property damage.

This equipment should not be modified without the manufacturer’s prior written authorization. Doing so may not only affect the equipments’ performance and durability, but also create safety hazards for the operator and the surroundings. Warranty will be void if changes are made to the equipment without the manufacturer’s prior written authorization.

Safety Procedures

1 - Training:

Read the Operator’s manual. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator’s controls, and safety signs.

All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users.

Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, and/or property.

2 - Preparation:

Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.

Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.

Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke while fueling or operating equipment. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

Check that operator’s controls, safety switches, hoses, and shields are securely attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly.

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SAFETY RULES

3 - Operation

Never run an engine in an enclosed area.

Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Make turns gradually and at slow speed. Do not operate across the sides of slopes. Operate up and down slopes only. Do not operate on steep slopes.

Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Do not operate on wet grass where traction may be reduced.

Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

Stop equipment and inspect vacuum impeller and hoses after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations.

Look behind and down before backing up to ensure a clear path.

Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop vacuum and mower blades if not mowing.

Do not operate machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

4 - Maintenance and Storage:

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.

Clean grass and debris from muffler and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

Let engine cool before storing and do not store near sparks or open flame.

Shut off fuel while storing. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.

Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.

Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.

Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.

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ASSEMBLY

Unpacking Instructions

1.Cut plastic tie securing the hitch to the crate top.

2.Remove the top of the crate.

3.Remove the plastic bag.

4.Remove the hose.

5.Remove the sides and ends of the crate.

6.Remove the mounting kit box from the corner of the crate.

7.Cut the two plastic ties that secure the hitch assembly to the pallet. Remove the hitch assembly.

8.Cut the two plastic ties that secure the back of the hood, and the two that secure the front of the hood. Remove the hood assembly.

9.Cut and two plastic ties that secure the weight bar to the pallet. Remove the weight bar.

10.Cut the two plastic ties that secure the blower assembly to the pallet. Remove the blower assembly.

11.Remove the 1 x 4 that secures the cast weights to the pallet. Remove the weights.

Assembly Instructions

Collection System

Tools Required:

Ratchet

(2) 3/4" Wrench

Torque Wrench

3/4" Socket

1/2" Wrench

Flat Screw Driver

1/2" Socket

5/32" Allen Wrench

9/16" Wrench

Hacksaw

9/16" Socket

11/32" Drill Bit

5/8" Socket

Drill

1.Open the mounting kit box and remove all of the components.

2.Place the support bracket on the frame and secure with (2) 990563, 3/8 x 1 bolts and (2) 976979, 3/8 nyloc nuts. Figure 1.

3.Place the hitch brackets on the frame and secure with (3) 990622, 1/2 x 1 1/4 bolts and

(3) 101331, 1/2 nyloc nuts. Figure 1.

SUPPORT BRACKET

HITCH BRACKET

SUPPORT BRACKET

HITCH BRACKET

FIGURE 1

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ASSEMBLY

4.Remove the (10) 5/16 carriage bolts that secure the standard rear guard to the straps and skid plates. Remove the standard rear guard. Replace with the collection rear guard, and secure with the carriage bolts that were just removed. Figure 2.

5.Place the hitch assembly on the ground behind the mower. Place the (2) hitch pins thru the hitch and the hitch brackets. Secure the hitch pins with the (2) hairpins that are secured with the (2) lanyards. Figure 3.

6.Move to the rear of the hitch assembly and pick it up towards the rear guard. The latch will hook over the top of the rear guard. Figure 3.

REAR GUARD

STRAP

 

FIGURE 2

 

LANYARD

HITCH ASSEMBLY

HITCH PIN

HITCH ASSEMBLY

 

 

LATCH

LANYARD

 

HITCH PIN

 

FIGURE 3

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ASSEMBLY

7.Place the hood assembly on to the hitch 8. Open the hood and secure the (2) springs

assembly. Place both hood hinges between the upper hitch mounts on the hitch assembly. Be sure that the rubber seal is on the inside of the hood. Place the (2) friction washers between the hood hinge and the upper hitch mount. Place (2)990563, 3/8 x 1 bolt thru the hinge and mount. Secure with (2) 976979, 3/8 nyloc nut. Figure 4.

to the bolts on the hood assembly and the hitch assembly. Figure 4.

HOOD ASSEMBLY

 

 

HOOD HINGE

 

3/8 X 1 BOLT

 

3/8 NYLOC NUT

RUBBER SEAL

UPPER HITCH MOUNT

HITCH PIN

 

FIGURE 4

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ASSEMBLY

9.With the hood open, secure the (3) bags in place. The back of the bags will hook over the mounting tabs on the hitch assembly. Figure 5.

10.Close the hood, and latch the draw latch over the draw latch keeper on the hitch assembly. Figure 5.

11.Install the (2) linkage assemblies to the (2) support brackets on hitch assembly and the

(2)support brackets on the frame. The shorter linkage connects to the support bracket on the hitch assembly. Figure 6.

NOTE: The linkage assemblies may need to be adjusted. Using (2) 3/4" wrenches, loosen the 1/2" Jam Nut on the longer linkage. Turn the turnbuckle in the appropriate direction to shorten the linkage assembly. Turn until the slop is taken out of the linkages. Tighten the jam nut against the turnbuckle.

12.Secure the front of the linkage assemblies using the hairpin secured by the lanyard. Secure the rear of the linkages using the (2) 990654, cotter pins provided. Figure 6.

13.Place the hose on the inlet and secure with the hose clamp.

14.Install the muffler elbow and clamp to the muffler outlet. Angle discharge directly to the right side of the unit. Mid Size units with vertical muffler only.

HOOD ASSEMBLY

DRAW

LATCH

MOUNT

TABS

DRAW LATCH

KEEPER

BAG

FIGURE 5

SUPPORT BRACKET

TURNBUCKLE

LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

LANYARD

SUPPORT BRACKET

FIGURE 6

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ASSEMBLY

Blower/Drive Kit

1.Open the drive kit box and remove all of the components.

2.Place the deck in the lowest cutting height.

3.Remove the right side belt shield from the deck.

4.Remove the deck belt from the right side pulley.

5.Remove the deck pulley, but keep the hardware at hand for re-installation.

Note: When the deck pulley is removed, the spindle can fall out of the cutter housing assembly. Be sure to secure the bottom of the spindle so that this does not happen.

6.Place the double pulley on the cutter housing spindle usingthe original washers, but replacing the 7/16” bolt with the longer 7/16 x 2 1/2” bolt with zerk. Torque to 45 ft/ lbs.

7.Re-install the deck belt.

8.If any weld beads or the edge of the deck top protrude past the right end surface of the deck, these must be ground back to allow the blower assembly to fit up flush against the end of the deck.

9.Using a 5/32" allen wrench, remove the two 111229 1/4" x 5/8" screws from the pulley cover and remove the cover to expose the pulley. Figure 7.

10.Loosen the 3/8" nyloc nut on the belt guide, and rotate the guide out of the way.

11.Install the belt on the pulley.

1/4” x 5/8” SCREW

PULLEY COVER

FIGURE 7

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