Yazoo/Kees KKFW48180, KKFW52180, KKFW52210 User Manual

Operators Manual Models:

KKFW48180
KKFW52180
KKFW52210

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

MANUAL NO. 1071 10 REV. IR (10/10/02)

Congratulations on the purchase of your Yazoo/Kees mower . This manual has been prepared

for the owners and operators of the Hydro Floating Deck 48" and 52" commercial mowers.
Read, understand and follow the saftey and operating instructions.

! W ARNING

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 sub­stance.

If you have any questions pertaining to your mower cont act your dealer.

! CAUTION

1. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and in proper working condition.

2. Stop engine and remove spark plug wires or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or per­forming maintenance.

WARNING

!

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS

CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE

OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Continuous dedication to improve our products require that specifications and design are sub­ject to change without notice.

WARNING

OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE

CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR

!

©Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment. All rights reserved.

Beatrice, NE • Printed in U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

SAFETY : ......................................................................4

Decals.....................................................................4

Training....................................................................5

Preparation..............................................................5

Operation ................................................................5

Transportation .........................................................6

Maintenance ............................................................6

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS:...................................7

Cutting height ..........................................................7

Motion control linkage ..............................................8

Reverse spring detent .............................................9

Mower Deck Leveling ............................................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

WARRANTY: .............................................................. 19

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STAY A SAFE DISTANCE

FROM THE MACHINE

SAFETY DECALS

SHUT OFF ENGINE AND
REMOVE KEY BEFORE
PERFOMORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR

RISK OF SEVERING OF

TOES OR FINGERS

MOWER BLADES

READ OPERATORS

MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATING MACHINE

DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE

SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE

ENGINE IS RUNING

RISK OF SEVERING OF

TOES OR FINGERS

MOWER BLADES

DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE
SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNING

RISK OF THROWN OR
FLYING OBJECTS

RISK OF HAND AND
ARM ENTANGLEMENT
BELT DRIVE

STAY A SAFE DISTANCE
FROM THE MACHINE

EXPLOSION HAZARD

CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD OPEN FLAME

KEEP AWAY FROM

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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 .

4. Do not mow while people, particularly children, or pets are nearby .

PREPARATION:

1. The use of personal protective equipment such as (but not limited to) protection for the
eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended.

2. Never operate the mower without proper guards, covers, safety switches and devices in
place and properly functioning. Inspect these items daily for their condition and proper op­eration. If the condition or operation of any of these devices is questionable they must be
replaced or repaired before using the mower .

3. Thoroughly inspect the area to be mowed and remove all stones, sticks, wire and other de­bris that may be thrown by the mower . Also note or mark other obstacles such as holes,
stumps, etc..

4. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open shoes. Always wear substantial
footwear and long pants.

5. Fill gas tank before starting mower . DO NOT SMOKE near gasoline containers. Do not fill
gas tank indoors or when engine is hot or running. Clean 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 when crossing surfaces other than grass; or when traveling to and from the
area to be mowed.

6. Never operate the mower with defective, broken or excessively worn parts. Keep all guards,
shields, and safety devices in place and in proper working order .

7. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speeds will increase the hazard of injury and can severely damage your ma
chine.

8. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts when operating mower .

9. Stop the blades and engine before leaving the operators position for any reason.

10. Never make adjustments to the mower while engine and/or blades are running.

1 1. After striking a foreign object, stop mower and remove key . Inspect the mower for any dam

age and repair it immediately before continuing to mow .

12. Never operate this equipment in an enclosed or confined area without proper ventilation of
the engine exhaust.

13. Do not allow any passengers to ride on the mower . Keep others away from the mower when
in operation.

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SAFETY

TRANSPORTATION:

Turn of f 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. T o 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 Y azoo/Kees replacement p arts 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.

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EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

1. Uncrate mower

2. Cut the plastic wire ties holding the operator presence levers down.

3. Check tire pressure in all four tires. (22 PSI in all tires)

4. Check engine oil with dipstick. Add if needed per engine manufactures specifications.(See

engine manual)

5. Check hydraulic oil level. Should be an 1.0” below the bottom of the fill tube.

6. Mount the discharge chute 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

hairpin.

4. After the pin is placed in the desired hole, press down on the foot pedal and remove the

transport lock lever from the slot. Gently remove pressure from the foot lever allowing the lift
arm to contact the pin in the height plate.

NOTE: To achive the best quality cut, the blades should be level with the ground or slighty
tipped forward.

FOOT PEDAL

TRANSPORT
LOCK LEVER

HEIGHT PLATE

PIN

FIGURE 1

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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 and clothing away
from rotating tires.

2. With the ground speed lever in neutral or stop position, start the engine.

3. The thumb latches should be unlocked.

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. Y ou 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 the swivel, so that when the thumb latch is

engaged the wheel does not turn (or it is in neutral).

8. After these adjustments have been made it will be necessary to adjust the reverse detent.

(See reverse spring detent adjustment).

THUMB LATCH

SHORT

LINKAGE

ADJUSTING

NUTS

CONTROL

CONTROL
LEVER

MOTION

LINKAGE

FIGURE 2

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