Yazoo/Kees KKW32121, KW36141, KKW36121, KKW36141, KKW48141 User Manual

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Yazoo/Kees KKW32121, KW36141, KKW36121, KKW36141, KKW48141 User Manual

For Serial Numbers After - 08002609

Operator's Manual for

MODELS: KKW32121 KKW36121 KKW36141 KKW48141 KKH48151

Professional Quality Lawn Care Equipment

since 1945

Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment policy is to improve its products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. In an effort to keep pace with changes in technology, Yazoo/Kees reserves the right to make changes or improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products previously manufactured.

MANUAL 103465 REV. 03(09/19/01)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

SAFETY:

Training

Preparation

Operation

Maintenance

EQUIPTMENTSETUPANDADJUSTMENTS:

Front casters

Axle adjustment

Cutting height chart

Brake adjustment

Operator presence switches

Belt adjustments

OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS:

Emergency stopping

Normal stopping

Pre-start

Operating instructions

SERVICE:

Interlock system

Cutting deck

Cutter housing

Belt replacement

Winter storage

Maintenance chart

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared for the operators of the YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" and 48" commercial mowers. Read, understand, and follow the safety and operatinginstructions.

Always stop the engine and blades, place the traction levers in drive, and place the mower in gear when leaving unattended.

The steering system of this mower uses indvidual right and left traction levers on the handle bars. Squeezing the traction lever will reduce tension on the wheel drive belt eliminating power to that wheel. With the opposite wheel still under power a turn is accomplished. If the traction lever is squeezed even tighter the brake will be applied to that wheel and a tighter more abrupt turn is accomplished. LEARN HOW TO USE THESE IMPORTANT STEERING/BRAKE CONTROLS!

As an additional safety feature, these mowers are equipped with an Operators Presence System. This is an electrical interlock safety system which is activated by depressing either one or both of the Operator Presence Levers above the handle grips. Releasing both Operators Presence Levers while mowing or transporting will break the electrical circuit and cause the engine and mower to stop. The mower will not stop imediately after releasing the O.P. levers, some travel does occur.

!WARNING !

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR

OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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WARNING: Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow onlypersonswhounderstandtheseinstructions 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 mowerwhichyourdealercannotanswercall or write,

YAZOO/KEESPOWEREQUIPMENTL.L.C., P.O. Box 8, Beatrice, NE 68310 (402)-223-2391

TRAINING

1.Read this manual carefully and question your dealer if something is not clear. Should the dealer be unable or unavailable to answer your questions, call or write our factory.

2.Bethouroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper use of the equipment.

3.DONOTallowchildrenintheyardorareawhen the mower is operating.

4.DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate mower.

5.Allow only responsible teenagers with mature judgment to operate mower and only when being supervised.

6.Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

PREPARATION

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

2.Never operate the mower without proper guards, covers, safety switches and devices in place and properly functioning. Inspect to determine that these safety devices are installed properly, are in good conditionandoperateproperly. Iftheconditionofany of these devices is questionable, they must be replaced or repaired before using the mower.

3.Thoroughlyinspecttheareaandremoveallstones, sticks,wireandotherdebris. Alsonoteotherpossible hazards such as holes, stumps, sprinkler heads etc..

4.Donotoperatethemowerwhenbarefootorwearing open shoes. Always wear substantial footwear and long pants.

5.Fill gasoline tank before starting the engine. Only use an approved gasoline container. Do not smoke near open gasoline containers. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors or when engine is running or hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.

6.Never attempt to make any adjustments (even the smallest) when engine is running.

SAFETY

7.Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

8.Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm grip on the handle and walk, neverrun.

OPERATION

1.Donotchangeenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed the engine.

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

3.Disengage blade drive when crossing gravel drives, walks,roadsorunderanyconditionwherethrownobjects might be a hazard.

4.After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage.

5.Stoptheengineandwaitforthebladestostoprotating whenever you leave the operating position for any reason,includingemptyingthegrasscatcherormaking any adjustments or repairs.

6.Mow across slopes, never up and down. Use caution when changing direction on slopes. Always turn uphill. Do not mow very steep slopes. Do not use sulky on any slopes.

7.When parking mower, stop engine and leave drive leversdowninDRIVEpositionwithtransmissioningear to prevent rolling. Never park mower on a slope.

8.NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR CONFINEDAREAWITHOUTPROPERVENTILATION OFTHEENGINEEXHAUST.

MAINTENANCE

1.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition.

2.Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a buildingwherefumescanreachanopenflameorspark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure.

3.To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

4.Check grass catcher assembly frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace bag if loose seams or tears are evident.

5.Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by an authorized YAZOO/KEES dealer. Determine if anyadditionaldevicesareavailablewhichmightupgrade the saftey of your mower.

6.UseonlyauthenticYAZOO\KEESreplacementparts to insure the saftey and quality of your mower is maintained.

7.Saftey decals should be replaced if they are missing or illegible. Decals may be purchased from your YAZOO/KEES dealer or from YAZOO/KEES.

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SETUPANDADJUSTMENTSFOR

YAZOO/KEESKUTTER32",36"AND48"COMMERCIALMOWERS

FRONTCASTERWHEELS

1. Mount front caster wheel assemblies. Installation includes fastening casters to front of the cutter deck using 3/8 x 1" hex head capscrews.

FUELTANK

1. Mount fuel tank to tank support. Secure with the two tank straps, four 1/4" bolts, and four 1/4" nuts. Tighten until snug, but do not over tighten or crush the tank.

HANDLEASSEMBLY

1.Align the upper mounting holes in handle with the upper hole in the tank support.

2.Installtwo3/8"x1"screwsthroughmatchedholesand loosely install 3/8" nuts.

3.Align the lower holes and install hardware as above, tighten upper and lower hardware.

LINKAGEINSTALLATION

1.Installtractionlinkagetoswivelsinbellcrank mounted to the tank support on each side of the mower. Traction linkages are located on the upper handle, fastened to the traction levers. To fasten linkage to swivel, first disconnect linkage from traction levers, then screw linkage into swivel. Reassemble linkage into traction lever.

2.Install shifter to transmission with 1/4" x 1" screws. The shifter is located in the inner box and hardware is preassembled into the bracket on the transmission.

3.Install blade control rod into the bellcrank on the left side of the tank support. Secure rod with ring type retainer.

4.Refer tothesection ofthismanual onadjustments for the proper adjustment of the linkages you are installing.The linkages were set at the factory but must be checked before operating mower to insure of the proper setting. Always check 100% of the adjustments before you operate the mower.

5.Connectthetwohalvesofthewiringharnesstogether. The four prong connectors have a locking tab that shows which way to line them up and guarantees that they are connected properly when the lock snaps.

6.Install the chute deflector to the side of the mower deck.Boltitintoplaceusingthetwo5/16"x1"screwsand nuts preassembled into the mounting tabs on the deck. Tighten the screws very securely with the chute completely covering the discharge opening and tight against the side of deck.

THROTTLEINSTALLATION

1. Connect the throttle cable end to the throttle mechanism on engine, leaving the cable clamp loose. Pushthrottleleveronconsolecompletelyforward. Then pull the cable through the clamp on engine and tighten the cable clamp. Move the throttle lever back and forth to ensure proper installation.

GASLINEINSTALLATION

1. The gas line is factory installed on the engine. Attach loose end to fuel tank hose barb and secure with hose clamp.

POSITIONINGTHEFRONTCASTERSPACERS

1.Usingthecuttingheightchart,findthecorrectnumber of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel.

2.Remove the lynch pin and washer from the top of caster and reposition spacers to the desired cutting height from the chart. See figure # 2

AXLEHEIGHTADJUSTMENT

1.To adjust rear axle, stop engine and place drive levers in the neutral lock position, remove spark plug wire.

2.Removelowerbeltshieldfromundersideofreardeck for better access to axle adjustment bolts.

3.Loosen axle pivot bolts and axle adjustment bolts. See figure # 1.

4.Place a jack under center of rear deck raise the jack slightly so axle adjustment bolts may be removed.

5.Withthejackraiseorlowerthereardecktothedesired positionusingthecharttoensureproperheight.Reinstall the axle adjustment bolts and tighten.

A tapered punch may be used to help align the holes. See figure #1.

NOTE:

Itmaybenecessarytoreadjustdriveandbrakelinkages.

NOTE:

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

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REARAXLEHEIGHTADJUSTMENT

AXLE PIVOT BOLTS

AXLE ADJUSTMENT

BOLTS

POSITION A

POSITION B

PLACE JACK HERE

 

POSITION C

LOOSEN BOLTS EACH SIDE

POSITION D

Figure 1

CASTERHEIGHTADJUSTMENT

MACHINERY BUSHING

1/2" SPACERS

CASTER

SWIVEL

Figure 2

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SETUPANDADJUSTMENTSFOR

YAZOO/KEESKUTTER32",36"AND48"COMMERCIALMOWERS

CUTTINGHEIGHTADJUSTMENTCHART

 

AXLE

NUMBER OF

NUMBER OF 1/4" BLADE SPACERS

CUTTING HEIGHT

 

POSITION

SPACERS BELOW

UNDER CUTTER HOUSING

(ININCHES)

 

 

 

CASTER ARM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

1 1/2

 

 

 

 

0

 

3

1 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

2

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2 1/4

 

 

A

 

 

 

0

2 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

4

1 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

3

2

 

 

 

 

 

2

2 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

2 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

2 1/2

 

 

 

 

2

 

3

2 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3 1/4

 

 

B

 

 

 

0

3 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

3 1/4

 

 

 

 

3

 

2

3 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

3 1/4

 

 

 

 

3

 

3

3 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

2

3 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

4

 

 

C

 

 

0

4 1/4

 

 

 

 

4

3 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

3

3 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

2

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

4 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

4 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

3 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

4

 

2

4 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

4 1/2

 

 

D

 

 

0

4 3/4

 

 

 

 

4

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

3

4 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

2

4 1/2

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

4 3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. To quickly achive small changes in cutting heights,

USE ONLY 4 BLADE SPACERS MAXIMUM

 

 

 

 

move the spacers from under the cutter housing to

 

 

 

above the cutter pulley. (Each spacer moved will give

 

 

 

an additional 1/4" of cutting height ).

 

 

 

 

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