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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING AND OPERATION:
1. Making sure the blades are disengaged, ground speed lever in neutral, the thumb latches

locked, and the fuel valve on.

2. Adjust throttle to choke (if needed) turn key to start position, until engine starts.

3. Once the engine is running adjust the throttle.

4. Holding down at least one of the operator presence levers, engage blades and set RPM to

maximum, but not choked. NOTE: Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the
blades. To prolong spindle bearing and belt life engage and disengage blades at approxi-
mately 1\2 throttle.

5. Set the ground speed lever to the desired position.

6. Release the thumb latches at the same time.

3. Blade engagement switch: Located on the left side of the console.  To engage the blades pull

up on the switch. Push down on the switch to disengage the blades.

4. Choke and throttle control: Located on the right side of the console. Push the throttle control

all the way forward for choke. Use when starting cold engine do not run choke when engine is
warm.  Use the throttle to control the engine RPM.

5. Tracking knob:  Located on the left back side of the console. If the mower will not travel in a

straight line on a smooth surface, turn the tracking knob the proper direction until it straight-
ens out.

6. Key switch: Located on the console. The key switch must be turned on, blades disengaged,

and ground speed lever in neutral before starting.

7. Fuel shut off valve: Located on the right side of the engine on the frame. (Not shown.)

8. Pump release valves: Located at the back left corner of the left pump and front right corner of

right pump. Used to release the system so unit may be moved by hand when not running.
(Not shown.)

 NOTE: Only rotate about a 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn to release system.

9. Operator presence levers: Located on the handle. One or both levers must be pressed against

the handle for the mower to remain running, when the blades are engaged or the ground
speed lever is not in the neutral position.

10. Thumb Latches: Located on the handle, allows the the control levers to be held in neutral.

11. Hour Meter: Located on the control panel, shows the number of hours unit has been run.

Summary of Contents for KKFW48180

Page 1: ...Operators Manual Models MANUAL NO 107110 REV IR 10 10 02 KKFW48180 KKFW52180 KKFW52210 Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine...

Page 2: ...G 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 unde...

Page 3: ...ing 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 int...

Page 4: ...OPEN OR REMOVE STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE READ OPERATORS RISK OF SEVERING OF TOES OR FINGERS RISK OF HAND AND ARM ENTANGLEMENT BELT DRIVE MOWER BLADES MANUAL BEFORE RISK OF THROWN OR FLYING...

Page 5: ...n 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 cauti...

Page 6: ...rass 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 Yazoo Kees replacement parts to insure the safety and...

Page 7: ...e 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...

Page 8: ...ked 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 You will n...

Page 9: ...adjustmtents need to be made 2 Stop engine and remove key 3 Ground speed lever should be in the neutral or stop postion and the thumb latchs unlocked 4 Loosen the two 1 4 bolts holding the reverse det...

Page 10: ...our tires Inflation should be 22 psi 3 Place two 2x4 s on edge under the blades from side side and lower the deck down onto the 2x4 s 4 Place the height of the deck in the 3 1 2 cutting height positio...

Page 11: ...tem on a regular basis 1 Engine MUST kill if blades are engaged without at least one O P lever held down 2 Engine MUST kill if ground speed lever is taken out of neutral without holding down at least...

Page 12: ...peed lever forward before disen gaging the thumb latches After you release the thumb latches allow the control levers to move forward at the same time The mower will move in a straight line in that di...

Page 13: ...arting cold engine do not run choke when engine is warm Use the throttle to control the engine RPM 5 Tracking knob Located on the left back side of the console If the mower will not travel in a straig...

Page 14: ...r 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 Check every...

Page 15: ...tank and allow the tank to drain reinstall the cap nut Fill tank with 15w 50 mobil1 1 below the fill tube and replace cap Block up the rear of unit until wheels will rotate freely and start engine at...

Page 16: ...RING IN OR OUT OF A CUTTERHOUSINGAPPLYCONSTANTPRESSURE TO THE RACE OR RACES THAT HAVE AN INTERFERENCEFIT NEVER BEAT A BEARING IN OR OUT Eachcutterspindleon48 Modelshaveadifferent stack up of spacers a...

Page 17: ...neven 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 1 Tire pressure uneven 2 Motion control linkage adjustmen...

Page 18: ...18 SERVICE RECORD DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE DATE SERVICE DONE BY...

Page 19: ...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 repai...

Page 20: ...NO LIABILITYFORANYINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES RESULTINGFROM THE BREACH OFANYWAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITYFOR INCONVENIENCE RENTALOR PURCHASES OFREPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT OR FOR L...

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