Yazoo/Kees ZEKW42170 Operator'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Operator s manual Models 968999295 ZEKW42170 968999296 ZEKW52210 MANUAL NO 112770 REV IR 11 17 05...

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Page 3: ...aintenance 35 Maintenance Schedule 35 Battery 37 Ignition System 38 Checking the Safety System 39 Checking the Engine s Cooling Air Intake 40 Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable 40 Checking and...

Page 4: ...sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known t...

Page 5: ...lic roads If the machine is transported you must always use approved fastening equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing Do not tow t...

Page 6: ...acturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the left in the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer s type number M...

Page 7: ...so when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly WARNING Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx x Xxxxx xxxxxx xx xx xxxxxxxx xxxxx xxx xx IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxxxx xx P...

Page 8: ...ot open or remove safety shields while engine is running Careful backing up watch for other people Careful going forward watch for other people Read Operator s Manual Shut off engine remove key before...

Page 9: ...s before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers The machine is only intended for use by one person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down a...

Page 10: ...y to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Anyone who operates this m...

Page 11: ...s bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Do not mow...

Page 12: ...ep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind...

Page 13: ...hing a metal surface Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or tailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a g...

Page 14: ...wer blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction...

Page 15: ...machine components Sparking can occur when working with the battery and the heavy cables of the starter circuit This can cause battery explosion fire or eye injury Sparking in this circuit can not oc...

Page 16: ...nd electrical components with water Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer Use an approved...

Page 17: ...n Use yours A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your authorized Yazoo Kees dealer WARNING This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near...

Page 18: ...e left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed Control Locations Page Page 1 Parking brake 17 8 Hour meter 21 2 Motion control levers 16 9 Choke control 2...

Page 19: ...le to turn right while moving forward move the right control towards the neutral position The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right Zero turn can be achieved by mov...

Page 20: ...e fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank The valve has two positions ON and OFF 4 Seat adjustment bolts With the machine off remove the two bolts holding the seat pan down and flip the sea...

Page 21: ...eration Risk for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two 2 minutes IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methano...

Page 22: ...o the slots and release so that it is held in the bypass position To re engage the IZT s to drive reverse the above procedure 7 Fuses The fuses are located in a holder at the right hand side of the ba...

Page 23: ...y reset 9 Choke Control The choke control is used for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture For cold starts the control should be pulled out 10 Ignition Switch The igni...

Page 24: ...or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forward or backward respectively Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING...

Page 25: ...increments The heights are measured from the ground up to the blade tip with the engine not running To change cutting heights move the pin on the cutting height plates to the desired height of cut Acc...

Page 26: ...ine see Before Starting in Operation section adjust engine speed to idle disengage park brake do not engage blades at this time rotate control levers inward As long as the control levers have not been...

Page 27: ...d before the engine can be started the driver must be seated on the seat the blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed the parking brake must be on both steering controls must be in...

Page 28: ...witch 5 Move the steering controls outward to the locked outer neutral position 6 Move the throttle to the middle position 8011 668 Depress the control for disengaging the mower deck 8011 724 Steering...

Page 29: ...the choke control should be pulled out to its extents 8 Open the fuel shut off valve 9 Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position 8011 756 Set the choke control C215 Open the fuel shut o...

Page 30: ...EN MOWING 8011 743 Return to run position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds before re trying 8011 756 Gr...

Page 31: ...o a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged battery away from the fuel tank and battery To remove cables reverse order Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charge...

Page 32: ...t 4 Engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade switch 5 Move throttle control to full throttle 6 The machine s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls When bo...

Page 33: ...ssible should be used before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside...

Page 34: ...ng often The lawn becomes more even and the grass clippings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing...

Page 35: ...tion 3 When the machine is standing still activate the parking brake by pulling the lever backward 4 Move the throttle to the minimum position tortoise symbol Turn the ignition key to the stop positio...

Page 36: ...the park brake prior to engaging bypass linkages Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and put them into the slots so that it is held in the bypass position To re engage the IZT s to drive reverse the abov...

Page 37: ...bed in this manual Not described in this manual Daily mainte nance Weekly mainte nance At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Maintenance Page Before After 25 50 100 300 Check the parki...

Page 38: ...ables 40 z Check the condition of belts belt pulleys etc 43 z z Change the engine oil 1 57 z z Replace the engine oil filter 59 z z Clean replace the spark plugs 38 z z Replace the fuel filter 45 z z...

Page 39: ...te forward 2 Open terminal access doors 3 Using two 1 2 wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable 4 Using 7 16 wrench remove terminal guard 5 Carefully remove the battery from the...

Page 40: ...e spark plug with a steel brush if it is to be reused 4 Measure the electrode gap with a gapping tool The gap should be 030 0 75 mm Adjust as necessary by bending the side electrode 5 Reinsert the spa...

Page 41: ...n one of the conditions is not met Change the conditions and try again If the machine starts when one of these conditions is not met turn the machine off and repair the safety system before using the...

Page 42: ...ed in the correct hole in the lower lever see illustration 3 Push the throttle cable s outer casing as far to the right as possible and tighten the clamping screw Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cabl...

Page 43: ...follows Check that the seal on the bottom of the paper filter is whole Mount the paper filter in the air filter housing and tighten the wing nuts 5 Refit the pre filter on the paper filter 6 Replace t...

Page 44: ...pointing up toward the fuel pump If necessary a soap solution can be applied to the filter ends to ease mounting 4 Move the hose clamps back toward the filter Checking the Fuel Pump s Air Filter Regul...

Page 45: ...elt removal Park on a level surface Apply park brake Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position Using a ratchet with a 9 16 socket on the spring idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt Remo...

Page 46: ...e deck wrap the belt around the large right side idler right cutter housing pulley small center idler center pulley left side pulley and then around the large left side idler The belt will be loose at...

Page 47: ...se belt tension The belt should now be able to be removed from the engine pulley and IZT pulleys Belt installation Wrap the IZT belt around the IZT pulleys Route the belt around the inside of the idle...

Page 48: ...e blade mounts Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired ground or must be replaced 8011 604...

Page 49: ...5 55 ft lbs 60 75 Nm WARNING Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling IMPORTANT INFORMATION To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade mu...

Page 50: ...that all the chains are equally tensioned If they are not adjust the appropriate lower chain bolt in its slot Adjusting Cutting Height 1 Raise and secure the deck height lever to the transport positi...

Page 51: ...tion of this manual 2 Using a 3 4 wrench and a 9 16 wrench remove the nut and shoulder bolt from the anti scalp roller 3 Lower the anti scalp roller to the ground and raise it up to the next highest h...

Page 52: ...ates freely If wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to your dealer for service Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty Removal and installation of caster wheel 1 Remove nut and ca...

Page 53: ...ivel pin and brake rod washer Repeat the procedure on the other IZT Tracking adjustment If the mower is not tracking straight check the air pressure in both rear tires Recommended air pressure is 15 p...

Page 54: ...twice weekly Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should this happen attempt to clean them with...

Page 55: ...icating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule 1 Front Wheel Mount Lubricate with a grease gun one zerk for each wheel mount until the grease is forced out Use only good quality bearing grease Gr...

Page 56: ...to the container 5 Then close the oil drain valve 6 Replace the oil filter if necessary 7 Fill with new engine oil in accordance with Checking the Oil Level 8 Start the engine Run it for a few seconds...

Page 57: ...is approaching the ADD mark fill the oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick Never fill to above the FULL mark The oil is filled through the hole for the dipstick API class SF SG SH SJ or higher must be...

Page 58: ...owing procedure can be performed with the transaxles installed in the vehicle and the vehicle on level ground Apply the bypass valve for each transaxle and lock the vehicle parking brake 1 Remove the...

Page 59: ...oil until oil just appears at the bottom of each transaxles top port approximately 2 quarts per transaxle 4 quarts total Install the top port lug into each transaxle as the oil level reaches this port...

Page 60: ...drive wheels off the ground Then repeated under normal operating conditions 1 Disengage the brake if activated 2 With the bypass valve open and the engine running at fast idle slowly move the directio...

Page 61: ...ine over Dead battery Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable connections Fuse blown Ignition system faulty Fault in the starter safety circuit See Checking the Safety System in the Maintenance se...

Page 62: ...ne Defective spark plugs Pre ignition incorrect Air trapped in hydraulic system Battery not charging Poor contact with battery terminal cable connectors The machine moves slowly unevenly Parking brake...

Page 63: ...nd right sides Bent blades The suspending for the mower deck is uneven The chain fixture has come loose The blades are blunt Driving speed too high The grass is too long Grass collected under the mowe...

Page 64: ...y the fuel tanks or add a fuel stabilizer Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor 5 Remove the spark plug and pour abo...

Page 65: ...h 7 Run relay 8 Blade switch 9 Brake relay 10 Electric clutch 11 Brake switch 12 Start relay 13 Starter solenoid 14 Left motion control lever 15 Right motion control lever 16 Starter 17 20 AMP fuse 18...

Page 66: ...x methanol 0 max eth anol 10 Max MTBE 15 Fuel tank capacity 5 gallon 5 gallon Spark plugs gap Champion RCJ8Y 030 0 75 mm NGK BPR4ES 030 0 75 mm Cooling Air cooling Air cooling Air filter Standard Stan...

Page 67: ...ter Standard Standard Blade engagement Electric Clutch Electric Clutch Deck construction 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts 11 gauge w 10 gauge skirts Productivity Productivity 2 6 acres h 10530 m2 h 2 6 acre...

Page 68: ...fasteners 80 ft lb 110 Nm When this product is worn out and no longer used it shall be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling In order to implement improvements specifications and desi...

Page 69: ...ent stating that the machine will fulfill the requirements This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states Californian emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certif...

Page 70: ...nt 11 Check The safety switch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake functionality Driving fo...

Page 71: ...English 69 SERVICE JOURNAL After the First 5 8 Hours 1 Change engine oil...

Page 72: ...ervice 1 Check the fuel pump s air filter 2 Sharpen Replace mower blades if required 3 Check the tire pressures 4 Check battery with cables 5 Lubricate according to lubrication chart 6 Check clean the...

Page 73: ...ign 50 Hour Service 1 Perform the 25 hour service 2 Clean replace the air cleaner s filter cartridge paper filter shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 3 Change engine oil 4 Lubricate accor...

Page 74: ...r service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Change the engine oil filter 4 Clean replace the spark plugs 5 Replace the fuel filter 6 Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmission 7 Check V belts...

Page 75: ...th the customer as to which additional work is to be carried out 2 Perform the 25 hour service 3 Perform the 50 hour service 4 Perform the 100 hour service 5 Check adjust the mower deck 6 Clean the co...

Page 76: ...the air filter s paper cartridge 4 Change the engine oil 50 hours 5 Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours 6 Check adjust the cutting height 7 Check adjust the parking brake 50 hours 8 Clean Change...

Page 77: ...English 75 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date mtr reading stamp sign...

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