Yazoo Kees Kkh36152 Kkh48152 Users Manual OM, Kutter Series, 2003 09, Walkbehind Mower, KKW32132, KKW36132, KKH36132, KKW48152, KKH32132, KKH36152, (Turf Care)

MANUAL 106474 REV. 02(09/11/03)

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.

MODELS: KKW32132

KKW36132

KKH36132

KKW48152

KKH32132

KKH36152

KKH48152

Operator's Manual for

2

SAFETY :SAFETY :

SAFETY :

Training

Preparation

Operation

Maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

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

operating instructions.

Always stop the engine and blades, place the traction

levers in drive, and place the mower in gear when

leaving unattended.

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.

EQUIPTMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS :EQUIPTMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS :

EQUIPTMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS :

Front casters

Axle adjustment

Cutting height chart

Brake adjustment

Operator presence switches

Belt adjustments

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS :OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS :

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS :

Emergency stopping

Normal stopping

Pre-start

Operating instructions

SERVICE :SERVICE :

SERVICE :

Interlock system

Cutting deck

Cutter housing

Belt replacement

Winter storage

Maintenance chart

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!

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS

PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,

BIRTH DEFECTS OR

OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

! WARNING !

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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,

never run.

OPERATIONOPERATION

OPERATION

1. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine.

2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating

parts when operating mower.

3. Disengage blade drive when crossing gravel drives,

walks, roads or under any condition where thrown objects

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. Stop the engine and wait for the blades to stop rotating

whenever you leave the operating position for any

reason, including emptying the grass catcher or making

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

levers down in DRIVE position with transmission in gear

to prevent rolling. Never park mower on a slope.

8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH

8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH

ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED ORENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR

ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR

CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATIONCONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION

CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION

OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.

OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

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

building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

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

any additional devices are available which might upgrade

the saftey of your mower.

6. Use only authentic YAZOO\KEES replacement parts

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.

WARNING: Failure to comply with the followingWARNING: Failure to comply with the following

WARNING: Failure to comply with the following

instructions may result in serious injury to theinstructions may result in serious injury to the

instructions may result in serious injury to the

operator or other persons. The owner mustoperator or other persons. The owner must

operator or other persons. The owner must

understand these instructions, and must allowunderstand these instructions, and must allow

understand these instructions, and must allow

only persons who understand these instructionsonly persons who understand these instructions

only persons who understand these instructions

to operate the mower. Each person operatingto operate the mower. Each person operating

to operate the mower. Each person operating

the mower must be of sound mind and body andthe mower must be of sound mind and body and

the mower must be of sound mind and body and

must not be under the influence of any mindmust not be under the influence of any mind

must not be under the influence of any mind

altering substance.altering substance.

altering substance.

If you have any questions pertaining to yourIf you have any questions pertaining to your

If you have any questions pertaining to your

mower which your dealer cannot answer call ormower which your dealer cannot answer call or

mower which your dealer cannot answer call or

write,write,

write,

YAZOO/KEES POWER EQUIPMENT L.L.C., P.O.YAZOO/KEES POWER EQUIPMENT L.L.C., P.O.

YAZOO/KEES POWER EQUIPMENT L.L.C., P.O.

Box 8, Beatrice, NE 68310 (402)-223-2391Box 8, Beatrice, NE 68310 (402)-223-2391

Box 8, Beatrice, NE 68310 (402)-223-2391

TRAININGTRAINING

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. Be thouroughly familiar with the controls and proper

use of the equipment.

3. DO NOT allow children in the yard or area when 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.

PREPARATIONPREPARATION

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

condition and operate properly. If the condition of any

of these devices is questionable, they must be

replaced or repaired before using the mower.

3. Thoroughly inspect the area and remove all stones,

sticks, wire and other debris. Also note other possible

hazards such as holes, stumps, sprinkler heads etc..

4. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing

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

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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FORSETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERSYAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

FRONT CASTER WHEELSFRONT CASTER WHEELS

FRONT CASTER WHEELS

1. Mount front caster wheel assemblies. Installation

includes fastening casters to front of the cutter deck

using 3/8 x 1" hex head capscrews.

HANDLE ASSEMBLYHANDLE ASSEMBLY

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1. Align the upper mounting holes in handle with the

upper hole in the tank support.

2. Install two 3/8" x 1" screws through matched holes and

loosely install 3/8" nuts.

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

tighten upper and lower hardware.

LINKAGE INSTALLATIONLINKAGE INSTALLATION

LINKAGE INSTALLATION

1. Install traction linkage to swivels in bellcrank 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 to the section of this manual on adjustments 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. Connect the two halves of the wiring harness together.

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. Bolt it into place using the two 5/16" x 1" screws and

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.

THROTTLE INSTALLATIONTHROTTLE INSTALLATION

THROTTLE INSTALLATION

1. Connect the throttle cable end to the throttle

mechanism on engine, leaving the cable clamp loose.

Push throttle lever on console completely forward. 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.

GAS LINE INSTALLATIONGAS LINE INSTALLATION

GAS LINE INSTALLATION

1. The gas line is factory installed on the engine. Attach

loose end to fuel tank hose barb and secure with hose

clamp.

POSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERSPOSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERS

POSITIONING THE FRONT CASTER SPACERS

1. Using the cutting height chart, find the correct number

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

AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTAXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1.To adjust rear axle, stop engine and place drive

levers in the neutral lock position, remove spark plug

wire.

2. Remove lower belt shield from underside of rear deck

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. With the jack raise or lower the rear deck to the desired

position using the chart to ensure proper height. Reinstall

the axle adjustment bolts and tighten.

A tapered punch may be used to help align the holes.

See figure #1.

It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake linkages.

NOTE:

To achive the best quality cut, the blades should be

level with the ground or slightly tipped forward.

5

AXLE ADJUSTMENT

BOLTS

POSITION A

POSITION B

POSITION C

POSITION D

AXLE PIVOT BOLTS

PLACE JACK HERE

Figure 1

REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTREAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

REAR AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

CASTER

SWIVEL

1/2" SPACERS

MACHINERY BUSHING

CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTCASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Figure 2

LOOSEN BOLTS EACH SIDE

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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FORSETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERSYAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHARTCUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART

AXLE

POSITION

NUMBER OF

SPACERS BELOW

CASTER ARM

NUMBER OF 1/4" BLADE SPACERS

UNDER CUTTER HOUSING

CUTTING HEIGHT

(IN INCHES)

1 1/2

1 3/4

2

2 1/4

2 1/2

1 3/4

2

2 1/4

2 1/2

2 3/4

2 1/2

2 3/4

3

3 1/4

3 1/2

3

3 1/4

3 1/2

3 3/4

4

3 1/4

3 1/2

3 3/4

4

4 1/4

3 1/2

3 3/4

4

4 1/4

4 1/2

3 3/4

4

4 1/4

4 1/2

4 3/4

4

4 1/4

4 1/2

4 3/4

5

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

4

3

2

1

0

1. To quickly achive small changes in cutting heights,

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 ).

0

1

2

3

5

3

4

B

A

D

C

USE ONLY 4 BLADE SPACERS MAXIMUM

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BRAKE / TRACTION ADJUSMENTBRAKE / TRACTION ADJUSMENT

BRAKE / TRACTION ADJUSMENT

1. Disconnect the brake linkage from the brake band

arm.

2. With the mower in gear, place the traction levers in the

drive position. Firmly pull back on the handles until the

tires slide to seat the wheel drive belts into the pulleys.

3. Measure the clearance between the bottom of the

traction lever rod and the bottom of the thumb latch slot.

It should be between 3/16" to 1/4", but not exceeding 1/

4". See Figure # 3

4. If the clearance is less than 3/16", disconnect the

traction rod from the traction lever by removing the

hairpin cotter.

5. Adjust the traction rod to the proper clearance by

screwing it out of the swivel if clearance is less than 3 /

16".

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

More or less brake pressure may be desired depending

on the operator or conditions of operation. To increase

pressure tighten the wing nut on the brake linkage.

1. Remove front deck belt shield.

2. Loosen whiz nut on turnbuckle.

3. Set belt tension when engagement lever is in the

engaged position.

4. To increase belt tension rotate turnbuckle toward the

rear of the mower until desired tension is gained. Do not

over tighten belts, to much tension will reduce belt and

spindle bearing life. See figure # 6

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FORSETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERSYAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

HANDLE

TRACTION

LEVER

THUMB LATCH

3/16" to 1/4" CLEARANCE

O.P. LEVER

OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH ADJUSTMENTOPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

The operator presence switches can be adjusted by

loosening the screws on the side of the O.P. lever

linkage and sliding the switch up or down. The O.P.

switch should have a 1/32" to 1/16" gap between the

plunger and the bottom side of the control panel when

operator presence levers are released.

BLADE SWITCH ADJUSTMENTBLADE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

BLADE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

The blade engagement switch can be adjusted by

loosening the screws on the flange under the control

panel and moving the switch in or out. The blade switch

should be adjusted so the plunger is fully depressed

when the engagement lever is fully disengaged.

ADJUSTMENTS - DRIVE BELTSADJUSTMENTS - DRIVE BELTS

ADJUSTMENTS - DRIVE BELTS

For all drive belts, tension should be set so that belt

vibration is minimized or eliminated when belts are

moving during normal operation. A properly tensioned

belt should have 1/4" to 3/8" deflection at the center of

belt span between pulleys when blades are engaged.

Blade drive belt tension is pre-set at the factory.

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

DO NOT over tighten belt. Excessive tension will

decrease belt and spindle bearing life.

BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTSBLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS

BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTS

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ONBEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON

BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ON

BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUELBLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL

BLADE BELT, TURN MOWER OFF, CLOSE FUEL

VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.

VALVE, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.

AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELTAUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT

AUXILIARY BLADE DRIVE BELT

(48" MODELS ONLY)(48" MODELS ONLY)

(48" MODELS ONLY)

To adjust tension of the auxiliary belt rotate nut on

linkage that is attached to deck strap located on the right

side of cutter deck.

Figure 3

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SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FORSETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERSYAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" AND 48" COMMERCIAL MOWERS

BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVERBLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER

BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER

The blade engagement lever needs to be adjusted so

the lever does not come in contact with control panel

when the lever is in the off position.

To adjust, remove the clevis pin from the yoke and

adjust by turning the yoke. The clevis pin connects the

blade engagement lever to the yoke, and the yoke is

connected to the blade engagement rod that runs to the

bellcrank on the rear deck.

TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTTRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT

TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT

To increase the tension of the transmission belt, loosen

the nut on the underside of the transmission idler pulley

located under the rear deck, slide the idler assembly

inward to increase tension and tighten the nut to secure.

See figures 4 & 5.

BELT GUDIESBELT GUDIES

BELT GUDIES

Belt guides under rear deck are adjusted as shown in

figures 4 and 5

TRANSMISSION IDLER PULLEY

NOTE:The blades should come to a stop fromNOTE:The blades should come to a stop from

NOTE:The blades should come to a stop from

maximum speed within 7 seconds aftermaximum speed within 7 seconds after

maximum speed within 7 seconds after

disengaging.disengaging.

disengaging. 32" & 36" MODEL32" & 36" MODEL

32" & 36" MODEL32" & 36" MODEL

32" & 36" MODEL 48" MODEL48" MODEL

48" MODEL48" MODEL

48" MODEL

Figure 4 Figure 5

Figure 6

AUXILARY BELT ADJUSTMENT

ROD

IDLER PIVOT POINT

TURNBUCKLE

ENGAGEMENT IDLER

ASSEMBLY

1/4"

TRANSMISSION IDLER PULLEY

TRANSMISSION BELT

1/4" CLEARANCE

1/2"

ENGINE

PULLEY

1/8" CLEARANCE

TRANSMISSION BELT

1/8" CLEARANCE

1/2"

ENGINE

PULLEY

102036

103463

103462 102036 103462

103462

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATINGBEFORE OPERATING

BEFORE OPERATING

Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use

them before operating the mower. Know beforehand

how to stop the engine, drive wheels, and mower blades

in preparation for possible emergency.

NORMAL OPERATING STOPNORMAL OPERATING STOP

NORMAL OPERATING STOP

1. Pull both traction levers firmly toward the handle grips

to stop forward motion.

2. Use thumb latches to lock traction levers in the neutral

position.

3. Move the throttle control to the slow position.

4. Move blade engagement lever to the off position.

5. Move shift lever to the neutral position.

6. Stop engine by pulling throttle control lever all the way

back to the off position.(Kohler Only)

7. Turn off key switch (Kawasaki Only)

NOTE

PRE-START CHECKLISTPRE-START CHECKLIST

PRE-START CHECKLIST

Make the following checks and perform the services as

required before each start up.

1. If required make cutting height adjustments and drive

linkage adjustments. Refer to pages 5 and 6

2.Check tires for proper inflation (front caster tire pressure

to be 50 lbs max. / rear tire pressure to be 14 lbs max.

3. Check guards, deflectors, and covers to make sure

all are in place and secure.

4. Check blade belts for wear and correct tension if worn

or damaged, replace with original part.

5. Clean interior and exterior surfaces of the cutting deck

and clean engine of any accumulation of dirt or debris.

Keep engine air intake clear at all times.

6. Check engine oil add if needed (do not overfill)

refer to engine manual for oil specs.

7. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside

where fumes can dissipate. Make sure cap is tight after

refueling.

NOTE

DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE ENGINE

IS RUNNING OR WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.

NOTE

USE FRESH, CLEAN, LEAD FREE

GASOLINE. DO NOT USE GASOLINE

THAT HAS BEEN STORED FOR LONG

PERIODS. LEADED GASOLINE OR

GASOHOL IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

STARTING AND OPERATINGSTARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING AND OPERATING

ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:

ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Move blade engagement lever to the off position so

the interlock will allow engine to start.

2. Check gear shifter to be sure it is in the neutral position.

3. While on level terrain, lock both traction levers into the

neutral position.

4. Open fuel shut-off valve

5. Set throttle control all the way forward to the choke

position. Turn on key switch (Kawasaki Only)

Figure 7

EMERGENCY STOPEMERGENCY STOP

EMERGENCY STOP

Pull both traction levers firmly against handle grips and

hold them securely in place. Use thumb latches to lock

both traction levers in neutral position, then stop engine

by pulling throttle control back to the off position. See

figure # 7

HANDLE

TRACTION LEVER

NEUTRAL POSITION

THUMB LATCH

O.P. LEVER

POINT

CLOSE FUEL VALVE AT THE END OF

EACH MOWING JOB !!

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6. Pull starter rope until engine starts.

7. Warm engine momentarily, then move the throttle

control out of the choke position until engine runs

smoothly, approximately 1/2 throttle. Engage the blades

and set the desired rpm. The best cutting and bagging

is obtained with engine at or near top rpm.

NOTE: DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm. ToNOTE: DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm. To

NOTE: DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm. To

extend belt life engage and disengage belts at 1/extend belt life engage and disengage belts at 1/

extend belt life engage and disengage belts at 1/

2 throttle.2 throttle.

2 throttle.

8. Depress one operator presence lever and shift

transmission to the desired gear.

9. Unlock the traction levers by pushing the thumb

latches forward. Slowly release both traction levers at

the same time to begin forward motion.

10. 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. - turn left by squeezing the left hand

traction lever or turn right by squeezing the right hand

traction lever. If you squeeze both levers the mower will

stop.

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SERVICESERVICE

SERVICE

SERVICE ASSISTANCE -SERVICE ASSISTANCE -

SERVICE ASSISTANCE -

REPLACEMENT PARTSREPLACEMENT PARTS

REPLACEMENT PARTS

To retain the quality of your mower, use genuine YAZOO/

KEES replacement parts only. Contact your local

YAZOO/KEES dealer for parts and service assistance.

For the correct part or information for your particular

mower, always mention model and serial number. We

recommend returning your mower to an authorized

YAZOO/KEES dealer on a yearly basis for inspection

and addition of any new devices which might upgrade

the performance and saftey of your mower. For engine

parts and service, look in the yellow pages for the engine

manufacturer's dealers under the heading engines -

gasoline.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ON THEBEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ON THE

BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ON THE

MOWER TURN ENGINE OFF, CLOSE THE FUELMOWER TURN ENGINE OFF, CLOSE THE FUEL

MOWER TURN ENGINE OFF, CLOSE THE FUEL

VALVE, AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY ANDVALVE, AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND

VALVE, AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND

ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL. DISCONNECT THEALLOW ENGINE TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE

ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL. DISCONNECT THE

SPARK PLUG WIRE. IF THE MOWER IS TO BESPARK PLUG WIRE. IF THE MOWER IS TO BE

SPARK PLUG WIRE. IF THE MOWER IS TO BE

RAISED OR TILTED, MAKE SURE TO SECURERAISED OR TILTED, MAKE SURE TO SECURE

RAISED OR TILTED, MAKE SURE TO SECURE

THE MOWER IN PLACE.THE MOWER IN PLACE.

THE MOWER IN PLACE.

MODULE SYSTEMMODULE SYSTEM

MODULE SYSTEM

The interlock modules function is to prevent the engine

from starting if the blade and/or traction systems are

engaged. It also causes engine shutdown if the operator

falls from, or attempts to leave the operator position

while the blades or traction drives are engaged. After

the engine starts, the operator must hold either the left or

right O.P. lever down before engaging the blades or

shifting the transmission into gear. If niether O.P. lever is

held the engine will stop.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

ALL MOWERS SHOULD BE TILTED WITHALL MOWERS SHOULD BE TILTED WITH

ALL MOWERS SHOULD BE TILTED WITH

THE CARBURETOR SIDE UPTHE CARBURETOR SIDE UP

THE CARBURETOR SIDE UP

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT BY-PASS THE INTERLOCK SWITCHESDO NOT BY-PASS THE INTERLOCK SWITCHES

DO NOT BY-PASS THE INTERLOCK SWITCHES

THEY ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION! CHECKTHEY ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION! CHECK

THEY ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION! CHECK

THE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM DAILYTHE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM DAILY

THE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM DAILY

ALONG WITH THE TRACTION DRIVE SWITCHESALONG WITH THE TRACTION DRIVE SWITCHES

ALONG WITH THE TRACTION DRIVE SWITCHES

AND BLADE SWITCH FOR PROPER OPERATION.AND BLADE SWITCH FOR PROPER OPERATION.

AND BLADE SWITCH FOR PROPER OPERATION.

REPAIR IMMEDIATELY IF AREPAIR IMMEDIATELY IF A

REPAIR IMMEDIATELY IF A

PROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM IS FOUND. DO NOTPROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM IS FOUND. DO NOT

PROBLEM IN THE SYSTEM IS FOUND. DO NOT

OPERATE MOWER IN A DAMAGED CONDITION.OPERATE MOWER IN A DAMAGED CONDITION.

OPERATE MOWER IN A DAMAGED CONDITION.

INTERLOCK SAFTEY SYSTEMINTERLOCK SAFTEY SYSTEM

INTERLOCK SAFTEY SYSTEM

Check the function of the safety electrical system on a

regular basis.

1. Engine must kill if blades are engaged without O.P.

levers held down.

2. Engine must kill if transmission is taken out of neutral

without holding down O.P. levers.

3. Engine must not start unless blades are off and

transmission is in the neutral position.

4. Do not operate the mower if the interlock saftey

system allows operating or starting in any unsafe

condition.

NEUTRAL LOCK THUMB LATCHNEUTRAL LOCK THUMB LATCH

NEUTRAL LOCK THUMB LATCH

The point between neutral and drive on the slot of the

thumb latches should be checked every 50 hours. If the

point is rounded it should be replaced.

See figure 7 on page 9.

BLADESBLADES

BLADES

If blades are in good condition, sharpen at an angle of

22 to 28 degrees about 2-1/2" in from the tips.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

AFTER SHARPENING, CHECK BLADES FORAFTER SHARPENING, CHECK BLADES FOR

AFTER SHARPENING, CHECK BLADES FOR

PROPER BALANCE, IF NEEDED CORRECTPROPER BALANCE, IF NEEDED CORRECT

PROPER BALANCE, IF NEEDED CORRECT

BALANCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONBALANCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

BALANCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

CUTTING DECK SERVICECUTTING DECK SERVICE

CUTTING DECK SERVICE

If mower is cutting improperly, check the following:

1. Ground speed - too fast for proper cutting. Shift to a

lower gear.

2. Engine speed - too low for proper cutting. Increase

engine speed.

3. Cutting height - too low for ground/grass conditions.

Adjust to higher cut.

4. Blade spacers - not positoned properly on all blade

shafts. Visually inspect and replace or adjust as

necessary.

5. Front casters - spacers not in correct relationship with

rear axle. Adjust as necessary.

6. Belt slippage - causing bad cutting pattern or uneven

cut. Adjust belt tension

7. Tire pressure - uneven tire pressure can cause an

uneven cut from one side of the deck to the other.

Equalize tire pressure.

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CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLYSCUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLYS

CUTTER HOUSING SPINDLE ASSEMBLYS

The cutter housing assembly is designed with a slip fit

inner race and pulley. The sole purpose of the setscrew

in the pulley is to hold the housing assembly together.

The setscrew is not ment to secure the pulley. The

pulley is secured by pinching the pulley to the inner race

of the bearings using the blade bolt and nut. Tighten the

setscrews after you have pinched the assembly together

with the blade bolt and nut.

Each cutter spindle on 48" Models have a different stack

up of spacers and pulleys, to achieve proper belt

alignment. The left cutter spindle on 48" Models is the

same as 32" and 36" Models. See figure #8 (Refer to

the Kutter parts manual when ordering parts.)

SERVICESERVICE

SERVICE

Cutter housing assemblys use sealed bearings and

are maintance free.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

WHEN PRESSING A BEARING IN OR OUT OF AWHEN PRESSING A BEARING IN OR OUT OF A

WHEN PRESSING A BEARING IN OR OUT OF A

CUTTER HOUSING APPLY CONSTANTCUTTER HOUSING APPLY CONSTANT

CUTTER HOUSING APPLY CONSTANT

PRESSURE TO THE RACE OR RACES THATPRESSURE TO THE RACE OR RACES THAT

PRESSURE TO THE RACE OR RACES THAT

HAVE AN INTERFERENCE FIT.HAVE AN INTERFERENCE FIT.

HAVE AN INTERFERENCE FIT.

NEVER BEAT A BEARING IN OR OUT. NEVER BEAT A BEARING IN OR OUT.

NEVER BEAT A BEARING IN OR OUT.

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SERVICESERVICE

SERVICE

WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTWHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

WHEEL DRIVE BELT: If belts are worn or damaged,

wheels will not drive properly. To replace either belt,

proceed as follows:

1. Unhook brake linkage from brake band arm. Located

between the rear deck and the rear tire.

2. Unhook traction linkage from bellcrank. The traction

linkage connects the traction levers on the handle to the

bellcranks on each side of the mower. The bellcranks

are located behind the rear tires.

3. Unhook spring from belt guard. Located on the sides

of the tank support.

4. Remove belt guard.

5. Loosen bellcrank pivot and belt guard mounting

bolts, slide spacers off of bolts to gain clearance for belt

removal.

6. Remove belt.

7. To replace belt reverse the procedure and make any

needed adjustments.

AUXILARY BELT REPLACEMENTAUXILARY BELT REPLACEMENT

AUXILARY BELT REPLACEMENT

(48" MOWERS)(48" MOWERS)

(48" MOWERS)

1. Loosen the auxilary belt adjusting rod. To relieve

tension on the belt. See figure 6 on page 8.

2. Remove belt guides from the center spindle.

3. Remove belt.

4. Reverse procedure for replacement. Adjust belt to

proper tension.

BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTBLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)

(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)

BLADE DRIVE BELT: If the belt is worn or damaged,

blades will not drive properly. To replace this belt,

proceed as follows:

1. Close fuel tank shut-off valve and remove spark plug

wire.

2. Remove the belt cover from the mower deck.

3. Loosen the snubber bolt on the engagement idler so

belt can be removed. The engagement idler is located

on the front deck towards the rear. See figure 6 on page

8.

4. Raise the rear of mower and block up the rear tires to

gain access to the underside of rear deck.

5. Remove the rear belt shield from the underside of rear

deck.

6. Loosen the engine bolts with belt guides and rotate

them away from the engine pulley. Belt guides can be

seen in figures 4 and 5 on page 8.

7. Loosen the belt guides located around the pulleys on

the front deck. Belt guides are 5/16" bolts and must be

loosened to remove the belt.

8. Remove belt.

9. To replace belt - reverse the procedure and make

any needed adjustments to belt guides or belt tension.

TRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENTTRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENT

TRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENT

(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)

(32", 36" & 48" MOWERS)

1. Blade drive belt must be removed from engine pulley

before transmission belt can be removed. See blade

drive replacement, use steps 4, 5, and 6. Also see

figures 4 and 5 on page 8.

2. Loosen nut on the transmission idler pulley and slide

pulley in slot to relieve tension on belt.

3. Remove the belt from the transmission pulley and the

engine pulley.

4. Reverse the procedure for replacement.

WINTER STORAGEWINTER STORAGE

WINTER STORAGE

To prepare your Yazoo/Kees mower for winter storage,

perform the routine maintenance and necessary

adjustments and record the part numbers of worn or

broken parts so they may be ordered and replaced

before the next mowing season. Use only authentic

Yazoo/Kees replacement parts to insure proper fit and

the saftey of your mower is maintained.

Treat the fuel in the tank with a fuel stablizer (such as

STA-BIL). This will minimize the formation of fuel gum

deposits during storage. Read and follow the mix ratio

on the container. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes

after adding the stablizer to bring it into the carburetor.

These few tips will help make your mower readyThese few tips will help make your mower ready

These few tips will help make your mower ready

when needed for the next mowing season andwhen needed for the next mowing season and

when needed for the next mowing season and

insure many years of dependable service.insure many years of dependable service.

insure many years of dependable service.

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ITEMITEM

ITEM

REAR TIRES

FRONT TIRES

UNDERSIDE OF MOWING DECK

MOWER DECK

UNDERSIDE OF REAR DECK

BLADE PULLEYS

ENGINE PULLEY

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

CASTER SHAFTS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

REAR WHEELS

BRAKE ARMS

BLADE ENGAGEMENT

BELLCRANK

TRANSMISSION SHAFTS

BLADES

ENGINE AIR FILTER

LINKAGES AND ADJUSTMENTS

FUEL FILTER (IN-LINE)

POINT ON THUMB LATCH

BETWEEN NEUTRAL AND

DRIVE

WINTER STORAGE

DRIVE WHEEL IDLER ARMS

BEFORE EACH MOWING

AFTER EACH MOWING

DAILY

AFTER EACH MOWING

WHENEVER REMOVED

DAILY

DAILY/CHANGE PER MANUAL

DAILY

WEEKLY

EVERY SHARPENING

100HRS. PAPER/25HRS FOAM

100 HRS.

250 HRS/REPLACE EACH

MOWING SEASON

THE END OF MOWING SEASON

DAILY

INFLATE TO PROPER

PRESSURE

INFLATE TO PROPER

PRESSURE

REMOVE GRASS & DEBRIS

INSPECT FOR CRACKS/LOOSE

HARDWARE

REMOVE GRASS & DEBRIS

LOCTITE TO SHAFT

ANTI-SEIZE TO SHAFT

LUBE WITH GREASE

FILL AS NEEDED

LUBE WITH GREASE

REPLACE IF DAMAGED

SERVICE PER MANUAL

INSPECT & REPLACE IF WORN

OR DAMAGED

REPLACE WITH NEW

IF POINT WORN, REPLACE

SEE SECTION ON STORAGE

LUBE WITH GREASE

FREQUENCYFREQUENCY

FREQUENCY REQUIRED SERVICEREQUIRED SERVICE

REQUIRED SERVICEREQUIRED SERVICE

REQUIRED SERVICE

MAINTENANCE CHARTMAINTENANCE CHART

MAINTENANCE CHART

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