Yazoo/Kees KKFW48180 User manual

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.

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WARNING
Continuousdedicationtoimproveourproductsrequirethatspecificationsanddesignaresub-
jecttochangewithoutnotice.
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
!
Congratulationsonthepurchase ofyourYazoo/Keesmower.Thismanualhasbeen prepared
for the owners and operators of the Hydro Floating Deck 48" and 52" commercial mowers.
Read,understand andfollowthe safteyandoperating instructions.
!WARNING
Failureto follow cautiousoperatingpractices can resultinserious injury totheoperatoror other
persons. Theownermustunderstandtheseinstructions,and must allow only trained persons
who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower
mustbe of sound mind and body andmustnotbe under the influence of any mindalteringsub-
stance.
If you have any questions pertaining to your mower contact your dealer.
! CAUTION
1.Keepallshields,guards and safety devices in place and in proper working condition.
2.Stop engine and remove spark plug wires or removekey before adjusting, servicing, or per-
formingmaintenance.
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©Yazoo/Kees Power Equipment. All rights reserved.
Beatrice, NE • Printed in U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY: ......................................................................4
Decals.....................................................................4
Training....................................................................5
Preparation..............................................................5
Operation ................................................................5
Transportation .........................................................6
Maintenance ............................................................6
SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS:...................................7
Cuttingheight ..........................................................7
Motioncontrollinkage ..............................................8
Reverse spring detent .............................................9
MowerDeck Leveling ............................................10
Blade belts ............................................................10
Pump belt .............................................................. 11
Safety interlock system ......................................... 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: ...............................12
Controls.................................................................12
Starting andoperation............................................12
MAINTENANCE: .......................................................14
Engineoil level.......................................................14
Pump belt ..............................................................14
Mowerblades ........................................................14
Safety interlock system .........................................14
Hardware...............................................................14
Aircleaner .............................................................14
Engineoil...............................................................14
Hydraulicoil ...........................................................14
Tire presure ...........................................................14
Belts ......................................................................14
Lubrication.............................................................14
Fuelfilter................................................................14
Hydraulicfilter and oil ............................................15
Cutter housing.......................................................16
TROUBLE SHOOTING:...........................................17
WARRANTY: ..............................................................19
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD OPEN FLAME
KEEP AWAY FROM
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND
REMOVE KEY BEFORE
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PERFOMORMING ANY
ENGINE IS RUNING
SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE
DO NOT 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 OBJECTS
OPERATING MACHINE
DO NOT OPEN OR REMOVE
SAFETY SHIELDS WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNING
TOES OR FINGERS
RISK OF SEVERING OF
MOWER BLADES STAY A SAFE DISTANCE
FROM THE MACHINE
SAFETY DECALS

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SAFETY
TRAINING:
1. Readthismanual carefully andquestionyour dealer ifsomethingis not clear.
2. Bethoroughlyfamiliar with thecontrolsand proper useofthe equipment.
3. Neverallowchildren, teenagers, orpeopleunfamiliar withtheseinstructions to usethe
mower.
4. Donotmow while people, particularlychildren, orpetsare nearby.
PREPARATION:
1. Theuseof personal protective equipment suchas(but not limited to) protectionforthe
eyes,ears,feetandheadis recommended.
2. Neveroperatethe mower without properguards,covers,safety switches and devicesin
placeand properly functioning. Inspect these itemsdailyfortheircondition and proper op-
eration.If the condition or operation ofanyofthesedevices is questionable they mustbe
replacedorrepairedbefore using the mower.
3. Thoroughlyinspectthe area to be mowedandremoveall stones, sticks, wire andotherde-
bristhat may be thrown by themower. Also note or markotherobstaclessuchasholes,
stumps,etc..
4. Donot operate the mower when barefootorwearingopenshoes. Always wear substantial
footwearand longpants.
5. Fill gas tank before startingmower. DO NOTSMOKEneargasolinecontainers.Do not fill
gastank indoors or when engine is hotorrunning.Cleanoff any spilled gasoline before
startingthemower.
OPERATION:
1. Mowonlyin daylight or good artificial light.
2. Do not operate the mower in wet grass if possible.
3. Mow acrossslopes. Use extremecaution whenmowingorturningonslopes.Always turnto
thedownhill side. Do not mowexcessivelysteep slopes ( mower may tip over and cause
injury or death ).
4. Usecautionwhen backingup.
5. Stop thebladeswhen crossing surfacesotherthan grass; orwhentraveling to andfromthe
area to be mowed.
6. Never operatethe mowerwith defective,broken orexcessively wornparts. Keep allguards,
shields,andsafetydevicesinplaceand in proper working order.
7. Do notchange theenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeedtheengine. Operatingtheengine
atexcessive speeds will increasethehazardof injury and canseverelydamageyour ma
chine.
8. Keephands,feet and clothing awayfromrotatingpartswhenoperatingmower.
9. Stop the blades and engine before leaving theoperatorspositionforanyreason.
10. Nevermake adjustments tothemower whileengineand/or blades arerunning.
11. After striking a foreign object, stop mowerandremovekey. Inspect the mowerforanydam
ageandrepairit immediately before continuing to mow.
12. Neveroperatethisequipmentin an enclosed or confinedareawithoutproper ventilation of
theengineexhaust.
13. Donotallowanypassengerstorideonthemower. Keepothersaway fromthemowerwhen
inoperation.

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SAFETY
TRANSPORTATION:
Turnofffuelvalveand strapmowerto trailer.
MAINTENANCE:
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to keep mower in safe operating condition.
2. Enginemaintenance should complywithengine manufactures specifications. Seetheen-
ginemanual for specifications.
3. Neverstorethe mowerwith gasinthe tankinsidea buildingwhere fumescanreach anopen
flameorspark.
4. Toreducetheriskoffire,keep the mower free of grass, leaves and excessive grease or oil.
5. Have yourmower inspected andserviced each yearby an authorized Yazoo/Kees dealer.
6. Useonlyauthentic Yazoo/Kees replacement partstoinsurethe safety and qualityofyour
mowerismaintained.
7. Safety decals should be replaced if they are missing or illegible. Decals can be purchased
fromyourYazoo/Kees dealer.
8. Thehydraulicsystemincludingallhosesand fittingsshouldbecheckedfrequentlyforwearor
leaks. Nevercheckfor leaks with your hands, use a piece of cardboard or wood.Hydraulic
oilunder pressure could beinjectedintoyour body and mustbesurgicallyremoved within a
fewhours.

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NOTE:To achivethebest quality cut, thebladesshould be level withtheground or slighty
tippedforward.
EQUIPMENT SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. Uncratemower
2. Cuttheplasticwire ties holding the operator presenceleversdown.
3. Check tire pressure in all four tires. (22 PSI in all tires)
4. Check engineoil with dipstick.Addif neededper engine manufactures specifications.(See
enginemanual)
5. Checkhydraulicoil level. Should bean1.0” below the bottomofthefill tube.
6. Mountthedischarge chute to thefrontdeck using the fastenersprovidedon the deck.
CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Cuttingheightranges from 1 1/4” to 4 3/4” in1/4”increments.
2. Cuttingheightis changed by pushingthefoot pedal (Figure 1)downuntilthe transport lock
leversecurely latchesintotheslot onthetop surface oftheheight plate.
3. At this time, move the pin in the height plate to thedesiredcuttingpositionandreinsert
hairpin.
4. Afterthepin is placed in the desired hole, press down on thefoot pedaland remove the
transportlock leverfromthe slot.Gentlyremove pressurefromthe foot leverallowingthe lift
armto contact the pin in theheight plate.
FIGURE 1
FOOT PEDAL
HEIGHTPLATE
TRANSPORT
LOCK LEVER
PIN

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CONTROL
LEVER
THUMB LATCH
SHORT
LINKAGE
MOTION
CONTROL
LINKAGE
ADJUSTING
NUTS
FIGURE2
MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
1. Thisadjustmentmust be made withthedrive wheels rotating. Raiserearof the unit and
blockit up so the wheelsarefreeto rotate. CAUTION: keep hands,feetandclothing away
fromrotating tires.
2. Withtheground speed lever inneutralorstop position, start theengine.
3. Thethumblatchesshouldbeunlocked.
4. Turntheadjustingnut theproperdirection untilthewheel stopsrotating.Thisisyourneutral
position, repeat on the other side. (See Figure 2.)
5. Aftertheneutralpositionisadjusted.Youwillneedtoreadjusttheshortlinkage.(SeeFigure2.)
6. Removethetwo hairpins, swingthelinkage outofthecontrol leverandthe thumb latch.See
Figure2.)
7. Turn the shortlinkagethe properdirectionin the swivel,sothat whenthethumb latchis
engagedthe wheel does notturn(or it is inneutral).
8. Aftertheseadjustments have been madeitwill be necessary toadjustthe reverse detent.
(Seereverse springdetentadjustment).

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REVERSE SPRING DETENT ADJUSTMENT
1. Tocheck ifyourreverse spring detentadjustmentis set right.Makesure your groundspeed
leveris pulledback to theneutralposition. Releasethe thumblatchs(bothsides) andpullup
onthecontrolleversat thesame time. Thenreleasethelevers,itshouldreturntoneutral. Ifit
doesnot, the following adjustmtentsneedto be made.
2. Stop engine and remove key.
3. Groundspeedlever should beinthe neutralorstop postion andthethumb latchs unlocked.
4. Loosenthetwo1/4”bolts holding the reverse detent bracket. Slide the bracket up or down
untilit justtouchsthe “L”shapestop undertheconsole. Holdingthebracket againstthestop
retightenthe two 1/4” bolts. Repeat on other sideif needed. (See Figure 3. )
FIGURE3
(Rightside cut away viewofconsole.)
GROUND SPEED
LEVER
REVERSE DETENT
BRACKET
1/4" BOLTS
"L" SHAPE
STOP
NEUTRAL OR STOP
POSITION

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ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT DECK BELT ROUTING:
FIGURE4
DECKBELT
FIXEDIDLER
PULLEY(TALL)
RIGHTDECK
PULLEY
SPRING
FIXEDIDLER
PULLEY
CENTERDECK
PULLEY
SPRINGLOADED
IDLERARM
ELECTRICCLUTCH
ONTHEENGINE
LEFTDECK
PULLEY
MOWER DECK LEVELING:
1. Position mower on a flat surface and stop engine.
2. Checkthetire pressure of all four tires. Inflation should be 22 psi.
3. Place two 2x4’s on edge under the blades from sidesideandlowerthedeck down onto the
2x4’s.
4. Place the height of the deck in the 3 1/2" cutting height position.
NOTE:make sure deck lift blocks are tightly bolted to the frame .
5. Adjustthefour upperchainbolts up untilthechains are tight.
6. Check chains forequaltension. If unequal, adjustupperchain bolt inslot.
7. Remove2 x 4’s and measure from the cutting edge of the blade to a flat surface tocheck
deckcutting height.