Yazoo/Kees ZCBI48181 User's Manual
Contents
1. HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 3 Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake will shut off the engine e Pull park brake lever up and to the right to engage the park brake Make sure the lever is secured to the right DECK BLADES e To stop the deck blades press down on the PTO Switch into the disengaged position ENGINE e Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move the throttle control to slow position and allow engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire e Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized use e Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD y Always stop mower completely before leaving the operators position to empty a grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 3 Always operate engine at full throttle The Throttle control is equipped with a choke detent Pressing the throttle control all of the way forward will choke the engine For full throttle press throttle control forward until you feel resistance e Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate e Full throttle offers the best m2. e Place the other end of the tube thru the 2 diameter hole on the left side of the rear deck e Be sure container is located under this area of the mower e Using a 10 mm wrench turn the hex head on the oil valve counter clockwise until the oil is draining out of the tube After the oil has drained turn the hex head clockwise until it is tight do not over tighten e Remove the plastic tube from the valve clean excess oil off of tube and store in a safe place for the next use e Refill engine with oil through the oil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill e See Engine Owners Manual for type and capacity of the oil ENGINE OIL DRAIN VALVE PLASTIC TUBE CZ 13 FIGURE 10 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Refer to your engine manual for the proper cleaning procedure CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times 25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as neces sary Make sure the cooling shrouds are rein stalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds removed wil
3. 29 Seat Adjustment 30 Control Levers Adjustment 30 Wheel Removal 30 Jump Starting Engine 30 Battery Replacement 31 Park Brako AA 31 Tracking Adjustment 32 STORAGE eege 33 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 36 WIRING SCHEMATIC 37 SYMBOLS AND DECALS N R Reverse Neutral Cel a Wf 5 Mower Mower deck deck engaged disengaged m NI Slow Choke Fast Do not stand here Do not put pressure on drive levers Read Operator s Manual Battery acid is corrosive explosive and flammable mee Do not touch rotating parts Shut off engine amp remove key Keep a before perform safe Use on Read ing any distance Slopes no Operators maintenance or from the greater No passen Manual repair work machine than 10 gers LO e d O 10 3 Q SH gt MEN 50 150 Whole Severing Do not open Careful Careful going body of fingers or remove backing up forward exposure amp toes safety watch for watch for to thrown shields while other people other people objects engine is running s Fuel A Warning Danger Caution Do not tow or push mower
4. VAZOOIKEES 4 e wy gt y A D ER hs rJ p d AS E 8 d a A GC A d Ce B a LI kj DUE x E gt e LT B DA Ki ay L I 7 Ca d FeR ocn t a TE ls Moss Sate ATIS Ai he E ER 19 d 2 H S gt s prs 21 Lef wR ZAT Y FAM d d 1 L s M IY Pa l T E o SEEN Le NS y dun GR Ss yo XX Ah PACA rs X NN sn 8 4 ef H gt DA Operators Manual Models ZCBI48181 LI Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine MANUAL NO 109994 REV IR 09 01 04 Congratulations on the purchase of your Yazoo Kees mower lt has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possiblbe dependability and performance This manual has been prepared for the owners and operators of the models called out on the front cover of this manual Read understand and follow the safety and operating instructions Follow a regular sched ule in maintaining caring for and using your mower Follow the instructions under Customer Re sponsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual d WARNING Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other per sons The owner must understand these instructions and must allow only trained persons who un derstand these instructions to operate the mower Each person oper
5. e Keep battery and terminals clean e Keep battery bolts tight e Recharge at 6 10 amperes for 1 hour CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to leak power e Remove terminal guard e Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then the RED battery cable and remove the battery from the tractor e Rinse the battery with plain water and dry e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny e Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly e Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section of this manual V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The Belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear ENGINE LUBRICATION Refer to you Engine Owners Manual TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 10 e Be sure the mower is on a level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Place a suitable container under the left rear corner of the rear of the mower e Remove oil dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil e Using the clear plastic tube included with you mower place it over the end of the drain valve located on the left side of your engine
6. 5 YOKE 32 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT DO NOT adjust the drive cables in an attempt to resolve tracking issues Cables are set at the factory and should only be ad justed by authorized service retailers If the mower is not tracking straight check the air pressure in both rear tires Recommended air pressure is 15 psi If the unit will not track straight follow the steps below Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface e Mower is tracking to the right Increase the air pressure 2 3 psi in the right rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2 3 psi in the left rear tire e Mower is tracking to the left Increase the air pressure 2 3 psi in the left rear tire or decrease the air pressure 2 3 psi in the right rear tire Recheck tracking and keep making adjustments with the tire pressure until the unit tracks straight DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure 24 psi Record the tire pressure for future reference STORAGE Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the end of the season or if the mower will not be used for 30 days or more A warnine Never store the mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en closure MOWER When mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area e Clean
7. BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check brake operation Check tire pressure Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION CHART GREASE LUBE POINTS EVERY 25 HOURS CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE FRONT TIRES 15 PSI REAR TIRES 15 PSI REFER TO ENGINE OPERATORS MANUAL PRIOR TO SERVICING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT DO NOT OILOR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILLAT TRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUSTBELUBRICATED USE ONLYADRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires See SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire d
8. entire mower See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting BATTERY e Fully charge the battery for storage e After a period of time in storage battery may require recharging e To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly see TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals e If battery is removed from mower for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOS ITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHA NOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMA
9. pull the throttle control back slowly to the fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature 21 MOW ING TIPS The cutting deck should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL DECK in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual The left hand side of the deck should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the mower This will result in more even distribution of clippings and a more uniform cut If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high second to desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet grass will plug the deck and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Wet Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by going slow enough to allow proper deck cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasten
10. the ground up to the blade tip with the engine not running e The average lawn should be cut to 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during the hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth e For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to the desired height 17 OPERATION X LIFT FIGURE 5 TO ADJUST ANTI SCALP ROLLERS See Figure 6 Anti scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position Anti scalp rollers then keep the deck in the proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Agjust Anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface e Adjust the deck to the desired cutting height see TO ADJUST DECK CUTTING HEIGHT in the operation section of this manual e Using a 3 4 wrench and a 9 16 wrench remove the nut and shoulder bolt from the anti scalp roller e Lower the anti scalp roller to the ground and raise it up to the next highest hole e Replace and tighten the nut and shoulder bolt e Be sure to adjust all of the anti scalp rollers to the same position e Be sure to readjust the anti scalp rollers if the cutting height is changed IMPORTANT THE ANTI SCALP ROLLERS MUST NOT BE USED FOR GAUGE WHEELS OR THE ROLLER AND DEC
11. 563 Do not smoke when performing maintenance on the battery The battery can explode and cause serious injury damage SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless poisonous and lethal gas Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them Check the parking brake s functionality regularly Adjust and service as necessary The mulch deck shall only be used when higher quality mowing is desired in familiar areas Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage 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 trailer to transport the machine Activate the parking brake turn off the fuel supply and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices such as bands chains or ropes when transporting Check and abide by local traffic regulations befor
12. HOUSING e Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 ft Ibs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED CUTTER HOUSING BLADE BOLT SPECIAL FIGURE 8 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 9 lone When it is necessary to raise the mower for any repair or service use jackstands to provide adequate sup port DO NOT rely on hydraulic or me chanical jacks Care should be taken to keep the blade bal anced An unbalanced blade will cause exces sive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine 24 e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing the blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not e Slide blade on to an un threaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If the blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced CENTERHOLE FIGURE 9 BATTERY Your mower is equipped with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing However periodic charging of the battery with an automotive type battery charger will extend its life
13. K MAY BE DAMAGED 18 ANTI SCALP DI D Q Q CZ 9 FIGURE 6 TO OPERATE MOWER Your mower is equipped with an operator presence system When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake will shut off the engine e Select desired height of cut e Start deck blades by pulling the PTO switch up into the engaged position e To stop the deck blades press down on the PTO Switch into the disengaged position A warnine Do not operate the deck without either the entire grass catcher mulch kit or dis charge chute installed TO OPERATE ON HILLS A warnine Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 10 degrees And do not drive across any slopes OPERATION e The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills e Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills e If stopping is absolutely necessary pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the park brake IMPORTANT Control levers return to neutral when released This may cause a sudden stop of the mower e To restart movement release the park SCH brake e Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion e Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Fig 7 When pushing or pulling the mower be sure to engage the IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle bypass lin
14. LACING BATTERY See Fig 18 FIGURE 18 A WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal brace lets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding e Lift Seat and rotate forward e Open terminal access doors Using two 1 2 wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable e Using 7 16 wrench remove terminal guard e Carefully remove the battery from the mower e Install new battery with terminals in the same position as the old battery e Reinstall terminal guard e First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut 31 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST PARK BRAKE Before making any adjustments NOTE Make sure the brake arm is engaged into brake sprocket on both sides You can push the mower to make it engage into the sprocket See Fig 19 e With the park brake off the sping should measure 2 3 4 both sides e With the brake on the gap between the connecting link and the secondary linkage should be 1 2 on each side e If not loosen the nut against the yoke and turn the secondary linkage using the double nuts until the 1 2 gap is achieved on both sides See Figure 19 FIGURE 19 1 CONNECTING LINK 2 SECONDARY LINKAGE 3 DOUBLE NUTS 4 NUT
15. SE A BRO Wt z RIGHT CONTROL 7 s S ER BLACK SWITCH BRAKE RELAY j uj VE BLACK F t 5 T BI DIR DIODE LD SUMMA m a m LU 87 PP BLACK BLUE O RED 87A ELECTRIC CLUTCH RUN RELAY BROWN ORANGE WHITE LJ Ile amp 5 A PTO SWITCH y POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G6 B H ON C F B E A D gt by y i gt Y gt A e JG F Jc k ER SCH MIE Q p JA VOLTAGE eu Eee IGNITION UNIT REGULATOR SOLENOID PTO FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW E IGNITION SWITCH 87 REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL FOR MORE DETAIL POSITION FUNCTION CONTACT 1 CONTACT 2 al al OFF MECHA NONE E ON ASS Bay L A2 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE 30 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 3 ON B A NONE RELAY 4 START B S A NONE VYVAZOOIKEES
16. TION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gaso line in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carbu retor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual 33 STORAGE CYLINDER S e Remove spark plug s e Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s e Install plugs e Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil e Replace with new spark plug s OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your mower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your mower with a suit
17. a drop or ditch or if an edge gives way e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and pro ceed slowly straight down the slope Do not mow wet grass It is slippery and the tires can lose their grip so that the machine f machine stops while going uphill disengage blades and back down slowly slides Try not to stabilize the machine by putting afoot Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and on the ground then turn slowly and gradually downhill if pos sible When cleaning the chassis the machine may never be driven near verges or ditches SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children e Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing work Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them e Keep children away from the mowing area and under close supervision by another adult e Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area e Before and during a reversing maneuver look backward and downward for small children Never allow children to operate the machine 8011 517 e Never allow a child to ride with you They can fall off and injure themselves seriously or prevent risk free maneuvering of the machine e Never allow children to operate the machine e Be particularly cautious near corners bushes trees or other objec
18. able protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your mower to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration See GE E ER E EE oq E E pec TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE Out of fuel Engine not CHOKEP properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Extreme cold conditions Dirty air filter Bad spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter Cutting too much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Buildup of grass leaves and trash under deck Dirty air filter Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Dirty f
19. ating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance A CAUTION 1 Keep all shields guards and safety devices in place and in proper working condition 2 Stop engine and remove spark plug wires or remove key before adjusting servicing or perform ing maintenance GOOD SERVICE Yazoo Kees products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service Before the product is delivered the machine has for example been inspected and adjusted by your retailer see the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator s manual When you need spare parts or support in service questions warranty issues etc please consult the following professional BC Hi NN This Operator s Manual belongs to the machine with manufacturing number A warninc Engine exhaust some of it s constituents and certain vehicle componets contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm dame Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com pounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Continuous dedication to improve our products require that specifications and design are subjec
20. be sure the IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages are in the drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Check your engine manual for fuel requirements Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Become familiar with unit operation on a flat and level area with the mower deck shut off Be sure the brake system is in a safe operating condition If adjustment is needed see Service and Adjustment section 14 OPERATION CONTROLS FIGURE 3 1 PTO SWITCH Used to engage or 6 IZT Integraded Zeroturn disengage the deck blades Transaxle BYPASS LINKAGES Bypasses IZT s for pushing or pulling 2 FOOT PEDAL Used to raise lower and mower select various cutting heights of the deck 7 IGNITION SWITCH Used to start or stop 3 CONTROL LEVERS Sets the speed of the engine the mower in both forward and reverse directions and turns the mower 8 PARKING BRAKE LEVER Engages and disengages the park brakes 4 CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine 9 TENSION RELIEF LEVER Used to release the belt tension on the deck belt for 5 THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control ease in removing or replacing the belt Engine Speed 10 HOUR METER Indicates hours of operation 15 OPERATION
21. chine to cool before taking any actions in the engine compartment Be very careful when handling battery acid Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns If you spill battery acid on your skin rinse immediately with water Acid in the eyes can cause blindness contact a doctor immediately Be careful when servicing the battery Explosive gases form in the battery Never perform maintenance on the battery when smoking or near open flames or sparks The battery can explode and cause serious injury damage Ensure that nuts and bolts especially the fastening bolts for the blade attachments are properly tightened and that the equipment is in good condition Do not modify safety equipment Check regularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds If you run the engine too fast you risk damaging the machine components WARNING The engine the exhaust system and the hydraulic system s components become very warm during operation Risk for burns if touched WARNING The battery contains lead and lead compounds chemicals that are considered to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive system damage Wash your hands after touching the battery S galt 8011
22. e placed thru the slot in the bottom of the control lever and threaded back into the control arm e Center the hex bolt in the slot on the control lever Using the wrench or ratchet tighten both the top and bottom hex bolts e Repeat on opposite side of the mower Z 1 ASSEMBLY Adjustments may be required to get uniform TO DRIVE THE MOWER OFF OF THE positioning of the control lever Refer to the SKID See Operation section for location Service and Adjustment section of this manual and function of controls NOTE You may now roll or drive the mower off of the skid Follow the appropriate instruction WARNING below to remove the mower from the skid l Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure the mower is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of the mower is clear of other people and objects e Be sure all of the above assembly steps have been completed e Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline e Place the IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages into the drive position See TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual e Sit on the seat in the operating position set the park brake lever to the on position e Rotate the control levers outward into the neutral slot TO ROLL THE MOWER OFF OF THE SKID Press forward on the deck lift pedal See Operation section for location and to raise t
23. e transporting or driving the machine on any road 8011 515 Never drive the machine in an enclosed space 8011 514 Clean the machine regularly IMPORTANT INFORMATION The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle Reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE OIL TYPE SPI SF SJ SPARK PLUG GROUND SPEED MPH TIRE PRESSURE CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY BLADE BOLT TORQUE 5 6 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SEE YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL SEE ENGINE MANUAL FORWARD 0 5 5 REVERSE 0 2 5 FRONT 15 PSI REAR 15PSI BRIGGS amp STRATTON 16 AMP 3600 RPM MIN CCA 300 CASE SIZE 51 4WX73 4LX6T 45 55 FT LBS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your mower e Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual Ahomarnino This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land un less the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be main tained in effecti
24. engaged position Replace IZT belt Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine WIRING SCHEMATIC GROUND BLACK RED WHITE BLACK 20 AMP FUSE O _O BLACK RED RED BATTERY TO ENGINE RED Le STARTER ON THE ENGINE S gt SOLENOID A S BLACK BROWN M G PURPLE HOUR RANGE METER RED YELLOW YELLOW e mac ot OO So CONNECTOR x cena etr G0 IGNITION SWITCH 2 ae BRAKE SWITCH m LEFT CONTROL PURPLE did if z PEN 85 86 a OC GREEN BLACK un LE Y Ly 2 o CAT on 2 a YELLOW 7 T SEAT SWITCH O NOT OCCUPIED 87A lt cr E START RELAY M E a Y O e LA BLACK e oy i 85 86 PTO DISENGAGED Cope WE ES RED WHITE OO RED WHITE OO 87 30 5 LJ C O O 5 z E SS a a BROWN STA BES
25. engine can shorten positioned the engine life e Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT warnine BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Set park brake to engaged position Place PTO switch in the disengaged position pressed down Turn ignition key OFF and remove the key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug MOWER TO LEVEL DECK Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure see SPECIFICATIONS section in this manual If tires are under or over inflated you can not properly adjust your deck NOTE It may be easier to adjust the front lift linkages by removing the floor pan before any adjustments are made SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 13 and 14 e Raise the deck into the highest cutting position 4 1 2 e Measure height from the bottom edge of the deck to the ground at both front corners Distance A at both corners should be the same e If adjustment is necessary make adjustment to one side the deck only e To raise one side of the deck using a 9 16 wrench tighten the hex nuts on both the front and rear lift linkages be sure to tighten equal amounts To lower one side of the deck reverse previous step Recheck
26. ers Sharpen Replace mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check V Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil with oil filter Change Engine Oil without oil filter Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Before Storage ov II 1 change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodi cally to properly maintain your mower All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of the this manual should be checked at least once each season 22 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft Ibs maximum DO NOT overtighten Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear Anew spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer
27. he deck into the highest function of controls cutting position e Place the throttle control into the choke position e Move to the rear of the mower and place the IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle e Start the engine After the engine bypass linkages into the bypass position has started move the throttle control to disengage the IZT s See TO to the idle position TRANSPORT in the Operation section Release the park brake of this manual e Move the control levers into the Sitting on the mower press the deck lift operate position pedal in to the highest cutting position Slowly move the control levers Release park brake lever forward and slowly drive the mower e Roll the mower forward or backward off off of the skid of the skid e Return the control levers back to the neutral position e Apply the park brake e Turn the ignition key to the OFF position 13 ASSEMBLY CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Check the tire pressure and adjust accordingly Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section in this manual CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in crate Seat is adjusted properly and securely fastened All tires are properly inflated Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving the mower
28. is will slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction To turn left while moving in a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral position this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction To zero turn pull one lever back beyond neutral while holding the other slightly ahead of neutral NOTE The direction of the zero turn will be determined by which lever is pulled back beyond neutral Thus left lever back left zero turn and opposite for right zero turn Use extra care when using this maneuver the machine can spin very rapidly if one lever is positioned too far ahead of the other A CAUTION DO NOT apply excessive force to control levers or use to assist in dismounting unit Misuse will result in bent control levers eeu p HEXNUTS AND Nd WASHERS 7 2 Lj SEI e LN 9 Ki CONTROL 2 ARM 8 FIGURE 4A TO ADJUST THE DECK CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 5 The deck cutting height is obtained by pressing the foot pedal forward to lift the deck To lower the deck you apply pressure to the top side of the foot pedal and allow it to pivot while allowing the lift arm to rotate to the rear of the unit To stop in a desired cutting position rotate the foot pedal down into the notch in the height plate The cutting height range is from 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 in 1 2 increments The heights are measured from
29. kages The IZT bypass linkages are IZT BYPASS LINKAGE IN located on the rear of the frame below the rear DRIVE POSITION engine guard dione CZ 11 FIGURE 7A HEAD pb ped Do not tow this vehicle it may cause dam pb ped REAR DECK age to the drive system e Raise the deck into the highest cutting position e Pull the IZT bypass linkages out and into the slots and release so that it is held in De IN the bypass position DE POSITION e Toreengage the IZT s to drive reverse the above procedure Pow Do not tow any trailers etc with this mower CZ 12 FIGURE 7B They may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator 19 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE A CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dur ing storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To The engine in your mower has been shipped from the factory already filled with 10W 30 motor oil e Check engine oil with the mower on level ground e Refer to you Engine Owners Manual for correct oil level e To change engine oil see the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank
30. l cause engine damage due to overheating AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air FIGURE 11 CZ 14 filter Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions See Engine Manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the mower is used more than 100 hours in one year SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first For spark plug type and gap setting refer to your ENGINE OWNER S MANUAL CZ 15 FIGURE 12 IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Figs 11 and 12 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season lf the fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement CLEANING Is required Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter e First turn off the fuel valve that is located Keep finished surfaces and wheels free under the fuel tank of you mower of all gasoline oil etc e With the engine cool remove the filter e Protect painted surfaces with automotive and plug fuel line sections type wax Place new filter in position in fuel line with ye do not recommend using a garden hose to arrow pointing toward the carburetor clean your mower unless the electrical system Besure there are no fuel leaks and muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to clamps are secure and properly keep water out Water in the
31. les or other irregularities in to cause cancer birth defects the ground Pay attention to other possible or other reproductive system risks damage The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is a colorless poisonous gas Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces e Never use the machine if you are tired if you have consumed alcohol or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision judgment or coordination Beware of traffic when working near or crossing a road e Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running Always shut down the blades pull back the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine e Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it Local laws may regulate the age of the user 8011 518 WARNING When using the machine approved personal protective equipment shall be used Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment e Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine e Never use the machine when barefoot Always wear protective shoes or boots preferably with steel toecaps e Always wear approved protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving e Never wear lo
32. measurements after adjustment a FRONT LIFT Gei a LINKAGE KJ Li ya FIGURE 14 abd D bu Y LINKAGE c HEX NUT OM FIGURE 14A CZ 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Fig 15 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT OR BOTH REAR LINKAGES EQUALLY SO THE DECK WILL STAY LEVEL To obtain the best cutting performance the deck should be adjusted so the front tip of the blades are approximately 1 8 to 1 4 lower than the rear tip If the front tip is higher this will create a poor quality of cut Dane Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling Check adjustment on the right side of the mower Position any blade so that the tip is pointing straight forward Measure distance B at the front and rear tip of the blade e Before making any necessary adjustments check to make sure that the deck is level side to side e With the deck in the highest cutting position 4 1 2 measure the front tip of the blade to see if the deck is higher or lower than 4 1 2 e To lower the front tip of the blade using a 9 16 wrench loosen the hex nuts that are on the front lift linkages be sure to loosen equal amounts e When distance B is 1 8 to 1 4 lower at the front than rear the adjustme
33. nt is done e Reverse above step to raise the deck 28 CZ 19 FIGURE 15 TO REPLACE DECK BELT DECK BELT REMOVAL See Fig 16 and 17 e Park ona level surface Apply park brake e Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position e Disengage the tension relief lever from the lock bracket A warnine Lever is spring loaded Have a tight grip on the lever and release slowly e Remove screws from both the left and right belt shields and remove shields e Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface e Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter housing pulleys e Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on the engine shaft e The belt can now be removed SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE IZT Integraded Zeroturn DECK BELT INSTALLATION See Figs 16 and 17 Transaxle BELT See Fig 17 NOTE For ease in installing the deck belt refer to the routing decal on the front edge of the Park the mower on a level surface Engage the deck park brake e Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch that is located on the engine shaft IZT BELT REMOVAL e Push the rest of the belt through the IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle NOTE Be careful not to damage the fan support and up onto the deck blades on the IZT s as this can affect cooling or Starting on the right hand side of the damage the IZT s deck w
34. old starting procedures below Insert key into the ignition and turn the key clockwise to START position and release the key as soon the engine starts Do not run the starter continuously for more than 15 seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push the throttle control into the choke position wait a few minutes and try again If the engine still does not start move the throttle control back into the fast position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above COLD When the engine starts slowly pull the throttle control back until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly press the throttle control back forward to choke the engine for a few seconds Then continue to pull the throttle control back to the fast position The PTO switch and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When the engine starts slowly pull the throttle control back until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to pull back on the throttle control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load until the throttle control is completely in the fast position If the engine starts to run roughly press the throttle control back forward to choke the engine for a few seconds Then continue to
35. ose clothing that can get caught in moving parts 8011 292 Personal protective equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the driver will lose control or the machine will tip over which can result in serious injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure do not mow the slope Do as follows Remove obstacles such as stones tree branches etc Mow up and down not side to side Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If the tires begin to slip shut down the blades and drive Mow up and down not side to side slowly down the slope 8003 004 Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes Make no sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes and if it proves necessary turn slowly and gradually downward if possible Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows holes and bumps On uneven terrain the machine can tip more easily Long grass can hide obstacles Drive slowly Use small movements of the steering controls Be extra cautious with any additional equipment which can alter the machine s Stability Be extra cautious when driving on slopes 8011 519 Do not mow near verges ditches or banks The machine can suddenly spin around if a wheel goes over the edge of
36. ower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 3 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine e To choke pull up on the choke knob e To take out of choke push down on the choke knob TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 4 IMPORTANT CONTROL LEVERS RETURN TO NEUTRAL WHEN RELEASED THIS MAY CAUSE A SUDDEN STOP OF THE MOWER The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the control levers on either side of the mower The left lever controls the flow of oil in the left IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle to the left wheel The right lever controls the flow of oil in the right IZT to the right wheel Motion Control Lever Pattern Right Side NEUTRAL SLOT NEUTRAL LOCK FRONT OF MOWER esst EUA E REVERSE FIGURE 4 OPERATION NOTE To begin motion the operator must be in the seat and the parking brake disengaged before the motion control levers can be moved from the neutral slots or the engine will kill Fig 4 and 4A By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line in that direction Fig 4 and 4A Movement of either lever forward will cause the right or left wheel to rotate in a forward direction To stop movement pull both levers into the neutral position To turn right while moving in a forward direction pull the right lever back towards the neutral position th
37. peed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and re gap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See Engine Manual Contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment Poor cut uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine backfires when turning engine OFF de MOM AS TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE Faulty operator safety presence control system Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent cutter housing Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around cutter housing Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen cutter housing Engine speed too slow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of gra
38. rap the belt around the large right side idler right cutter housing pulley Remove the deck belt see TO small center idler center pulley left side REPLACE DECK BELT in this section pulley and then around the large left side of the manual idler e Create slack in the belt by removing the The belt will be loose at this point spring on the pump idler arm e Tightly secure the belt tension rod and e The belt should now be able to be reengage it in the lock bracket removed from the engine pulley and IZT pulleys ELTROUTING o BELT INSTALLATION m e Wrap the IZT belt around the IZT pulleys 107709 DECK B e Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley e Now you can wrap the belt around the engine pulley e Reattach the spring on the pump idler arm e Reinstall the deck belt onto the electric clutch belt see TO REPLACE DECK BELT in this section of the manual ELECTRIC CLUTCH WH TENSION RELIEF PUMP IDLER LEVER eg gt 2 g IZT SUPPORT Ee O NPS si A CZ 20 FIGURE 16A FIGURE 17 29 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST THE SEAT See Fig 1 e Move the control levers into the neutral position and rotate to the outside of the machine e Lift up on the back of the seat and rotate it forward e Loosen the three prong knobs on the bottom of the seat and move the seat to the desired position e Tighten the three prong knobs and rotate seat back
39. ry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly If your mower does not function as described repair the problem immediately he engine should not start unless the parking brake is engaged the PTO switch is disengaged pressed down the operator is on the seat and the control levers are rotated to the outside of the mower e When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake should shut off the engine When the engine is running and the PTO switch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first disengaging the PTO switch should shut off the engine e When the engine is running and the control levers are rotated in any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without rotating the control levers out should shut off the engine The PTO switch should never engage without the operator on the seat BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damage blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 8 NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth e Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise e Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and cutter housing 23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON CUTTER
40. ss leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around cutter housing Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator IZT bypass linkages in bypass position IZT belt worn damaged or broken Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine p mI et a apod eA eo Se YS haa il alle oi CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace cutter housing Clean around cutter housing to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace cutter housing Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around cutter housing to open bent holes Replace battery Check clean all connections Replace regulator Replace alternator Place IZT bypass linkages in drive in
41. start the engine and let it the run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel the next season See Storage Instruc ADD GASOLINE tions for additional information Never use e Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 tank or permanent damage may occur octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ensure fuel freshness A warnine IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN Fill to bottom of filler neck Do not over TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE fill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE not store spill or use gasoline near an TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER open flame STARTING TO START ENGINE See Fig 3 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine e Be sure IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages are in the drive position e Sit on the seat in the operators position release park brake lever e Check to be sure the PTO switch is disengaged e Move the throttle control to the choke position e For a warm engine start the choke control may not be needed 20 NOTE OPERATION Before starting read the warm and c
42. t to change without notice 2004 Yazoo Kees Power Equipment All Rights Reserved Beatrice NE Printed in U S A 2 CONTENTS SYMBOLS amp DECALS 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 General use and saftey rules 5 Driving on slopes T Children safety 8 Service Safety 8 Transportation 10 SPECIFICATIONS 11 ASSEMBLY E 12 Tools Required 12 Unpacking oanoanannennennennennennnnn 12 Seat Attachment 12 Control Lever Attachment 12 Check Tire Pressure 14 Assembly Checklist 14 OPERATION eee ee ee eee 15 CONOIS T 15 Operation Instructions 16 21 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 Lubrication Chart 23 li e 23 Operator Presence System 23 Blade Care 29 V Belts 25 Air Screen amp Air Filter 26 CI EISE eiecit eer 26 ee ite ce ee NT 26 Fuel Filter me 26 Cleaning MN RS 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 27 MOWEF dius 21 Deck Level 21 Deck Belt Replacement 28 IZT Integraded Zeroturn Transaxle Belt Replacement
43. to the operating position TO ADJUST CONTROL LEVERS See Fig 2 Sitting on the seat in the operators position press both control levers forward If both control levers line up with each other then no adjustment is needed If they do not line up follow instructions below e Identify which control lever moves further forward e Using a 9 16 wrench slightly loosen the bottom hex bolt about 1 2 turn on the opposite control lever e Move both control levers to the front again and apply more pressure to the control lever that you loosened to bring the two control levers in line with each other e Tighten hex bolts TO REMOVE WHEELS FOR REPAIR FRONT CASTER TIRES e Park mower on a level surface and apply park brake e Jack up the front end of the mower e Using a 3 4 wrench and or socket wl drive ratchet remove hex nut and hex bolt from the caster fork e Remove the tire from the fork e Remove the spacer from the inside of the caster rim e Repair tire e Reassemble in the reverse order of the previous steps REAR TIRES IMPORTANT Block front tires to prevent the mower from rolling e Park mower on a level surface and apply park brake e Jack up the rear end of the mower on the side of the damaged tire Remove 4 lug nuts to allow wheel removal e Repair tire e Reassemble in reverse order of previous steps NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be p
44. ts that block your view WARNING The engine must not be started when the driver s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck s drive belt is removed e Stop the engine Prevent the engine from starting by removing the ignition key before making any adjustments or performing maintenance e Never fill the fuel tank indoors e Fuel and fuel fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable Be especially cautious when handling fuel as carelessness can result in personal injury or fire e Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose e Never remove the fuel tank cap and never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running Never fill the fuel tank indoors 8011 516 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Allow the engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of sparks or open flames If leaks arise in the fuel system the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel vapor leading to damages Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine and the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow Avoid overfilling If you spill fuel on the machine wipe up the spill and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine If you have spilled fuel on your clothing change your clothing Allow the ma
45. uel filter Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen fins Dirty clogged muffler Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s St E een Ie Ge Oe De he e ten 9 po OP DI S Do qw c di Em CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See Engine Manual Contact an authorized service center department See To start engine in operation section Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See Engine Manual Contact an authorized service center department Depress brake pedal Disengage attachment clutch Recharge or replace battery Replace fuse Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace ignition switch Check replace solenoid or starter Contact an authorized service center department Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut position reduce s
46. unless you engage the IZT Intergraded Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages 4 4 2 31 2 24 2 2 14 2 Mr Ann MT 107591 Cutting height 7 SERVICE CHART 2 CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE A GREASE UBE POINTS EVERY 25 HOURS FORMATION FRONT TIRES 15 PSI REAR TIRES SEE OPERATORS MANUAL FOR MORE REFER TO ENG E OPERATORS MA PRIOR TO SERVICING THE ENGINE 12 S E A rr 15 PSI UAL S a y ms Co B D _ z Z EL 3 f SE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety Read them carefully WARNING This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized It concerns your safety General Use Read all instructions in this operator s manual and on the machine before starting it Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn how to stop quickly Also learn to recognize the safety decals Only allo
47. urchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealer also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion TO START AN ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY dame Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITHA 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BEA 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR MOWER BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT e Connect BLACK grounding cable to TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES negative battery terminal with e Connect each end of the RED cable to remaining hex bolt and hex nut the POSITIVE terminal on each e Tighten securely battery taking care not to short against Close terminal access doors chassis Lower seat e Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery e Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND away from the fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER e BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery e RED cable last from both batteries Ie DOORS CZ 22 REP
48. ve working order by the op erator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized engine service center department 11 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new mower It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this mower Please read and retain this manual The in structions will enable you to assemble and maintain your mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES ASSEMBLY Your new mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left un assembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 9 16 wrench or 9 16 socket w drive ratchet 2 Tire pressure gauge 3 Nail bar or claw hammer 4 Wire snips When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position seated TO REMOVE THE MOWER FROM CRATE UNPACK CRATE e Using the nail bar or hammer remove the top of the crate first Then remove the sides of the crate and place these out of the
49. w the machine to be used by adults who are familiar with its use Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine engage the drive or run the machine Make sure animals and people maintain a safe distance from the machine Stop the machine if someone enters the work area Clear the area of objects such as stones toys steel wire etc that may become caught in the blades and thrown out Beware of the discharge deck and do not point it at any one Do not use the machine without the discharge deck in place Stop the engine and prevent it from start ing before you clean the discharge deck Remember that the operator is responsible for dangers or accidents Never take passengers The machine is only intended for use by one person Always look down and behind before and during reversing maneuvers Keep a look out for both large and small obstacles Slow down before turning Shut down the blades when not mowing 8011 512 Read the operator s manual before starting the machine Clear the area of objects before mowing dde 8011 520 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Be careful when rounding fixed objects so that the blades do not hit them Never drive WARNING over foreign objects Engine exhaust and certain e Only use the machine in daylight or in other vehicle components contain well lit conditions Keep the machine a safe or emit chemicals considered distance from ho
50. way Be careful of any exposed nails or staples e Remove the plastic bag that covers the mower e Using the wire snips cut any plastic ties that are holding the mower to the crate e Remove the seat off of the front of the mower and place in a safe location BEFORE REMOVING THE MOWER FROM THE SKID ATTACH SEAT See Fig 1 The seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfortably reach the deck lift pedal and safely operate the mower See Service and Adjustment Section of this manual e Remove protective wrap from the seat e Remove the three prong knobs and washers from the seat and place in the storage area in the right side console Raise the seat pan up so that the bottom can be easily accessed 12 e Securing one of the three prong knobs and washers insert it thru the seat pan slot and into the corresponding threaded hole in the seat bottom e Repeat for the other three holes e Tighten the three prong knobs in the approximate position desired for the seat e Connect the wiring harness to the seat switch Adjustments may be required to position the seat in the desired position Refer to the Service and Adjustment section of this manual W en Aa R ATTACH CONTROL LEVERS See Fig 2 e Using the 9 16 wrench or socket and ratchet remove the bottom hex bolt and spring washer from the control arm e Rotate the control lever up until the bolt and spring washer can b
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