Yazoo/Kees KKW32121 - Manual (Page 9)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING BEFORE OPERATING BEFORE OPERATING BEFORE 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 STOP NORMAL OPERATING STOP NORMAL OPERATING STOP NORMAL 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.
N O T E
CLOSE FUEL VALVE AT THE END OF
EACH MOWING JOB !!
PRE-START CHECKLIST PRE-START CHECKLIST PRE-START CHECKLIST PRE-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.
N O T E
DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE ENGINE
IS RUNNING OR WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.
N O T E
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 OPERATING STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 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.
Figure 7
EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY 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
THUMB LATCH
O.P. LEVER
POINT