Yazoo/Kees ZMKW48172 - Manual (Page 3)

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................5
General ..............................................................................5
Driving and Transport on Public Roads .............................5
Towing ................................................................................5
Operating ...........................................................................5
Good Service .....................................................................6
Manufacturing Number ......................................................6
SYMBOLS AND DECALS ....................................................7
SAfETY ................................................................................9
General Operation .............................................................9
Personal Safety Equipment .............................................11
Slope Operation ...............................................................11
Safe Handling of Gasoline ...............................................13
General Maintenance.......................................................14
Transport ..........................................................................16
Roll over Protection system (ROPS)................................17
Customer responsibilities .................................................17
SETUp AND ADjUSTMENTS ............................................18
Setup................................................................................18
ROPS Assembly Components .........................................18
Tires .................................................................................19
Control Arms ....................................................................19
Seat Install .......................................................................19
Engine Oil ........................................................................19
Cutting Height ..................................................................20
Mower Deck Leveling.......................................................20
Throttle Lever Tension .....................................................20
Motion Control Linkage Adjustment .................................21
Park Brake Adjustment ....................................................21
CONTROLS ........................................................................22
Motion Control Levers ......................................................23
Tracking ...........................................................................24
Bypass Linkages .............................................................24
Refueling ..........................................................................25
Fuel Shut Off Valve ..........................................................25
Ignition Switch ..................................................................26
Hour Meter .......................................................................26
Choke Control ..................................................................26
Throttle Control ................................................................27
Blade Switch ....................................................................27
Parking Brake ..................................................................27
Mower Deck Cut Height Lift Lever ...................................28
OpERATION .......................................................................29
Training ............................................................................29
Steering............................................................................29
Before Starting .................................................................30
Starting the Engine ..........................................................30
Weak battery ....................................................................32
Jumper cables ............................................................32
Running............................................................................33
Operating on hills .............................................................34
Mowing Tips ....................................................................35
Stopping the Engine.........................................................36
Moving Manually ..............................................................37
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................38
Engine oil ....................................................................38
Safety System ..................................................................38
Hardware .........................................................................38
Air filter .............................................................................38
Hydraulic system..............................................................39
Blades ..............................................................................39
Blade replacement......................................................39
Cutter Housings ...............................................................40
Parking Brake ..................................................................40
Deck belt ..........................................................................40
Pump belt .........................................................................40
Lubrication .......................................................................41
Tire pressure ....................................................................41
Replacing the Fuel Filter ..................................................41
Adjusting the Mower Deck ...............................................42
Leveling ......................................................................42
Cutting height adjustments .........................................42
Anti-scalp rollers .........................................................42
Caster Wheels .................................................................43
Cleaning and Washing .....................................................43
LUBRICATION ....................................................................44
General ............................................................................44
Hydraulic System, Oil Level .............................................44
Hydraulic System-Changing Oil and Filters .....................44
Driver’s Seat ....................................................................44
Engine Oil ........................................................................44
Lubricating the Cables .....................................................45
Throttle and Choke Cables, Lever Bearings ....................45
Shaft Bushings and Linkage ............................................45
Front Wheel Mount ..........................................................45
Front Wheel Bearings ......................................................45
Deck belt pulleys ..............................................................46
Mower Deck Height Adjuster............................................46
Steering Control Shafts ....................................................46
Mower Deck Struts...........................................................47
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................48
STORAGE ...........................................................................50
Winter Storage .................................................................50
CONfORMITY CERTIfICATES .........................................51
Conformity Certificates.....................................................51
TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................52
Accessories......................................................................58
Torque Specifications .......................................................58
SERvICE jOURNAL ..........................................................59
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