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                        Operator Manual
ZMKW52212 / 968999660
ZMKH52252 / 968999661
ZMKH61252 / 968999662
ZMKW48172 / 968999730
ZMKW48192 / 968999779
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you  
understand the instructions before using the machine.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                    
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                        ©2008 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                    
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                        CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...................................................................5 Mowing Tips  ....................................................................35 General ..............................................................................5 Stopping the Engine.........................................................36 Driving and Transport on Public Roads .............................5 Moving Manually ..............................................................37 Towing .
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION Congratulations Towing Thank you for purchasing a Yazoo/Kees ride-on Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the  mower. This machine is built for superior efficiency drive system.  to rapidly mow primarily large areas. A control panel  Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower. They may  easily accessible to the operator and a hydrostatic  jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower  transmission regulated by steering controls both  and possible serious injury to 
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION Good Service retailer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this  Yazoo/Kees’s products are sold only in specialized  operator’s manual. retail stores with complete service. This ensures that  you as a customer receive only the best support and  When you need spare parts or support in service  service. Before the product is delivered, the machine  questions, warranty issues, etc., please consult  has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your  the following professio
                    
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                        SYMBOLS AND DECALS These symbols are found on the machine and in the  operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.    WARNING! IMpORTANT INfORMATION  Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx  xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. xxxxxxxxx. xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx. Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk  Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk  of personal injury or death, particularly if the reader
                    
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                        SYMBOLS AND DECALS  Read Shut off engine and Keep a safe Use on slopes No passengers  Operator’s remove key before distance from no greater   Manual performing any the machine than 10°   maintenance or repair work   Whole body Severing of fingers Do not open or  Careful backing up, Careful going  exposure to and toes remove safety watch for other forward, watch for  thrown objects  shields while people other people    engine is running   Moving sharp blades under cover English-8                 
                    
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                        SAFETY These instructions are for your safety. Read them  carefully. IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS    WARNING!  CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND  This symbol means that important safety  THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE  instructions need to be emphasized. It  THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD  concerns your safety. RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. General Operation • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on  the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do no
                    
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                        SAFETY • Use extra care when loading or unloading the  machine into a trailer or truck. • Always wear eye protection when operating  machine. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and  above, are involved in a large percentage of  riding mower-related injuries. These operators  should evaluate their ability to operate  the riding mower safely enough to protect  themselves and others from serious injury. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for  wheel weights or counterweights. • An
                    
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                        SAFETY personal Safety Equipment • Make sure that you have first aid equipment  close at hand when using the machine.Never    WARNING!  use the machine when barefoot.  When using the machine, approved personal  • Always wear protective shoes or boots,  protective equipment (shown in illustrations)  preferably with steel toe caps. shall be used. personal protective equipment  • Always wear approved protective glasses or a  cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will  full visor when assemblin
                    
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                        SAFETY Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to  the presence of children. Children are often attracted  to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume  that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in  the watchful care of a responsible adult other  than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters  the area. • Before and while backing, look behind and  down for small children. • Never carry chil
                    
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                        SAFETY Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use  extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is    WARNING!  extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. The engine must not be started when the  Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other  driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for  sources of ignition. the mower deck’s drive belt is removed. Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the  engine running. All
                    
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                        SAFETY General Maintenance • Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the  equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their  proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other  debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and  remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine  to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect  the machine. Repair, if necessary, before  resta
                    
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                        SAFETY • Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the  fastening bolts for the blade attachments,  are properly tightened, torqued 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  engin
                    
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                        SAFETY • 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 blades should only be used in  familiar areas when higher quality mowing is  desired. • 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. • Regularly clean de
                    
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                        SAFETY Roll over protection system (ROpS) The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 42  lbs/19 kg. The ROPS on the US units are standard, on    WARNING!  the European units is the ROPS an accessory.  The structures capability may be impaired by  • Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or  structural damage if overturned, or alteration  anchoring point. occurs. If any of these conditions take place,  • Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing. the total structure MUST be replaced. • Do n
                    
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                        SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Setup Uncrate machine. ROpS Assembly Components   WARNING!  1 - Top loop No settings or adjustments are to be made  unless: Engine is stopped, key has been  1 - Left side post removed, park brake is on and battery cable  1 - Right side post removed from battery. 1 - Hardware bag     2 - Latch Pins w/lanyard     6 - Cap screws     6 - Centerlock nuts     2 - Knobs (all hardware Grade 5). TOP LOOP LATCH PIN 1. Remove roll bar and parts bag from the box. 2. Install roll bar si
                    
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                        SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Tires Mount rear drive wheels using the lug nuts installed  on the hubs. Check the tire pressure in all four tires. All tires should  be 15 psi. Control Arms Remove top bolt in control arm and loosen bottom  bolt, rotate the control levers to the upright position.  Align the levers so they are even in the neutral  position. Reinstall hardware and tighten. Motion Control Lever Control Arm Seat Install 1. Remove seat assembly from the crate. 2. Remove the four nuts from the b
                    
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                        SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height 1. Stop the mower and disengage the blades. Lift Lever 2. Raise the deck height lever to the transport  position. Deck Height 3. Remove the height adjustment pin and place it Adjustment Plates in the desired cutting height hole. Lower the lift  lever down onto pin.  NOTE:  Anti-scalp rollers must be in the proper  position for maximum deck flotation.  See the decal on the front deck for  proper settings. Mower Deck Leveling 1. Position machine on a flat surfa