Yazoo/Kees ZKH52253, ZKHP52233, ZKH61253, ZKHP61253, ZKHP52253, ZKW52233 Starting and Operation

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING AND OPERATION:

1.Operator must be sitting in the seat. Engage park brake, blades off and place the motion control levers in the neutral slots. (See figure 6)

2.Adjust throttle to 1/2 and set choke (if needed) turn key and release as soon as engine starts.

3.Release park brake.

4.Close motion control levers.

5.Engage blades and set RPM to maximum. NOTE: Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the blades. To prolong spindle bearing and belt life engage and disengage blades at approximately 1\2 throttle

Figure 6

WARNING

1.Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

2.Do not operate the mower in wet grass if possible.

3.Mow up and down slopes. Use caution when mowing or turning on slopes. Always turn to the downhill side. Do not mow ex- cessively steep slopes ( mower may tip over and cause injury or death).

4.Use caution when backing up.

5.Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; or when traveling to and from the area to be mowed.

6.Do not operate in an unsafe manner. Use caution when making maneuvers. Sharp cornering, turning, & slopes can be unsafe

if caution isn’t used.

IMPORTANT !

Sharp, high speed, manuevers on pavement or asphalt may reduce the life of the traction drive components. Slow down when manuvering, loading or unloading especially on pavement or asphalt.

Do not alter any drive component, including pumps, motors, wheels, rims and tires.

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