Yazoo/Kees ZEKW42170, ZEKW52210 manual Maintenance, Blade replacement

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Blade replacement:

MAINTENANCE

Blade replacement:

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

•Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on cutter housing.

•Install new or re-sharpened blade with stamped "GRASS SIDE" facing towards ground/grass (down) or “THIS SIDE UP” facing deck and cutter housing.

•Install and tighten blade bolt securely.

Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs (60-75 Nm).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Special blade bolt is heat treated.

Replace with a Yazoo/Kees bolt if required.

Do not use lower grade hardware than specified.

8011-671

1.Blade

2.Center hole

3.Star

4.Cutter housing

5.Blade bolt (special)

Blade attachment, principal

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Contents Models Operator’s manual968999295/ZEKW42170 968999296/ZEKW52210Page OPERATOR’S MANUAL ContentsZE RIDER English-2 Introduction INTRODUCTIONCongratulations GeneralManufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and Decals SYMBOLS AND DECALSRead Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral Operation English-8 Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Maintenance General Maintenance Use protective goggles IMPORTANT INFORMATION TransportCustomer responsibilities Controls CONTROLSControl Locations 2. Motion Control Levers 1. Parking BrakeTracking 4. Seat adjustment bolts3. Fuel Shut Off Valve 1. Forward5. Refueling 7. Fuses 6. By pass linkage8. Hour Meter 10. Ignition Switch9. Choke Control 11. Throttle Control 12. Blade switch13. Cutting height pedal AccessoriesOperation OPERATIONTraining Starting the Engine Before Starting6.Move the throttle to the middle position 8.Open the fuel shut off valve IMPORTANT INFORMATION To start an engine with a weak battery Running Operating on hills Mowing patterns Mowing TipsStopping the Engine the engine stopped Moving by Handthe ignition key has been removed the parking brake is onMaintenance MAINTENANCEMaintenance Schedule The ignition key has been removed The engine is stoppedThe parking brake is on Battery Ignition System Checking the Safety System Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable Checking and Adjusting the Throttle CableChecking the Engines Cooling Air Intake 2. Throttle cableStandard air filter Replacing the Air Filter Kawasaki EngineChecking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking Tire Pressures Checking the V-belts Checking the Parking BrakeDeck belt Faulty adjustment can cause an accidentDeck belt installation IZT belt Checking the Blades Blade replacement Adjusting the Mower Deck To adjust anti-scalprollers Caster Wheels Cleaning and WashingHardware Use protective glasses when cleaning and washingParking brake Tracking adjustmentTo adjust parking brake Mower is tracking to the rightLubrication LUBRICATIONLubrication Schedule ZE1. Front Wheel Mount Lubricating the Cables2. Front Wheel Bearings 3. Deck spindle4. Deck outer spindle Checking the Oil Level Transaxle Transmission Fluid Change 6. Changing the Engine Oil Filter14.Proceed to the purge procedure Purging Procedures Trouble Shooting Guide TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEWater in the fuel Uneven mowing results STORAGE ServiceStorage Winter StorageWiring diagram WIRING DIAGRAMS1 13 11 5 12 Technical Data TECHNICAL DATAEquipment Overall dimensionsProductivity Torque Specifications Conformity Certificates CONFORMITY CERTIFICATESUSA requirements Service Journal SERVICE JOURNALDelivery Service 1. Change engine oil After the First 5-8HoursEnglish-69 4.Check battery with cables 25-HourService5.Lubricate according to lubrication chart 6.Check/clean the engine’s cooling air intake1.Perform the 25-hourservice 50-HourService4.Lubricate according to lubrication chart 5.Check/adjust the parking brake2.Perform the 50-hourservice 100-HourService4.Clean/replace the spark plugs 3.Change the engine oil filter300-HourService At Least Once Each Year English-75 English-76 English-77