Operating Instructions Controls | Yazoo/Kees KHKW36140, KHKW48170

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLS:

1.Be thoroughly familiar with all controls their function and how to operate them before operating the mower.

2.Control levers: Located on each side of the handle control direction of movement. The left lever controls the flow of oil from the left hydro pump to the left wheel motor. The right lever controls the flow of oil from the right hydro pump to the right wheel motor.

3.Ground speed lever: Located in the center of the console. Controls the forward speed of the mower. Push the lever forward if you want to go faster, pull it back to go slower or pull it all the way back to the neutral or stop postion.

NOTE: To begin motion the operator must move the ground speed lever forward before disen- gaging the thumb latches.After you release the thumb latches allow the control levers to move forward at the same time. The mower will move in a straight line in that direction.

Movement of the right control lever forward will cause the right wheel to rotate in a forward direc- tion. Movement of the left control lever forward will cause the left wheel to rotate in a forward direction. To stop forward travel pull levers back into the neutral position.

To turn right while moving in a forward direction pull the right control lever back towards the neutral position, this will slow the right wheel and cause the mower to turn in that direction.

To turn left while moving in forward direction pull the left control lever back towards the neutral position, this will slow the left wheel and cause the mower to turn in that direction.

4.Blade engagement lever: Located on the left side of the console. To engage the blades push the lever all the way forward and to disengage the blades pull the lever back against the console.

5.Choke and throttle control: Located on the right side of the console. Push the throttle control all the way forward for choke. Use when starting cold engine do not run choke when engine is warm. Use the throttle to control the engine RPM.

6.Tracking knob: Located on the left back side of the console. If the mower will not travel in a straight line on a smooth surface, turn the tracking knob the proper direction until it straightens out.

7.Key switch: Located on the console. The key switch must be turned on, blades disengaged, and ground speed lever in neutral before starting.

8.Fuel shut off valve: Located under the fuel tank.

9.Pump release valves: Located at the back left corner of the pumps. Used to release the sys- tem so unit may be moved by hand when not running. NOTE: Only rotate about a 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn to release system.

10.Operator presence levers: Located on the handle. One or both levers must be pressed against the handle for the mower to remain running, when the blades are engaged or the ground speed lever is not in the neutral position.

KHKW36140, KHKW48170 specifications

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