TABLEOFCONTENTS
SAFETY:
Training
Preparation
Operation
Maintenance
EQUIPTMENTSETUPANDADJUSTMENTS:
Front casters
Axle adjustment
Cutting height chart
Brake adjustment
Operator presence switches
Belt adjustments
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS:
Emergency stopping
Normal stopping
Operating instructions
SERVICE:
Interlock system
Cutting deck
Cutter housing
Belt replacement
Winter storage
Maintenance chart
INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared for the operators of the YAZOO/KEES KUTTER 32", 36" and 48" commercial mowers. Read, understand, and follow the safety and operating instructions.
Always stop the engine and blades, place the traction levers in drive, and place the mower in gear when leaving unattended.
The steering system of this mower uses indvidual right and left traction levers on the handle bars. Squeezing the traction lever will reduce tension on the wheel drive belt eliminating power to that wheel. With the opposite wheel still under power a turn is accomplished. If the traction lever is squeezed even tighter the brake will be applied to that wheel and a tighter more abrupt turn is accomplished. LEARN HOW TO USE THESE IMPORTANT STEERING/BRAKE CONTROLS!
As an additional safety feature, these mowers are equipped with an Operators Presence System. This is an electrical interlock safety system which is activated by depressing either one or both of the Operator Presence Levers above the handle grips. Releasing both Operators Presence Levers while mowing or transporting will break the electrical circuit and cause the engine and mower to stop. The mower will not stop imediately after releasing the O.P. levers, some travel does occur.
! WARNING !
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR
OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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