Yazoo/Kees ZMBI48181 Operator's Manual

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21MaintenanceAnnual inspection and maintenance from an au-thorized Yazoo/Kees dealer is recommended tokeep your machine in the best condition mechani-cally and ensures safe operation.Engine oilEngine oil should be checked daily before startingthe machine. See the engine manufacturersmanual for specifications on type of oil, filling in-structions and service intervals. FIG - 10Mower bladesInspect blades and sharpen or replace as needed.Check blades daily or as needed. Bent, crackedor blades with large notches in them should bereplaced. Sharpen to an angle of 22 to 28 degrees.Always check the balance of the blades aftersharpening to prevent excessive vibration.MAINTENANCESafety interlock systemCheck daily and never operate the machine if thesystem is not functioning properly. The startershould crank only when the operator is in the seat,the parking brake is applied, blade switch off andthe motion control levers in the neutral slots. If themachine starts with any of these controls in anoperating position, turn the machine off and re-pair the system immediately.“F” FullMarkOperatingRangeFIG - 10Cutter HousingsGrease housings once weekly or every 40 to 50hours of use. Use a good synthetic grease. Pumpgrease in until a small amount purges from thepopet on the underside of the deck. Check thetorque of the pulley bolt (45 ft/lbs) should be main-tained.WARNING!No settings or adjustments are to bemade unless: Engine is stopped, key hasbeen removed, park brake is on and bat-tery cable removed from battery.