2Congratulations on the purchase of your YAZOO/KEES mower. This manual has been preparedfor the owners and operators of the models called out on the front cover of this manual. Read,understand and follow the safety and operating instructions.Continuous dedication to improve our products require that specifications and design are sub-ject to change without notice.! WARNINGFailure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to the operator or other per-sons. The owner must understand these instructions, and must allow only trained persons who un-derstand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must be ofsound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance.! CAUTION1. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and in proper working condition.2. Stop engine and remove spark plug wires or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or performingmaintenance.TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEIf you have any questions pertaining to your mower contact your dealer. To locate the nearest dealerplease call: 1-877-368-8873 or for more information go our web site at www.yazookees.comFor technical assistance please write: Yazoo/Kees, 700 Park Street, Beatrice, Ne 68310or call:1-877-368-8873WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of it’s constituents, and certain vehicle componets con-tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm.WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.