Z7 Commercial Collection System Operator’s and Parts Manual Models: Z7A Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. MANUAL NO. 200852 REV.
Index Operators Guide Specifications .............................................................................................. 3 Features and Controls (Auxiliary Engine) ................................................... 4 Features and Controls (Spindle Drive) ........................................................5 General Information ..................................................................................... 6 Safety Procedures .............................................................
Operators Guide Specifications Auxiliary Engine (For Max 2 and ZT Max only) Height 42 in. (107 cm.) Length 31 in. (79 cm.) Width (without engine mount or vacuum assembly) 39 in. (99 cm.) Width (with engine mount and vacuum assembly) 63 in. (160 cm.) Engine Options 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek 6 hp Kohler Weight (without vacuum assembly) 107 lb. (49 kg.) Weight (with 6 hp Kohler vacuum assembly) 172 lb. (78 kg.) Capacity 8.5 cu ft (7 bu. or 0.24 m3) Hose 7 in. (18 cm.
Operators Guide Features and Controls (Auxiliary Engine) Top Assembly Latch Inlet Heat Shield Upper Hose Front Weight Front Weight Bar Gas Spring Container Lower Hose Frame Vacuum Assembly Engine Mount 4 Boot
Operators Guide Features and Controls (Spindle Drive) Top Assembly Latch Inlet Heat Shield Hose Front Weight Front Weight Bar Gas Spring Container Frame Hitch Hose Support 5 Fan Assembly
Operators Guide General Information This manual will assist you in the safe operation and proper maintenance of your Yazoo/Kees equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. Call your dealer or Yazoo/ Kees if additional information is required.
Operators Guide 3 - Operation • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Make turns gradually and at slow speed. Do not operate across the sides of slopes. Operate up and down slopes only. Do not operate on steep slopes. • Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Do not operate on wet grass where traction may be reduced.
Operators Guide Unpacking Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Wear gloves and eye protection. Cut straps around carton and remove top. Take hoses out of carton. Remove wood pieces. NOTE: Watch for nails and wood splinters. Slide carton sleeve out of bottom tray and lift over Z7. Assembly Instructions 1. Attach hitch to unit (see hitch instructions). 2. Mounting the Z7 Hitch Tools Required: None Wire Lock Pin Frame 1. Slide the Z7 Frame into the Hitch. 2.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 3. Attaching the Heat Shield Heat Shield Tools Required: 1/2” Wrench 1/2” Socket Ratchet 1. Locate two (2) holes in top corner brace plates of Hitch. 2. Aligning holes in bottom of Heat Shield, place Heat Shield onto Hitch. 3. Secure Heat Shield to Hitch using two (2) 5/16”-18 x 1” hex bolts, four (4) 5/16” flat washers, and two (2) 5/16” nylon lock nuts. If installing a spindle drive assembly, skip to step 5.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 4. Attaching the Engine Mount and Vacuum Assembly Vacuum Assembly Tools Required: 1. Ratchet 2. 1/2” Socket 3. 1/2" Wrench 4. 9/16” Wrench 5. 9/16” Socket 6. 7/16” Socket 7. Socket Extension Frame Engine Mount Inlet Cover 1. Place the Vacuum Assembly on the Engine Mount and secure it tightly with four (4) 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolts and four (4) 5/16” nylon lock nuts. 2.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 5. Attaching a Spindle Drive Assembly 1. Remove the discharge chute. 2. Remove the right hand belt shield. 3. Remove the deck belt from the right spindle assembly sheave. 4. Remove this sheave but keep the ¼” square key and the two washers at hand for reinstallation. 5. Install the Stepped Sheave and spacer/key retainer included in the kit using the original key and washers but substituting the original 7/16” HCS with the longer version provided.
Operators Guide Assembly Instructions (continued) 6. Hose Attachment NOTE: Hoses may need to be trimmed to fit. If necessary, see the Hose Trimming section at the end of the Assembly Instructions. Tools Required: Flat screwdriver 1. Slide one hose clamp over each end of the 54" Lower Hose. Slide one end of the hose over the Vacuum Inlet Cover and the other end over the Boot discharge opening. Tighten the hose clamps to secure hose in place. 2. Slide one hose clamp over each end of the 48" Upper Hose.
Operators Guide Auxiliary Engine Vacuum Assembly Servicing the Engine 1. Make sure that engine oil is at engine manufacturer’s recommended level (refer to engine manual). 2. Fill the fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline. Pre-Start Check 1. Make sure the stop switch is in the OFF position and spark plug wire is disconnected. Pull the starter rope slowly to make certain there are no foreign objects in the blower housing. 2.
Maintenance and Service Instructions Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning, washing, and lubricating will prolong the service of the machine. NOTE: Use care with power washers to avoid damage to decals. Limit direct spray on these items. DO NOT EXCEED 1000 PSI WATER PRESSURE FOR CLEANING. For best results, clean exhaust screen inside container regularly. Instructions for doing this can be found in the Service section of this manual. Storage 1. 2. 3. 4.
Maintenance and Service Instructions Engine Service and Maintenance Follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. Should any malfunction occur with the engine during the warranty period, take it to an Authorized Service Dealer. DO NOT tear down the engine, as this may void the Engine Manufacturer’s Warranty. NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for all engine service information. Caring For Vacuum Hoses 1. Inspect hoses before each use.
Maintenance and Service Instructions Trouble Shooting Guide ! DANGER ! Before servicing unit wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Turn engine off and remove the spark plug wire. PROBLEM Engine Does Not Start. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Stale gasoline. 5. Dirty air filter. Engine Runs Poorly. 1. Bad spark plug. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Incorrect choke setting. 4. Stale gasoline. 1.
Replacement Parts Z7 Assembly 1 3 2 4 5 ITEM 1 2 3 4 * * 5 * * * * PART NO. 200850 ER93817 ER92531 ER92767 200851 200852 ER99693 ER93961 ER99077 0413 ER99079 DESCRIPTION Frame/Top Assembly Container, 30 Gal. Front Weight Heat Shield Small Parts Kit, including: Manual Pin, Wire Lock Ear Plugs Bolt, Hex, 5/16”-18 x 1” Washer, Flat, 5/16” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 5/16”-18 * Not shown 17 QTY.
Replacement Parts 200850 Top/Frame Assembly 9 10 3 7 8 4 1 6 5 2 ITEM PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ER92704 200849 01765 ER99065 ER99015 ER99079 ER99082 ER99102 103443 200027 DESCRIPTION Gas Spring Frame Bolt, Hex, 3/8”-16 x 3” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 3/8”-16 Bolt, Hex, 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 5/16”-18 Pin, Cotter, #13 Pin, Clevis, 5/16” x 1-1/4” w/ 2 holes Decal, Yazoo/Kees Decal, Caution List 18 QTY.
Replacement Parts ER92675 Top Assembly 1 5 10 5 10 6 5 2 4 3 7 11 8 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 * * PART NO. ER92720 ER92761 ER92754 ER92535 ER99074 0122 ER99072 ER92702 ER93210 0124 0134 ER93610 ER93611 7 9 DESCRIPTION Top, Plastic Rubber Flap Top Insert Inlet Washer, Flat, 1/4” Bolt, Hex, 1/4”-20 x 3/4” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 1/4”-20 Latch Spring Bolt, Hex, 1/4”-20 x 5/8” Bolt, Hex, 1/4”-20 x 2” Weatherstripping, 1/2” x 1” Weatherstripping, 1/2” x 2” * Not Shown 19 QTY.
Replacement Parts 30166 5.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Vacuum Assembly 30167 6 hp Kohler Vacuum Assembly 1 7 4 5 6 4 5 2 3 8 9 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * * * * * * * 8 9 PART NO.
Replacement Parts 108960 - 42 INCH DECK 108961 - 48 INCH DECK 108962 - 52 INCH DECK 108963 - 61 INCH DECK 1 8 9 3 4 2 6 5 7 ITEM 1 ........ .......... .......... .......... 2* ....... 3 ........ 4 ........ 5 ........ .......... .......... .......... 6 ........ .......... .......... 7 ........ .......... .......... 8 ........ 9 ........ .......... .......... .......... PART NO. QTY 108950 ............ 1 ........ 108953 ............ 1 ........ 108958 ............ 1 ........ 108959 ............ 1 .......
Replacement Parts 200817 Accessories, Auxiliary Engine (needed for all Auxiliary Engine Applications) PART NO. 62092 ER97154 ER97148 ER92531 200717 ER97076 ER99611 0415 ER99065 02004 0403 01062 61651 DESCRIPTION Engine Mount Hose, 7” x 54” Hose, 7” x 48” Front Weight Small Parts Kit, including: Hose Clamp Bolt, Hex, 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” Washer, Flat, 3/8” Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, 3/8”-16 Nut, Hex, Nylon Lock, #10-24 Washer, Flat, #10 Screw, Slotted Rd Hd, #10-24 x 3/4” Throttle Cable QTY.
Replacement Parts 200798 Custom Kit for Mini Max HITCH Parts List 200809 99020 0415 99065 99031 0427 93082 Hitch....................................1 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ........2 3/8” Flat Washers ...............4 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts ..........2 1/2” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ........4 1/2” Flat Washers ...............8 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts ..........4 Hitch Holddown Bar FRONT WEIGHT BAR Parts List 200810 92747 92731 99065 1765 0415 99616 99668 Front Weight Bar ............ 1 Clamp Plates .............
Replacement Parts 200792 Custom Kit for Max 2 200927 Custom Kit for Max 2 - 72” Deck HITCH Parts List 200749 Hitch ................................. 1 99020 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts ...... 4 0415 3/8” Flat Washers ............. 8 99065 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts ........ 4 99031 1/2” x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts ...... 4 0425 1/2” Flat Washers ............. 8 93082 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts ........ 4 99611 3/8” x 2-1/2” Hex Bolts ...... 2 200788 Hitch Spacer, Blk Fin. .......
Replacement Parts 200799 Custom Kit for ZT Max HITCH Parts List 200828 Hitch ............................. 1 99031 1/2” x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts .. 6 0425 1 /2” Flat Washers ........ 12 93082 1/2” Nylon Lock Nuts .... 6 Hitch Locknuts to inside Holddown Bar FRONT WEIGHT BAR Parts List 20255 Front Weight Bar ...................1 92519 Clamp Plates .........................2 92731 Holddown Bar ........................1 99065 3/8” Nylon Lock Nuts .............4 99697 3/8” x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts ...........
Replacement Parts 108972 Spindle Drive Fan Assembly 19 5 22 28 21 23 7 1 20 6 27 24 39 2 23 14 27 21 4 10 40 9 46 36 42 37 35 25 11 33 14 18 34 31 32 13 26 30 28 29 44 8 46 45 43 8 12 15 41 17 15 16 27 28 38 29 28 29 26
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