Kees Walkbehind

[CT18fireman]

An older Kees 48" Beltdrive with a 14hp Kawi. I picked it up cheap for my brother to mow his property. I have been able to use other brands for many parts, blades, belts, a spindle as there are no dealers and I think the line was bought out.

I am looking for the COMPRESSION springs that are used to keep tension on the drivebelts and the levers. They have weakened and no longer provide tension to keep the belts from slipping.

Can anyone help me out with these?

[Mowingman]

They merged with Yazoo, then were bought out by Husky. you should be able to get your parts from any Yazoo-Kees dealer.

[CT18fireman]

None listed within 50 miles of me. Need to find a dealer who can ship to CT or other source. I have time for the service over the winter. Thanks for the help.

[jim dailey]

None listed within 50 miles of me. Need to find a dealer who can ship to CT or other source. I have time for the service over the winter. Thanks for the help.

A spring is a spring is a spring...ALL DAY LONG. Take the old one off, go to the hardware store or Lowe's or Home Depot, and look for the Pic-A-Nut Display and match it up. Be sure to check for length and tension. I have done this several times, and it has worked-out fine. Remember...a spring is a spring is a spring...just match it up correctly. JIM.

[Oldtimer]

Most likely a Snapper. Snapper owned the company for a 3 or 4 years, broke it, and the original owner bought it back. Husky bought it a few years later.

[scottishmaximus]

my older exmark is similar to an older kees.

[Mower Man]

Two points I'd like to make;

1. Husky dosen't own Yazoo-Kees. Both companies are owned by Electrolux.
Yes, it's the same company as the vacuum cleaners.
Husqvarna Forrestry & Garden is the USA distributor focusing on both consumer & commercial, and Yazoo/Kees is sold only thru commercial distributors. Two different ways of marketing so they can sell more, which helps to hold prices down.

2. All springs are springs, but not all springs work they same,....all the time.
Wire material, the curve (radius) of the loop, open loop vs. closed loop, number of coils vs. length, all more all influence it service life & function.

Part # 101977 retails for about $3.

[CT18fireman]

I knew all springs were not the same Mower. Thanks. Any idea where I can order those springs from? They are the compression style and not extension correct?

[Travis Followell]

You could try www.j-thomas.com.

[Mower Man]

Will have info on dealers to you tomorrow.
If any problem, PM me, and I'll help.

[rander]

CT18fireman

Below are the links to several sites that sell mower parts online. I've had dealings with all of them at various times and have been satisfied with their service. You should be able to find the parts you need at one, if not several, of them. Good hunting and good luck in getting your machine fixed.

Rander


http://www.cheapmowerpartsoem.com/home.asp

http://m-and-d.com/index.html

http://www.mowerzone.com/

http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/index.html?id=2vM4NYAU

http://www.j-thomas.com/index.htm

[Mower Man]

One of my friends gave me this, hope it helps:
Bethel Power Equipment
Bethel, CT.
203-790-4069