MAINTENANCE
contact between brake shoes and drum can be felt. Hold in this position.
4.Rotate clevis until clevis pin can just be inserted thru clevis and brake lever with pin resting against rear of the hole in brake lever.
5.Remove clevis pin and rotate clevis two (2) full turns toward rear to allow correct clearance between brake shoes and drum.
6.Temporarily reinstall clevis pin (do not install cotter pin) to keep clevis from turning and tighten jam nut.
7.Remove pin and repeat above procedure on opposite side.
8.Reinstall clevis pins and secure with new cotter pins.
9.Set brake lever rearward to fully engaged position.
10.Adjust spring (G) to correct tension by turning rear jam nut until spring measures 1 1/8".
Checking the Blades
In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks in shall be replaced.
Check the blade mounts
Check the blades
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The replacement or sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service center.
Blades should be inspected if they have experienced hard impacts such as stumps, curbs or other obstacles. Let your service center decide whether the blades can be repaired/ground or must be replaced.
Cleaning and Washing
Regular cleaning and washing, especially under the mower deck, will increase the machine’s life span. Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use, before the dirt sticks.
Cleaning
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