41contact between brake shoes and drum canbe felt. Hold in this position.4. Rotate clevis until clevis pin can just beinserted thru clevis and brake lever with pinresting against rear of the hole in brake lever.5. Remove clevis pin and rotate clevis two (2)full turns toward rear to allow correctclearance between brake shoes and drum.6. Temporarily reinstall clevis pin (do not installcotter pin) to keep clevis from turning andtighten jam nut.7. Remove pin and repeat above procedure onopposite side.8. Reinstall clevis pins and secure with newcotter pins.9. Set brake lever rearward to fully engagedposition.10. Adjust spring (G) to correct tension by turningrear jam nut until spring measures 1 1/8".Checking the BladesIn order to attain the best mowing effect, it isimportant that the blades are well sharpened andnot damaged.Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicksin shall be replaced.Check the blade mountsMAINTENANCEIMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe replacement or sharpening of bladesshould be carried out by an authorizedservice center.Check the blades 8011-604Cleaning 8011-514Blades should be inspected if they haveexperienced hard impacts such as stumps, curbsor other obstacles. Let your service center decidewhether the blades can be repaired/ground or mustbe replaced.Cleaning and WashingRegular cleaning and washing, especially underthe mower deck, will increase the machine’s lifespan. Make it a habit to clean the machine directlyafter use, before the dirt sticks.