Yazoo/Kees ZHDD61271 - Manual (Page 41)

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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
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The replacement or sharpening of blades
should be carried out by an authorized
service center.
Check the blades
8011-604
Cleaning
8011-514
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.