Hydraulic System Maintenance; Checking The Hydraulic-Fluid Level - Toro MB-1600 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Parking Brake
Turning the knob on the parking brake handle adjusts
the parking brake.
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Loosening the parking
1. Ensure that engine is off.
2. Step on the service brake pedal
3. Disengage the parking brake
4. Rotate the parking-brake knob
counterclockwise
Note:
Rotate the knob no more than 1
revolution each time.
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1. Parking-brake knob
5. Test the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
6. Repeat steps
moves forward.
•
Tightening the parking brake:
1. Shut off the engine.
2. Step on the service brake pedal
3. Disengage the parking brake
4. Rotate the parking-brake knob clockwise
(Figure 29).
Note:
Rotate the knob no more than 1
revolution each time.
5. Test the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
6. Repeat steps
does not move forward.
brake:(Figure 29).
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Checking the
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Checking the
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1 through 5 until the machine
Hydraulic System
Maintenance
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
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penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically removed
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within a few hours by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury or gangrene may result.
• Keep your body and hands away from
pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject
high-pressure hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic
leaks, never use your hands.
Checking the
Hydraulic-Fluid Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Hydraulic fluid type: Mobil 424 Hydraulic Oil or
equivalent
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The machine hydraulic tank is filled at the factory with
approximately 28.4 L (30 US qt) of hydraulic fluid.
Important:
fluid. Unspecified fluids will damage the hydraulic
system.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and shut off
the engine. Allow the engine to cool.
2. Unlatch and remove the cowl.
3. Ensure that the hopper is down and in the level
position.
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4. Locate the fluid sight gauge
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side of the hydraulic fluid tank.
Note:
level will cover 25% to 75% of the window in the
sight gauge.
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Always use the correct hydraulic
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When the fluid level is correct, the fluid
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