Performing Pre-Starting Checks; Checking The Brake-Fluid Level - Toro Workman MDX-D Operator's Manual

1. Rotate the tailgate to
approximately the 45°
position.
2. Rotate the tailgate back
and forth several times.
3. Use a short, shaking motion to rotate the tailgate
back and forth several times
Note:
This action helps move material away
from the hinge area.
4. Lower the tailgate and check for material
remaining in the hinge area.
5. Repeat steps 1 through
removed from the hinge area.
6. Rotate the tailgate up and forward until the lock
flanges of the tailgate are flush with the tailgate
pocket in the cargo box
Note:
Raise or lower the tailgate in order to
align the lock flanges of the tailgate with the
vertical openings between the tailgate flanges
of the cargo box.
7. Lower the tailgate until it is seated in the back of
the cargo box (Figure
Note:
The lock flanges of the tailgate are fully
secured by the tailgate flanges of the cargo box.
Performing Pre-Starting
Checks
Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check the
following items each time you begin
using the machine for the day:
•
Check brake-fluid levels, and add the specified
brake fluids as needed; refer to
Brake-Fluid Level (page
•
Check engine oil, and add the specified oil as
needed; refer to Checking the Engine-Oil Level
(page 21).
•
Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page
Figure 15
3. Hinge area
(Figure 15).
4 until the material is
(Figure 14).
14).
Checking the
20).
22).
•
Check the brake pedal operation.
•
Check to see that the lights are working.
•
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to
check steering response.
•
Check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other
noticeable malfunctions.
Note:
Shut off the engine and allow all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks, loose
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parts, and other wear and damage.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking
the machine out for the day. Your supervisor may
want you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask
him or her about additional operator's responsibilities.
Checking the Brake-Fluid
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check the
Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3
1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key from the key switch.
2. Raise the hood to gain access to the
master-brake cylinder and reservoir
1. Filler neck (reservoir)
2. Reservoir cap
3. Look at the outline of the fluid level at the side of
the reservoir
Note:
The level should be above the Minimum
line.
20
brake-fluid level before the motor is
first used.
Figure 16
3. DOT 3 brake fluid
(Figure 17).
(Figure 16).
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