Stopping The Machine; Parking The Machine; Breaking In A New Machine - Toro Workman MDX-D Operator's Manual

Stopping the Machine

Important:
When stopping the machine on
an incline, use the service brakes to stop the
machine and engage the parking brake to hold the
machine in place. Using the accelerator to stall
the machine on the hill can damage the machine.
1. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
2. Slowly press the brake pedal to apply the service
brakes until the machine comes to a complete
stop.
Note:
The stopping distance may vary
depending on the machine load and speed.

Parking the Machine

1. Stop the machine on a level surface using the
service brakes by pressing the brake pedal.
2. Engage the parking brake by pulling up the
parking-brake lever.
3. Rotate the key for the key switch
counterclockwise to the O
4. Remove the key from the key switch.

Breaking in a New Machine

Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Perform
the breaking in a new machine
guidelines.
Perform the breaking in a new machine guidelines
to provide proper performance and long life for the
machine.
•
Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to
Burnishing the Brakes (page
•
Check the fluid and engine-oil levels regularly.
Remain alert for signs that the machine or its
components are overheating.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before using the machine.
•
Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid
fast starts and quick stops.
•
A break-in oil for engine is not required. Original
engine oil is the same type specified for regular
oil changes.
•
Refer to Maintenance (page 27)
low hour checks.
•
Check the front suspension positioning and adjust
it if necessary; refer to
Toe-in and Camber (page
position.
FF
12).
for any special
Adjusting the Front Wheel
42).
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