Operation; Think Safety First; Performing The Pre-Start Checks; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Toro Workman MDE 07299 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals
in the safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
Performing the Pre-Start
Checks
Each day, preform the following pre-start checks before using
the machine:
•
Check brake fluid levels, and add the specified brake
fluids as needed; refer to
(page 20).
•
Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to
Tire Air Pressure (page
•
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 loose parts and any other noticeable
malfunctions. Make sure that the machine is off and all
moving parts have stopped before checking for loose
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 what your responsibilities are.
Checking the Brake Fluid
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check the
brake-fluid level before the motor is first
used.
Brake Fluid Type: DOT 3
1. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, rotate the On/Off switch to the Off position,
and remove the key..
2. Remove the rubber plug in the center and on top of
the dash to gain access to the master brake cylinder
and reservoir (Figure

Checking the Brake Fluid Level

Checking the
21).
13).
1. Rubber plug
2. Reservoir cap
3. Look at the outline of the fluid level at the side of the
reservoir. (Figure
Note: The level should be above the Minimum line
1. Brake-fluid reservoir
4. If the fluid level is low, perform the following:
A. Clean the area around the reservoir cap, and
remove the cap
B. Add DOT 3 brake fluid to the reservoir until the
fluid level is above the Minimum line
Note: Do not overfill the reservoir with brake
fluid.
C. Install the reservoir cap
5. Install the rubber plug in top of the dash
20
Figure 13
3. Filler neck (reservoir)
4. DOT 3 brake fluid
14).
Figure 14
2. Minimum line
(Figure 13).
(Figure
(Figure 13).
(Figure
14).
14).