Inspecting The Brakes; Replacing The Service And Parking-Brake Pads; Changing The Brake Fluid - Toro Workman GTX Series Operator's Manual

Figure 51
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
(Figure 51).
Note:
Do not overfill the reservoir with
brake fluid.
C. Install the reservoir cap
5. Close the hood of the machine.

Inspecting the Brakes

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Important:
Brakes are a critical safety component
of the machine. Closely inspect them at the
recommended service interval to ensure optimum
performance and safety.
•
Inspect the brake lining for wear or damage. If the
lining (brake pad) thickness is less than 1.6 mm
(1/16 inch), replace the brake lining.
•
Inspect the backing plate and other components
for signs of excessive wear or deformation.
Replace any deformed components.
•
Check the brake-fluid level; refer to
Brake-Fluid Level (page
g002136
2. Minimum line
(Figure 50).
(Figure 50).
Checking the
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Replacing the Service and
Parking-Brake Pads
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Contact your authorized Authorized Service Dealer
to inspect and possibly replace the service and
parking-brake pads.

Changing the Brake Fluid

Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours
Contact your authorized Toro distributor.
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