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

8. Verify that the parking brake is adjusted to the
proper tension; refer to
Brake (page 43).
Note:
If you cannot adjust the parking brake
to the required tension, the brake pads may
be worn and need to be replace. Contact your
Authorized Toro Service Dealer for assistance.
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, engage the
parking brake, shut off the machine, and remove
the key.
2. Raise the hood to gain access to the
master-brake cylinder and reservoir
Figure 51
1. Filler neck (reservoir)
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.
Checking the Parking
(Figure
3. DOT 3 brake fluid
52).
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:
brake fluid.
C. Install the reservoir cap
5. Close the hood of the machine.

Inspecting the Brakes

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Brakes are a critical safety component of the machine.
As with all safety components, they should be closely
inspected at regular intervals to ensure optimum
performance and safety.
•
Inspect the brake shoes for wear or damage. If the
lining (brake pad) thickness is less than 1.6 mm
(1/16 inch), the brake shoes should be replaced.
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•
Inspect the backing plate and other components
for signs of excessive wear or deformation. If any
deformation is found, the appropriate components
must be replaced.
•
Check the brake-fluid level; refer to
Brake-Fluid Level (page
Replacing the Service and
Parking-Brake Pads
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Contact your authorized Authorized Toro Service
Dealer to inspect and possibly replace the service and
parking-brake pads.
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Figure 52
2. Minimum line
(Figure 51).
52).
Do not overfill the reservoir with
(Figure
Checking the
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