Checking The Brake-Fluid Level; Inspecting The Brakes - 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 distributor 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 53
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
54).
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
53).
Note:
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.
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•
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
44
Figure 54
2. Minimum line
(Figure 53).
54).
Do not overfill the reservoir with
(Figure
Checking the
44).
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53).