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Brake Maintenance
Checking the Parking Brake
1.
Engage the parking brake by pulling the
parking-brake lever toward you, until you feel
tension.
2.
If you do not feel tension when pulling the
parking-brake toward you within 11.4 to 16.5 cm
(4-1/2 to 6-1/2 inches) from the "P" symbol on
the dash, then you need to adjust the parking
brake; refer to
Adjusting the Parking Brake
(page
45).
Adjusting the Parking
Brake
1.
Ensure that the parking brake is disengaged.
2.
Using jack stands, lift the rear of the machine;
refer to
Lifting the Machine (page
3.
Using 2 wrenches, hold the adjusting post on the
caliper in place with 1 wrench, and loosen the
jam nut 1/4 turn with the other wrench
56).
Figure 56
1. Adjusting post
2. Jam nut
4.
While holding the adjusting post and the jam
nut in place, turn the adjusting post in to tighten
(Figure
56).
Note:
Perform this step until you feel drag on
the wheel.
5.
While holding the adjusting post and the jam nut
in place, back off 1/4 turn
6.
While holding the adjusting post and the jam nut
in place, tighten the jam nut
7.
Perform steps
1
through
33).
(Figure
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3. Caliper
(Figure
56).
(Figure
56).
6
to the other side.
8.
Verify that the parking brake is adjusted to the
proper tension; refer to
Brake (page
45).
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
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.
45
Checking the Parking
(Figure
Figure 57
3. DOT 3 brake fluid
58).
57).
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