Toro 08102, Operator'S Manual

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Brake Maintenance
Checking 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.
•
Check 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.
•
Check the backing plate and other components for
signs of excessive wear or deformation. Replace
any deformed components.
•
Check the brake-fluid level; refer to Checking the
Brake-Fluid Level (page 96) .
Checking the Brake-Fluid
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
the brake-fluid level. Check the
brake-fluid level before you start the
engine.
Brake-fluid type: DOT 3
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shift the transmission lever to the P (P
ARK
)
position.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Raise the hood to access to the master brake
cylinder and reservoir (
Figure 109 ).
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Figure 109
1. Filler neck (reservoir) 3. DOT 3 brake fluid
2. Reservoir cap
5. Look at the outline of the fluid level at the side of
the reservoir (
Figure 110 ).
Note:
The level should be above the Minimum
line.
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Figure 110
1. Brake-fluid reservoir 2. Minimum line
6. If the fluid level is low, preform the following:
A. Clean the area around the reservoir cap
and remove the cap (
Figure 109 ).
B. Add DOT 3 brake fluid to the reservoir until
the fluid level is above the Minimum line
(
Figure 110 ).
Note:
Do not overfill the reservoir with
brake fluid.
C. Install the reservoir cap ( Figure 109 ).
7. Close the hood.
Changing the Brake Fluid
Service Interval: Every 1,000 hours/Every 5 years
(whichever comes first)—Change
the brake fluid.
Contact your authorized Toro distributor.
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