Brake Maintenance; Checking The Parking Brake; Adjusting The Parking Brake; Checking The Brake-Fluid Level - Toro Workman GTX Series Operator's Manual

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 50).
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
60).
Figure 60
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 60).
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
28).
(Figure
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3. Caliper
(Figure 60).
(Figure 60).
6 to the other side.
8. Verify that the parking brake is adjusted to the
proper tension; refer to
Brake (page 50).
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 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.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Raise the hood to gain access to the
master-brake cylinder and reservoir
1. Filler neck (reservoir)
2. Reservoir cap
5. Look at the outline of the fluid level at the side of
the reservoir (Figure
Note:
The level should be above the Minimum
line.
50
Checking the Parking
(Figure
Figure 61
3. DOT 3 brake fluid
62).
61).
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