Checking The Brake-Fluid Level; Checking The Brakes - Toro Vista 08914 Operator's Manual

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
machine.
Brake-fluid type: DOT 3
1. Remove the hood to access to the master brake
cylinder and reservoir
Figure 53
1. Filler neck (reservoir)
2. Reservoir cap
2. Look at the outline of the fluid level at the side of
the reservoir (Figure
Note:
The level should be above the Minimum
line.
Figure 54
1. Brake-fluid reservoir
(Figure 53).
3. DOT 3 brake fluid
54).
2. Minimum line
3. If the fluid level is low, preform 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
Note:
brake fluid.
C. Install the reservoir cap
4. Close the hood.

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
Brake-Fluid Level (page
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(Figure 53).
54).
Do not overfill the reservoir with
(Figure
Checking the
46).
53).