Toro 07433LT - Brake Maintenance; Checking the Parking Brake; Adjusting the Parking Brake; Checking the Brake-Fluid Level

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 1 1.4 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 33 ) .
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 ( Figure
56 ).
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Figure 56
1. Adjusting post
3. Caliper
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 of f 1/4 turn ( Figure 56 ).
6. While holding the adjusting post and the jam nut
in place, tighten the jam nut ( Figure 56 ).
7. Perform steps 1 through 6 to the other side.
8. V erify that the parking brake is adjusted to the
proper tension; refer to Checking the Parking
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 T oro distributor for assistance.
Checking the Brake-Fluid
Level
Service Interval : Before each use or daily Check the
brake-uid level before the motor is
rst used.
Brake Fluid T ype: DOT 3
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, shut of f the machine, and remove
the key .
2. Raise the hood to gain access to the
master-brake cylinder and reservoir ( Figure 57 ).
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Figure 57
1. Filler neck (reservoir) 3. DOT 3 brake uid
2. Reservoir cap
3. Look at the outline of the uid level at the side of
the reservoir ( Figure 58 ).
Note: The level should be above the Minimum
line.
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