Toro 07433LT - Inspecting the Brakes; Replacing the Service and Parking-Brake Pads; Changing the Brake Fluid

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Figure 58
1. Brake-uid reservoir
2. Minimum line
4. If the uid level is low , perform the following:
A. Clean the area around the reservoir cap
and remove the cap ( Figure 57 ).
B. Add DOT 3 brake uid to the reservoir until
the uid level is above the Minimum line
( Figure 58 ).
Note: Do not overll the reservoir with
brake uid.
C. Install the reservoir cap ( Figure 57 ).
5. Close the hood of the machine.
Inspecting 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 .
• Inspect 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.
• Inspect the backing plate and other components
for signs of excessive wear or deformation.
Replace any deformed components.
• Check the brake-uid level; refer to Checking the
Brake-Fluid Level ( page 45 ) .
Replacing the Service and
Parking-Brake Pads
Service Interval : Every 400 hours
Contact your authorized T oro distributor to inspect and
possibly replace the service and parking-brake pads.
Changing the Brake Fluid
Service Interval : Every 1,000 hours/Every 5 years
(whichever comes rst) —Change
the brake uid.
Contact your authorized T oro distributor .
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