Toro MDE User Manual

Workman MDE

Transaxle and Brakes

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Bleed Brake System

1. Connect a suitable transparent hose to bleeder valve

on a wheel cylinder or caliper. Submerge other end of

hose in a glass container partially filled with clean brake

fluid.

2. Have a second person pump brake pedal several

times, then hold pedal down firmly.

3. With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder valve un-

til pedal fades to floor. Close bleeder valve before re-

leasing pedal.

4. Repeat procedure until a continuous flow of brake

fluid, with no air bubbles, is released from bleeder valve.

Make sure fluid level is maintained in brake fluid res-

ervoir at all times.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other brake cylinders and cali-

pers.

CAUTION

After servicing the brakes, always check the

brakes in a wide open, level area that is free of

other persons and obstructions.

6. After bleeding of brakes is completed, test vehicle to

make sure brakes are operating correctly and brake

pedal is solid.

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