Driver’s Training and Operation
right side of the machine while trimming. Moving the Lever rearwards
lowers the Deflector.
M. Shift Lever selects a gear on the Transaxle. There are 4 gears
available: REVERSE, NEUTRAL, LOW, and HIGH. A Stop locates
NEUTRAL. LOW GEAR provides a forward speed of 3.5 MPH and
is used on hills, in small areas where detailed trimming is required,
and when the Triumph is operated as a walk-behind unit. HIGH GEAR
provides a forward speed of 5.0 MPH.
Machine controls
Locate, identify and explain the function of: (refer to FIGURE 6)
M. Shift Lever selects a gear on the Transaxle. There are 4 gears
available: REVERSE, NEUTRAL, LOW, and HIGH. A Stop locates
NEUTRAL. LOW GEAR provides a forward speed of 3.5 MPH and is
used on hills, in small areas where detailed trimming is required, and
when the Triumph is operated as a walk-behind unit. HIGH GEAR
provides a forward speed of 5.0 MPH.
N. Engine Guard (SD) prevents accidental contact with moving belt and
pulleys.
O. Slip Resistant Footpads (SD) provide traction for the operator’s feet.
P. Articulating Joint Safety Link (SD) prevents the front and rear halves of
the machine from unintentionally separating.
Q. Articulating Bolt Lock (SD) prevents unintentional loosening of the
lower pivot bolt.
R. Fluid-filled Tires (SD) provide ballast and a lower center of gravity
for better stability.
S. Hood/Guard (SD) prevents accidental contact with moving belt and
pulleys.
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Starting, stopping, and parking the machine.
To start engine:
Locate machine on a flat, level area free from obstacles and
bystanders.
Shift into Neutral.
Lock both Brake Levers.
Turn Kill Switch on.
Choke engine if necessary.
DO NOT pull Throttle/Clutch Lev er while starting.
Pull Starter.
To stop engine:
Lock both Brake Levers
Shift into Neutral
Turn Kill Switch off.
To park machine
Stop on level ground.
Lock both Brake Levers
Shift into Neutral
Turn Kill Switch OFF.
When leaving the machine unattended, close Fuel Valve.
Never leave the machine unattended on a slope where
someone could disengage the Brakes and the machine
could roll.
Proper shifting techniques.
IMPORTANT: Excessive force applied to the Shift Lever can
cause internal Transaxle damage and other damage which is not
covered by Warranty.
To Change gears:
Release Throttle/Clutch Lever.
Bring the machine to a complete stop.
Shift into the desired gear. If the machine does not shift
easily, move the front of the machine angling it right or left
until the Transaxle gears shift easily.
IMPORTANT: Emphasize the necessity of NOT forcing the
Shift lever, if the transmission does not shift easily.
WARNING: Never shift gears while the machine is moving
as this may cause a tip-over or loss-of control.
Inspect the machine before each use.
In
addition to the steps in Safety Manual WARNING 9:
Check and adjust as necessary the Spray Nozzle alignment and
pattern.
Check and adjust the Spreader Control settings as necessary.
Read Safety Manual WARNINGS: 9, Inspect Machine before
each use; 17, Check wheel fasteners; and 18,Tire Safety, each
before starting or operating the machine.