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TRIUMPH

TR4

OWNER^S

HANDBOOK

Issued

S TA N D

A R D

-T

R I U M P

H SALES

LTD.

COVENTRY,

ENGLAND

A member

of the Leyland

Motors

Corporation

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Contents4
Location of Commission and Unit Numbers4
Instruments and Indicators5
Tachometer6
Turn Signal Indicator6
Ignition Warning Light6
Speedometer6
Water Temperature Gauge7
Oil Pressure Gauge7
Fuel Gauge7
Ammeter7
Lighting Switch8
Windscreen Washer8
Windscreen Wiper8
Ignition and Starter Switch8
Choke Control9
Tachometer and Speedometer Illumination9
Headlamp Dipper Switch9
Horns9
Clutch, Brake and Accelerator Pedals10
Gear Shift Lever10
Handbrake10
Seat Adjustment10
Heating and Ventilation11
Locks and Keys12
Facia Locker12
Luggage Compartment12
Fuel Filler Cap12
Door Locks13
Interior Locking13
Exterior Locking13
To Unlock13
Driving from New14
Starting the Engine from Cold14
Starting with the Engine Warm or Hot14
Running-In14
Recommended Speed Limits15
Overdrive Unit15
Routine Servicing16
Lubrication16
Engine16
Cearbox, Overdrive and Rear Axle16
Daily Attention17
Radiator Water Level17
Weekly Attention18
Tyres18
Battery18
Brake and Clutch Master Cylinders19
Propeller Shaft19
500 Miles19
3.000 Miles19
Front Suspension and Steering Tie-Rods20
Clutch Cross Shall Bearings20
Clutch and Brake Pedal Bearings20
Handbrake Cable Conduit20
Clutch Adjustment21
Front Brake Adjustment21
Rear Brake Adjustment21
Change Engine Oil22
Top-Up Gearbox22
Top-Up Rear Axle22
Air Cleaners22
Oil Filter Element23
Fuel Pump Bowl23
Valve Rocker Clearances24
Fan Belt Tension24
Carburetor Dash Pots24
Sparking Plugs24
Ignition Distributor25
Hinges, Catches and Controls25
Front Hub Lubrication26
De-Dust Rear Brake Linings27
Rear Hub Linings27
Steering Unit28
Water Pump28
Generator28
Cooling System29
Draining29
Flushing29
Screen Washer29
Frost Precautions30
Road Wheels and Tires31
Pressed Steel Wheels (Fig. 42)31
Wire Spoked Wheels31
Using the Jack32
Running Adjustments33
Zenith-Stromberg Carburetors34
Starting from Cold34
Normal Running34
Acceleration34
Adjustment35
Setting the Idle35
Adjusting and Synchronising Twin Carburetor Installation36
Float Chamber Fuel Level36
Jet Centralisation37
Bleeding the Brake and Clutch Hydraulic Systems38
Steering Column Impact Clamp39
Front Wheel Alignment39
Electrical System40
Bulb Chart40
Fuses40
Cable Colour Code41
Electrical System41
Ignition43
Ignition Timing43
Generator and Control Box43
The Starter Motor43
Headlamp Alignment44
Light Unit Replacement44
Direction Indicator Flashing Lamps45
Tail/Brake Stop and Direction Indicator Flashing Lamps45
Parking Lamps45
Plate Illumination Lamps45
Care of the Bodywork46
Washing46
Chromium Plating46
Removing Grease and Tar46
Soft Top47
Maintenance47
Safety Harness51
To Raise51
Surrey Top52
To Fit52
Recommended Lubricants - Home Markets55
Lubrication and Maintenance57
General Specification59
Gear Ratios61
Weight61
Road Speed Data62
Tyre Pressure Data63
Index64

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