Driver’s training and operation – PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only User Manual
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Supervised Driver’s Training
Before beginning training:
At each point where the trainee is to learn a new phase of driving
the machine, the trainee MUST be provided adequate practice time
and demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily control the machine
while starting, stopping, turning, getting on and off, along with
performing any other task described in that specific phase of the
training before proceeding to the next phase.
Machine Safety Devices and controls.
Locate, identify, and explain the function of the following (refer to
FIGURE 5 For location):
Driver’s Training and Operation
Machine Safety Labels: Safety Device = (SD). A complete
listing is found in the Safety Manual section.
A. Engine Kill Switch (SD) turns the engine off and permits it
to be started. It is part of the Neutral Safety Switch System to
prevent the Triumph from starting in Gear.
B. Front Brake Lever (SD) controls the front service brake on
the Transaxle. Pulling the lever activates the Front Brake. The
Front Brake Lever can be locked in the pulled position by
pushing the lock button on the lever with your finger. In the
locked position the Front Brake is one half of the Parking Brake
System of the machine. The Lock is automatically released by
pulling the lever again. A Spring controls the amount of force
applied to the Front brake.
C. Throttle Lever (SD) is part of the Throttle/Clutch/Operator
Presence Control (OPC) System for the machine. The Lever
controls engine speed. The engine speed increases as the lever
is pulled and the Centrifugal Clutch automatically engages
sending power to the Transaxle though a belt and pulley
system. Releasing the Throttle Lever decreases engine speed
and disengages power to the Transaxle.
D. SmartSteer Brake Assist Steering System (SD) helps the
operator control a fully loaded machine.
E. LOW Gear Selector Valve selects either the LOW GEAR
Broadcast or Trim nozzle for spraying during LOW GEAR
Operation. Point valve handle left to enable Broadcast spraying,
right to enable Trim spraying, or forward to turn Nozzles off.
F. HIGH Gear Spray Selector Valve selects either the HIGH
GEAR Broadcast or Trim Nozzle for spraying during HIGH
GEAR Operation. It operates similarly to the LOW GEAR
Spray Selector Valve.
G. Drop Handle Lever (SD) unlatches the Handlebars
permitting them to drop down for the convenience of the
operator and to permit the machine to used as a walk-behind
unit. The Handlebars automatically lock in the down position.
Pushing the Lever rearward with the thumb unlatches the
Handlebars.
H. The Spray Lever opens a valve when spraying is desired.
Like the Brake Levers it has a lock to permit continuous
spraying. Additional details about the spray controls will be
provided in the Sprayer Operator section of this manual.
I. Rear Brake Lever (SD) controls the rear service brakes. It
operates similarly to the Front Brake Lever and is one half of the
Parking Brake System.
J. Third-Hole Lever opens and closes the pattern adjustment
Slide Plate below the spreader’s Third-Hole (left hole looking
from the Operator’s position). It is to be closed whenever the
Deflector is lowered to reduce the amount of granular product
distributed to the right side of the machine. It also functions in
the partially closed position to balance the spreader pattern.
Pulling the lever rearwards closes the Third-Hole. A gray
Memory Lock adjusts the partially open setting.
K. The Hopper Lever opens and closes the Hopper to control the
release of granular product. Additional details about spreading
controls will be provided in the Spreader section of this manual.
L. The Deflector Lever raises and lowers the spreader
Deflector to prevent granular material from being spread to the
right side of the machine while trimming. Moving the Lever
rearwards lowers the Deflector.
DO NOT attempt to start or operate this machine until you have read and are
thoroughly familiar with this Operator’s Manual. Read it now before beginning.
All operators and mechanics must be trained before operating this machine!
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Owner MUST read Safety Manual WARNINGS 1, Owner’s
Responsibility; 2, Supervised Driver’s Training; 3, Minimum
Operator’s Qualifications; and 4, Operator clothing and Per-
sonal Protection Equipment.
Trainer MUST read Safety Manual WARNINGS 2, Supervised
Driver’s Training; 3, Minimum Operator’s Qualifications; and 4,
Operator clothing and Personal Protection Equipment.
FIGURE 5
Trainee MUST read entire Operator’s Manual before starting
or operating this machine.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices before
starting or operating the Triumph.
FIGURE 6