PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only - Manual (Page 19)

Driver’s Training and Operation
Machine controls
Locate, identify and explain the function of the following: (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 Lever 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
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.
Safely stepping on and off the Triumph.
Read Safety Manual WARNING: 11, Avoiding slipping or
tripping injury; and read Machine Safety Label WARNINGS: M,
Avoid Slipping Injury and N, Avoid Tripping Injury, before
starting or operating the Triumph.
Adding gasoline. Move the machine outdoors, and
 Use the Approved No-Spill Container and 6-inch-extension
supplied with the Triumph.
 When adding fuel, stand at the rear of the Triumph with the
Handlebars up.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 8: Fuel Safety, before adding
gasoline. Use extra care when handling gasoline.
Read Machine SAFETY labels: W, Use extra care when han-
dling gasoline and V, The engine emits toxic, poisonous car-
bon monoxide gas, before adding gasoline.
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.
FIGURE 7
Read Safety Manual WARNINGS: 10, Engines starting Safety;
and 14, Parking, before starting or operating the machine.