PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only - Manual (Page 39)

Check Engine and Clutch Oil
IMPORTANT: Low oil level can cause serious engine or clutch
damage. Check oil level regularly. Check before operating. Keep oil
level between “full” and “add” marks. Do not operate engine if oil
level in engine or clutch are below or above the full and add marks.
Check engine oil Level (Refer to FIGURE 19)
Park safely on level ground.
 Let engine cool.
 Clean around engine dipstick.
 Remove engine OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK and wipe it clean.
 Insert engine OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK into the oil filler neck
as shown but do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil
level.
 If oil is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, fill with
the recommended oil (refer to Table Engine and clutch oil type
on the next page) to the upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil
fill hole). DO NOT overfill. If oil is above the full mark, drain
excess oil.
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 Replace Oil filler cap/dipstick.
Changing engine oil (Refer to FIGURE 20)
Drain the used oil when engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
 Clean around Dipstick and oil drain plug.
 On a level surface, place the machine in a maximum left turn
and Lock both Brakes.
 Place an oil drain pan under the drainage hole in the motor plate
to catch the used oil.
 Remove oil filler cap/dipstick, drain plug and washer.
 Allow oil to drain completely into pan.
 Reinstall the drain plug and new washer, and tighten the drain
plug securely.
 Add recommended oil (refer to Table Engine and clutch oil type
on the next page) and use dipstick to check level as described
in the “checking engine oil” section above.
Check clutch oil Level
Checking clutch oil (Refer to FIGURE 20)
 Remove clutch OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK and wipe it clean.
 Insert clutch OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK into the oil filler neck
as shown but do not screw it in, then remove it to check the oil
level.
 If oil is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, fill with
the recommended oil (refer to Table Engine and clutch oil type
on the next page) to the upper limit mark (bottom edge of the oil
fill hole). Do not overfill. If oil is above the full mark, drain excess
oil.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 21 Handling and Disposal of
hazardous waste products before starting or operating the
Triumph.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 14, Parking before starting or
operating the Triumph.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices now.
FIGURE 19, Checking engine
FIGURE 20
 Replace Oil filler cap/dipstick.
Changing Clutch oil
Referring to FIGURE 20, Checking Clutch oil:
Drain the used oil when engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
 Clean around Dipstick and oil drain plug.
 On a level surface, place the machine in a maximum left turn
and Lock both Brakes.
 Place an oil drain pan under the drainage hole in the motor plate
to catch the used oil.
 Remove oil filler cap/dipstick, drain plug and washer.
 Allow oil to drain completely into pan.
 Reinstall the drain plug and new washer, and tighten the drain
plug securely.
 Add recommended oil (refer to Table Engine and clutch oil type
on the next page) and use dipstick to check level as described
in the “Checking engine oil” section above.
Temperature
Range
Oil Type
Oil
Volume-
Engine
Oil Volume-
Clutch
+50ºF (10° C)
and higher
SAE 30
0.63 quart
(0.6 liter)
0.53 US quart
(0.5 liter)
+50ºF (10° C)
and higher
SAE 10W
-30
0.63 quart
(0.6 liter)
0.53 US quart
(0.5 liter)
+30ºF to -
22ºF
(0°C to -30°C)
SAE
5W-30
0.63 quart
(0.6 liter)
0.53 US quart
(0.5 liter)
Table. Engine and Clutch Oil Type, Volume, and Tempera-
ture Range