PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only - Manual (Page 40)

Service Manual 36
Adjusting engine speed to 3450 RPM
On a level open area free from obstructions and bystanders, lock
both Brakes, shift into NEUTRAL, and start engine.
There are 2 methods to adjust the top engine speed.
Method 1: If a small change in engine speed is needed, loosen
the jam nut on the Throttle Lever Adjuster.
 To increase top engine speed to 3450 RPM:
 Extend the Adjuster and check engine speed. Readjust as
necessary. Tighten Jam nut.
 To decrease top engine speed to 3450 RPM:
 Retract the Adjuster and test until the proper engine speed
is reached. Tighten Jam nut.
Method 2: Reposition the Throttle Cable on the engine.
 Remove the Air Filter and cover, and loosen the Throttle Cable
Clamp.
 Tie, or have another person hold, the Throttle Lever tightly up
against the Hand Grip. Pull on the cable sheath until 3450 RPM
is reading on the Multifunction Display/tachometer. Tighten the
Cable Clamp.
After successfully adjusting engine Top speed, perform Safety
Device Test, 1 Throttle/Clutch/Operator Presence Control PAGE 18
in the “Driver’s Training and Operation section of this manual.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices before
starting or operating the Triumph.
Engine speed is part of the Operator Presence Control/
Throttle/Clutch Safety Device. Keep the top speed at 3450
RPM. DO NOT over-speed engine.
Replacing Throttle Lever
 Remove Handgrip
 Loosen Lever tensioning Screw
 Remove cable
 Replace Throttle Lever in reverse order
Replacing Throttle Cable
 Remove Handgrip
 Loosen Lever tensioning Screw
 Remove cable
 Replace Throttle Lever in reverse order
Operator Presence Control/Throttle/Clutch Adjustment and
Service
Components: Throttle Lever, Throttle Cable, Auxiliary Throttle
Return Spring (FIGURE 22), Multifunction Display (Tachometer),
Drive Belt, Idler Pulley, Idler Tension Spring, Transaxle, Honda
Engine and components: Honda carburetor and linkage, Honda
Governor Spring, Honda Throttle Spring, Honda Throttle Return
Spring, and Honda Clutch.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices before
starting or operating the Triumph.
Adjusting Idle speed to 1650 RPM
Place machine in a level open area free from obstructions and
bystanders, lock both Brakes, shift into NEUTRAL, and start
engine.
 To raise Idle speed turn Idle Adjustment Screw in.
 To lower Idle speed , turn Idle Adjustment Screw out.
After successfully adjusting engine Idle speed, perform Safety
Device Test 1, Throttle/Clutch/Operator Presence Control, PAGE
18 in “Driver’s Training and Operation” section of this manual.
Idle speed is part of the Operator Presence Control/Throttle/
Clutch Safety Device. Keep the Idle speed less than 1650
RPM to avoid unexpected machine movement upon
starting.
FIGURE 21, Adjusting idle speed
FIGURE 23, Grease FIGURE 22, Adjusting engine speed
Lubrication
IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW