PermaGreen Triumph Spreader Sprayer - Manual (Page 37)

Service
IMPORTANT: Keeping the Triumph A1A Spreader Sprayer operat-
ing reliably requires attention to maintenance. Proper maintenance
prevents damage to your machine and preventable malfunctions.
Proper maintenance is required for the safe operation of the ma-
chine.
Use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance.
Engine Service Intervals
Refer to Engine Manual included with this machine for service in-
tervals.
IMPORTANT: Change engine and clutch oil every 50 hours.
Daily Service Checklist.
IMPORTANT: Adjust, repair, replace, and report any irregularities
discovered during these checklist inspections to your supervisor.
Adjust, Repair, replace, and report any irregularities discovered to
your supervisor.
□ Clean machine in a designated area. IMPORTANT: DO NOT
power wash machine. High pressure water will force corrosive
fertilizer residue into bearings, linkages, and other parts.
Corrosion damage is not covered by the Warranty. Instead
use low pressure air regulated to 29 PSI (200 Kilopascals) .
Once a week, or as necessary, use low pressure water regu-
lated to 29 PSI (200 Kilopascals) to wash machine. Start and
run machine and blow dry to remove any water.
□ Empty Hopper. NOTE: Use a dedicated pail or wet /dry vac-
uum to remove fertilizer so that it can be recycled
□ Clean:
□ Spinner Platter.
□ Footpads.
□ Nozzles and Nozzle Strainers, If necessary.
□ Hopper opening plate, Third-Hole Slide plate and linkage.
□ Engine cooling fins, Blower housing inlet (Starter), carbure-
tor, governor linkage, Honda Throttle Lever, Throttle Lever
and cable.
□ Lubricate and protect the following, using WD-40 or equivalent:
□ Operating controls and cables.
□ Hopper Opening Plate and Third-Hole Plate.
□ Carburetor and all linkages and springs.
□ Exposed aluminum.
□ Check and record Engine Idle Speed (Must not exceed 1650
RPM).
□ Check and record Engine Top Speed ( Must be 3,450 RPM).
□ Gage, record, and adjust Hopper control settings as necessary,
including:
□ Third-hole Adjustment Plate.
□ Third-hole Lever Memory-Lock.
□ Hopper opening.
□ Rate Adjustment Knob
□ Check and adjust the Spray Nozzle alignment as necessary.
□ Check and top off engine oil.
•
Check and top off clutch oil.
• Check for loose or missing fasteners or parts, cracks in metal or
welds.
Break-in Service
(first 10 hours) Checklist
□ Change engine oil
□ Change Clutch oil
□ Grease all fittings
□ Check tire pressure
□ Check wheel lug nut tightness
□ Check tightness of Articulating Joint Bolts
□ Test Safety Devices
□ Check Drive belt tension
□ Check Spinner/Pump belt tension
Every 50 hours (or every 2 weeks) Checklist
(Perform more frequently if operating in wet or dusty conditions)
□ Change Engine oil
□ Change Clutch oil
□ Grease all fittings
□ Clean air filter
□ Check tire pressure
□ Check wheel bolt lug nut tightness
□ Check tightness of Articulating Joint Bolts
□ Test Safety Devices
□ Check drive belt and spinner/clutch belts
Every 100 hours (or monthly) Checklist
(Perform more frequently if operating in wet or dusty conditions)
□ Change engine oil
□ Change Clutch oil
□ Clean or replace air filter
□ Check engine manual for additional service required
□ Grease all fittings
□ Check tire pressure
□ Check wheel lug nut tightness
□ Check tightness of Articulating Joint Bolts
□ Test Safety Devices
□ Check drive belt and Spinner/Pump belts, replace if neces-
sary
□ Flush and clean Spray tanks
□ Calibrate Spray System
□ Calibrate Spreader System
Yearend checklist
□ Read Safety Manual WARNINGS
□ Change engine oil
□ Change Clutch oil Clean or replace air filter
□ Check engine manual for additional service required
□ Grease all fittings
□ Check tire pressure
□ Check wheel lug nut tightness
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Read Safety Manual WARNING 19, Maintenance and service
before starting, operating, repairing or performing maintenance
on the Triumph.
WARNING An untrained operator or mechanic can cause an
accident with serious injury to himself or bystanders.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 2, Supervised Driver’s Train-
ing and machine safety label Q, Improper operation and main-
tenance before starting, operating, repairing or performing
maintenance on the Triumph.