Driver’s Training and Operation
right side of the machine while trimming. Moving the Lever rearwards
lowers the Deflector.
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
.
Machine controls
Locate, identify and explain the function of: (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
could roll.
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.
When adding
fuel, stand at the
rear of the
Triumph with the
Handlebars up.
Emphasize fuel
handling safety.
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.
FIGURE 6
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