PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only - Manual (Page 22)

3. Brake Systems
A Front Brake System.
Components: Brake Lever with Lock, Front Brake Cable 1,
Front Brake Cable 2, Band Brake, Brake Drum, Band Tension
Spring, Sheath Brake pin, Rod Brake pin, 1 washer, Lock Nut.
 Park a fully loaded machine on level ground free from
obstructions and bystanders. Start engine.
 While in NEUTRAL, push the machine forward. No unusual
drag should be felt.
 Pull and release the Front Brake Lever several times.
Ensure that the lever operates smoothly and snaps back
completely when released. The operating force on the
Lever must not exceed 25 POUNDS of force.
 Shift into HIGH GEAR, accelerate to full speed, and pull
the Front Brake Lever.
Confirm that the machine stops smoothly in less than 8
FEET and the Brake does not lock up. Brake band must
not over heat nor cause unusual drag.
B Rear Brake System.
Components: Brake Lever with Lock, Rear Brake Cable, Band
Brake (2), Brake Drum (2), Band Tension Spring (2), Sheath
Brake pin (2), Rod Brake pin (2), washer (2), Lock Nut (2).
 Pull and release the Rear Brake Lever several times.
Confirm that the lever operates smoothly and snaps back
completely when released. The operating force on the
Lever must not exceed 25 POUNDS of force.
 While in NEUTRAL, push the machine forward. No unusual
drag should be felt. Shift into HIGH GEAR, accelerate to full
speed, and pull Rear Brake Lever.
Confirm that the machine stops smoothly in less than 8
FEET. Confirm that both Brakes drag equally without
causing a change of course, left or right. Brake band must
not over heat nor cause unusual drag.
C Both Front and Rear Brake Systems
 Shift into HIGH GEAR, accelerate to full ground speed and
pull both brake levers. Confirm that the machine stops in less
that the length of the machine.
D Parking Brake System.
Components: Front Brake System and Rear Brake System.
 Drive the fully loaded machine up a 17 DEGREE slope, stop
and lock both Brake Levers.
Confirm that brakes hold the machine in place.
 Drive the fully loaded machine down a 17 DEGREE slope,
stop and lock both Brake Levers.
Confirm that the brakes hold the machine in place.
4 SmartSteer Brake Assist Steering.
Components: SmartSteer Handle Assembly, Steering Brake
Cable (2), Band Brake (2), Brake Drum (2), Sheath Brake pin
(2), Rod Brake pin, Cable (2), Lock Nut (4),.
 Park the fully loaded machine on level ground free from
obstructions and bystanders. Start engine.
 Check right and left Steering Cable condition. Confirm that
both cables are tight.
 Check SmartSteer Handle assembly by moving the Handles
in opposite directions.
Make sure Handles move smoothly and only in opposite
directions of each other with minimal free play and that
Rubber Mounts are intact.
 Shift into HIGH GEAR and drive straight forward..
Confirm that the machine travels in a straight line without
pulling right or left and no unusual noise is detected.
 Shift into HIGH GEAR and maneuver through a series of
lock-to-lock figure eights.
Confirm that the machine steers out of the turns with no
more than 30 POUNDS of force required and the Brake
Band temperature does not exceed 115 DEGREES
Phase X: Additional Service Training
Trainee should be instructed on any additional service he will be
required to perform on the Triumph such as, changing Engine and
Clutch oil, greasing, etc. Refer to Service Manual for scheduled
service requirements and details.
Phase IX: Loading and unloading the machine on a Transport.
Trainee must be instructed how to safely load and unload the
Triumph from a transporting vehicle.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 16, Transporting before
attempting to load or unload the Triumph from a transport.
Phase XI: Testing Safety Devices.
If any Safety Device fails a test, adjust, repair or replace the
component before operating the machine.
1. Throttle/Clutch/ Operator Presence Control
Components: Throttle Lever, Throttle Cable, Auxiliary Throttle
Return Spring, 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. All components must be in
place and functioning normally.
 Park on level ground free from obstructions and bystanders.
Lock both Brake Levers.
 Pull and release Throttle Lever several times.
Ensure that the lever moves smoothly and easily and snaps
back when released.
 Start engine and verify that the engine speed increases and
decreases rapidly and the clutch engages and disengages
quickly.
 Engine idle.
Ensure the engine idles smoothly without dying and the idle
speed on the Multifunction Display does not exceed 1650
RPM.
 Engine Top end speed. Pull and hold Throttle/Clutch Lever.
Confirm that the top end speed is 3450 RPM.
 Clutch engagement. Shift into LOW GEAR and gradually
accelerate engine.
Confirm that the machine does not move when shifted, or
creep at Idle speed. The Clutch shall engage smoothly as
the engine is accelerated and propel the machine forward at
3.5 MPH at full acceleration. No unusual noise should
be detected.
2. Neutral Safety Switch System (NSSS)
Components: NSSS Module, Kill Switch, Neutral Switch, Honda Kill
Wire, Ground wire, Wire Harness and terminals.
 Park on level ground free from obstructions and
bystanders .
 Lock both Brake Levers, shift into NEUTRAL and start
engine.
 Turn Engine off with Kill Switch.
Confirm that the engine starts and Kill Switch works.
 Shift into LOW GEAR and repeat the previous test.
Confirm that the engine does not start in gear.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 19, Maintenance and Service
before starting or operating the Triumph.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices before
starting or operating the Triumph.
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