Service manual 35 – PermaGreen Triumph Spreader Sprayer User Manual
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Service Manual
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Maintenance and service
Improper maintenance can cause serious injury.
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Lock brakes, stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait
for all movement to stop before performing any adjustments,
cleaning or repairs.
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Clean grass and debris from drives, mufflers, and engine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
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Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near
flames or drain indoors.
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel
to service machine.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from tires and spray system.
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Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do
not make adjustments with the engine running.
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Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tight-
ened.
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Replace all worn or damaged Machine Safety Labels.
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Replace worn or damaged footpads.
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Perform all scheduled maintenance as directed in the Service
Manual.
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Read Safety Manual WARNING 5, Safety Devices now.
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.
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Let engine cool.
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Clean around engine dipstick.
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Remove engine OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK and wipe it clean.
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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.
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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 ex-
cess oil.
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Replace Oil filler cap/dipstick.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 14, Parking before starting or
operating the Triumph.
Changing engine oil (Refer to FIGURE 20)
Drain the used oil when engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
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Clean around Dipstick and oil drain plug.
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On a level surface, place the machine in a maximum left turn
and Lock both Brakes.
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Place an oil drain pan under the drainage hole in the motor plate
to catch the used oil.
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Remove oil filler cap/dipstick, drain plug and washer.
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Allow oil to drain completely into pan.
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Reinstall the drain plug and new washer, and tighten the drain
plug securely.
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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)
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Remove clutch OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK and wipe it clean.
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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.
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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 ex-
cess oil.
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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.
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Clean around Dipstick and oil drain plug.
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On a level surface, place the machine in a maximum left turn
and Lock both Brakes.
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Place an oil drain pan under the drainage hole in the motor plate
to catch the used oil.
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Remove oil filler cap/dipstick, drain plug and washer.
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Allow oil to drain completely into pan.
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Reinstall the drain plug and new washer, and tighten the drain
plug securely.
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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.
Read Safety Manual WARNING 21 Handling and Disposal of
hazardous waste products before starting or operating the
Triumph.
FIGURE 19, Checking engine oil
FIGURE 20