PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only - Manual (Page 34)

Troubleshooting Manual 30
If Check
Machine
Machine will not
move with engine
running
Brakes Locked
Drive Belt worn or damaged
Idler Tensioning Spring broken or missing
Clutch Oil
Shift Cable and ends
Shift Arm Bolt missing or loose
Pulleys loose -
Tensioning Idler
V-belt Idler
Engine
Transaxle
Front Axle Shaft Key missing
Transaxle damage-
Oil low
(Do not attempt to repair the following)
Axle bent
Shift Fork bent or broken
Other internal damage
Machine creeps or
continues moving
with Throttle
Lever released
Engine Idle speed too high
Throttle Lever, cable damaged or sticking
Auxiliary Throttle Return Spring broken
Honda Throttle Lever too tight
Carburetor linkage stuck
Excessive
Vibration
Drive Belt slipping or tensioned improperly
Loose Engine Bolts
Engine Vibration Dampers Damaged
Motor Plate Cracked
Fasteners loose or missing
Frame or welds cracked
Ground Speed
Incorrect
Too fast:
Engine RPM too high-
Throttle Lever/Cable improperly adjusted
Too Slow:
Engine RPM too low-
Throttle Lever/Cable improperly adjusted
Belt Slipping, worn or damaged
Transaxle in LOW GEAR
See Transaxle damage in “Machine will not
move with Engine running”
Transaxle Locked Front Brake locked
Steering Brakes too tight, dirty, or damaged
Axle Bearing low on grease
Internal Transaxle damage-
(Do not attempt to repair)
Brakes
Stop too fast Brake Cable adjusted too tight
Brake Band and Drum dirty
Something caught in Brake Band and Drum
Rear Wheel Hub low on grease
Stop too slow Adjust Brake Cable
Brake Band and Drum wet or contaminated
Brake Cable broken
Brake Band or Drum worn or damaged
Pull to one side Rear Brake opposite the direction of the turn
is tighter
Rear Brake Cables misadjusted
One Brake Band or Drum worn or damaged
Rear Wheel Hub low on grease
Squeal Brake Cable adjusted too tight
Brake Band or Drum dirty, worn or damaged
Something caught in Brake Band and Drum
Brakes chatter Brake Cable adjusted too loose
Brake Band or Drum dirty, worn or damaged
Something caught in Brake Band and Drum
Brake Hot Brake Cable adjusted too tight
Brake Band or Drum dirty or damaged
Steering
Is difficult Steering Brake Cable adjusted too loose,
damaged or broken.
Brake Band or drum worn, dirty, or damaged.
Sulky Brakes locked or improperly adjusted
Articulating Joint corroded or damaged
Rear Wheel Hub low on grease
Is too easy Steering Brake Cable adjusted too tight
Brake Band or drum dirty or damaged.
Pulls to one side Front Steering Brake Cable too tight
Rear Brake (on opposite side) dragging or
locked
Rear Wheel Hub low on grease
If you are experiencing a problem that is not on the list or are
having difficulty, check with your PermaGreen Dealer or
contact PermaGreen Tech Support at 800-346-2001 or
[email protected].