Driver’s Training and Operation
16
Demonstrate and instruct the trainee on the following topics:
PHASE I: Driving the machine in Low Gear
Refer to
FIGURE 8
and
FIGURE 9
for techniques and principles to
use while maneuvering and driving.
Initial training should take place outdoors in a flat open area free of
obstructions with the machine in
LOW GEAR
and the Hopper and
Tanks empty. Initial training should include the following:
To Drive forward:
Safely start the machine.
Safely step onto the operator platform.
Shift into
LOW GEAR
.
Unlock Brakes
Pull the Throttle/Clutch Lever.
To stop:
Release the Throttle/Clutch Lever.
Pull the Rear Brake Lever first.
Pull the Front Brake Lever.
To turn right:
Pull back on the right handle while simultaneously pushing
forward on the left handle. A Stop prevents the machine
from jack-knifing.
Always lean into the turns by shifting your body weight to
the inside of the turn.
To turn left:
Reverse the procedure.
Principles of the Balance Zone (BP)
Side Balance Zone
The driver’s side-to-side
BALANCE
POINT
is the centerline passing
vertically through his nose. The
15
DEGREE
sidelines indicate the
maximum limits of the side-to-side
BALANCE ZONE
.
Front/ Rear Balance Zone
The driver’s front-to-rear
BALANCE
POINT
is the centerline passing
vertically through his body. The
15
DEGREE
sidelines indicate the
maximum limits of the front-to-back
BALANCE ZONE
.
Riding across a 15 degree slope
When the driver’s
BALANCE POINT
is directly over the control levers, he
has reached the sideline of the side-
to-side safe
BALANCE ZONE
.
Climbing a 15 degree slope
When the front of the driver is even
with the handlebars, he has reached
the front sideline of the
FRONT
BALANCE ZONE
.
Descending a 15 degree slope
When the driver’s arms are full
extended and he must squat to
reach his
BALANCE POINT
, he has
reached the rear sideline of the
REAR BALANCE ZONE
.
FIGURE 9
. Balance Zone Principles
Read Machine Safety Label
WARNINGS
including:
A
, To
avoid injury preview work area;
Q
, Improper Operation and
improper maintenance;
L
, Pinch point; and
K
, Exposed Moving
parts can cause severe injury before starting or operating the
Triumph.
Read Safety Manual
WARNINGS
:
4
, Operator Clothing and
personal protection equipment;
6
, Operation;
7
, Inspecting
work area; and
12
, Forward Operation, now before starting or
operating the Triumph.
When you turn the machine, point the front of
the machine in the direction of the turn. Lean
towards the pivot point side of the turn to shift
your body weight to the inside of the turn.
When you drive up a slope, first stop and
shift the machine into
LOW GEAR
(
L
). Lean
forward, into the incline as you drive up the
slope.
When you drive down a slope, first stop and
shift the machine into
LOW GEAR
(
L
). Lean
to the rear, into the incline, as you drive down
the slope.
When you are driving the machine across a
slope, first stop and shift the machine into
LOW GEAR
(
L
). Lean into the hill as you
travel across the slope.
On slopes over
15 DEGREES
; stop, release,
and lower the handlebar. Walk behind the
machine. Never ride the Triumph on inclines
or slopes greater the
15 DEGREES
.
FIGURE 8
. Driving Techniques, Triumph Spreader Sprayer
WARNING: DO NOT
operate machine on slopes which
exceed
15 DEGREES
. You instinctively stand at your
BALANCE POINT
. When your
BALANCE POINT
is outside
the
BALANCE ZONE
, the slope is over
15 DEGREES
. Know
the limits of your
BALANCE ZONE
.
