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IMPORTANT
IN THE INTERESTS
OF SAFETY' THE
IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING
CORRECT
TYRE PRESSU
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OVER EMPHASISED.
PRESSURES
SHO
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BE CHECKED AT LEAST EVERY TWO
WEEKS OR looo MILES (1,600
KM')' AN D
MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE \^/ITH
RECOMMENDATIONS
GIVEN ON PAGE
25
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TriurTlph Handbook
Issued
by
TRIUMPH MOTOR CO. LTD.
COVENTRY, ENGLAND
A memberof theBritishLeyland
Motor Corporation

TRIUMPH TR6
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Introdaction
ll"rro*ED AND BUrLr to
give
a long
and
consistent
trouble-free
service,your TR.6 incorporates
a petrol iniectionsystemwhichprovideshigh
engine
performance,
economy
and efficiencv.
The TR.6
alsoembodies
manynew
safety
features,thevery
presence
of which will add to your confdence.
Readcarefultythe contents
of thisbook which
gives,
in thesimplest
possible terms, information vital to the proper operation, care and regular
maintenance
oJ'
the csr.
Because
of the complexity and sensitivity of the petrol iniection
system owners are strongly urged to make use of the Maintenance Voucher
Scheme
operated
by Triumph Dealersanddesuibed in a separate
booklet
supplied
with thecar. This will ensure
that the
petrol iniection
systemis correctly serviced
by trainedpersonnel.
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Important
In all communications relating
to Service or Sparesr please quote
the Commission Number
(ChassisNumber)
Paint and Trim Numbers
LOCATION OF COMMISSION AND TINIT NUMBERS
Commission, Paint and Trim Numbers-On Scuttle Panel
(May be seenby lifting the bonnet)
Engine Number-On L.H. side of Cylinder Block
Gearbox Number-On R.H. side of Housing
Rear Axle Number-On Hypoid Housing Flange
Note: L.H. andR.H. refers to Left-hand and Right-hand side
of the vehicle from the driving position.
STANPART
Spare Parts Service
Replacement parts are not supplied from the factory direct to the general public, but are directed through Distributors who, in turn, supply their
Dealers.
Genuine spare parts are marketed under the trade mark "stanpart" and carry the same guaraltee as the original part' The same high quality
material is used and the r;il;;;;;;;;;y -itntiii-tJ di,Lng tiii""l""i".".-- Yo" are advised, tleqefo19r to ilsist on the use^of
these parts should
replacementsbe necessary. Remember, parts whiih do noica..y the trade -iit'sianpart" will invalidate the guarantee if fitted to vour vehicle.
The descriptions and illustrations appearing in this book are not binding. The MANUFACTURER, therefore, reserves the right - whilst
retaining the basic r"ut"iir oi-ttr"-r[rooeri nerein-a"iiiiGa inO iit"rt.ii"d - to make at any time, without necessarilv bringing this book
up-to-date, any alteration to units, parts or accessoriesdeemed convenient for improvement or for any manufacturing or commercial reason'
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List
of
Sections
Introduction
Location of unit numbers
Controls,
Instruments
andIndicators
SafetyHarness
Seats
Locks andKeys
Soft Top
Tonneau
CoverandHard Top
Careof Bodywork
WheelsandTyres
CoolingSystem
Electrical System
StartingtheEngine
Driving from New
RoutineServicing
RegularMaintenance
Petrol Injection System
Lubrication Chart
LubricationSummaly
Recommended
Lubricants
GeneralSpecification
Index
Page
3
4
6
t4
15
t6
18
20
21
22
27
30
42
43
44
45
62
g
65
66

CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDICATORS
10,...11 KEY (Figs. 2 and 3)
1. Fresh-air
vent
2. Turn-signalcontrol
3. Windscreenwasher
switch
4. Overdrive
switch
(optional)
5. Windscreen
wiperswitch
6. Speedometer
7. Horn-push
8. Hazardwarningindicator *
9. Brake-line
failure
indicator
*
10. Hazard
warning
switchx
11. Tachometer
12. Lightingswitch
13. Ashtray
14. Temperature
gauge
15. Oil pressure
gauge
16. Instrument
illumination
rheostat
17. Fuelgauge
18. Ammeter
*L.H. Steering
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Fig. 2

CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDICATORS
19. Glove-box
lock
20. Scuttle-vent
control
' 21. Cold-start
mixture
control
22. Ignition/starter
switch
23. Heatcontrol
' 24. Blower
switch
25. Air distribution
control
26. Handbrakelever
27. Gear-shift
lever
28. ThrottlePedal
29. Brake
pedal
30. Clutch
pedal
31. Headlight
dipper
, 32. Trip releasecontrol
33. High-beam
indicator I
34. Turn-signal
indicator I
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ffiluo,'jf"ressure
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36. No-charge
indicator I t'tg' /
37. Odometer I
38. Trip odometer )
Fig. 3
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The controls,instruments
and indicators
reach
of the driver to afford maximumease
thekeyon pages6 and7.
Fresh-AirVents
(1)
CONTROLSO INSTRUMENTS
shown on Figs. 2 to 7 and
of operation and minimum
AND INDICATORS
describedin the following pagesarepositionedwithin easy
distraction.The bracketedfiguresin the text cross-referwith
The swivelling vents can be adjusted to admit cold air only
in any chosen direction within the limits of movement. Each vent
incorporates a valve, operated by a knob in the centre of the
vent. To diminish or shut off the supply of air, turn the knob
clockwise. The air flow may be boosted by use of the blower
motor (See
item 24).
Overdrive Switch (4) (Optional)
When an overdrive unit is fitted to the vehicle the operating
switch is mounted on the left-hand side of the steering column.
Move the lever up to engage the overdrive and down to release
it. Before using the control, refer to page 43.
Windscreen Wiper Switch (5)
Depress the upper portion of the switch to operate the wipers
at slow speed, or depress the lower portion to operate them at
high speed.Select
the mid-position to switch off, when the wipers
will automatically return to the parked position at the base of the
windshield. The wipers will operate only when the ignition
switch is turned'ON'.
Speedometer(6)
Additional to indicating the road speed of the vehicle in
miles and kilometres per hour, the instrument also combines the
indicators and warning devices
(33, 34, 37, 38.See
Fig. 7).
Turn Signal Control(2)
Move the control lever upwards
turn-signal
lightsor downwardsto
signal
lights.
WindscreenWasherSwitch (3)
Depress the upper portion of the switch to spray clean fluid
onto the windscreen and switch on the wipers to dispersethe
mud. The washer switch will operate only when the ignition
switch is turned'ON'.
8
to operatethe right-hand
operatethe left-hand turn-
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CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDICATORS
Horn Push
(7)
Press
to operate
thehorns.
HaizardWarning
Indicator(8) (L.H. Steering
only)
When the 'hazard warning switch' (10) is operated the
indicator
will flash
in unison with theexterior
warning
lights.
Brake-line
FailureIndicator (9) (L.H. Steering
only)
Whentheignition switch
isturnedonthe"brake linefailure"
and "low oil pressure" indicator lights glow faintly and are
extinguished
when the engine
is running. Shouldfailure of the
fronC or rear brake lines occur, the indicator (9) will glow
brightly.
A broken bulb filament is indicated by the warning light
failing to glowwhen
theignition isturnedon,before
startingthe
englne.
Hazard
Warning
Switch
(10)(L.H. Steering
only)
If thevehicle
isimmobilisedand
constitutes
ahazard
to other
vehicles,
warning may be given by using the "hazard warning
system".
To operate,
depressthe
lower
Portion
of theswitch
(10)
whenall turn-signal
lightswill flashintermittently.
Tachometer
(ll)
Thetachometer
indicatestheenginespeed
in revolutions
Per
minuteand
combines
twowarning
indicators
(35,
36,
See
Fig.7).
The speed
rangewithin the colouredsegments
is subject
to the
"Recommended
SpeedLimits" mentioned
on page
43.
Lighting
Switch
(12)
Move theleverdownwards
to thefirst position to illuminate
thereartail, licenceplate,parking lights and side
markerlights.
Move the lever down to the second
position to illuminate the
headlights.
(See
"Headlight
Dipper" 31).
Lifting thelevertowardsthesteering
wheel
flashes
thehead-
lighthighbeams.
Ashtray
(13)
An ashtray
is providedin the centre
of the facia top. To
empty,lift the assembly
from thesurround.
Temperature
Gauge
(14)
Whenthe ignition switch
is turned'ON' the pointer moves
slowlyacross
the dial taking up to oneminuteto reacha true
reading.
Normal operatingtemperature
is reached
when the pointe-r
registers
in the
central
scctor
of thedial.
Should.the
pointer
reach
thE
highest
mark, stopthe engine-immediately_and
check
the
leveloT
coolant
in theradiator.
Refer
to page
27.
Oil Pressure
Gauge
(15)
Oil
pressure
at
2,000
r.p.m.
under
normal
operating
conditions,
should
be45-65lbs/in'?
1l'Z-+'6
Kg/cm').
Severe
operating
condi-
tions,
such
as
competition
work,maycause
theoil pressure
to
drop below 25 tUlin.' 1t'S Kg/cm), indicating
that the oil
temperature
is excessive.
Undci these
circumstances
fitment of
an oil cooler
maybenecessary. 9

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CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDICATORS
Instrument Illumination Rheostat(16)
Turn the knob clockwise to illuminate the instruments.
Further rotation of the knob diminishes the light intensity -
operates
only when the lighting switch is'ON'.
Fuel Gauge
(17)
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate contents of the
fuel tank. When the ignition switch is turned 'ON' the pointer
moves slowly acrossthe dial taking up to one minute to ieach a
steadyreading which it will maintain regardless
of vehiclemove-
ment, until the ignition is switched'OFF'.
Ammeter (18)
The ammeter indicatestherate of battery chargeor discharge.
The charging rate is indicated when the pointei moves to the
left-handsideof 'Zero'and discharge,
by movementto theright.
GloveBox Lock (19)
Th9 g]ov9-box may be unlocked by turning the key a quarter
turn clockwiseand opened
by depressing
the-locking bariel.
Scuttle Vent Control (20)
Fresh air is admitted to the heater duct through the open
scuttle ventilator. This is opened by pulling the lcver (20) rear-
wards and closedby pushing it forwards. when the ventilator is
closed,the heater unit recirculatesair already in the vehicle.
10
Cold Start Mixture Control (21)
This control isusedto enrichthefuelmixture for easy starting
from cold. The control shouldnot beused
if theengine is warm,
and may not be necessary
in warm climates. Full instructions for
useare given on page 42.
Ignition/Starter Switch (22)
The combined ignition and starter switch, Fig. 4 is operated
by the key usedfor locking the driver's door. The switch hasfour
positions: 4, auxiliary; l, off (in which position the key may be
withdrawn); 2, ignition; 3, start.
l. off
2. Ignition
3. Start
4. Auxiliary
H007
Fig.4
With thekeyin the'off'position,
switch
on theignitioncircuits. turn the kev clockwise to

CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDICATORS
Turning the key anti-clockwise to the auxiliary position
permits
theuseof aradiowhen thevehicle
isstationary andthe
ignitionisswitched
off.
Heat Control(23)
The heatcontrol operatesa water valvewhich regulatesthe
flow of waterthroughtheheater unit. Thecontrol may besetat
anyintermediate
position asrequired.The watervalveis closed
whenthe control is pushedin; maximumheatis available
when
thecontrol is pulled out.
Blower
Switch
(24)
Theblower
motor,operatedby a switch
(24)
booststheflow
of air throughtheheater
unit. Pull theswitchto its first position
to operate
the blower motor at slow speedor to its second
position
for highspeedoperation.Theblowerwill operateonly
whentheignitionswitch
is turned
'ON'.
Air DistributionControl(25)
The air distributioncontrol operates a 'flap' valvewhich
directs air from the heater unit to the windscreenor to the
windscreen
andinterior. Themaximum
volumeof airisdirected
to the windscreen
(for de-mistingand de-frosting) when the
control is pulledhalfwayout. When the control is pulled fully
out, air is distributedto the interior and to the windscreen'
The 'flap' valveis closed
whenthe control is pushed
fully in.
HandbrakeLever (26)
To apply the rear wheel brakes pull the handbrake lever
upwards.
To release
the brakes,
pull the leverslightly upwards,
depress
thebutton (arrowed,
Fig. 5)andlowerthelever
whilethe
buttonis depressed.
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Fig. 5

CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDTCATORS
GearShift Lever(27)
Moving,thegear
shiftlever from neutral,
thegearpositions
areas
follows
(Fig.6):
Throttle,BrakeandClutchPedals
(28,29 and 30)
These
areconventional
itemswhichshould require
no further
explanation
Headlight
Dipper(31)
When
theheadlights
are
illuminated
(see'Lighting
Switch'
on
page
9), thehigh beams
may be loweredby pressingthe dipper
switch and releasingit. To return to the high beam position,
again pressthe dipper switch and releaseit. The high beam
positionisindicated
byablue
warning
light(33)
near
thebottom
of thespeedometerdial.
Trip Release
Control
(32)
Thetrip odometer
(38)
mayberesetto zeroby pushing the
knob (32)upwardsand turning clockwise.
HighBeamIndicator
(33,
Fig. 7)
Theindicator
glowsbluewhentheheadlighthighbeams are
selected
andis extinguished
whentheheadlights
are'dipped'.
TurnSignalIndicator
(34,
Fig.7)
Shouldthe light fail to function whenthe control leveris
operated,
abrokenbulb filamentis indicatedin thefront or rear
turn-signallights at the sidecorrespondingto non-operationof
the indicator, or a broken filamentin the indicator bulb.
lst
2nd
3rd
4th (top)
Reverse
Move the lever left and forward
Move the lever left and rearward
Move the lever right and forward
Move the lever right and rearward
Move the lever sharply to the extreme
right and rearward. Engage only when
the vehicleis stationary
Alwaysselectneutralbeforestartingtheengine.

CONTROLS,
INSTRUMENTS
AND INDICATORS
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator(35,Fig. 7)
Thecentre
indicatorglowsgreen when
theignition isswitched
on and is extinguished
whenthe engine
runs in excess
of idling
speed.Should
the
lightremain
onatnormal
runningspeeds,
stop
theengine
andcheck
thelevel
of oil in theengine
oil pan.
If this
issatisfactory,
havethelubrication svstem
checked
in-rmediately.
No-Charge
Indicator
(36,
Fig. 7)
Theindicator
glows
redwhen
theignitionisswitched
onand
is extinguished
whentheengine
is running. Shouldthe red light
remain on whilst driving, a fault is indicated in the battery
charging
system
which shouldbe rectifiedwithout delay.
Odometer
(37,
Fig.7)
Thefigures
within theaperture belowthecentre
of thespeed-
ometerdial showthe total mileage
of the vehicleand may be
usedas
a guide
for periodic
lubrication
andmaintenance.
Trip Odometer
(38,
Fig.7)
The figures within the aperture above the centre of the
speedometer
dial may be usedto recordthe distance
of each
journey,providedthat the figures
areinitially setat zero.
(See
'Trip ReleaseControl', 32).
RadioControls
For operating
instructions
seetheradioleaflet
providedwith
theset.
Sun
Visors
Two adjustable sun visors,paddedto reducethe risk of
impact
injury,maybe
unclipped
from the
rear
view
mirror bracket
and swung to eliminate side glare. The
incorporates a vanity mirror.
Interior Lamp
The interior lamp mounted on the
operated automatically when either door
by the switch located on the unit.
Rear View Mirror
The anti-glare device incorporated in the rear view mirror
is operated by moving downwards the lever located on the rear
of the mirror.
passenger's
sun visor
transmissiontunncl is
is
opened,or rnanually
Fig. 7 l3

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Fig. 10 (right)
SAFETY HARNESS
Safety harness anchorage points built into the vehicle
shown on Figs. 8 and 9.
Fitting the Harness
Remove the shoulder strap anchor bolt, crimped washer and
collar from each wheelarchi pass the bolt through the strap
attachment, fit the crimped washer and collar, as shown on Fig.
10,and refit to the vehicle. Fit the latched hook of the lap strap
to the eyebolt (Fig. 9), and note that the shoulder strap will have
a half twist when fitted to the wheelarch.
Using the Harness
Pass the buckle end of the belt around the hips and the
shoulder strap over the shoulder adjacent to the door. Fasten the
belt by pushing the locking plate into positive engagement with
the buckle. This is denoted by a 'click'. To release
the harness
depressthe centre panel.
Harness Adiustment
The belt should be adjusted so that the hand will passbetween
the strap and the chest. The lap strap should be reasonably tight
with thi buckle resting on the hip nearer the centre of the vehicle.
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SAFETY
HARNESS
AND SEATS
Adjustment
to lowerhalf of belt:
Relieveany tension on the belt and pull the
roller in the buckle, the roller has a selfJocking
once
adjusted,
will retainitsposition.
Adjustment
to upperhalf of belt:
Pull the slideon the lower part of the lap strap upwards
shorten
and downwardsto lengthen.
Cleaning
Badlv stainedsafetvbelts can be drv cleaned.
The cleaner
should 6e advised
of tire nature of stairiing.Belts subjected
to
normal soiling can be cleaned
with soap,or proprietary brand
detergents
dissolved
in hot water.
SEATS
Seat
Adjustment
(Fig. 11)
Thedriver'sandpassenger'sseats
areadjustable
for leg reach
by movingtheleverat thefront of each
seatandslidingthe seat
to the desiredposition. Allow the lever to re-engage
in the
nearest
adjustment
notch.Both seats
will tilt forward to provide
access
to therear compartment,
whenthe leverat the outboard
side
of the seat
backis depressed
(Fig. 12).
belt over the
action which,
Fig. 11 (upper) Fig. 12 (lower)
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ffi LOCKS AND I(EYS
The vehicleis provided with two sets
of keys,the spareset
being obtained frbm the selling dealer. Orre key is used to
operite the ignition and door locks; the other is used for the
trunk lockcr and glovebox.
Door Locks (Fig. 1a)
"Anti-burst" locks arefitted to both doors and are operated
by a pushbutton on the outside or_by pulling the.remove-control
lever^on thc inside. To lock the door from the inside, push the
lever forwards; to lock the door from the outside, insert the key
and turn it a quarter turn away from the shut face. The key.
will
return under the influenceof spring loading to a vertical position
when it may be withdrawn.
Lubrication
Once a month, particularly during freezing
weather,apply a
few drops of thin niachineoil into the latch and key slots.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply grease
to the lock cylinders'
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Fig. 13 (left) Fig. 14 (upper) Fig. 15 (right)
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LOCKS
AND;KEYS
BonnetRelease
(Fig. 13)
To openthe bonnetpull the control situated
belowthe left-
handsidf of thefacia. Thebonnetwill risesufficiently
to enable
G fing.tr to be
inserted
under
the
rear-
edge.to
give.access
to the
safety
Eatch.
Thebonnet
can
thenbe
released
and
raised
to anear
vertiialposition,
where
it will besupported
byu9!r.y'
Disengage
thestayirom its
recess
before
closing
the
bonnet
(Fig' 15)'
Luggage
Locker (Fig. 17)
to op.t the luggage
compartment
lid, depress
the unlocked
plungerind raise
tTi"t'10to iti limit before
loweringit on to the
telescopic
support.
Close
thelid byraising
it slightly
to release
thecatch
(arrowed,
Fie. 16)
in the
tefescopic"supp-ort,-lower,
and
press
down
firmly
to"close,
lock the lid'by turningthe key a half turn counter-
clockwise.
FuelFiller Cap (Fig. 18)
The fuel filler cap,located
forward of.
theluggage
locker lid,
isopened
bydepressing
thecatch
ontheside
of the
cap.
Press
the
cap
to close. ir+i,iffi
(upper)
Fie. 16 (left) Fig. t7 Fig. 18 (right) t7

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SOFT
Thesofttop ismadefrom P.V.C.material,
andissupported
by ahingedframe.Theassemblyfolds down into therearof the
car andis protected
by a soft top cover.
LoweringtheSoft Top
Releasethesofttopheader
railfrom the
windscreenframe
by
turningthecatch
levers
in thedirectionas
shown
in Fig. 19.
TOP
Push the header rail, rearwards and slightly upwards, while
knocking the soft top sidesupport (arrowed Fig. 20) downwards,
until the assembly begins to fold. Continue lowering the frame
and pull the fabric flat over the luggage compartment lid (Fig. 21).
Fold the fabric forwards over the soft top frame and turn the
ends of the fabric inwards (Fig. 22). Ensure, that the Vybak
windows are free from distortion and that the fabric is clear of
the frame.
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Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21