Check/Top-Up Clutch Fluid Reservoir; Check/Top-Up Automatic Transmission Fluid - Triumph TR7 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 7 Clutch fluid reservoir
Fig. 8 TR7 Automatic transmission fluid level dipstick
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To avoid din entering the system ensure that the
reservOir
is
clean externally before removing the cap. Use only new fluid
taken from a sealed container and fe-seal the container after
use, Replace the reservoir cap immediatly after filling
Check/Top-up Clutch Fluid Reservoir
To prevent dirt entering the system, clean the cap and
surrounding area prior to removing the cap. Top-up the fluid
until it is level with the tine on the side of the reservOIr.
Check!Top-up Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level as follow$:-
(1) Stand the car on level ground and apply the handbrake
firmly. Start the engine from cold and, with the
footbrake firmly applied. run the engine at Idle speed
for 2 to 3 minutes. passing the selector lever through
the complete range of positions to ensure that the
transmission is primed.
(2) Select the 'P' (Park) position and apply the hand brake.
Leave the engine running at Idle speed.
(3) Remove the transmission dipstick and wipe It with a
clean. non~fluffy cloth.
(4) Replace the dipstick, ensuring that it is pushed fully into
the tube and withdraw it immediately for reading.
(5) Check the fluid level on the side of the dipstick marked
'COLO' and if necessary. add fluid: see 'Lubrication
Recommendations'
(6l Repeat instructions 1 to 5 until the fluid level is correct.
DO NOT OVERFILL THE TRANSMISSION
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