Manitou B-E2 Series User manual

MT 523 Série B-E2
MT 523 MONO-ULTRA Série B-E2
MLT 523 Turbo Série B-E2
MLT 523 Turbo MONO-ULTRA Série B-E2
MT 620 Série B-E2
547896 EN (17/12/20007)
BP 249
44158 ANCENIS CEDEX - FRANCE
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YOUR DEALER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN THE LIFT TRUCK AND MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY OPERATORS.

THE TEXTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART.
1 - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 - DESCRIPTION
3 - MAINTENANCE
4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS IN OPTION ON THE RANGE
17/07/2004
13/05/2005
16/09/2005
02/02/2007
17/12/2007
1ST DATE OF ISSUE
UP DATING
UP DATING (1-9)
UP DATING
(2-6 – 2-12 ; 2-15 ; 2-25 ; 2-34 – 2-40 ; 3-8 ; 3-10 ; 3-11 ; 3-20 ; 3-37 ; 4-18)
UP DATING (2-39 ; 3-6 ; 3-7)
ADDING : MT 620 Série B-E2

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1 - OPERATING
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INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGER
THE OPERATOR
THE LIFT TRUCK
A - THE LIFT TRUCK’S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB
B - ADAPTATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK TO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
C - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK
THE INSTRUCTIONS
THE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
PREAMBULE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - OPERATOR’S MANUAL
B - AUTHORIZATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(or see current legislation in other countries)
C - MAINTENANCE
D - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK
E - LIFTING PEOPLE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN
A - BEFORE STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
B - DRIVER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C - ENVIRONMENT
D - VISIBILITY
E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK
G - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK
H - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD
A - CHOICE OF ATTACHMENTS
B - MASS OF LOAD AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY
C - LONGITUDINAL STABILITY ALARM
D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK
E - TAKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUND
F - TAKING UP AND LAYING A HIGH LOAD ON TYRES
G - TAKING UP AND LAYING A HIGH LOAD ON STABILIZERS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THE PLATFORM
A - DISPOSITION IN THE PLATFORM
B - OPERATING THE PLATFORM
C - ENVIRONMENT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE RADIO-CONTROL
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LIFT TRUCK
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICANT AND FUEL LEVELS
HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICITY
WELDING
WASHING THE LIFT TRUCK
IF THE LIFT TRUCK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR A LONG TIME
INTRODUCTION
PREPARING THE LIFT TRUCK
PROTECTING THE I.C. ENGINE
PROTECTING THE LIFT TRUCK
BRINGING THE LIFT TRUCK BACK INTO SERVICE
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGER
THE OPERATOR
- Only qualified, authorized personnel can use the lift truck. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate person in the
establishment with respect to the use of lift trucks and must be carried permanently by the operator.
On the basis of experience, there are a number of possible situations in which operating the lift truck is contra-indicated. Such foreseeable abnormal
uses, the main ones being listed below, are strictly forbidden.
- The foreseeable abnormal behaviour resulting from ordinary neglect, but does not result from any wish to put the machinery to any improper use.
- The reflex reactions of a person in the event of a malfunction, incident, fault, etc. during operation of the lift truck.
- Behaviour resulting from application of the «principle of least action» when performing a task.
- For certain machines, the foreseeable behaviour of such persons as: apprentices, teenagers, handicapped persons, trainees tempted to drive a
lift truck, operator tempted to operate a truck to win a bet, in competition or for their own personal experience.
The person in charge of the equipment must take these criteria into account when assessing whether or not a person will makea suitable driver.
THE LIFT TRUCK
A - THE TRUCK’S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB
- MANITOU has ensured that this lift truck is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defined in this operator’s
manual, with a STATIC test coefficient OF 1.33 and a DYNAMIC test coefficient OF 1, as specified in harmonized norm EN 1459
for variable range trucks.
- Before commissioning, the company manager must make sure that the lift truck is appropriate for the work to be done, and
perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).
B - ADAPTATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK TO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- In addition to series equipment mounted on your lift truck, many options are available, such as: road lighting, stop lights, flashing
light, reverse lights, reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, light at the jib head, etc.
- The operator must take into account the operating conditions to define the lift truck’s signalling and lighting equipment.
Contact your dealer.
- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.
. Protection against frost (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).
. Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for information).
. I.C. engine filtration (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).
For operation under average climatic conditions, i.e.: between - 15 °C and + 35 °C, correct levels of lubricants in all the circuits are checked in production.
For operation under more severe climatic conditions, before starting up, it is necessary to drain all the circuits, then ensure correct levels of lubricants
using lubricants properly suited to the relevant ambient temperatures. It is the same for the cooling liquid.
- A lift truck operating in an area without fire extinguishing equipment must be equipped with an individual extinguisher. There are
solutions, consult your dealer.
Your lift truck is designed for outdoor use under normal atmospheric conditions and indoor use in suitably aerated and ventilated premises. It is prohibited
to use the lift truck in areas where there is a risk of fire or which are potentially explosive (e.g. Refineries, fuel or gas depots, stores of inflammable
products…). For use in these areas, specific equipment is available (ask your dealer for information).
- Our trucks comply with Directive 89/336/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and with the corresponding harmonized
norm EN 12895. Their proper operation is no longer guaranteed if they are used within areas in which the electromagnetic fields
exceed the limit specified by that norm (10 V/m).
- Directive 2002/44/EC requires company managers to not expose their employees to excessive vibration doses. There is no
recognized code of measurement for comparing the machines of different manufacturers. The actual doses received can therefore
be measured only under actual operating conditions at the user's premises.
- The following are some tips for minimizing these vibration doses:
• Select the most suitable lift truck and attachment for the intended use.
• Adapt the seat adjustment to the operator's weight (according to lift truck model) and maintain it in good condition, as
well as the cab suspension. Inflate the tires in accordance with recommendations.
• Ensure that the operators adapt their operating speed to suit the conditions on site.
• As far as possible, arrange the site in such a way as to provide a flat running sur face and remove obstacles and harmful
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C - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK
- For your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various components used in your lift truck
(hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, I.C. engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counter weight, unapproved
attachments, alarm systems, etc.) yourself. In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
THE INSTRUCTIONS
- The operator’s manual must always be in good condition and kept in the place provided on the lift truck and in the language used
by the operator.
- The operator’s manual and any plates or stickers which are no longer legible or are damaged, must be replaced immediately.
THE MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance or repairs other than those detailed in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE must be carried out by qualified personnel (consult
your dealer) and under the necessary safety conditions to maintain the health of the operator and any third party.
Your lift truck must be inspected periodically to ensure that it remains in compliance. The frequency of this inspection is defined by current legislation in
the country in which the lift truck is used.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
PREAMBULE
WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL IT MEANS:
WARNING ! BE CAREFUL ! YOUR SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF THE LIFT TRUCK IS AT RISK.
The risk of accident while using, servicing or repairing your lift truck can be restricted if you follow the safety instructions and safety measures detailed
in these instruction.
- Only the operations and manœuvres described in these operator’s manual must be performed. The manufacturer cannot predict
all possible risky situations. Consequently, the safety instructions given in the operator’s manual and on the lift truck itself are
not exhaustive.
- At any time, as an operator, you must envisage, within reason, the possible risk to yourself, to others or to the lift truck itself
when you use it.
Failure to respect the safety and operating instructions, or the instructions for repairing or servicing your lift truck may lead to serious, even fatal
accident.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- Read the operator’s manual carefully.
- The operator’s manual must always be in good condition and in the place provided for it on the lift truck.
- You must report any plates and stickers which are no longer legible or which are damaged.
B - AUTHORIZATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(or see current legislation in other countries)
- Only qualified, authorized personnel may use the lift truck. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate person in the
company, in charge of using the lift truck, and must be permanently carried by the operator.
- The operator is not competent to authorise the driving of the lift truck by another person.
C - MAINTENANCE
- The operator must immediately advise his superior if his lift truck is not in good working order or does not comply with the safety
notice.
- The operator is prohibited from carrying out any repairs or adjustments himself, unless he has been trained for this purpose. He
must keep the lift truck properly cleaned if this is among his responsibilities.
- The operator must carry out daily maintenance (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: A - DAILY OR EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE).
- The operator must ensure tyres are adapted to the nature of the ground (see area of the contact sur face of the tyres in the
chapter: 2 - DESCRIPTION: CHARACTERISTICS). There are optional solutions, consult your dealer.
. SAND tyres.
. LAND tyres.
. Snow chains.
Do not use the lift truck if the tyres are incorrectly inflated, damaged or excessively worn, because this could put your own safety or that of others at
risk, or cause damage to the lift truck itself. The fitting of foam inflated tyres is prohibited and is not guaranteed by the manufacturer, excepting prior
authorisation.
D - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK
- For your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various components used in your lift truck
(hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, I.C. engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counter weight, unapproved
attachments, alarm systems, etc.) yourself. In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.

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E - LIFTING PEOPLE
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The use of working equipment and load lifting attachments to lift people is:
• either forbidden
• or authorized exceptionally and under certain conditions (see
current regulations in the countr y in which the lift truck is used).
- The pictogram posted at the operator station reminds you that:
• Left-hand column
- It is forbidden to lift people, with any kind of attachment,
using a non-ORH lift truck.
• Right-hand column
- With an ORH lift truck, people can only be lifted using
platforms designed by MANITOU for the purpose.
- MANITOU sells equipment specifically designed for lifting people (OPTION
ORH lift truck, contact your dealer).
N°241621
ORH ORH

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN
A - BEFORE STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
- Carry out daily maintenance (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: A - DAILY OR EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE).
- Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly.
- Make sure the rear view mirrors are in good condition, clean and properly adjusted.
- Make sure the horn works.
B - DRIVER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Whatever his experience, the operator is advised to familiarize himself with the position and operation of all the controls and
instruments before operating the lift truck.
- Wear clothes suited for driving the lift truck, avoid loose clothes.
- Make sure you have the appropriate protective equipment for the job to be done.
- Prolonged exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing problems. It is recommended to wear ear muffs to protect against
excessive noise.
- Always face the lift truck when getting into and leaving the driving seat and use the handle(s) provided for this purpose. Do not
jump out of the seat to get down.
- Always pay attention when using the lift truck. Do not listen to the radio or music using headphones or earphones.
- Never operate the lift truck when hands or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances.
- For increased comfort, adjust the seat to your requirements and adopt the correct position in the driver’s cab.
Under no circumstances must the seat be adjusted while the lift truck is moving.
- The operator must always be in his normal position in the driver’s cab. It is prohibited to have arms or legs, or generally any part
of the body, protruding from the driver’s cab of the lift truck.
- The safety belt must be worn and adjusted to the operator’s size.
- The control units must never in any event be used for any other than their intended purposes (e.g. climbing onto or down from the
lift truck, portmanteau, etc.).
- If the control components are fitted with a forced operation (lever lock) device, it is forbidden to leave the cab without first putting
these controls in neutral.
- It is prohibited to carry passengers either on the lift truck or in the cab.

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C - ENVIRONMENT
- Comply with site safety regulations.
- If you have to use the lift truck in a dark area or at night, make sure it is equipped with working lights.
- During handling operations, make sure that no one is in the way of the lift truck and its load.
- Do not allow anybody to come near the working area of the lift truck or pass beneath an elevated load.
- When using the lift truck on a transverse slope, before lifting the jib, follow the instructions given in the paragraph: INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HANDLING A LOAD: D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK.
- Travelling on a longitudinal slope:
• Drive and brake gently.
• Moving without load: Forks or attachment facing downhill.
• Moving with load: Forks or attachment facing uphill.
- Take into account the lift truck’s dimensions and its load before trying to negotiate a narrow or low passageway.
- Never move onto a loading platform without having first checked:
• That it is suitably positioned and made fast.
• That the unit to which it is connected (wagon, lorry, etc.) will not shift.
• That this platform is prescribed for the total weight of the lift truck to be loaded.
• That this platform is prescribed for the size of the lift truck.
- Never move onto a foot bridge, floor or freight lift, without being certain that they are prescribed for the weight and size of the lift
truck to be loaded and without having checked that they are in sound working order.
- Be careful in the area of loading bays, trenches, scaffolding, soft land and manholes.
- Make sure the ground is stable and firm under the wheels and/or stabilizers before lifting or removing the load. If necessary, add
sufficient wedging under the stabilizers.
- Make sure that the scaffolding, loading platform, pilings or ground is capable of bearing the load.
- Never stack loads on uneven ground, they may tip over.
If the load or the attachment must remain above a structure for a long time, there is the risk that it will rest on the structure because of the jib
descending owing to the oil in the cylinders cooling down.
To eliminate this risk:
- Regularly check the distance between the load or the attachment and the structure and readjust this if necessary.
- If possible use the lift truck at an oil temperature as close as possible to ambient temperature.
- In the case of work near aerial lines, ensure that the safety distance is sufficient between the working area of the lift truck and
the aerial line.
You must consult your local electrical agency. You could be electrocuted or seriously injured if you operate or park the lift truck too close to power
cables.
In the event of high winds, do not carry out handling work that jeopardizes the stability of the lift truck and its load, particularly if the load catches the
wind badly.
D - VISIBILITY
- The safety of people within the lift truck’s working area, as well as that of the lift truck itself and the operator are depend on good
operator visibility of the lift truck’s immediate vicinity in all situations and at all times.
- This lift truck has been designed to allow good operator visibility (direct or indirect by means of rear-view mirrors) of the immediate
vicinity of the lift truck while traveling with no load and with the jib in the transport position.
- Special precautions must be taken if the size of the load restricts visibility towards the front:
- moving in reverse,
- site layout,
- assisted by a person directing the maneuver (while standing outside the truck’s area of travel), making sure to keep this
person clearly in view at all times.
- in any case, avoid reversing over long distances.
- Certain special accessories may require the truck to travel with the jib in the raised position. In such cases, visibility on the right
hand side is restricted, and special precautions must be taken:
- site layout,
- assisted by a person directing the maneuver (while standing outside the truck’s area of travel).
- If visibility of your road is inadequate, ask someone to assist by directing the maneuver (while standing outside the truck’s area
of travel), making sure to keep this person clearly in view at all times.
- Keep all components affecting visibility in a clean, properly adjusted state and in good working order (e.g. windscreens, windows,
windscreen wipers, windscreen washers, driving and work lights, rear-view mirrors).

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E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY NOTICE
The lift truck must only be started up or manoeuvred when the operator is sitting in the driver’s cab, with his seat belt adjusted and fastened.
- Never try to start the lift truck by pushing or towing it. Such operation may cause severe damage to the transmission. If necessary,
to tow the lift truck in an emergency, the transmission must be placed in the neutral position (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: G -
OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE).
- If using an emergency battery for start-up, use a battery with the same characteristics and respect battery polarity when connecting
it. Connect at first the positive terminals before the negative terminals.
Failure to respect polarity between batteries can cause serious damage to the electrical circuit. The electrolyte in the battery may produce an explosive
gas. Avoid flames and generation of sparks close to the batteries. Never disconnect a battery while it is charging.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Check the closing and locking of the hood(s).
- Make sure that the forward/reverse lever is in neutral.
- Turn the ignition key to the position I to activate the electrical system.
- Whenever you switch on the lift truck, perform the automatic check on the longitudinal stability alarm system (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION:
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS). Do not use the lift truck if it does not conform to the regulations.
- Make sure the signal lights on the instrument control panel and fuel level indicators are working properly (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION:
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).
- Turn the ignition key to position II to preheat for 5 seconds and turn the ignition key fully: the I.C. engine should then start. Release
the ignition key and let the I.C. engine run at idle.
- Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds and carr y out the preheating for 5 seconds between unsuccessful
attempts.
- Make sure all the signal lights on the control instrument panel are off.
- Check all control instruments when the I.C. engine is warm and at regular intervals during use, so as to quickly detect any faults
and to be able to correct them without any delay.
- If an instrument does not show the correct display, stop the I.C. engine and immediately carry out the necessar y operations.
F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY NOTICE
Operators’ attention is drawn to the risks involved in using the lift truck, in particular:
- Risk of losing control.
- Risk of losing lateral and frontal stability of the lift truck.
The operator must remain in control of the lift truck.
In the event of the lift truck overturning, do not try to leave the cabin during the incident. YOUR BEST PROTECTION IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE
CABIN.
- Observe the company’s traffic regulations or, by default, the public highway code.
- Do not carry out operations which exceed the capacities of your lift truck or attachments.
- Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment to the transport position, i.e. at 300 mm from the ground, the jib retracted
and the carriage sloping backwards.
- Only carry loads which are balanced and properly anchored to avoid any risk of a load falling off.
- Ensure that palettes, cases, etc, are in good order and suitable for the load to be lifted.
- Familiarise yourself with the lift truck on the terrain where it will be used.
- Ensure that the service brakes are working properly.
- The loaded lift truck must not travel at speeds in excess of 12 km/h.
- Drive smoothly at an appropriate speed for the operating conditions (land configuration, load on the lift truck).
- Do not use the hydraulic jib controls when the lift truck is moving.
- Do not manoeuvre the lift truck with the jib in the raised position unless under exceptional circumstances and then with extreme
caution, at very low speed and using gentle braking. Ensure that visibility is adequate.
- Take bends slowly.
- In all circumstances make sure you are in control of your speed.
- On damp, slippery or uneven terrain, drive slowly.
- Brake gently, never abruptly.
- Only use the lift truck’s forward/reverse lever from a stationary position and never do so abruptly.
- Do not drive with your foot on the brake pedal.
- Always remember that hydrostatic type steering is extremely sensitive to movement of the steering wheel, so turn it gently and
not jerkily.
- Never leave the I.C. engine on when the lift truck is unattended.
- Do not leave the cab when the lift truck has a raised load.
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- Use the rear-view mirrors frequently.
- Drive round obstacles.
- Never drive on the edge of a ditch or steep slope.
- It is dangerous to use two lift trucks simultaneously to handle heavy or voluminous loads, since this operation requires particular
precautions to be taken. It must only be used exceptionally and after risk analysis.
- The ignition switch has an emergency stop mechanism in case of an operating anomaly occurring in the case of lift trucks not
fitted with a punch-operated cut-out.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment to the transport position, i.e. at 300 mm from the ground, the jib retracted
and the carriage sloping backwards.
- For lift trucks with gearboxes, use the recommended gear (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).
- Select the steering mode appropriate for its use and/or working conditions (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS)
(as model of lift truck).
- Release the parking brake.
- Shift the forward/reverse lever to the selected direction of travel and accelerate gradually until the lift truck moves off.
G - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY NOTICE
- Never leave the ignition key in the lift truck during the operator’s absence.
- When the lift truck is stationar y, or if the operator has to leave his cab (even for a moment), place the forks or attachment on the
ground, apply the parking brake and put the forward/reverse lever in neutral.
- Make sure that the lift truck is not stopped in any position that will interfere with the traffic flow and at less than one meter from
the track of a railway.
- In the event of prolonged parking on a site, protect the lift truck from bad weather, par ticularly from frost (check the level of
antifreeze), close and lock all the lift truck accesses (doors, windows, cowls…).
INSTRUCTIONS
- Park the lift truck on flat ground or on an incline lower than 15 %.
- Place the forward/reverse lever in neutral.
- Apply the parking brake.
- For lift trucks with gearboxes, place the gear lever in neutral.
- Retract entirely the jib.
- Lower the forks or attachment to rest on the ground.
- When using an attachment with a grab or jaws, or a bucket with hydraulic opening, close the attachment fully.
- Before stopping the lift truck after a long working period, leave the I.C. engine idling for a few moments, to allow the coolant liquid
and oil to lower the temperature of the I.C. engine and transmission. Do not forget this precaution, in the event of frequent stops
or warm stalling of the I.C. engine, or else the temperature of certain par ts will rise significantly due to the stopping of the cooling
system, with the risk of badly damaging such parts.
- Stop the I.C. engine with the ignition switch.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Lock all the accesses to the lift truck (doors, windows, cowls…).

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H - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Operators driving on the public highway must comply with current highway code legislation.
- The lift truck must comply with current road legislation. If necessary, there are optional solutions. Contact your dealer.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make sure the revolving light is in place, switch it on and verify its operation.
- Check the good working order and cleanness of lights, indicators and windscreen wiper.
- Switch off the working headlights if the lift truck is fitted with them.
- Select the steering mode «HIGHWAY TRAFFIC» (as model of lift truck) (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).
- Retract entirely the jib and put the attachment at 300 mm from the ground.
- Place the slope correctors in the central position, i.e. the transverse shaft of the axles parallel to the chassis (as model of lift
truck).
- Lift up the stabilizers to the maximum and turn the blocks inwards (as model of lift truck).
- For lift trucks with gearboxes:
On the road, set off in 3rd gear and go into 4th (as model of lift truck) when the conditions and state of the road allow. In hilly
areas, set off in 2nd gear and go into 3rd when the conditions and state of the road allow.
Never move in neutral (gear reverser or gear lever in neutral or transmission cut-off button pressed) to preserve the lift truck engine brake. Failure to
respect this instruction on a slope will lead to excessive speed which may make the lift truck uncontrollable (steering, brakes) and may cause severe
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DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED ATTACHMENT
- You must comply with current regulations in your country, covering the possibility of driving on the public highway with a front-
mounted attachment on your lift truck.
- If road legislation in your country authorizes circulation with a front-mounted attachment, you must at least:
• Protect and report any sharp and/or dangerous edges on the attachment (see: 4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS IN OPTION
ON THE RANGE: ATTACHMENT SHIELDS).
• The attachment must not be loaded.
• Make sure that the attachment does not mask the lighting range of the forward lights.
• Make sure that current legislation in your countr y does not require other obligations.
OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A TRAILER
- For using a trailer, observe the regulations in force in your countr y (maximum travel speed, braking, maximum weight of trailer, etc.).
- Do not forget to connect the trailer’s electrical equipment to that of the lift truck.
- The trailer’s braking system must comply with current legislation.
- If pulling a trailer with assisted braking, the tractor lift truck must be equipped with a trailer braking mechanism. In this case, do
not forget to connect the trailer braking equipment to the lift truck.
- The maximum vertical pull on the trailer hook must not exceed 1500 daN.
- The authorised maximum train weight must not exceed the maximum weight authorised by the manufacturer (consult the
manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
- For lift trucks with gearboxes:
When driving with a trailer, set off in 2nd gear and go into 3rd when the conditions and state of the road allow. Do not exceed
4th gear to avoid overheating the internal combustion engine and the transmission.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD
A - CHOICE OF ATTACHMENTS
- Only attachments approved by MANITOU can be used on its lift trucks.
- Make sure the attachment is appropriate for the work to be done (see: 4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS IN OPTION ON THE
RANGE).
- Make sure the attachment is correctly installed and locked onto the lift truck carriage.
- Make sure that your lift truck attachments work properly.
- Comply with the load chart limits for the lift truck for the attachment used.
- Do not exceed the rated capacity of the attachment.
- Never lift a load in a sling without the attachment provided for the purpose. There are optional solutions ; contact your dealer.
B - MASS OF LOAD AND CENTRE OF GRAVITY
- Before taking up a load, you must know its mass and its centre of gravity.
- The load chart for your lift truck is valid for a load in which the longitudinal position of the
centre of gravity is 500 mm from the base of the forks (fig. B1). For a higher centre of
gravity, contact your dealer.
- For irregular loads, determine the transverse centre of gravity before any movement (fig.
B2) and set it in the longitudinal axis of the lift truck.
It is forbidden to move a load heavier than the effective capacity defined on the lift truck load chart.
For loads with a moving centre of gravity (e.g. liquids), take account of the variations in the centre of
gravity in order to determine the load to be handled and be vigilant and take extra care to limit these
variations as far as possible.
C - LONGITUDINAL STABILITY ALARM
- This device gives an indication of the lift truck’s longitudinal stability. Move the jib ver y
carefully when approaching the authorized load limit (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS).
- Always watch this device during handling operations.
- When the device is in alert mode, it is forbidden to per form so-called «AGGRAVATING»
movements, these being:
A - Extending the jib.
B - Lowering the jib.
- Perform movements to relieve aggravation in the following order (fig. C): if necessar y,
raise the jib (1), retract the jib as far as possible (2) and lower the jib (3) to release the
load.
The instrument reading may be erroneous when the steering is at its maximum limit or the rear axle
oscillated to its limit. Before lifting a load, make sure that the lift truck is not in either of these
situations.
500 mm
B1
B2
1
2
3
C

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D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK
Depending on the model of lift truck
The transverse attitude is the transverse slope of the chassis with respect to the
horizontal.
Raising the jib reduces the lift truck’s lateral stability. The transverse attitude must be set
with the jib in down position as follows:
1 - LIFT TRUCK WITHOUT SLOPE CORRECTOR USED ON TYRES
- Position the lift truck so that the bubble in the level is between the two lines (see: 2 -
DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).
2 - LIFT TRUCK WITH SLOPE CORRECTOR USED ON TYRES
- Correct the slope using the hydraulic control and verify the horizontality via the level. The
bubble in the level must be between the two lines (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS).
3 - LIFT TRUCK USED ON STABILIZERS
- Set the two stabilizers on the ground and raise the two front wheels of the lift truck (fig. D1).
- Correct the slope using the stabilizers (fig. D2) and make sure the truck is horizontal
by checking the level. The bubble of the level must be between the two lines (see: 2
- DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS). In this position, the two front wheels
must be off the ground.
E - TAKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUND
- Approach the lift truck perpendicular to the load, with the jib retracted and the forks in a
horizontal position (fig. E1).
- Adjust the fork spread and centering in connection with the load (fig. E2) (optional solutions
exist, consult your dealer).
- Never lift a load with a single fork.
Beware of the risks of trapping or squashing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
- Move the lift truck forward slowly (1) and bring the forks to stop in front of the load (fig.
E3), if necessary, slightly lift the jib (2) while taking up the load.
- Bring the load into the transport position.
- Tilt the load far enough backwards to ensure stability (loss of load on braking or going
downhill).
FOR A NON-PALLETIZED LOAD
- Tilt the carriage (1) for wards and move the lift truck slowly forwards (2), to inser t the fork
under the load (fig. E4) (block the load if necessary).
- Continue to move the lift truck forwards (2) tilting the carriage (3) (fig. E4) backwards to
position the load on the forks and check the load’s longitudinal and lateral stability.
D1
D2
E1
E2
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2
E3
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2
3
E4

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F - TAKING UP AND LAYING A HIGH LOAD ON TYRES
You must not raise the jib if you have not checked the transverse attitude of the lift truck (see:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD: D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK).
REMINDER: Make sure that the following operations can be performed with good visibility
(see: OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN: D - VISIBILITY).
TAKING UP A HIGH LOAD ON TYRES
- Ensure that the forks will easily pass under the load.
- Lift and extend the jib (1) (2) until the forks are level with the load, moving the lift truck (3)
forward if necessary (fig. F1), moving ver y slowly and carefully.
- Always think about keeping the distance necessary to fit the forks under the load, between
the pile and the lift truck (fig. F1) and use the shortest possible length of jib.
- Stop the forks in front of the load by alternately extending and retracting the jib (1) or, if
necessary, moving the lift truck forward (2) (fig. F2). Put the handbrake on and set the
reverse gear to neutral.
- Slightly lift the load (1) and incline the carriage (2) backwards to stabilize the load (fig.
F3).
- Tilt the load sufficiently backwards to ensure its stability.
- Watch the longitudinal stability alarm (see: INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD: C
- LONGITUDINAL STABILITY ALARM). If it is overloaded, replace the load in the place from
which it was taken.
- If possible lower the load without shifting the lift truck. Lift the jib (1) to release the load,
retract (2) and lower the jib (3) to bring the load into the transport position (fig. F4).
- If this is not possible, back up the lift truck (1), manoeuvring very gently and carefully
to release the load. Retract (2) and lower the jib (3) to bring the load into the transport
position (fig. F5).
1
2
3
F1
1
2
F2
1
2
F3
1
3
2
F4
1
2
3
F5