Manitou TMT 25 I 2-E3 Series User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
(ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS)
EN (20/02/2017)647186
TMT 25 I Série 2-E3
TMT 25 S Série 2-E3
TMT 27 S Série 2-E3
TMT 27 P Série 2-E3
TMT 25 P Série 2-E3
TMT 25 S 4W Série 2-E3

IMPORTANT
Carefully read and understand this instruction manual before using the lift truck.
It contains all information relating to operation, handling and lift truck equipment,
as well as important recommendations to be followed.
This document also contains precautions for use, as well as information on the servicing and routine maintenance required
to ensure the lift truck's continued safety of use and reliability.
WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL IT MEANS:

IMPORTANT

WARNING ! BE CAREFUL ! YOUR SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF THE LIFT TRUCK IS AT RISK.
- This manual has been produced on the basis of the equipment list and the technical characteristics
given at the time of its design.
- The level of equipment of the lift truck depends on the options chosen and the country of sale.
- According to the lift truck options and the date of sale, certain items of equipment/functions described
herein may not be available.
- Descriptions and figures are non binding.
- MANITOU reserves the right to change its models and their equipment without being required to
update this manual.
- The MANITOU network, consisting exclusively of qualified professionals, is at your disposal to answer
all your questions.
- This manual is an integral part of the lift truck.
- It is to be kept in its storage space at all times for ease of reference.
- Hand this manual to the new owner if the lift truck is resold.
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

Manitou BF S.A Limited liability company with a Board of Directors.
Head office: 430, Rue de l’Aubinière - 44150 Ancenis - FRANCE
Share capital: 39,548,949 euros
857 802 508 RCS Nantes.
Tel: [phone]
www.manitou.com
This manual is for information purposes only. Any reproduction, copy, representation, recording, transfer, distribution, or other, in part
or in whole, in any format is prohibited. The plans, designs, views, commentaries and instructions, even the document organization
that are found in this document, are the intellectual property of MANITOU BF. Any violation of the aforementioned may lead to civil
and criminal prosecution. The logos as well as the visual identity of the company are the property of MANITOU BF and may not be
used without express and formal authorization. All rights are reserved.
25/01/2013
20/02/2017 + TMT 25 S 4W Série 2-E3
UPDATED
1st ISSUE
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 - DESCRIPTION
3 - MAINTENANCE
4 - OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS FOR USE WITH THE RANGE
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 1
1-OPERATING
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 2
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 3
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGER 6
THE SITE 6
THE OPERATOR 6
THE LIFT TRUCK 6
A - THE TRUCK'S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B - ADAPTATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK TO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
D - FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E - LIFT TRUCK CAB PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INSTRUCTIONS 7
MAINTENANCE 7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR 8
FOREWORD 8
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 8
A - INSTRUCTION MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B - AUTHORISATION FOR USE IN FRANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C - MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E - LIFTING PEOPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
F - REAR OF VEHICLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
G - LORRY LIFT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
H - LIFT TRUCK WITH ROLLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN 10
A - BEFORE STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B - DRIVER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C - ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D - VISIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
G - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
H - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD 15
A - CHOICE OF ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B - WEIGHT OF LOAD AND CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C - LONGITUDINAL STABILITY LIMITER AND WARNING DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
E - TAKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F - TAKING UP AND LAYING A HIGH LOAD ON TYRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
G - TAKING UP AND SETTING DOWN A HIGH LOAD ON STABILISERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
H - PICKING UP AND SETTING DOWN A SUSPENDED LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
I - TRAVELLING WITH A SUSPENDED LOAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 5
LIFT TRUCK MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 22
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 22
MAINTENANCE 22
LUBRICANT AND FUEL LEVELS 22
HYDRAULICS 22
ELECTRICITY 22
WELDING 23
WASHING THE LIFT TRUCK 23
TRANSPORTING THE LIFT TRUCK 23
IF THE LIFT TRUCK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR A LONG TIME 24
INTRODUCTION 24
PREPARING THE LIFT TRUCK 24
PROTECTING THE ENGINE 24
PROTECTING THE LIFT TRUCK 24
BRINGING THE LIFT TRUCK BACK INTO SERVICE 24
LIFT TRUCK DISPOSAL 25
RECYCLING OF MATERIALS 25
METALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PLASTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RUBBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
GLASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 25
WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
USED OIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
USED BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 6
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGER
THE SITE
- Proper management of lift truck's area of travel will reduce the risk of accidents:
• Ground not unnecessarily uneven or obstructed,
• No excessive slopes,
• Pedestrian traffic controlled, etc.
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.

IMPORTANT

Experience has shown that there are a number of inappropriate ways in which the lift truck might be used. Such foreseeable misuse, of which the main examples are listed
below, is strictly forbidden.
-The foreseeable abnormal behaviour resulting from ordinary negligence, but not from any intentional misuse of the machinery.
- 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 effort” 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, operators
tempted to operate the machine 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 make a 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 1.33 and a DYNAMIC TEST COEFFICIENT OF 1, as specified in
harmonized norm EN 1459 for mast 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,
rotating beacon light, reverse lights, reversing sound alarm, front working light, rear working light, telescope head light,
etc. (according to the lift truck model).
- The operator must take into account the operating conditions to specify the lift truck's signaling and lighting equipment.
Contact your dealer.
- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of use.
• Protection against frost (LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).
• Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for information).
• Engine filtration (FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).

IMPORTANT

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.
The same applies to 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.

IMPORTANT

Your lift truck is designed for outdoor use under normal atmospheric conditions and indoor use in suitably aerated and ventilated premises.
It is forbidden to use the lift truck in areas where there is a risk of fire or potential explosion (e.g. Refineries, fuel or gas depots, stores of flammable products, etc.).
Special equipment is available for use in such areas (ask your dealer for information).
- Our trucks comply with Directive 2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and with the corresponding
harmonized standard 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 standard (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
cannot therefore be measured 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,
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 7
as well as the cab suspension. Inflate the tyres 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 surface and remove obstacles and harmful
potholes.
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, engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counterweight,
unapproved attachments, alarm systems, etc.) yourself. In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
D - FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULES
(or see current legislation in other countries)
- Only one certificate of conformity is issued. It must be kept in a safe place.
- The driving of non EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code
relating to special machines, defined in article R311-1 of the highway code, in category B of the Equipment Order of
20 November 1969 that determines the procedures applicable to special machines. The lift truck must be fitted with a
licence plate.
- The driving of EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code regarding
agricultural tractors, defined in article R311-1 of the highway code. The lift truck must be registered.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION APPLYING TO“EC TRACTOR”TYPE-APPROVED LIFT TRUCKS
- All EC tractor type-approved lift trucks are supplied with an "EC tractor" certificate complying with directive 2003/37/EC,
to be retained by the owner, and a page of administrative details together with a CNIT number (national type approval
code) for registration at the prefecture.
- The lift truck owner is responsible for carrying out the necessary procedures for obtaining the vehicle registration
document within the time limit defined by the regulations.
- The operator must hold an HGV licence, unless granted an exemption.
- The lift truck must be driven on the public highway in accordance with the instructions given in the manual supplied
with the lift truck (Gross weight, Gross combination weight, towing load, axle loads, maximum speeds, etc. according to
type/version). The operator must be in possession of the lift truck’s registration document.

IMPORTANT

When towing a trailer or agricultural equipment, the travelling speed of the lift truck is limited to 25 km/h. In this case, a "25" disc must be affixed to the rear of the convoy.
E - LIFT TRUCK CAB PROTECTION
- All lift trucks comply with the requirements of ISO 3471 (wheel loader code) regarding cab rollover protection (ROPS)
and ISO 3449 (Level II) regarding the protection of the cab against falling objects (FOPS).
- "EC TRACTOR" type-approved lift trucks comply, in addition, with Directive 79/622/EC (OECD Code 4) regarding cab
rollover protection (ROPS).

IMPORTANT

Structural damage or overturning, a modification, changes or a poorly executed repair can reduce the protective efficiency of the cab, invalidating its compliance.
Do not weld or drill the cab structure.
Consult your dealer to determine the limits of this structure without invalidating its compliance.
INSTRUCTIONS
- The operator's manual must always be in good condition and in the place provided for it on the lift truck.
- The operator's manual and any plates or stickers which are no longer legible or are damaged, must be replaced immediately.
MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance or repairs other than those detailed (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.

IMPORTANT

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.
- Example for France“The manager in charge of the establishment using a lift truck must open and maintain a maintenance
log for each machine (order of 2 March 2004) and undergo a general periodic inspection every 6 months (order of 1
March 2004)”.
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 8
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
FOREWORD

IMPORTANT

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.
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.
- Only the operations and manoeuvres 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.

IMPORTANT

In order to reduce or avoid any danger with a MANITOU-approved attachment, follow the instructions of paragraph:
4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE RANGE: INTRODUCTION.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - INSTRUCTION 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 - AUTHORISATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(or see current legislation in other countries)
- 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.
- 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 is responsible for carrying out daily maintenance operations (MAINTENANCE: 10H - DAILY MAINTENANCE).
- The operator must ensure tyres are appropriate for the type of ground (see area of the contact surface of the tyres
DESCRIPTION: TYRES). Optional solutions exist, consult your dealer.
• SAND tyres.
• FARM tyres.
• Snow chains.

IMPORTANT

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, engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counterweight,
unapproved attachments, alarm systems, etc.) yourself. In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 9
G - LORRY LIFT SYSTEM
- Optional solutions exist, please consult your dealer.

IMPORTANT

It is formally forbidden to raise the lift truck onto the lorry using its own hydraulic system unless it is fitted with an
appropriate hydraulic safety kit.
The use of any system for attaching the lift truck to the rear of the transport vehicle other than those recommended by
MANITOU must be approved by MANITOU.
Not all lift truck models are compatible with this system.
H - LIFT TRUCK WITH ROLLERS

IMPORTANT

It is forbidden to lift the wheels off the ground with the roller, as this causes the braking system to become inoperative.
E - LIFTING PEOPLE
- 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 country in which the lift
truck is used).
- MANITOU sells equipment specifically designed for lifting people (OPTION PLATFORM lift truck, contact your dealer).
F - REAR OF VEHICLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
- Optional solutions exist, please consult your dealer.

IMPORTANT

The use of any lift truck attachment system at the rear of the transport vehicle other than those recommended by
MANITOU must be approved by MANITOU.
The use of any system for attaching the lift truck to the rear of the transport vehicle requires a special procedure.
- The operator must follow the attachment procedures (DESCRIPTION: PROCEDURE
FOR ATTACHING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE REAR OF A LORRY OR TRAILER).
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
F
721259
G
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN
A - BEFORE STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
- Carry out daily maintenance (MAINTENANCE: 10H - DAILY MAINTENANCE).
- Make sure that the driver's cab is clean, particularly the floor and floor mat. Check that no movable object may hinder
the operation of the lift truck.
- Make sure the lights, indicator lights 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 task to be performed.
- 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.

IMPORTANT

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.
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 boom, 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 ground 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.
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 11
- Never stack loads on uneven ground, they may tip over.

IMPORTANT

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 boom 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 with the oil temperature as close as possible to ambient temperature.
- When working near aerial lines, ensure that the safety distance is sufficient between the working area of the lift truck
and the aerial line.

IMPORTANT

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 travelling with no load and with the boom 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 manoeuvre (while standing outside the truck's area of travel), making sure to keep
this person clearly in view at all times,
• In any event, avoid reversing over long distances.
- Certain special accessories may require the truck to travel with the boom 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 manoeuvre (while standing outside the truck's area of travel).
- If visibility of your road is inadequate, ask someone to assist by directing the manoeuvre (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).
E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

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 hauling it. Such an operation may cause severe damage to the transmission.
If necessary, towing requires the transmission to be put in neutral (MAINTENANCE: OCCASIONAL OPERATION).
- 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.

IMPORTANT

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).
- Check that the cab door is closed
(according to lift truck model) .
- Check that the forward/reverse selector is in neutral.
- Turn the ignition key to the position I to activate the electrical and preheat system.
- Check the fuel level.
- Turn the ignition key fully, the engine should then start. Release the ignition key and let the engine run at idle.
- Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds and carry out the preheating between unsuccessful attempts.
- Make sure all the signal lights on the control instrument panel are off.
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 12
- Check all control instruments when the 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 engine and immediately carry out the necessary operations.
F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Operators' attention is drawn to the risks involved in using the forklift truck, in particular:
- Risk of losing control.
- Risk of losing lateral and frontal stability of the forklift 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 move the lift truck with the forks or attachment in the transport position, i.e. approximately 300 mm from the
ground:
LADEN, DRIVE WITH THE BOOM RETRACTED AND THE CARRIAGE TILTED BACK.
UNLADEN, THE BOOM MUST BE FULLY TELESCOPED.
- Only carry loads which are balanced and properly anchored to avoid any risk of a load falling off.
- Ensure that pallets, crates, etc, are in good condition 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 boom controls when the lift truck is moving.
- Never change the steering mode whilst driving.
- Do not manoeuvre the lift truck with the boom 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 selector 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 engine on when the lift truck is unattended.
- Do not leave the cab when the lift truck has a raised load.
- Look where you are going and always make sure you have good visibility along the route.
- 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 bulky 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 in the transport position, i.e. 300 mm from the ground, the boom
retracted and the carriage tilted back. When driving unladen, the boom must be fully telescoped.
- Select the steering mode appropriate for the use and/or working conditions (DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND COMMAND
INSTRUMENTS) (according to model of lift truck) .
- Release the hand brake.
- Shift the forward/reverse selector to the selected direction of travel and accelerate gradually until
the lift truck moves off.
574317
574317
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 13
G - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Never leave the ignition key in the lift truck during the operator's absence.
- When the lift truck is stationary, 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 place the forward/reverse selector 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, particularly from frost (check the
level of antifreeze), close and lock all the lift truck accesses (doors, windows, cowls, etc.).
INSTRUCTIONS
- Park the lift truck on level ground or on an incline less than 15 %.
- Set the forward/reverse selector to neutral.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Lower the forks or attachment to rest on the ground, with the boom slightly telescoped.
- 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 engine idling for a few moments, to allow the coolant
liquid and oil to lower the temperature of the engine and transmission. Do not forget this precaution, in the event of
frequent stops or warm stalling of the engine, or else the temperature of certain parts will rise significantly due to the
stopping of the cooling system, with the risk of badly damaging such parts.
- Stop the engine with the ignition switch.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Lock all the accesses to the lift truck (doors, windows, cowls…).
H - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
(or see current legislation in other countries)
FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULES
- The driving of non EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code
relating to special machines, defined in article R311-1 of the highway code, in category B of the Equipment Order of
20 November 1969 that determines the procedures applicable to special machines. The lift truck must be fitted with a
licence plate.
- The driving of EC type-approved tractors on the public highway is subject to the provisions of the highway code regarding
agricultural tractors, defined in article R311-1 of the highway code. The lift truck must be registered.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION APPLYING TO“EC TRACTOR”TYPE-APPROVED LIFT TRUCKS
- The lift truck must be driven on the public highway in accordance with the instructions given in the manual supplied with the lift truck (Gross weight,
Gross combination weight, towing load, axle loads, maximum speeds, etc. according to type/version). The operator must be in possession of the lift
truck’s registration document.
- The operator must hold an HGV licence, unless granted an exemption.
- When towing a trailer or agricultural equipment, the travelling speed of the lift truck is limited to 25 km/h. In this case, a "25" disc must be affixed
to the rear of the convoy. When driving with a trailer, the fact of not engaging 4th gear will ensure compliance with the towing speed limit (max. 25
km/h). On "POWERSHIFT" models, as 3rd gear is slower than on other models, it is preferable to use 5th gear and disable automatic upshifting to 6th gear
( DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND COMMAND INSTRUMENTS).
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.
- Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly.
- Switch off the working headlights if the lift truck is fitted with them.
- Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment in the transport position, i.e. 300 mm from
the ground, the boom retracted and the carriage tilted back. When driving unladen, the boom must
be fully telescoped.
- Raise the stabilisers to their maximum extent (according to model of lift truck).

IMPORTANT

Never move in neutral (forward/reverse selector or gear lever in neutral or transmission cut-off button pressed)
to preserve the lift truck engine brake.
Failure to follow this instruction on a slope will lead to excessive speed which may make the lift truck uncontrollable
(steering, brakes) and may cause serious mechanical damage.
574317
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 14
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 (ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE
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 country does not require other obligations.
For lift trucks equipped with a towing system
OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A TRAILER
- For using a trailer, observe the regulations in force in your country (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 vertical force on the towing hook must not exceed the maximum authorised by the manufacturer (consult the
manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
- The authorised gross vehicle weight must not exceed the maximum weight authorised by the manufacturer (DESCRIPTION:
CHARACTERISTICS).
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 15
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 (ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE 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, as there is a risk of the sling slipping
(INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD: H - TAKING UP AND LAYING DOWN A SUSPENDED LOAD).
B - WEIGHT OF LOAD AND CENTER 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.

IMPORTANT

It is forbidden to move a load heavier than the effective capacity defined on the lift truck load chart.
For loads with a moving center of gravity (e.g. liquids), take account of the variations in the center of gravity in order
to determine the load to be handled and be vigilant and take extra care to limit these variations as much as possible.
C - LONGITUDINAL STABILITY LIMITER AND WARNING DEVICE
This device gives an indication of the longitudinal stability of the lift truck, and limits
hydraulic movements in order to ensure this stability, at least under the following
operating conditions:
• when the lift truck is at a standstill,
• when the lift truck is on firm, stable and consolidated ground,
• when the lift truck is performing handling and placing operations.
- Move the boom very carefully when approaching the authorised load limit
(DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND COMMAND INSTRUMENTS).
- Always watch this device during handling operations.
- In the event that “AGGRAVATING” hydraulic movements are cut-off, only perform
de-aggravating hydraulic movements in the following order (fig. C): if necessary,
raise the boom (1), retract the boom as far as possible (2) and lower the boom (3)
to set down the load.

IMPORTANT

The instrument reading may be erroneous when the steering is fully turned.
Before lifting a load, ensure that the lift truck is not in this condition.
1
2
3
C
500 mm
B1
B2
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3

1 - 16
D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK
The transverse attitude is the transverse slope of the frame with respect to the horizontal.
Raising the boom reduces the lift truck's lateral stability. The transverse attitude must be set with the boom in the down
position as follows:
1 - LIFT TRUCK WITHOUT ROLL CORRECTOR USED ON TYRES
- Position the lift truck so that the bubble in the level is between the two lines (DESCRIPTION: CONTROL AND COMMAND
INSTRUMENTS).
2 - LIFT TRUCK WITHOUT TILT CORRECTOR USED ON STABILISERS
- Set the two stabilisers on the ground and raise the two front wheels of the lift truck.
- Position the lift truck so that the bubble in the level is between the two lines (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 boom retracted and the
forks in a horizontal position (fig. E1).
- Adjust the fork spread and centering relative to the load to ensure stability (fig. E2)
(optional solutions exist, consult your dealer).
- Never lift a load with a single fork.

IMPORTANT

Beware of the risks of trapping or squashing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
- Move the lift truck forward slowly (1) and insert the forks under the load as far as
they will go (fig. E3). If necessary, slightly lift the boom (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) forwards and move the lift truck slowly forwards (2), to insert
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.
E1
E2
1
2
E3
1
2
3
E4
647186 (20/02/2017) TMT S2 E3