Manitou B-E2 Series User Manual

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LIFT TRUCK
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Ensure the area is sufficiently ventilated before starting the lift truck.
- Wear clothes suitable for the maintenance of the lift truck, avoid wearing jewellery and loose clothes. Tie and protect your hair,
if necessary.
- Stop the I.C. engine and remove the ignition key, when an intervention is necessary.
- Read the operator’s manual carefully.
- Carry out all repairs immediately, even if the repairs concerned are minor.
- Repair all leaks immediately, even if the leak concerned is minor.
- Make sure that the disposal of process materials and of spare parts is carried out in total safety and in a ecological way.
- Be careful of the risk of burning and splashing (exhaust, radiator, I.C. engine, etc.).
MAINTENANCE
- Perform the periodic ser vice (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE) to keep your lift truck in good working conditions. Failure to per form the
periodic service may cancel the contractual guarantee.
LUBRICANT AND FUEL LEVELS
- Use the recommended lubricants (never use contaminated lubricants).
- Do not fill the fuel tank when the I.C. engine is running.
- Only fill up the fuel tank in areas specified for this purpose.
- Do not fill the fuel tank to the maximum level.
- Do not smoke or approach the lift truck with a flame, when the fuel tank is open or is being filled.
HYDRAULIC
- Any work on the load handling hydraulic circuit is forbidden except for the operations described in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE.
- Do not attempt to loosen unions, hoses or any hydraulic component with the circuit under pressure.
BALANCING VALVE: For inspection, see: 3 – MAINTENANCE: D - EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE. It is dangerous to change the setting and remove the
balancing valves or safety valves which may be fitted to your lift truck cylinders. These operations must only be performed by approved personnel (consult
your dealer).
The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS that may be fitted on your lift truck are pressurised units. Removing these accumulators and their pipework is a
dangerous operation and must only be performed by approved personnel (consult your dealer).
ELECTRICITY
- Do not short-circuit the starter relay to start the IC engine. If the gear reverser is not in neutral and the parking brake is not
engaged, the lift truck may suddenly start to move.
- Do not drop metallic items on the battery.
- Disconnect the battery before working on the electrical circuit.

Manitou B-E2 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	B-E2 Series
Category	Front End Loaders
Language	English