Manitou A Series Manual page 124

B11 - B
ATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte level in each cell of the battery.
If the lift truck is working in a high temperature environment, check the level more
frequently than every 50 hours service.
- Open the I.C. engine bonnet.
- Open battery cowl 1 (Fig. B11/1) and hold it open with locking device 2 (Fig. B11/1).
- Remove caps 3 (Fig. B11/2) from each cell of the battery.
- The level is correct when it is 1,5 cm above the top of the plates in the battery.
- If necessary, top up the cells with clean distilled water that has been stored in a glass
container.
- Clean and dry caps 3 (Fig. B11/2) and refit in place and screw in firmly.
- Check the terminal connections and lightly smear them with petroleum jelly to prevent
the formation of verdigris.
- Close the battery cowl.
Handling and servicing a battery can be dangerous, take the following precautions :
- Wear protective goggles.
- Keep the battery horizontal.
- Never smoke or work near a naked flame.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- In the event of electrolyte being spilled onto the skin or splashed in the eyes,
rinse thoroughly with cold water for 15 minutes and call a doctor.
B12 - F
RONT AND REAR WHEELS REDUCERS PIVOTS
Clean and lubricate the points 1 (8 lubricators) (Fig. B12) with grease (See chapter :
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in paragraph : 3 - MAINTENANCE) and remove the surplus
of grease.
B13 - R
EAR AXLE OSCILLATION
Clean and lubricate the points 1 (2 lubricators) (Fig. B13) with grease (See chapter :
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in paragraph : 3 - MAINTENANCE) and remove the surplus
of grease.
CHECK
GREASE
GREASE
3 - 19
B11/1
2
1
B11/2
3
B12
1
B13
1
1