Manitou A Series Manual page 15

E - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY NOTICE
- 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 parts will rise significantly due to the stopping of the cooling system, with the risk of badly damaging such parts.
- Never leave the ignition key in the lift truck when the lift truck is unattended.
- When the lift truck is stationary, place the forks or attachment on the ground, place the gear lever in neutral (As model of lift
truck), apply the parking brake and put the forward/reverse lever in neutral.
- If the driver has to leave his cab, even for a moment, it is essential to place the gear lever in neutral (As model of lift truck),
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, particularly from frost (Check the level of
antifreeze), close and lock all the lift truck accesses (door, window, bonnet...).
INSTRUCTIONS
- Park the lift truck on flat ground or on an incline lower than 15 %.
- Release the accelerator pedal and stop the lift truck.
- Place the forward/reverse lever in neutral.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Place the gear lever in neutral (As model of lift truck).
- Retract entirely the jib.
- Lower the forks or attachment to rest on the ground.
- Stop the I.C. engine with the ignition switch.
- Remove the pressure in the hydraulic circuits by using the hydraulic controls.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Make sure all means of access to the lift truck are closed and locked (door, window, bonnet...).
Before leaving your driver's cabin, ensure that you have carried out all operations for stopping the lift truck, for your safety
and the safety of others.
F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- When driving a lift truck on roads open to public traffic, observe the provisions of the Highway Code.
- Lift truck drivers, driving on the public highway, must abide by the general provisions relative to highway traffic.
- The lift truck must conform to the provisions of the Highway Code. If necessary, optional solutions exist, consult your dealer.
Transport of loads on the public highway is forbidden and attachments mounted on the lift truck must be fitted with
equipment in accordance with regulations or else dismounted.
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