Manitou A Series Manual page 86

14 - R
OOF LIGHT
15 - A
CCELERATOR PEDAL
16 - S
ERVICE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRANSMISSION CUT
The pedal applies on the front and rear wheels by an hydraulic brake system, and allows the lift truck to be slowed down and
stopped. Depending on the position of the transmission cut-off switch, it enables the free travel to cut off transmission (See
chapter : 37 - USE OF TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF in paragraph : 2 - DESCRIPTION).
17 - G
EAR LEVER AND TRANSMISSION CUT
MLT 629/730 Série A
MLT 629/730 Turbo Série A
MLT 629/633/730 -120 LS Série A
MLT 633/730 LS Turbo Série A
MT 732/932 Série A
MT 732 Turbo Série A
In order to change speeds, it is necessary to cut the transmission by pressing the button
1 on the lever (See chapter : 37 - USE OF TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF in paragraph : 2 -
DESCRIPTION).
1st gear : To the right, backwards.
2nd gear : To the right, forwards.
3rd gear : To the left, backwards.
4th gear : To the left, forwards.
USING THE GEARS ON THE GEARBOX
- On these lift trucks with a torque converter, it is not necessary to automatically start up in 1st speed and progress up the
gears.
The choice of gear ratio should be made carefully according to the nature of the work being carried out. A poor choice may
result in the extremely rapid elevation of the transmission oil temperature through excessive slipping of the converter, which
could lead to serious damage to the transmission (it is essential to stop and change the working conditions if the
transmission oil temperature indicator light comes on). This poor choice may also result in a reduction in the lift truck's
performance in forward speed. When the forward force increases, the forward speed in the r gear (for example 3rd gear) may
be lower than the forward speed that could be obtained with the r-1 gear (in 2nd instead of the 3rd).
In general, we would advise you to use the following gears according to the nature of the work being carried out.
• On the road : Set off in 3rd gear and go up to 4th if the conditions and state of the road permit it. In hilly areas, set off in 2nd
gear and go up to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• With a trailer on the road : Set off in 2nd gear and go up to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• Handling : 3rd gear.
2nd gear in restricted spaces.
• Earth moving : 1st gear.
• Loading (reclaiming with bucket, manure fork, etc.) : 2nd gear.
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