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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SPRINTER & TRIKE...
  • Page 2 Prins Maasdijk, Jul-20...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.3 Moving off and stopping the forklift truck ............13 5.4 Optional ....................15 5.5 Manoeuvring ....................16 5.7. Loading and unloading of goods ..............17 5.8 Use of the tow hook (Prins Sprinter only) ............20 6 MAINTENANCE ............21 THE FORKLIFT TRUCK 6.1 Drive train ....................
  • Page 4 Sprinter & Trike User Manual Prins Maasdijk, Jul-20...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Foreword Congratulations on your purchase of a Prins Sprinter or Prins Trike forklift truck manufactured by Prins Maasdijk. You will find all the important information you need to operate and maintain your forklift truck in this manual.

  • Page 6: Important

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Important This manual includes important information on the correct and safe use of your forklift truck. Follow the instructions set out in this manual at all times. At various points in this manual you will see the following symbol: Note! Important information.

  • Page 7: General Safety Requirements

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual General safety requirements When working with or servicing the forklift truck you must be aware of the associated hazards. Take full account of the safety rules. Failure to do so may result in serious physical injury to yourself or others.
  • Page 8 Sprinter & Trike User Manual General safety requirements  Always drive at a speed where you have the forklift truck under proper control. Excessive speed can be hazardous to you and your environment. Sudden braking, acceleration or turns can also result in a hazardous situation.

  • Page 9: Overview Of Machine And Controls

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Overview of machine and controls Overview of machine Figure 4.1 | Overview Lifting mast Lifting cylinder – Carriage load backrest – Tilting cylinder – Fork carriage – Forks – Front wheel – Rear wheel (steered) –...

  • Page 10: Overview Of Controls

    Figure 4.2 | Control dashboard Overview of central dashboard The Prins Sprinter and Prins Trike feature a central dashboard which includes a number of warning signals. The fuel gauge is located in the middle. This shows the fuel tank level for diesel engines.

  • Page 11: Operating The Forklift Truck

    Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck Adjustments Adopt the correct seating position before starting the machine. 5.1.1 Steering column adjustment 1. Locked 2. Free Figure 5.1 | Steering column operation Rotate the lever to loosen it as indicated in Figure 5.1and place the steering column in a comfortable position.

  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck 5.1.2 Seat adjustment The standard seat allows for longitudinal adjustment and adjustment of the angle of the back support. The various adjustment options are shown in Figure 5.2. Adjust the seat to provide a safe and comfortable sitting position.

  • Page 13: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck Starting and stopping the engine 1. Before starting the engine, ensure that the driving direction switch to the left of the steering column is in its neutral position (see Figure 5.3). For lpg driven machines the valve above the tank must be rotated to open it.
  • Page 14 Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck Note! At very low ambient temperatures it may be necessary to pre-glow for longer than 5 seconds. Table 5.1 indicates how long pre-glowing should continue after the lamp is extinguished. Temperature Additional pre-glow time Above 10°C...
  • Page 15 Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck Note! Before dismounting from the truck the gear lever must be placed in its neutral position and the handbrake applied. It is now safe to dismount from the forklift truck. 7. If an lpg driven machine is not to be used for an extended period, for example at the end of the working day, the gas cylinder valve must be closed.

  • Page 16: Moving Off And Stopping The Forklift Truck

    Operating the forklift truck Moving off and stopping the forklift truck The Prins Sprinter and Prins Trike are provided with a hydrostatic drive which allows fully automatic driving. The direction of travel is selected using a selector switch on the steering column.
  • Page 17 Once the machine is at a standstill, place the gear lever in its neutral position. The Prins Sprinter and Prins Trike with automatic gearbox come equipped with an inching pedal as standard.

  • Page 18: Optional

    The accumulator acts as a shock damper for the load carried by the forklift truck. For effective operation the accumulator must be set to the weight of the load being carried. You should contact the Prins Maasdijk technical department or your dealer with any queries about this system.

  • Page 19: Manoeuvring

    The Trike is equipped with twin pneumatic tyres as standard. These provide stability in bends. The Prins Sprinter and the Prins Trike are steered via the rear axle to provide the smallest possible turning circle. Be aware when steering that the rear end will swing out.

  • Page 20: Loading And Unloading Of Goods

    Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck 5.6 Operation of mast and forks The forklift truck is equipped with two hydraulic functions as standard, the first to raise the load and the second to tilt the mast. In most cases the machine will also be equipped with a side- shift function to allow the load to be moved sideways.
  • Page 21 4. The weight of one pair of Prins Trike weights is equivalent to a single Prins Sprinter balance weight; the stated numbers (0 – 10) in the load table relate to single balance plates in the case of the Prins Sprinter, and pairs of balance weights in the case of the Prins Trike.
  • Page 22 Sprinter& Trike User Manual Operating the forklift truck Figure 5.12 | Load table Figure 5.13 | Prins Sprinter ballast plate securing components Figure 5.14 | Prins Trike ballast plate securing components Note! It is extremely hazardous to work with the machine with insufficient ballast plates in place.

  • Page 23: Use Of The Tow Hook (Prins Sprinter Only)

    5.8 Use of the tow hook (Prins Sprinter only) The Sprinter is equipped as standard with a tow hook to allow other vehicles to be towed. Ensure in all cases that the vehicle to be towed can be towed safely. Always ensure that the...

  • Page 24: The Forklift Truck

    Prins Maasdijk Technical Department. 6.1 Drive train The Prins Sprinter and Prins Trike are provided with a so-called hydrostatic drive. This indicates that the drive is provided by means of hydraulic fluid, using a motor and pump. For proper operation and long service life it is crucial that the hydraulic fluid should be in top condition. The following instructions should therefore be followed precisely.

  • Page 25: Engine

    Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck Note! Carry out the check while the engine is running but the machine is stationary, with the oil at operating temperature. 2. The transmission should be checked regularly for oil leaks. Following the running-in period (after 50 hours): - Replace oil filter (see no.
  • Page 26 1. Oil filter Figure 6.2 | Oil filter, Sprinter & Trike with diesel engine 3. Replace the oil. First allow the old oil to run out of the sump via the drainage point below the engine.

  • Page 27: Set-Up For Towing

    Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck 6.2.2 Set-up for towing If it is required to tow the vehicle, the bolt above the hydraulic pump should be loosened a few turns so that hydraulic lines 2 and 3 are interconnected, freeing the wheels. This action must be carried out while the engine is running.

  • Page 28: Fuel Filter For Sprinter And Trike With Diesel Engine

    Contamination may be blown out of the radiator using compressed air. 6.2.4 Fuel filter for Sprinter and Trike with diesel engine The fuel filter must be replaced every 200 hours as a minimum, or at least once a year. The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 29 Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck 1. bleed screw Figure 6.5 | Fuel filter Prins Maasdijk, Jul-20...

  • Page 30: Air Filter

    Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck 6.2.5 Air filter The purpose of the air filter is to clean the air entering the engine. This is a dry filter which is not suitable for use with oil. The filter must be replaced once annually, or every 600 service hours.

  • Page 31: Battery

    Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck 6.2.6 Battery Electrical energy is required, for the starter motor and other functions of the vehicle. This electrical power is delivered by a battery, which is itself charged by a dynamo driven by the engine output shaft.

  • Page 32: Fanbelt

    Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck 6.2.7 Fanbelt The fanbelt or V-belt provides drive to the fan and the dynamo. If it is not adequately tensioned it will slip. This will impair the function of the fan, which is responsible for cooling the engine block.
  • Page 33 The tyre valves are located at the edge of the rims. On machines fitted with double pneumatic tyres (optional on the Prins Sprinter, mandatory on the Prins Trike), the valve for the inner tyre is on the edge of the inner rim, closest to the chassis. Raise the mast to its maximum height and look from the front to see if the valve is accessible.

  • Page 34: Electrical System

    Sprinter & TrikeUser Manual Maintaining the forklift truck 6.4 Electrical system The machine is provided with a 12V electrical system, with an alternating current dynamo. Apart from the procedures described in relation to the dynamo, the electrical system is in principle maintenance-free.

  • Page 35: Summary Of Maintenance Intervals

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Summary of maintenance intervals In Table 7.1 and Table 7.2 below you will find a summary of the operations required for the maintenance of your fork lift truck. Table 7.1 | Hydraulic drive Running-in Every...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Fault analysis Vehicle Possible cause Solution Loss of front or . Fuse burned out Check fuse, see Figure 6.13. rear lamps Forklift truck does . Direction selector switch not turned on. Check if the drive direction selector...
  • Page 37 Sprinter & Trike User Manual Fault analysis Engine runs unevenly · Fuel filter blocked or dirty Clean or replace · Air filter blocked Clean or replace Tighten nut · Fuel leak due to loose injector lines Repair or replace · Injection pump fails to operate correctly ·...
  • Page 38 Sprinter & Trike User Manual Fault analysis · Defective oil pump Repair or replace Excessive oil pressure · Incorrect oil type Use specified oil Engine overheating · Insufficient engine oil Top up engine oil · V-belt snapped or incorrectly tensioned Replace or tension correctly ·...

  • Page 39: Sprinter & Trike Technical Specifications

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Technical specifications & & Table 9.1 | Technical specifications Model Sprinter Trike Type Diesel Diesel Lifting capacity 1000 1000 1000 1000 Weight (unladen) without ballast plates 2080 2080 1940 1940 Weight (unladen) with ballast plates...
  • Page 40 Sprinter & Trike User Manual Technical specifications Prins Maasdijk, Jul-20...

  • Page 41: Electrical Circuit Diagram

    Sprinter & Trike User Manual Electrical circuit diagram Diagram 10.1 | Electrical circuit diagram, cable loom Prins Maasdijk, Jul-20...
  • Page 42 Sprinter & Trike User Manual Electrical circuit diagram Diagram 10.2 | Dashboard electrical circuit diagram Prins Maasdijk, Jul-20...

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