Manitou MT732ST38 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual page 76

17 - FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTION
When changing the direction of travel, the lift truck should be traveling at slow speed
and not accelerating.
• FORWARD: Push the switch forward (position A).
• REVERSE: Pull the switch backward (position B). Reversing lights and a reversing
sound alarm indicate that the lift truck is running in reverse.
• NEUTRAL: The switch must be in the intermediate position to start the lift truck
(position C).
SAFETY FOR MOVING THE LIFT TRUCK
Authorization to move the lift truck is controlled by an electronic unit. The operator must
observe the following sequence to move the truck forwards or backwards:
• 1 - sit down correctly in the driver's seat,
• 2 - release the parking brake,
• 3 - engage forward or reverse movement.
NOTE: The alternating display of F/N or R/N on the screen and a rapid, discontinuous beep indicates that the selector
needs to be set to neutral.
To stop the lift truck, he must observe the following sequence:
• 1 - set the forward/reverse selector to neutral,
• 2 - engage the parking brake,
• 3 - get out of the lift truck.
NOTE: A discontinuous beep will inform the driver if he has left the driver's cab without applying the parking brake.
18 - STEERING SELECTION
A - GREEN WHEEL ALIGNMENT INDICATOR LAMPS
Before selecting one of the three possible steering positions, bring all 4 wheels into alignment with the lift truck axis.
Never change the steering mode whilst driving.
These green lamps come on to indicate the alignment of the wheels in relation to the
lift truck. The A1 indicator lamp for the front wheels and the A2 indicator lamp for the
rear wheels.
B - STEERING SELECTION LEVER
• B1 - Front drive wheels (highway traffic).
• B2 - Front and rear drive wheels in opposite direction (short steering lock).
• B3 - Front and rear drive wheels in the same direction (crab steering).
CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Before driving on roads, it is necessary to check the alignment of the rear wheels and to drive in front wheel
The alignment of the rear wheels must be regularly checked done using the green indicator lamps, while driving
- Shift the steering selection lever B into position B2 (short steering lock).
- Turn the steering wheel and bring the rear wheels into alignment until the A2
indicator lamp comes on.
- Shift the steering selection lever B into position B1 (highway traffic).
- Turn the steering wheel and bring the front wheels into alignment until the A1
indicator lamp comes on.
C - SWITCH FOR ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEELS
This switch enables or disables the wheel alignment device. The indicator light indicates that it is in use.
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steering mode.
the lift truck.
In case of anomalies, consult your dealer.
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