Manitou F-E3 Series Operator's Manual page 109

C - TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Connect the brake hose to the provided brake unit 1 on the lift truck.
- Make sure the trailer brakes are working properly and test the effects of braking before
taking the trailer onto the public highway.
D - CHASSIS-MOUNTED FRONT TOWING HOOK
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING THE TRAILER
- To couple the trailer, position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring.
- Put the handbrake on and switch off the I.C. engine.
- Remove the clip 1, lift the trailer pin 2 and place or remove the trailer ring.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught or crushed during this operation.
Do not forget to put clip 1 back in place.
When uncoupling, make sure that the trailer is supported independently.
E - COUPLING LADDER (OPTIONAL)
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING THE TRAILER
- To couple the trailer, position the lift truck as close as possible to the trailer ring.
- Put the handbrake on and switch off the I.C. engine.
ON THE FIXED PIN
- Remove pin 1, remove rod 2 and raise latch 3.
- Insert or remove the trailer ring, lower latch 3 and refit rod 2.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught or crushed during this operation.
Do not forget to put clip 1 back in place.
When uncoupling, make sure that the trailer is supported independently.
ON THE COUPLING LADDER
- Set the coupling fitting 4 according to the height of the trailer ring.
Do not forget to put rods and clip back in place.
- Remove the clip 5, lift the trailer pin 6 and place or remove the trailer ring.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught or crushed during this operation.
Do not forget to put clip 5 back in place.
When uncoupling, make sure that the trailer is supported independently.
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