Manitou F-E3 Series Operator's Manual page 163

E5 - ANGLE GEAR BOX OIL
Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped, the angle gear box oil still
warm.
- Place a container under drain plug 1 (fig. E5/1) and unscrew the plug.
- Remove dipstick 2 (fig. E5/2) and unscrew filler cap 3 (fig. E5/2) in order to ensure that
the oil is drained properly.
Dispose of the drain oil in an ecological manner.
- Refit and tighten drain plug 1 (fig. E5/1) (tightening torque 20 to 29 N.m).
- Fill up with oil (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL) by filler port 3 (fig. E5/2)
and refit the filler cap.
- Check the correct level between the MINI and MAX. marks on dipstick 2 (fig. E5/2).
- Check for any possible leaks at the drain plug.
E6 - HYDRAULIC OIL
E7 - SUCTION OIL STRAINER FOR HYDRAULIC OIL TANK
E8 - FILTER CAP FOR HYDRAULIC OIL TANK
E9 - DISTRIBUTOR CONTROL HEAD FILTER
Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped and telescope boom
retracted and lowered as far as possible.
Before any intervention, thoroughly clean the area surrounding the drain plugs and the suction cover on
the hydraulic tank.
DRAINING THE OIL
- Place a container under drain plug 1 (fig. E6/1) and unscrew the plug.
- Remove filler cap 2 (fig. E6/2) in order to ensure that the oil is drained properly.
Dispose of the drain oil in an ecological manner.
CLEANING THE STRAINER
- Remove suction cover 3 (fig. E6/3).
- Remove and clean the strainer using a compressed air jet, check its condition and replace
if necessary (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).
- Refit the strainer and tighten the suction cover 3 (fig. E6/3) (tightening torque 81 N.m)
making sure the seal is in the correct position.
DRAIN
DRAIN
CLEAN
CHANGE
CHANGE
3-39
E5/1
1
E5/2
2
3
E6/1
1
1
E6/2
2
7
E6/3
3