Manitou F-E3 Series Operator's Manual page 166

F - EVERY 2000 HOURS OF SERVICE
F1 - COOLING LIQUID
These operations are to be carried out if necessary or every two years at the beginning of
winter. Place the lift truck on level ground with the I.C. engine stopped and cold.
DRAINING THE LIQUID
- Open engine hood and lift the battery cover.
- Place a container under hose 1 (fig. F1/1) on the radiator and drain plug 2 (fig. F1/2) of
the engine block. Remove the hose and loosen the drain plug.
- Remove filling plug 3 (fig. F1/3) of the radiator.
- Let the cooling circuit drain entirely while ensuring that the ports do not get clogged.
- Check the condition of the hoses as well as the fastening devices and change the hoses
if necessary.
- Rinse the circuit with clean water and use a cleaning agent if necessary.
FILLING THE LIQUID
- Refit and tighten the hose 1 (fig. F1/1) and drain plug 2 (fig. F1/2) (tightening torque 40
N.m).
- Slowly fill up the circuit with cooling liquid (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND
FUEL) to the middle of gauge 4 (fig. F1/3) through filler port 5 (fig. F1/3).
- Put back filling plug 3 (fig. F1/3).
- Run the I.C. engine at idle for a few minutes.
- Check for any possible leaks.
- Check the level and refill if necessary.
The I.C. engine does not contain any corrosion resistor and must be filled during the whole year with a
mixture containing 25% of ethylene glycol-based antifreeze.
Carry out the operations described previously as well as the following operations.
DRAIN
3-42
F1/1
1
F1/2
2
F1/3
3
5
4