Manitou F-E3 Series Operator's Manual page 99

16 - GEAR SELECTOR
MLT 634 -120 LSU POWERSHIFT Série F-E3
MLT 735 -120 LSU POWERSHIFT Série 6-E3
MLT 741 -120 LSU POWERSHIFT Série 6-E3
The gear is selected by means of buttons 1 and 2. The selected gear is indicated on the
dial 3.
There are 6 forward and 3 reverse gears available.
NOTE: When reversing, the selected gear remains the same, except for the 4th, 5th and
6th gears in forward motion which become 3rd gear in reverse motion.
USING THE GEARS ON THE GEAR BOX
- On these lift trucks with a torque converter, it is not necessary to automatically start up
in 1st speed and progress up the gears.
The choice of transmission gear ratio should be made carefully according to the nature of the work being
carried out. A poor choice may result in the extremely rapid rise of the transmission oil temperature
through excessive slipping of the converter, which could lead to serious damage to the transmission
(it is essential to stop and change the working conditions if the transmission oil temperature indicator
light comes on). This poor choice may also result in a reduction in the lift truck's performance in forward
gear. When the forward force increases, the forward speed in the r gear (for example, in 3rd gear) may
be lower than the forward speed that could be obtained with the r-1 gear (in 2nd instead of 3rd).
In general, we would advise you to use the following gears according to the nature of the
work being carried out.
• ON THE ROAD:
Set off in 4th gear and go up to 5th and 6th if the conditions and state of the road
permit it.
In hilly areas, set off in 3rd gear and go up to 4th and 5th (the use of 6th gear is prohibited) if the conditions and state of
the road permit it.
• WITH A TRAILER ON THE ROAD:
Set off in 2nd gear and go up through the gears to 5th if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• HANDLING:
3rd, 4th or 5th gear (the use of the 6th gear is prohibited).
2nd gear in restricted spaces.
• LOADING (reclaiming with bucket, manure fork, etc.):
2nd gear.
• EARTH MOVING:
1st gear.
SWITCH FOR DISABLING 6TH GEAR
Switch 4 serves to enable or disable 6th gear and must be used when required for the task to be performed. When the lamp is
lit, 6th gear is disabled.
This device must be used during handling, when towing a trailer and in hilly areas, to reduce the risk of the gear box overheating. Disabling 6th gear also
guarantees that the speed limit will not be exceeded when towing a trailer.
17 - PARKING BRAKE LEVER
To prevent accidental loosening or release, the lever is fitted with safety locking.
- To apply the parking brake, pull the lever backwards (position A).
- To loosen the parking brake, release and push the lever forwards (position B).
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