Maintenance Instructions Of The Lift Truck; General Instructions; Maintenance; Lubricant And Fuel Levels - Manitou MC 18-2 D K ST3A S1 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LIFT TRUCK

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

- Ensure the area is sufficiently ventilated before starting the lift truck.
- Wear clothes suitable for the maintenance of the lift truck, avoid wearing jeweler and loose clothes. Tie and protect your
hair, if necessary.
- Stop the engine and remove the ignition key, when an intervention is necessary.
- Read the operator's manual carefully.
- Carry out all repairs immediately, even if the repairs concerned are minor.
- Repair all leaks immediately, even if the leak concerned is minor.
- Make sure that the disposal of process materials and of spare parts is carried out in total safety and in an ecological way.
- Be careful of the risk of burning and splashing (exhaust, radiator, engine, etc.).

MAINTENANCE

- Perform the periodic service (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE) to keep your lift truck in good working conditions. Failure to perform
the periodic service may cancel the contractual guarantee.
MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK
- The maintenance operations carried out in accordance with the recommendations given in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE and
the other inspection, servicing or repair operations or modifications performed on the lift truck or its attachments shall
be recorded in a maintenance logbook. The entry for each operation shall include details of the date of the works, the
names of the individuals or companies having performed them, the type of operation and its frequency, if applicable.
The part numbers of any lift truck items replaced shall also be indicated.

LUBRICANT AND FUEL LEVELS

- Use the recommended lubricants (never use contaminated lubricants).
- Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running.
- Only fill up the fuel tank in areas specified for this purpose.
- Do not fill the fuel tank to the maximum level.
- Do not smoke or approach the lift truck with a flame, when the fuel tank is open or is being filled.

HYDRAULIC

- Any work on the load handling hydraulic circuit is forbidden except for the operations described in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE.
- Do not attempt to loosen couplings, hoses or any hydraulic component with the circuit under pressure.
It is dangerous to change the setting and remove the BALANCING VALVES or SAFETY VALVES which may be fitted to your lift truck cylinders.

ELECTRICITY

- Do not short-circuit the starter relay to start the engine. If the forward/reverse selector is not in neutral and the parking
brake is not applied, the lift truck may suddenly start to move.
- Do not place metal items on the battery.
- Disconnect the battery before working on the electrical circuit.
IMPORTANT
The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS that may be fitted on your lift truck are pressurized units.
Removing these accumulators and their pipework is dangerous.
Such operations must only be performed by approved personnel (consult your dealer).
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