Occasional Operation; Tow Lift Truck - Manitou MC 18-2 D K ST3A S1 Operator's Manual

OCCASIONAL OPERATION

TOW
If the lift truck is on a slope, with the parking brake applied, chock it so that it does not
go down the slope.
The lift truck must be towed very slowly (less than 5 km/h) and for as short a distance as possible (less than 100 m).
Use a rigid coupling bar as the lift truck is uncoupled from its braking system.
UNLOCKING THE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
NB For towing a lift truck, the high pressure limiters 1 must be unlocked to avoid
damaging the hydrostatic transmission.
- Open the engine cover (
INSTRUMENTS).
- Unscrew the nuts 2 by two turns at the most.
UNLOCKING THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKES
- Open the battery access flap 3.
- Push the button 4.
- Pump (at least 20 times) using button 5 to release the front wheel brakes.
TOWING THE LIFT TRUCK
- Switch on the hazard warning lights (Option).
- Tow the lift truck slowly and carefully.
The hydraulic steering assistance is faulty:
• Act slowly and energetically on the steering wheels.
• Avoid sudden, jerky movements.
AFTER TOWING THE LIFT TRUCK
- Proceed in reverse order to lock the high pressure limiters.
- Pull button 4 to reactivate braking.
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