Manitou E-E3 Series Operator's Manual page 76

12 - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
13 - SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL AND TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF
The pedal applies on the front and rear wheels by an hydraulic brake system, and allows the lift truck to be slowed down and stopped.
Depending on the position of the transmission cut-off switch, it enables the free travel to cut off transmission (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: 5
- SWITCHES).
14 - GEAR LEVER AND TRANSMISSION CUT-OFF
In order to change speeds, it is necessary to cut the transmission by pressing the button 1 on
the lever.
1st gear: to the right, backwards.
2nd gear: to the right, forwards.
3rd gear: to the left, backwards.
4th gear: to the left, forwards.
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 3rd gear and go up to 4th if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
In hilly areas, set off in 2nd gear and go up to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• WITH A TRAILER ON THE ROAD:
Set off in 2nd gear and go up to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• HANDLING:
3rd gear.
2nd gear in restricted spaces.
• LOADING (reclaiming with bucket, manure fork, etc.):
2nd gear.
• EARTH MOVING:
1st gear.
15 - 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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4 2
1
3 1
A
B