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numbers of any lift truck components that are replaced
are indicated.
1.4.3 LUBRICANT AND FUEL
LEVELS
•
Use the recommended lubricants (never use
contaminated lubricants).
•
Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running.
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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.
1.4.4 HYDRAULICS
•
Any work on the load handling hydraulic circuit is
not permitted except for the operations described in
4 - MAINTENANCE.
•
Do not attempt to loosen connections, hoses or a
hydraulic component with the circuit under
pressure.
DANGER
It is dangerous to change the setting and remove the
balancing valves or safety valves which may be fitted to
your lift truck cylinders.
The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS that may be fitted
on your lift truck are pressurized units. Removing these
accumulators and their pipework is a dangerous operation
and must only be performed by approved personnel (consult
your dealer).
These operations must only be performed by approved
personnel (consult your dealer).
1.4.5 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 put metal items on the battery.
•
Disconnect the battery before working on the
electrical circuit.
1.4.6 WELDING
•
Disconnect the battery before carrying out any
welding operations on the lift truck.
•
When carrying out electric welding work on the lift
truck, connect the negative cable from the
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equipment directly to the part being welded to avoid
high tension current passing through the alternator.
•
Never carry out welding or any work which gives off
heat on an assembled tyre. The heat will increase
the pressure which can cause the tyre to explode.
•
If the lift truck is equipped with an electronic control
unit, disconnect this before starting to weld to avoid
the risk of causing irreparable damage to electronic
components.
1.4.7 WASHING THE LIFT TRUCK
•
Clean the lift truck or at least the area concerned
before any intervention.
•
Remember to close and lock all accesses to the lift
truck (doors, windows, cowls, etc.).
•
During washing, avoid the articulations and
electrical components and connections.
•
If necessary, protect against penetration of water,
steam or cleaning agents, components susceptible
of being damaged, particularly electrical
components and connections and the injection
pump.
•
Clean the lift truck of any fuel, oil or grease trace.
1.4.8 TRANSPORTING THE LIFT
TRUCK
WARNING
Transporting the lift truck involves real risks for the operator
and others involved.
Towing, winching, slinging or transporting the lift truck .
1.5. IF THE LIFT TRUCK IS NOT
TO BE USED FOR A LONG TIME
1.5.1 INTRODUCTION
The following recommendations are intended to
prevent the lift truck from being damaged when it is
withdrawn from service for an extended period.
NOTICE
Procedures to follow if the lift truck is not to be used for a
long time, and for starting it up again afterward must be
performed by your dealership. This period of long-term
stoppage must not exceed 12 months.
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